Just added to our portfolio for this summer, Owl Cote in Carrick, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, offers luxury holiday accommodation for 5 with stunning views over the Solway Firth and Murray Isles. The property sits in 3/4 acres of coastal garden, providing a peaceful retreat from everyday life. Carrick Bay boasts a beautiful sandy beach, perfect for activities like building sandcastles, rock pooling, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Nearby attractions include Cream o' Galloway for ice cream and cheese making workshops, the Cocoa Bean Chocolate Factory, and Galloway Activity Centre for land and water-based activities on Loch Ken.
Located approximately 5 miles from Gatehouse of Fleet, visitors can enjoy small shops, a nine-hole golf course, river and loch fishing, Cardoness Castle, and the ruins of Anwoth Church. Further afield, Kirkcudbright offers art galleries, a cookery school, a community-run swimming pool, and independent shops and eateries. Owl Cote accommodates 5 guests over 2 floors, with a master bedroom, a second bedroom that can be converted into twin beds, a single bedroom, a family bathroom, and an ensuite bathroom. The highlight is the large living room with a glass gable leading to a balcony with sea views and a multi-fuel stove.
Services at Owl Cote include heating and electricity, bed linen and towels, a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, full Sky TV package, bicycle storage, a travel cot and highchair, BBQ, garden with patio furniture, and parking. Up to 2 dogs are welcome, with additional charges per dog per week. Note that there is a small fenced pond in the garden. Nearby attractions include cultural sites like Stewartry Museum and The Whitehouse Gallery, as well as landmarks such as Broughton House and Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn. Outdoor activities like game walks and birdwatching are also available in the area.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!