Ducket Cottage

About this property

An attractive, traditional terraced cottage, superbly located in the heart of the harbour village of Garlieston, on the Machars Peninsula in south west Scotland. Well appointed to provide quality holiday accommodation, this Garlieston cottage is ideal for a couple or a family looking for a seaside base from which to explore this diverse part of the country. This Garlieston cottage offers two bedrooms, with the double boasting an en-suite shower room and the twin offering an en-suite bathroom. Benefiting from cosy underfloor heating as well as an open fire, the ground floor of this Solway Firth cottage offers a sociable open plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area. The village amenities include a shop, a pub and a Post Office, and there is a public slipway for leisure sailors, plus just across the road from this Garlieston cottage is the harbour, which offers glorious, far-reaching views that look towards to the wooded headland of Eggerness and its large sandy bay. The countryside surrounding Garlieston is as varied as it is beautiful, and along with the coast, there are many pretty, rural walking trails to discover. Nearby are the spectacular seaside gardens of Galloway House, boasting a variety of ancient trees, plants and wild flowers; enjoy the views as you stroll through the woodlands to the shore. The more energetic will adore walking in the Galloway Hills or attempting one of the 7stanes mountain biking trails at Kirroughtree. An idyllic Garlieston cottage offering a comfortable and bright base at the end of your daily Solway Firth adventure.

The town of Wigtown in Dumfries and Galloway is Scotland's National Book Town with over 20 book shops. The town also offers cafes, pubs and restaurants. Wigtown is set on the Machars Peninsula, which boasts mud flats, beaches and cliffs. The town of Newton Stewart, the Isle of Whithorn and Bladnoch Distillery are close by.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Ground floor basin and WC.

Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire.

Utility.

Electric heating with open fire.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Fuel for open fire available to purchase locally.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Roadside parking next to cottage.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop, pub and harbour 1 min walk.

Note: This property does not have a garden.
Property is close to the beach.