Dourie Farmhouse offers carefully renovated accommodation for 10 people and makes a spacious holiday home well located for exploring all of South West Scotland. The house it is set on the hill above the sleepy seaside village of Port William and is within easy reach of other special places such as Whithorn, Garlieston and of course Portpatrick.
Port William is a popular holiday village with its charming little harbour and quiet streets. The village has local shops, restaurant and hotel. There are plenty of walks from the village and access to a pebble beach with superb views over Luce Bay to the Isle of Man, Mull of Galloway and on a clear day to the Mourne Mountains.
The local area has many places worthy of a visit including Glenluce Abbey, Logan Botanic Gardens, Mull of Galloway Lighthouse and Dunskey Gardens with its famous maze, Bladnoch Distillery should also not be missed.
Scotland is renowned for being a golfers paradise and a stay at Dourie Farmhouse “putts” you close (even a novice couldn’t miss the hole) to unforgettable and unique greens and fairways such as St Medan Golf Club, Port William with it’s 18 tees but only 9 holes and views over the beautiful shores of Monreith Beach or Wigtownshire County Golf Club, Glenluce a true 18 hole links course situated on the shores of Luce Bay making it testing golf for both high and low handicappers, or the charming Dunskey Golf Club, Portpatrick just a 40-minute scenic coastal drive from Port William is worth the trip to experience the stunning cliff top setting looking out over the Irish Sea.
Star gazing is possible from the house itself but a trip to the nearby Galloway Forest Park also provides excellent conditions with it’s dark sky status. The forest is also superb for bird and wildlife watching, walking and of course Mountain Biking on the Forestry Commission's 7 Stanes trails. There are numerous opportunities in the locality for hill walking and other outdoor activities including fishing and horse riding.
Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or busy family holiday Dourie Farmhouse provides a superb location to relax, recharge and explore South West Scotland.
Postcode: DG8 9JZ
Dourie Farmhouse accepts bookings with an arrival day on either a Monday or Friday with short breaks welcome throughout the year.
A discount will automatically be applied for parties of 6 or less (cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer)
Damage Deposit £150
Accommodation for 8 + 2: Dourie Farmhouse sleeps 10 over two Floors with:
Ground Floor: 1/2 Step to Kitchen entrance door; Kitchen with dining and seating areas; Utility room with door to covered patio and garden; Front Hallway with stairs to first floor and front entrance vestibule; Sitting room with wood burning stove and view to the sea; Twin bedroom, possibly with extra truckle bed; bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle.
First Floor: Landing; Family shower room; Principal Bedroom with King size bed with view to the sea; Double bedroom with view to the sea; Twin bedroom with extra truckle bed; Sitting room.
Outside: Large enclosed private garden including Hot Tub & BBQ, covered seating/dining area for up to 10 people; garage for storage for bikes/golf clubs/canoes; parking area.
Services: Central heating & electricity included * Bed linen & towels provided * Washing machine * Drier * Dishwasher * Fridge * Freezer * Microwave * TV * Cot * Highchair * Parking for 3 cars * Covered patio * Enclosed garden with seating for up to 10 & Hot Tub * BBQ * Bike/Kayak/Golf Club storage * WI-FI * 2 Dogs welcome
Extras: £25 per dog per week
Note: The beds for the 9th & 10th Person are pull out Truckle beds within the twin bedrooms