This spacious, detached gate lodge boasts stunning elevated views over open countryside and is located close to the attractive and popular traditional Scottish village of Dalry, with two village shops, two hotels, a local garage and post office. Located on the Southern Upland Way, Scotland’s coast to coast long distance walk, it is an ideal base for hill walking, fishing, birdwatching, sightseeing or one of the many country pursuits available locally. Central to five of the 7 Stanes it proves a popular location for cyclists and mountain bikers. Close to the Dark Skies Park, one of only 4 in the Western world. Situated just 16 miles north of Castle Douglas, Scotland’s Food Town and only 30 miles south of the seaside town of Ayr, not to mention within a 30 minute drive to many local picturesque villages, attractions for the kids and many activities to keep everyone amused. Dumfries and Galloway is a unique area with varied and diverse countryside from harbour villages to market towns. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

Surrounded by countryside, close to Moniaive, this detached holiday cottage sits approximately 100 yards from River Cairn, renowned for salmon and trout fishing (permits available), and makes an ideal retreat for walkers and cyclists. Close to Galloway Forest and the Southern Upland Way, this is an ideal retreat for walkers and cyclists. Nearby attractions include Morton and Sanquhar Castle, Robert Burns House, Drumlanrig Castle, Newton Stewart, Castle Douglas and Loch Ken. Golf courses are close by. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.

This detached barn conversion is set in a rural area with a games room and a private tennis court, which boasts stunning views over open countryside and is situated in an ideal location to explore South West Scotland. The holiday cottage is located close to the bustling town of Dumfries, which dates back 800 years and has connections with the poet Robert Burns, with many shops, eateries and pubs. The area is popular with cyclists and walkers, and the cottage is within easy reach of several of the seven Stanes mountain bike centres. Attractions include Drumlanrig Castle, the home of the Duke of Buccleuch, and Queensberry, with a superb art collection, beautiful gardens and extensive country park. Nearby is Thornhill with shops, Castle Douglas, a food and market town and Kirkcudbright, famous for art and a selection of quality golf courses. Within easy reach of the Solway Coast. Also nearby is Mabie Farm Park with quad bikes, trampolines and AstroTurf slides. Shop 5 miles, pub and restaurant 6 miles.

A warm welcome awaits you at Robin’s Nest, together with Heron’s View and The Byre, three delightful holiday cottages at High Kirkland Holiday Cottages.

Robin’s Nest is a spacious cottage, perfect for that family get together with the large dining table perfect to sit and relax over a meal, whilst the sitting room is light and airy with its large picture window overlooking open farmland to the Galloway Hills in the distance. If peace and tranquillity are what you are looking for, Robin’s Nest is perfect. Not only do you have the peace of Robin’s Nest, but you can walk into the picturesque town of Kirkcudbright and take a stroll round the harbour and pop into the numerous shops, galleries, cafés and restaurants, and the impressive ruins of MacLellan’s Castle. The best of both worlds!

Known as the Artist’s Town, Kirkcudbright attracts visitors throughout the year drawn by the harbour, the historic high street and the diverse range of annual events and visitor attractions. The popular programme of summer festivities culminates with the spectacular Tattoo, an event not to be missed. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 17 guests.

A warm welcome awaits you at Heron View, together with Robin’s Nest and The Byre, three delightful holiday cottages at High Kirkland Holiday Cottages.

Heron View is a lovely cottage with its spacious open plan kitchen/dining which opens up onto the cosy sitting room with wood burning stove and double aspect windows. Wherever you are, sitting by the fire, enjoying dinner at the farmhouse table or better still, outside in the private hot tub, the views are amazing overlooking open farmland and the Galloway Hills in the distance. If peace and tranquillity are what you are looking for, Heron View is perfect. Why not enjoy a family get together as Heron View can be booked along with Robin’s Nest and The Byre for that lovely family break, yet you can still enjoy a bit of peace over breakfast in the morning. From Heron View take a walk into the picturesque town of Kirkcudbright and take a stroll round the harbour and pop into the numerous shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants, and the impressive ruins of MacLellan’s Castle. The best of both worlds!

Known as the Artist’s town, Kirkcudbright attracts visitors throughout the year drawn by the harbour, the historic high street and the diverse range of annual events and visitor attractions. The popular programme of summer festivities culminates with the spectacular Tattoo, an event not to be missed. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate upto 17 guests.

A warm welcome awaits you at The Byre, together with Robin’s Nest and Heron View, three delightful holiday cottages at High Kirkland Holiday Cottages.

The Byre is tucked quietly away but still enjoys the most amazing views of open farmland and the Galloway Hills. The comfortable sitting room has double aspect windows which leads to a very well-equipped kitchen and two comfortable bedrooms. The only thing that will disturb you is the sound of the birds, therefore if peace and tranquillity are what you are looking for, The Byre at High Kirkland is perfect. Take a walk from The Byre into the picturesque town of Kirkcudbright and take a stroll round the harbour and pop into the numerous shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants, and the impressive ruins of MacLellan’s Castle. The best of both worlds!

