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The Old Sunday School enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
Other places to stay in and around Castle Douglas
Escape
from the hustle and bustle of every day life. The Old Sunday School is
a recently converted 150 year old barn.
Set in a rural location in southwest Scotland this quiet but perfectly placed barn is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts but also a quiet getaway with spectacular panoramic views of the Galloway hills, yet minutes away from the beautiful south west coastline.
The Old Sunday School Accommodation
This two bedroom barn conversion has been finished to a very high standard and has all mod cons for modern day living, includes dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, wood burner and welcome pack. All bedding (duvets), linen, towels, logs, heating & lighting included in rates.
The Old Sunday School sleeps up to 4 people with 1 double en-suite (shower) and 1 twin bedroom, second bathroom (bath & shower) and kitchen/diner (fridge/freezer, microwave, tumble dryer, double oven). On ground floor with both bedrooms and lounge on first floor. Extras include; TV, DVD Player, Video Player, many board games, lots of books and a PS2 console with a few games.
The property is just 3 miles from both Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie, which offers plenty of choice in shops & restaurants. We are ideally situated for wildlife enthusiasts, fishing, nature & forest trails.
Transportation Facilities
· Bike Shed Available
· Cycle Hire Nearby
· Private Parking
Activities
With a wealth of cafés, restaurants and hotels in the area, you
can treat yourself to amazing local fresh produce. From enjoying a nice
cup of tea or unwinding with a latte to a sumptuous meal in an award winning
restaurant, all tastes can be satisfied.
With around fifty local businesses involved in either producing or selling food and drink, it is no wonder that nearby Castle Douglas has been designated a Food Town.
If you wanted to indulge in a touch of retail therapy during your holiday, exploring quaint local shops for those unusual gifts, in search of an elusive antique or maybe on a mission for a designer label, there are countless opportunities to whet your appetite.
All Mountain Bikers are welcome, since Dumfries and Galloway is the leading mountain biking area in the UK. In particular, the 7 Stanes in the south of Scotland are world renowned.
There are many nature & forest trails in Dumfries & Galloway. The Forestry Commission have some good locations to explore. With over 200 miles of coastline and stunning landscapes just waiting to experienced. The Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board has a comprehensive choice of walks.
This is a great place for golf enthusiasts, since there are around 30 golf courses within a 60 minute drive of The Old Sunday School.
If you like fishing, you are in luck. There are many coarse and fly fishing opportunities available in the surrounding area. Fish Galloway, Fishing in Scotland and FishScotland have good angling resources.
Fan of horse riding? There are stables nearby open to all visitors.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre - TIC Castle Douglas:
Take A745 towards Dalbeattie for 3 miles, The Old Sunday School
is situated on the right hand side at the Buittle Church signpost.
TIC Dumfries
Follow signs for Coast Road out of town centre, then take A711
to Dalbeattie. Continue through Dalbeattie and take A745 Castle Douglas
for 3 miles. The Old Sunday School is situated on your left hand side
at the Buittle Church signpost.
Getting There by Car:
At Dumfries take A75 bypass towards Stranraer for approx 3 miles then
take A711 to Dalbeattie. Continue through Dalbeattie and take A745 to
Castle Douglas for 3 miles. The Old Sunday School is situated on your
left hand side at the Buittle Church signpost.
Getting There by Railway:
Dumfries Station is the nearest to The Old Sunday School. Take A711 to
Dalbeattie. Continue through Dalbeattie and take A745 to Castle Douglas
for 3 miles. The Old Sunday School is situated on your left hand side
at the Buittle Church signpost.
Getting there by Aeroplane - Edinburgh Airport
Take M8 towards Glasgow joining A8, proceed for approx. 4 miles,
take exit A725 to East Kilbride to J5 on M74 South. Follow M74 southbound
for 40 miles take A701 to Dumfries.
At Dumfries take A75 bypass towards Stranraer then take A711 to Dalbeattie. Continue through Dalbeattie and take A745 Castle Douglas road for 3 miles and The Old Sunday School is situated on your left hand side at the Buittle Church signpost.
Glasgow Airport
Take M8 Glasgow city centre then continue on until M73 Carlisle,
keep left, take M74 Carlisle. Follow M74 southbound for 40 miles take
A701 to Dumfries. At Dumfries take A75 bypass towards Stranraer for 3
miles then take A711 to Dalbeattie. Continue through Dalbeattie and take
A745 Castle Douglas road for 3 miles.
Getting There by Ferry - Stranraer Ferry
Take A75 eastbound for Dumfries. Turn off for Castle Douglas
the take A745 towards Dalbeattie for 3 miles. The Old Sunday School is
situated on the right hand side at the Buittle Church signpost.
Email The Old Sunday School enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
