On your Doorstep
Beautiful Dumfries & Galloway
In the South West of Scotland discover Dumfries and Galloway, an area known for it’s natural beauty of rolling hills, coastal beaches, historic castles and towns.
WHITHORN
Whithorn, The Machars, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
The holiday cottages are at the heart of the small Royal Burgh of Whithorn, which is best known for its Priory, and for the archaeological excavations, which, in the last ten years, have analysed the Christian settlement from the 5th Century AD.
The burgh of Whithorn still has its mediaeval street pattern, but is now an Outstanding Conservation Area, full of brightly painted Georgian houses. You will find all shops and facilities in this small town of 900 people.
ST NINIANS CAVE
Situated only 4 miles from Whithorn Abbey, it is believed that this small sea cave was a retreat of St. Ninian, Scotland’s first saint.
Local tradition has it that St. Ninian used this quiet and secluded spot as a place of solitude and retreat. From the early Middle Ages onwards, the cave became a place of pilgrimage.
Today the cave is still the destination of an annual pilgrimage for Christians.
ISLE OF WHITHORN
The coast is only two or three miles distant at this southernmost point of the Machars peninsula, so you may wish to visit the picturesque Solway port at the Isle of Whithorn, or at the fishing village of Port William.
BEACHES
Galloway, with 200 miles of coast, has many beautiful, uncrowded beaches.
The nearest are at Garlieston (5 miles) and Monreith (7 miles), once home to Gavin Maxwell, author of Ring of Bright Water.
WALKING
Whithorn, The Machars, Dumfries and Galloway, ScotlandThe holiday cottages are at the heart of the small Royal Burgh of Whithorn, which is best known for its Priory, and for the archaeological excavations, which, in the last ten years, have analysed the Christian settlement from the 5th Century AD.
The burgh of Whithorn still has its mediaeval street pattern, but is now an Outstanding Conservation Area, full of brightly painted Georgian houses. You will find all shops and facilities in this small town of 900 people.
GOLF
Dumfries & Galloway’s most complete golf facility including the championship Dunskey course, the par 3 Dinvin course and an extensive range of practice facilities.
Founded in 1903 the course commands magnificent views across the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and Mull of Kintyre.
Portpatrick is famous for its warm Gulf Stream influenced climate which enables great quality golf all year round.
WIGTOWN
Whithorn, The Machars, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Wigtown was officially designated as Scotland’s National Book Town in 1998 and is now home to a wide range of book-related businesses.
A book lovers haven – and with over quarter of a million books to choose from, old and new … it is impossible to escape empty-handed.
STANDING STONES
The Drumtroddan standing stones are a small Neolithic or Bronze Age stone alignment in the parish of Mochrum, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway.
The monument comprises three stones, only one of which is now standing, aligned northeast-southwest.
DISTILLERY
Scotland’s southernmost distillery, Bladnoch is the oldest whisky producer in the Lowlands.
Independently owned and substantially renovated since being purchased by Australian David Prior in 2015, Bladnoch has a brand new visitors centre and produces whisky all year round.
How to Book
You can book your stay and check on availability via the links associated with each property:
