The village has the well known Gem Rock Museum where there is also a cafe, a Heritage Museum and craft shop as well as a general store and the butchers.
South West of Scotland is well known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and for the diversity of the outdoor and recreational pursuits. The area is renowned for golf, birdwatching, fishing, walking and the many beautiful gardens of South West Scotland. Logan Botanic Gardens, Castle Kennedy and Threave Gardens are all within easy reach as well as many smaller gardens and nurseries.
Nearby Wigtown, Scotland's Book Town is a must, as is the bustling market town of Castle Douglas. Both have a variety of craft and gift shops to explore together with good quality tearooms and cafes for meals out. The Artists Town of Kirkcudbright is also within a short drive and has a number of art galleries and studios due to connections with the “Glasgow Boys and Girls” historic art groups.
The cottage is conveniently situated for walking in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along some of the numerous designated cycle routes in the area, as well as the cycle routes of the Seven Stanes mountain bike tracks including the well known centre at Kirroughtree. National Cycle Route 7 passes close by with a local ride to the Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve. The Galloway Forest Park offers numerous walks and bike trails and is a premier Dark Skies Park as it is a superb location for star watching. Water sports are available on the Solway coast together with Loch Ken and for golf enthusiasts there are several courses within a short drive.
Post Code DG8 7HU
Silver Lodge is let weekly Saturday to Saturday. Short breaks are accepted throughout the year.
Damage Deposit £150
STL LICENCE: DG00014F
EPC Rating :- D
Accommodation for 4 on one level: Steps down to Front Vestibule/Boot room; Step to Hall. Sitting/dining room with gas fired stove; Kitchen; One Super King size bedroom; 1 bedroom with two single beds that can be made up as a King-size double (zip & Link beds please let us know your preference when booking), both bedrooms with French doors to paved patio garden; Shower room.
Outside: Enclosed paved patio garden with seating and attractive flower borders and beds, the garden catches the sum most of the day. Free on street parking outside cottage.
Facilities: Electricity, gas and Heating included * Bed and Towels provided * Electric hob and oven * Microwave * Fridge & Freezer * Washer/Drier * TV * Wi-fi * FM/DAB radio with CD Player *Travel Cot* Highchair* BBQ * Bike storage * Security Camera within Smart Doorbell * Battery-backed photo-voltaic solar system with an emergency power supply to run essential systems during a power cut * Free on street Parking * 2 dogs welcome * (Extra charges apply) No Smoking
Note:There is no facility at Silver Lodge itself for the charging of Electric Vehicles however there are charging points in the village car park.
CCTV Information:-The entrance to Silver Lodge is under surveillance from outdoor cameras in the smart doorbell and the outside flood light. Video and audio from both outdoor cameras may be monitored and recorded for the purposes of security, safety, crime prevention and facilities management.
The cameras may be remotely monitored by us. Recordings are stored for up to 31 days before automatic deletion.
Silver Lodge Scotland’s Information Commissioners’ Office reference number is ZB325561.
Accessibility guide, please follow this link https://www.accessable.co.uk/visit-scotland/access-guides/silver-lodge
