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Why come to Redcastle Holiday Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Dumfries and Galloway? - We have 4 lovely self catering holiday cottages, each are part of the Estate and offer quiet, comfortable, pet friendly accommodation at very affordable rates.
Each property has access to the tennis court and a games room, they have small private gardens set within the beautiful surroundings of the main house. We are located in the centre of Dumfries and Galloway, 1 mile from a lovely country Pub which sells real ale and good food. 3 miles from Castle Douglas, known as "The Food Town" and 4 miles from Dalbeattie 7 Stanes mountain biking routes which are renowned as some of the best in Europe.
We are very lucky to be close to many beaches including Sandyhills, Colvend and Redhaven at Auchencairn. There are some lovely walks close by including Doach and Screel, (in fact its a lovely walk to the pub and back).
There are lots of attractions to keep the family happy, like Cream'o'Galloway Ice Creamery with adventure park, Mabie Farm Park where children get close to, and feed the animals. There are Castles and Abbeys and Museums and Mills, and Kilt makers and lovely market towns with unique shops ......... well there is so much to see and do that you will be back again and again.
Redcastle Cottages Accommodation
All accommodation has HD ready LCD TVs with built in Freeview and DVD player ( we are now digital) , washing machine, (a dryer in the garage), microwave, duvets, pillows, bed linen, hand towel bath mat, drying up cloth but please bring your own bath towel , ( let me know if you would like them provided) garden furniture, parking and garden with washing line.
Extra beds,cots and high chairs can be provided if requested. Heating/cooking is electric. In the Steading there is a gas hob. Central heating is in the form of electric storage heaters/convectors.
There are also books, games and puzzles for wet weather! A games room with table tennis and some keep fit equipment. There is also a tennis court in the garden. Please bring your own rackets and balls.
Steading 1
This is a one bedroomed flat converted from the stables and hay loft,
overlooking the old farm courtyard and fields. Steading 1 has a double
bedroom with bath and shower and as it is all on the ground floor would
suit someone with mobility difficulties.
The property also has an IKEA armchair which turns into a single bed and can sleep 3. Steading 1 has parking and an enclosed garden.
Steading 2
This is a one bedroomed flat converted from the stables and hay loft.
Up a flight of outside steps Steading 2 overlooks the old farm courtyard,
fields and its enclosed garden and parking.
The Steading 2 has a twin bedroom with an open plan living area. Galley kitchen, dining area, sofa and TV. There is a shower/WC and hand basin. The kitchen has a washing machine/electric cooker/fridge and microwave.
The Steading
Converted from a cowshed it has an enclosed garden, patio with garden
furniture and parking. The Steading looks on to fields with views of the
Galloway hills.
Living room with TV/DVD player and Freeview, kitchen/diner, double bedroom, twin bedded room and a single bedroom. Bath/shower room. In the kitchen there is a washing machine, fridge, microwave, electric oven with gas hob and a small freezer.
The Cottage
This property used to be the servants quarters for the farmhouse. Living
room, dining room with solid fuel burning stove, kitchen which includes
an electric cooker, microwave,washing machine and the use of large freezer
in side room to left of entrance, bath/ shower room.
One large family sized bedroom with a double and single bed and one twin bedded room.
Activities and Attractions
Redcastle is six miles from the thriving market town of Castle Douglas
where there is a Tourist Information Centre, theatre, town loch and a
variety of individual shops.
Three miles in the opposite direction you come to Dalbeattie with its lovely park, trampolines and small pond with pedaloes, shops and museum. Dalbeattie is on the edge of the forest with numerous walks and cycle tracks.
Dumfries is the nearest large town situated on the River Nith, about 16 miles away. We are two miles south of the A75 which links to Carlisle…M6…and the ferry terminal at Stranraer. Glasgow and Edinburgh are 98 miles away.
Walking... From Redcastle along the River Urr, through Glen of Spottes, Redcastle Standing Stone or to the Motte of Urr. Excavations here suggest that this timber and earthwork castle was destroyed inn 1174 by Gilbert the son of the King of the Gallovidians.
