Ketburn Shepherds Hut at Balnab Farm

About this property

Tucked away in the former Royal Burgh of Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway, is this unique shepherd's hut, offering a romantic escape for a couple looking to explore Scotland's coast and countryside. Find this property in a remote working dairy farm, surrounded by picturesque views of far-reaching fields, where a winding pathway leads you towards your new home away from home. Notice the external shower and WC, providing a rustic, campsite feel to an adventurous trip, accompanied by contemporary amenities for you to best prepare for your day. Enjoy your morning coffee with the surrounding farm animals, kicking back on your private seating area as the fire pit warms and you watch the animals close up, there's also a barbecue here for a summer's day lunch. Head up steps towards the entrance and be charmed by the impressive studio-style interior, mixing themes of rural nature, quirky bohemian and stylish fixtures, here you can prepare a delicious breakfast from your well-stocked kitchen space, to eat in front of the snug woodburning stove. Resting behind is a spacious king-size bed, an inviting resting spot where you can wake up to dreamy sounds of nature and tranquility before an exciting day ahead. Explore the encompassing fields and farmlands and enjoy a picnic outside, or take a stroll and meet the friendly animals, including Shetland ponies. Enjoy a romantic adventure & relax in the wood fired hot tub during a rustic escape to Ketburn shepherds hut. Note: This property can be booked with, 1024145, together sleeping eight guests.

Whithorn is a former Royal Burgh in the Machars Peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway, home to a selection of local shops, a café, medieval priory and an archaeological site. Local attractions include the beaches of Monreith, Garleston, and along Luce Bay, as well as the Aldouran Wetland, Castle Kennedy, and the Logan Botanic Gardens further afield. A fabulous rural hotspot for both Scottish country and coast.

Accommodation

All-one-level.

One king-size bedroom in a studio-style layout with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

External shower room with walk-in shower and separate WC.

The WC is adjacent to the Shepherds hut next to the BBQ.

Wood fired hot tub.

Woodburning stove.

Microwave, fridge.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking available.

Garden with furniture, wood fired hot tub, firepit and barbecue.

Farm animals to visit on site.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no children and no smoking.

Shop 1.8 miles, refurbished Pub and Restaurant in Whithorn - 1.5 miles.

Note: There is no WiFi in this property.

Note: Opportunity to bring horse by prior arrangement with owner.

Note: The owners have now launched their own pasteurised farm fresh whole milk to market and have milk vending machines located at Balnab Farm where guests are welcome to purchase farm fresh whole milk and/or flavoured milk 7 days a week from 8 am until 9 pm from their small dairy herd of Holstein friesians that are milked twice a day at Balnab Farm.