Braidwood is a spacious accommodation in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, that sleeps 9 people in 4 bedrooms. It is ideal for family gatherings and allows pets. The house is located on the edge of Lochside Park, near Carlingwark Loch, offering easy access to the town's amenities such as shops, cafes, restaurants, a theatre, swimming pool, and golf course. The property has a private garden with direct access to the park and loch, as well as a garage for storing bikes, canoes, and golf clubs. Carlingwark Loch provides opportunities for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and bird watching, with children's play areas and various walks nearby.
Braidwood serves as an excellent base for exploring Southern Scotland, with the Solway Coast's beaches and Loch Ken offering water-based activities and fishing. The Galloway Forest Park, known for its Dark Sky Park status, provides tracks and trails for walkers and mountain bikers, as well as opportunities for star gazing and bird watching, including a Red Kite Trail. Nearby are the RSPB Mersehead and Caerlaverock WWT wildfowl reserves. The property can be rented weekly from Friday to Friday or Monday to Monday, with short breaks available throughout the year.
The accommodation includes a ground floor with a sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, and a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room. The first floor features a double bedroom, single bedroom, family room with a double bed and 2 single beds, and a family bathroom. Outside, there is parking for 3-4 cars, a utility room with washer and dryer, and a garden with furniture and a barbecue. Additional amenities include oil-fired central heating, bed linen and towels, a dishwasher, Wi-Fi, a Smart TV with DVD player, and space for bicycle storage. Pets are welcome, and there is a no-smoking policy in the house. Additional charges apply for dogs per week. Nearby attractions include Threave Garden, Lock Ken, Galloway Activity Centre, and Cally Gardens, offering activities like game walks and birdwatching.
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