Appletree Cottage self catering rental home in Newton Stewart, Southwest Scotland

Appletree Cottage
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway

Sleeping 4

The pretty market town of Newton Stewart is just 25 miles from Stranraer in 'Bonnie Galloway' in the south-west corner or Scotland. In an oasis of calm and seclusion, yet just yards from the town centre, Appletree Cottage is a wonderful discovery. The owners have made a magnificent conversion of an old steading with a view to making it their own retirement home; in the meantime, however, privileged holiday makers are also being given the chance to share in its delights.

The house is beautifully appointed and full of character, with an open plan living area with patio doors to the garden, a downstairs bed room and en suite shower room (all very suitable for those of limited mobility). A spiral staircase leads up from the living area to a very large bedroom with super king-size bed, en suite bathroom and a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden.

... Which is another particular attraction, walled, unoverlooked, totally secluded, with space for parking two or more cars, two patio areas (furniture, barbecue) and a newly planted apple orchard. (Help yourself to fruit in season!)

Newton Stewart has all facilities, and is also the 'gateway' to the hills and forests of the Galloway Forest Park, which nowadays are particularly known for their superb mountain biking trails. They are equally suitable for excellent walking, while golf, fishing, riding and water sports are also readily available. Near Newton Stewart is the RSPB Bird Reserve at the Wood of Cree, while garden enthusiasts will find plenty to interest them at Threave and Port Logan, and the beaches round Luce Bay will delight the younger members of the party.

For bird enthusiasts, this area has a huge amount to offer. Galloway is one of the sites for the re-introduction of red kites into Scotland, and one which has proved arguably the most successful. So much so that there is now a 24-mile Galloway Kite Trail round Loch Ken, where it is almost always possible to see some of these magnificent birds. The trail can be tackled by car or cycle, wiith walks, viewpoints and a feeding station. Near Newton Stewart, too, is the RSPB Bird Reserve at the Wood of Cree,

Those interested in gardens will find plenty to interest them at Threave and Port Logan, and the beaches round Luce Bay will delight the younger members of the party.

Heating is by gas CH and electric stove (included). Bed linen and towels are included. Sorry, no pets or smoking within the property.

Accommodation (sleeps 4):

Downstairs:

Open plan living area with TV/DVD, mini hi-fi, microwave and dishwasher etc. Patio doors to garden
Twin bedroom with en suite shower room. Cupboard in shower room housing washer-drier.