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Perfect Holiday Cottages in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.
Come and take a break in one of our holiday cottages in Dumfries and
Galloway,
set in this dynamic region of South West Scotland. A place where relaxation
is a way of life, your cottage will be a perfect getaway from the hustle
and bustle of every day life.
Gelston Lodge Cottages are situated in a National Scenic Area where the forests of the Solway cloak coastal plains with secluded bays & rolling hills that stretch out from the bustling food town of Castle Douglas - Scotland.
We have created a lovely environment in and around our holiday cottages. Scotland has so much to offer....... come and enjoy it all.
Gelston Lodge Cottages Accommodation
Our luxurious holiday cottages in Scotland have all been recently converted from 150 year old stone barns to a very high standard and are tastefully furnished, with all the comforts of home, all have private parking, garden & patio and great views.
Screel and Doach Self Catering Cottages
Well appointed semi-detached self catering cottages were converted from
a former mill and each one sleeps four, they are let all year and have
spectacular views of the Dumfries and Galloway countryside.
Doach Cottage sleeps 4, enter through patio doors into a comfortable and tastefully furnished open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room. A wood burning stove is built into the inglenook fire place for those cosy winter nights.
Each cottage has a television, DVD player, video recorder, CD player, washing machine, electric oven and gas hob. There is an under stairs cupboard / cloakroom and downstairs WC. Upstairs a fully tiled bathroom with bath / shower WC and sink.
There are two bedrooms upstairs, one is a double with a large wardrobe space, a view out to the countryside and a big comfy double bed. There is also a twin bedroom. You will enjoy this exciting region of Dumfries and Galloway with its culture, history, nature and cuisine, and where better to return than our Holiday cottages nestled off the Solway Coast
Balcary Bothy
The Small Bothy sleeps 2 and is ideally suited for a couple on holiday.
Tucked away at the back of the cluster of buildings. A small, cosy bothy
with open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room. A corner stove is built
into the inglenook fire place for those cosy winter nights. in our holiday
cottages Dumfriesshire.
The Small Bothy has a flat screen television, DVD player, CD player, washing machine, dishwasher, electric oven and gas hob.
There is a double bedroom with a view out to the countryside and a big comfy double bed. There is an en-suite shower
Screel Mill
Screel Mill sleeps 4, relax in our Dumfries and Galloway holiday cottages,
enter through patio doors into a comfortable and tastefully furnished
open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room. A wood burning stove is built
into the inglenook fire place for those cosy winter nights.
Each cottage has a television, DVD player, video recorder, CD player, washing machine, electric oven and gas hob. There is an under stairs cupboard / cloakroom and downstairs WC. Upstairs a fully tiled bathroom with bath / shower WC and sink.
There are two bedrooms upstairs, one is a double with a large wardrobe space, a view out to the countryside and a big comfy double bed. There is also a twin bedroom.
You will enjoy this exciting region of Dumfries and Galloway with its culture, history, nature and cuisine, and where better to return than our Holiday cottages nestled off the Solway Coast.
The Long Barn
The Long Barn is a detached converted stone barn on one level throughout,
that sleeps 4. Enter from a private fully enclosed patio area with garden
furniture into a bright, modern,fully equipped kitchen/dining room.
Off the kitchen there is a tastefully decorated cosy sitting room with leather chesterfield, wing chairs and a wood burning stove built into an inglenook fire place for these romantic winter nights.
There are 2 bedrooms. One double with a comfy king sized bed dressing table and chest of drawers. One twin room with a large double wardrobe. A beautiful bright, modern, fully tiled bathroom with bath/shower WC and sink.
The Long Barn has two T.Vs a DVD and CD player,a dish washer, a washing machine and electric oven and gas hob. You will enjoy this exciting region of Dumfries and Galloway with its culture, history, nature and cuisine and where better to return than our holiday cottages nestled off the Solway coast.
