A magical haven surrounded by beautiful Scottish countryside & wildlife — Property 85214
- Holiday cottage, wood burner, games room & garden, near beach & hills
- Location: Kirkcowan, near Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
Summary of the cottage, 4 bedrooms, sleeps 10
- Contact Mrs Alex Walter
- +44 (0)198 8600600
- Property type:
- cottage, detached
- Location type:
- Mountain, Near the sea
- Highlights:
- Garden, Terrace, Barbecue
- View all features
- Pets allowed
- Suitable for elderly
- Garden
- No smoking
- Family friendly
Courtyard at Carsebuie |
Large 6 foot bed in loft bedroom |
living room at Carsebuie holiday cottage Galloway |
garden at Carsebuie holiday cottage Galloway |
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A magical haven surrounded by beautiful Scottish countryside & wildlife
Perfect for all ages, this is a fantastic location for couples as well as groups of family and friends. Carsebuie is a comfortable stone built holiday cottage with open views over grazed farmland to the Galloway Hills. Watch the wildlife from your cottage window. Red squirrels, hares and deer as well as a multitude of birds frequent this secluded and large garden. An enclosed area is ideal for young children and pets can run and play safely. The Kids can unwind with table tennis and other activities in the games room across the courtyard. Nearby lochs and rivers provide salmon, trout or coarse fishing, and the Galloway Hills form nature's playground. Places to visit: stunning beaches on the Solway coast at Garlieston, Luce Bay, Monreith, Gatehouse; Galloway Forest Park with fabulous loch and mountain walks; historic castles and standing stones, Kirkudbright artists town, Wigtown book town and Castle Douglas food town.
Location
| Nearest airport: | Glasgow Prestwick at 52 miles |
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| Nearest beach: | Beach at 15 miles |
| Nearest motorway: | M74 Gretna at 80 miles |
| Nearest ferry port: | Stranraer at 22 miles |
| Nearest railway station: | Barrhill at 15 miles |
| Car: | recommended |
Nearest village, Kirkcowan with PO, surgery and pub is 5 miles. Nearest town Newton Stewart for food, cinema, restaurants, shopping, bike hire, outdoor clothing, gun and tackle shops is 8 miles. Ferry port to Ireland from Stranraer 20 miles. Wigtown 'Book town' is 13 miles, Castle Douglas 'Food town' is 37 miles, while Kirkudbright 'Artist's town' is 32 miles. Other villages/ towns with beaches or tourist attractions within 30 miles radius are, Portpatrick, Garlieston, Gatehouse, Glenluce, Monrieth, Whithorn, and Isle of Whithorn. Golf, fishing, cycling, climbing and walking are all within easy reach of your Galloway holiday cottage. 7 Stanes mountain bike range, Lochtrool, Glentrool, Clatteringshaws visitor centre, the Galloway Forest, Galloway Hills & the Southern Upland Way are minutes away. St Ninian's Cave, Cruggleton Castle, Kirroughtree visitor centre, Bladnoch distillery, & the Mull of Galloway lighthouse are well within one hour's drive, as are various botanical gardens.
Local activities swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, mountain biking
Availability for the cottage in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
- Last updated on:
- Saturday, 30 August 2008
- Changeover day:
- Saturday
- Normal availability
- All year

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- Unknown / On request

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Weekend breaks are available between November and March excluding half term, Christmas and New Year. Minimum 3 nights. Although changeover day during peak season is usually Saturday we are willing to consider a Friday to Friday booking.