Known as the Artist’s Town, Kirkcudbright attracts visitors throughout the year drawn by the harbour, the historic high street and the diverse range of annual events and visitor attractions. The popular programme of summer festivities culminates with the spectacular Tattoo, an event not to be missed. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate upto 17 guests.

Situated in a harbour side location in a picturesque village, this end of terrace town house offers stunning uninterrupted views over Garlieston Bay. Dating to the 1800s, this mill conversion provides an ideal holiday base from which to explore the quiet Machars Peninsula with its rugged coastline and sandy beaches. With the beautiful Galloway Forest Park and Seven Stanes close by, this is a popular area for walkers and cyclists of all abilities. Wigtown, Scotland’s national book town, and Whithorn’s historic dig and priory, are all close by, while nearby Newton Stewart has a good range of shops and pubs. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

In a stunning location overlooking Wigtown Bay and close to Mossyard beach, this detached former farmhouse, next to a working stock farm, makes a wonderful holiday location. Walk on the beach to Carsluith Castle and visit the Kirroughtree Mountain Biking Centre. Enjoy the Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre or a day trip to Northern Ireland from Stranraer. Shop, pub and resturant 2 miles.

This delightful, detached, single-storey beach house stands in a magnificent position with direct access onto 2 miles of sandy beaches and rock pools, and sits right next to the 13th green of the local golf course, making it an ideal holiday location. The uninterrupted views of the sea and shore line with the Lakeland Fells to the south and Criffel and the Galloway hills to the east are breathtaking. This seaside holiday home provides comfortable and well equipped ’beach house’ style accommodation with level access to the oceanside patio from the living room, the en-suite bedroom, the adjacent bedroom and the conservatory. The light and spacious, open plan living space has three large picture windows spanning three of the walls taking advantage of the spectacular panoramic views and making this a wonderful year round retreat. The shower room is large and has a walk-in shower, and is wheelchair accessible. In the conservatory, there is a bar area with a drinks chiller. The small village of Southerness with its quaint lighthouse stands on the Solway Firth and is home to an outstanding championship golf course which borders the property and welcomes visitors. For bird watchers the RSPB nature reserve is just along the coast at Mersehead. Golf, cycling, walking and exploring rock pools is direct from the doorstep, so overall this is an ideal holiday location for beachcombers and outdoor enthusiasts (there is bike and golf club storage in the property). Other attractions nearby include, Sweetheart Abbey, Drumlanrig Castle and gardens and Mabie Farm Park and Forest, which has wonderful cycle routes. This area of Dumfries and Galloway is steeped in Border history and is rich in historical attractions including many castles, Robbie Burns connections and interesting towns and villages which host a lively calendar of festivals and events. Shop 500 yards, pub 400 yards.

These two semi-detached holiday cottages are situated approximately 1 mile off the public road up a private drive, next to the owners’ home and small working farm in a very quiet, peaceful location, which is ideal for secluded retreats or as a central touring base to explore Dumfries & Galloway. The cottages are similar in style and design and Myrtle Cottage (ref 28177) is a restored barn conversion consisting of a traditional granite byre with an architect designed larch clad extension featuring a welcoming woodburner. They are located near the Solway Coast and close to the world-class ‘7 Stanes’ mountain bike facility at nearby Dalbeattie, 10 minutes’ drive. Also in the vicinity is the Galloway Forest Park which is one of just a handful of ‘Dark Sky Parks’ in the western world in recognition of spectacular sightings of the starry skies it affords. The region’s capital, Dumfries, is a 25 minute drive, and is known for its links with Robert Burns; visitors may explore his house, sample a dram in Burns’ favourite hostelry - The Globe Inn, or find out more about him at the Robert Burns Centre. Other nearby areas of interest are Colvend Golf Course and Southerness Golf Course, both 10 minutes away, and horse riding facilities at Barend Riding School at Sandyhills, just 5 minutes’ drive and fishing. Along the coast, discover unspoilt villages, dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches and rocky coves. There is wildlife in abundance with an RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve nearby. Whitecroft itself has an abundance of wildlife such as roe deer, red squirrels and plentiful birdlife including the majestic red kite. During times of agricultural activity (lambing, shearing, hay making, feeding calves) the owners are more than happy for visitors to view or even have a try. This can be arranged during your stay. In addition to being an ideal venue for a traditional spring/summer break, the cottages make for a perfect cosy autumn/winter break. Constructed and insulated to the highest standards with the benefit of a technologically advanced biomass boiler, you can enjoy the added bonus of central heating 365 days a year, meaning whatever the weather you’re guaranteed to be warm and cosy for no additional cost. Shop, pub and restaurant 6 miles.