Scottish Borders self catering accommodation

This is a newly built eco, oak framed timber pole house, supported by square oak posts. A stream runs under the deck and feeds a large pond, a major feature of a series of beautifully planted terraced gardens surrounding the house. It is surrounded by stunning, undulating countryside, beside a farm track and fields full of sheep and cows in summer months. It is only 3 miles from the coast and woodland and hill walks are minutes away as are a number of lochs.

Holidays here are aimed at natural, peaceful living, eco-friendly, enjoying nature in the gardens as much as possible. The place is a little alternative, but very comfortable. We hope to share some time with you and offer a getting to know you meal with drinks on the Sunday (optional) as part of the price. Meat is locally produced, free range from butchers and vegetables from the garden in season or local greengrocers. Meals can be outdoors, in our dining room, or in the house. We also hope to offer evening meals some evenings, at a reasonable cost with a wide menu on offer.

We have not installed a TV in the house, to avoid temptation, but the house does have a built in CD stereo system. We will be happy to offer occasional screenings, on request, on our cinema system.
The local towns and villages are outstanding, with the jewel being the artists town and fishing port of Kirkcudbright, only 3 miles from us. The food town of Castle Douglas is 7 miles away and is an excellent shopping area for quality food and drink, including Sulwath Brewery that produces award-winning ales. The cultural life is excellent, with regular music, arts and crafts festivals throughout the year.

If you like cycling, we have 2 bicycles for loan, to explore the beautiful surroundings. If tennis is your sport, we can loan rackets and organise use of local courts in Kirkcudbright. If you want a night out, we can arrange reliable childminders or get you concert tickets for the numerous events in the area.

The house has a double bedroom with a chunky wooden bed and a glass door opening on to the deck. There is a second, small bedroom with built in, comfortable, wide bunk beds for children or agile adults.

The bathroom between bedrooms has a solar heated shower (with mains back up), WC and washbasin. The well-appointed kitchen, with gas hob and oven, is part of the open-plan living space, with a dining table for 4, a leather sofa and chairs. The deck has tables and chairs where you can eat and relax, sun-loungers for use inside or out and a single hammock, umbrellas and a basic movable barbecue.

The house is fully equipped with cutlery, crockery, glassware, pots and pans, cooker, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster, tea towels, vacuum cleaner, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher. Bed linen and towels are provided as well as a starter pack of basic groceries and cleaning materials.

Family friendly: The water in the large pond is up to 2 meters deep and is dangerous to young children. The large deck outside the house will have removable gates installed on request to keep children in. The entire property is fenced and has large gates, which children would find difficult to open.

The outside hot-tub and private garden makes the holiday great for naturist use as well as non-naturists. Customers are free to choose for themselves. All are welcome.
By train: The nearest station is Dumfries which is 21 miles away.
By car: From Dumfries take the A75. We are near Kirkcudbright.