Rental rates for the cottage in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
- Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
- British Pounds
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| Period name | Begins | Ends | Weekly | Weekend per night | Midweek per night | Minimum stay |
| 19 Jul - 29 Aug 2008 | 01 Aug 2008 | 29 Aug 2008 | GBP 1350 | GBP 250 | GBP 250 | 3 Nights |
| 30 Aug – 05 Sept 2008 | 30 Aug 2008 | 05 Sep 2008 | GBP 1125 | GBP 220 | GBP 165 | 3 Nights |
| 06 Sept – 12 Sept 2008 | 06 Sep 2008 | 12 Sep 2008 | GBP 840 | GBP 156 | GBP 117 | 3 Nights |
| 13 Sept - 19 Sept 2008 | 13 Sep 2008 | 19 Sep 2008 | GBP 680 | GBP 150 | GBP 113 | 3 Nights |
| 20 Sept – 10 Oct 2008 | 20 Sep 2008 | 10 Oct 2008 | GBP 590 | GBP 148 | GBP 111 | 3 Nights |
| 11 Oct – 17 Oct 2008 | 11 Oct 2008 | 17 Oct 2008 | GBP 750 | GBP 150 | GBP 113 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn half term 2008 | 18 Oct 2008 | 24 Oct 2008 | GBP 775 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 25 Oct -19 Dec 2008 | 25 Oct 2008 | 19 Nov 2008 | GBP 525 | GBP 140 | GBP 105 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas and New Year 08/09 | 20 Dec 2008 | 02 Jan 2009 | GBP 1200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 03 Jan - 06 Feb 2009 | 03 Jan 2009 | 06 Feb 2009 | GBP 575 | GBP 148 | GBP 111 | 3 Nights |
| Spring half term 2009 | 07 Feb 2009 | 21 Feb 2009 | GBP 630 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 22 Feb - 26 March | 22 Feb 2009 | 26 Mar 2009 | GBP 575 | GBP 148 | GBP 111 | 3 Nights |
| 27 Mar - 18 Apr | 27 Mar 2009 | 18 Apr 2009 | GBP 825 | GBP 160 | GBP 120 | 3 Nights |
| 19 Apr - 30 Apr 2009 | 19 Apr 2009 | 30 Apr 2009 | GBP 790 | GBP 156 | GBP 117 | 3 Nights |
| 01 May - 21 May 2009 | 01 May 2009 | 21 May 2009 | GBP 960 | GBP 176 | GBP 132 | 3 Nights |
| 22 May - 04 Jul 2009 | 22 May 2009 | 04 Jul 2009 | GBP 1240 | GBP 240 | GBP 180 | 3 Nights |
| 05 Jul - 29 Aug 2009 | 05 Jul 2009 | 29 Aug 2009 | GBP 1350 | GBP 250 | GBP 250 | 3 Nights |
*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.
Notes to the rental rates
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SHORT BREAKS - minimum 3 nights. Low season GET 4 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF THREE 3
i.e. a midweek break of 4 nights costs the same as a 3 night weekend break.
HIGH SEASON (school and public holiday periods) short breaks cannot be booked more than 6 weeks in advance.
Weekend breaks min 3 nights start on a Friday — Midweek breaks min 4 nights start on a Monday.
EXTRAS:
Dogs accepted by arrangement only. A £20 fee applies per dog.
Winter fuel supplement applies in Winter season, October through to end of March.
A final clean can be booked before you leave, usual rate £25-£30.
Beach towels can be hired at £1.50 per towel (details available on booking form).
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UNDEROCCUPANCY
A 10% DISCOUNT is available to SINGLES/COUPLES staying at Carsebuie.
A 5% DISCOUNT is available for groups of 3-5. See terms and conditions at the time of booking.
A 10% DISCOUNT is available to all return ESCAPE TO GALLOWAY GUESTS booking at least 6 weeks in advance of their chosen holiday date for low season dates, or before end of September the year preceeding the chosen holiday date for peak season. Previous visitors to Pavilion Cottage, Garlieston also qualify.
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DEBIT/ CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. We accept all major debit and credit cards but please note a 2.5% credit card handling fee is payable on all credit card transactions. Payment may also be made by online banking and by cheque.*
Unless otherwise agreed, a 25% booking deposit or maximum £250 whichever is the lower is payable for holidays booked at least 6 months in advance.
Holidays booked less than 6 months but more than 6 weeks in advance pay a 50% booking deposit.
Holidays booked less than 6 weeks in advance - the full booking rate is payable.
* Please allow up to 3 weeks for cheques to clear.
All last minute bookings must be paid by debit or credit card.
Final balance is due 6 weeks in advance of the booked holiday.
A £200 refundable security deposit is taken at the time the final balance is due to safeguard against breakages additional cleaning and damage. A final clean may be booked during your stay usual rate £25. See terms and conditions at time of booking.
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| Notes: | Additional facilities include a games room with table tennis and children's play area, a lockable shed for bicycles, fishing tackle and outdoor gear. Please enquire about house rules for pets. A safe stone barn is available where dogs can be left when you go out. |
Guest comments
Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Carsebuie. We all thought it was the perfect cottage both in situation and furnishing - a real home from home. It certainly was well equipped - everything we needed was there. Anne Leech and Family Easter 2008
Other Activities 4x4 off road, tank driving, adventure playground, open farm, painting, literary festivals, music festivals, galleries
Advertiser contact & booking information for property 85214
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- Advertisers:
- Mrs Alex Walter
- Telephone
- +44 (0)198 8600600 (leave a message or email if no answer)
- Preferred language(s):
- English, French
- Advertiser since:
- 5 Dec 2007
- Property listed since:
- 5 Dec 2007