• Level access at front door, Entrance hall with cloakroom and stairs to first floor
• Double bedroom
• Large lounge and dining room with patio doors out onto full width deck, Television, DVD, radio/CD player
• Fully Fitted kitchen with gas cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, etc
• Bathroom with toilet, wash hand basin and bath with shower over
• At first floor level the staircase leads into:-
• Large bedroom/lounge area which sleeps up to 4, patio doors to upper deck. Door from top of stairs to:-
• Double bedroom

All bed linen, towels and kitchen cloths/oven gloves etc are included as are dishwashing tablets, washing up liquid, refuse bags etc.

About Galloway Country Cottages

We are a small family run holiday letting agency where your holiday enjoyment is our satisfaction. All of our properties at Barend Holiday Village are privately owned and well situated in lovely parkland setting with views over wooded hills, our own small loch and to the South out over the Solway to the Lake District.

Although situated just over an hours drive from the motorways - M6/M74 you are deep in the relaxing Galloway countryside and only some 400 yards from the golden sands of Sandyhills bay.

Our properties are furnished and equipped to a high standard; all have partial double glazing and are fully centrally heated - ensuring warm and comfortable holidays throughout the year. Kitchens are equipped to cook to a good standard with scales, hand blenders and ample cutlery, crockery and utensils. Patio furniture is available at all, barbecues at some.

Out and About

So much to do! Whether you just want to unwind, visit some of the historic sites, gardens or just sit and look at the scenery and wildlife - Galloway has it. But, if you want to get out and about, the range of pursuits, sports and activities is immense - so this is just a taster!

Cycling and Walking
Unspoilt countryside, quiet roads, coastal paths and literally hundreds of miles of forestry park tracks and cycle ways. For the serious bikers - and for those who just fancy having a go, the development of the 7stanes mountain bike trails over the last few years is a major attraction with two of these - Dalbeattie and Mabie Forrest on our doorstep and 3 more - Kirroughtree, Glentrool and are just a short drive away.  

Golf
A choice of some 30 courses in the area and at all standards. Colvend the local course is excellent - if somewhat strenuous! The small new 9 hole course at Barnbarroch is a longish iron and putter job but great fun and not to be underestimated. Gateway to Golf passes - giving 6 or 10 rounds in 5 days from £75 are available from local Tic’s. This part of Scotland rarely has very wet winters so play is usually possible all year round.
 

Sailing/Water Sports/Swimming
Kippford which is some 5 miles round the coast has a flourishing sailing community and is the headquarters of the Solway yacht club. Inland Loch Ken not only has an excellent sailing school with facilities for launching own craft and hiring by the day but also a water ski school. Local swimming pools can be found at Dumfries, Castle Douglas and the lovely new Community owned pool at Kirkcudbright.
 

Fishing
Apart from our own Loch containing Carp there are many rivers and Lochs throughout the area. Sea fishing is also good along the coastline.

For holiday fun Loch Ettrick fishery offers hire and tuition in a stocked pool as well as access to its main 19 acre water. For the experienced fly man - or woman, we must mention Kirkbean fishery some 5 miles along the coast from us. Big Rainbows.
 

Bird Watching
The re-introduction of red kites to the area has had “twitchers” from all over the country descending upon the area. However we have to say that on a good day you can watch large birds of prey from the comfort of your own deck! The whole coastal area is rich in wildfowl and birdlife. The RSPB reserve at Mersehead with its extensive wetlands, salt marsh and coastal area is only 4 miles away and has been a popular day out with many guests.
 

Sightseeing and Visiting
The Gulf Stream brushes the coast of Dumfries and Galloway and with it of course a relatively mild climate. This can best be seen amongst the many beautiful gardens open to the public, the National Trusts Threave Gardens at Castle Douglas and Castle Kennedy past Newton Stewart to single out two. Dumfries of course boasts many attractions associated with its famous adopted son - Robert Burns, whilst John Paul Jones founder of the American Navy was born nearby at Arbigland. For Castles and History “must do’s” include - Drumlanrig Castle, a day out with apart from the house itself, gardens, adventure playground, cycle museum and lots of working craft shops-not forgetting the nursery for plants. Caerlaverock Castle, Sweetheart Abbey and Threave Castle all have a story to tell - more from.

Much of Galloway is forested and Forest Enterprises manages a huge area as “Galloway Forest Park”. This has numerous scenic drives, Visitor Centres and picnic areas. So get out and explore!