Dining
· Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop
Recreation
· Garden For Residents Use
· Outdoor Recreational Facilities
· Garden
Child Policy
· Highchair Available
· Children Welcome
· Cot Available
Pet Policy
· Pets Welcome, Charge Applies
Other Disabled Facilities
· Level Access
Smoking Policy
· No Smoking Permitted
Transportation Facilities
· Private Car Space
· Bike Shed Available
· Free Parking On-Site
· Private Parking
Activities and Attractions
Your holiday here can be full of activities, there are so many things
to see and do in Dumfries and Galloway:
On your doorstep is Screel Hill circular walk, about 3.5 miles long. Apart from the satisfaction of achieving the summit, there are some magnificent views over the Solway Coast.
A few minutes drive north takes to the region's food town of Castle Douglas, a real gastronomic treat, with its bustling main street filled with filled cafes, restaurants, bars, delis, bakers and four speciality butchers.
All with a variety of local produce to tantalize you - holiday cottages Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland. Alternatively you can take the coast road west through Auchencairn and the smugglers bay at Balcary to the picturesque artists town of Kirkcudbright, or go east by Palnackie famous for its world flounder tramping championship on your way to the beaches of Sandyhills.
Mountain Biking in Dumfries and Galloway is a real
treat. We are close to five of the world famous
7 Stanes mountain bike routes. Dalbeattie is the closest
and offers rides for any ability.
Dumfries and Galloway is a fisherman's delight, with loch, river, sea and coastal fishing on your doorstep. From Salmon and Trout fishing to coarse fishing. You can pick up day licenses from Castle Douglas.
We are very lucky to be surrounded by about 30 public gardens, Including Threave Garden, Cally Gardens and Logan Botanic Gardens. 30 Golf courses are within an hours drive of Gelston Lodge Holiday Cottages.
From championship golf courses like Southerness, to scenic courses like Colvend and Dalry. You can purchase 1 day, 3 day and week passes.
There are many equestrian centres in Dumfries and Galloway. You can trek across the sands at low tide, or into the forest on the many tracks the forestry commission have made.
This is a very historic region with Castles and Houses and Stone circles dating back to the neolithic period. Particularly interesting are the sites that are connected with Robert the Bruce, King Balliol and William Wallace.
Just along the Coast is Kippford which is the local coastal sailing location, the area also benefits from many Lochs and we have a sailing centre close by on Loch Ken that really welcome families.
This region is famous for its art. Kirkcudbright was the holiday location for the famous 'Glasgow Boys' movement, with Hornel the main Artist of the group. His house is open to the public. The 'Spring Fling' kicks off the season.
There are many places of interest to see!!
Auchencairn is the closest village.
Once thriving with local industry, in 1845 it had cotton, wool and sawmills,
it was a busy place. Now it is a quiet pretty village which is surrounded
by great scenery. Auchencairn has a post office, a general store and a
pub that always offers a warm welcome and good food.
New Abbey is a picturesque village which grew up around Sweetheart Abbey where Dervogilla Balliol kept the heart of her dear husband John until she died. John was the founder of Balliol College Oxford and was rightful King of Scotland.
The nearby beaches of Sandyhills, Rockcliffe, Balcary Bay and Carrick are extensive, whilst there are miles of walks along the cliffs at Rascarrel and seventeen miles of walks in Dalbeattie forest alone. The Doach wood is just over the hill from your cottage and is dominated by some of the tallest trees in the south west of Scotland, that soar over 40 metres from the forest floor.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Market Hill car park, exit on to Queen Street continue until junction
with St Andrews Street, Kings Arms Hotel on right, Red Cross building
on left, turn left onto the A745 continue for 2 miles at the T junction
turn right onto the B727 after 500 yards turn left at the cross roads
(war memorial) continue ahead for 2 miles Gelston Lodge is set back from
the road on the left.
Getting There by Car:
Travel on the A75 to Castle Douglas then onto Queen Street continue until
junction with St Andrews Street, Kings Arms Hotel on right, Red Cross
building on left, turn left onto the A745 continue for 2 miles at the
T junction turn right onto the B727 after 500 yards turn left at the cross
roads (war memorial) continue ahead for 2 miles Gelston Lodge is set back
from the road on the left.
Getting There by Railway:
Gelston Lodge Cottages are approximately 25 miles from Dumfries Railway
Station.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
The nearest airport is Prestwick International which is about 60 miles
away.
Getting There by Ferry:
The nearest ferry is Stranraer which is about 45 miles away.
Email Gelston Lodge Cottages enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