Fishing...There are many places to fish but I shall only detail the Urr as it is the nearest…the season is from 25 February to 30 November, salmon, sea and brown trout. Bank fishing, spinning, fly and worm. No Sunday fishing. A permit can be obtained from McCowan & Son in Castle Douglas. They also have info on all local fishing.
Cycling...Redcastle is part of the Visit Scotland welcome cyclist scheme and is central to the 7 Stanes rides. The nearest cycle shop and hire is in Dalbeattie.
Riding... Explore the local countryside on horseback or have a lesson!
Motor Party - Self Drive Classic Car Hire. Enjoy the romance of a period motoring holiday in South West Scotland and the Lake District. If you are planning a motoring holiday in the beautiful region of South West Scotland or just just spending some time away with a few friends and fancy doing something really special then consider hiring one of the lovely old cars listed here. We have tried to cater for everyone's tastes.
Water sports...The Galloway Sailing Centre on Loch ken has a huge range of activities, boats/ wind surfers for hire, courses for 5 days or a day/half a day tuition. They also run a motor boat qualification course. A water ski school also on Loch Ken, if you prefer sea sailing there is a sailing club at Kippford.
Golfing...There are courses at Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Kippford, Kirkcudbright and Colvend and many many more throughout the region!
Beaches... the nearest one is at Rockcliffe 7 miles away..mainly shells. If you want sand then go to Sandyhills about 3 miles further along the coast.
Cream o' Galloway
Cream o' Galloway, Simply Natural. Producers of organic Ice Cream.
Kirkcudbright Artists Town
The artists of Kirkcudbright & the Stewartry .
Gem Rock Museum
The wonderful world of gemstones, rocks, minerals and crystals.
David Coulthard Museum
The David Coulthard Museum has without doubt the world's most complete
collection of memorabilia for any F1 driver, past or present.
DG-ONE
Brand new leisure,sport and entertainment complex in Dumfries. An 8 lane
main pool, training pool,leisure water with 150m2 beach area and two separate
lightening flumes.
Wigtown Book Town Scotland's National Book Town.
Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities
The site lists many of the exciting attractions and events to be held
in Kirkcudbright during the coming summer.
Castle Douglas Food town With approximately fifty local businesses involved in either producing or selling food and drink, it is easy to see why Castle Douglas has been designated a Food Town. The vibrancy and appeal of Castle Douglas lies largely in the draw of the shops and cafés, restaurants and hotels.
CatStrand
The CatStrand, Dumfries and Galloway's newest arts and community venue.
See their web site for events that are on during your visit. Events vary
from story telling, live theatre, music and cinema as well as exhibitions
and the Glenkens History Stop.
Dumfries & Galloway Council
Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura, Stewartry Museum, Toolbooth
Art Centre, Robert Burns House, The Robert Burns Centre, The Old Bridge
House Museum, and several others. More information is available online.
Historic Scotland
Caerlaverock Castle, near Dumfries. Cardoness Castle, Gatehouse of Fleet.
Dundrennan Abbey, near Kirkcudbright. Glenluce Abbey, Glenluce. MacLellan’s
Castle, Kirkcudbright. New Abbey Corn Mill, New Abbey, near Dumfries.
Threave Castle, near Castle Douglas. Sweetheart Abbey, New Abbey, near
Dumfries. Whithorn Priory, Whithorn.
Keith Kirk's Natural History Pages
Dumfries and Galloway in southern Scotland has a wealth of wildlife
and history waiting to be discovered. From the shores of the Solway Firth,
through the lowlands and on to the high tops of the Galloway Hills.
Castle Kenedy Gardens
The gardens are extensively landscaped with terraces, mounds and avenues,
all of which were created by men and horses, and extend to more than 30
hectares.
The Tropic House
Brighten up your day with a visit to the colourful world of exotic butterflies
and fauna. Whatever the weather. Come and explore the rainforest in miniature
and take a glimpse at some carnivores of the plant world. Plants for sale
in our newly opened nursery.
National Trust for Scotland (Threave Garden)The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy.
Galloway Gardens and Nurseries
Tropical or formal gardens, walled gardens or those with sea views, gardens
that are settings for castles, stately homes or historic houses you will
find them here! Pick up a copy of 'In Bloom' from a local TIC. Cairnsmore
Nursery in Castle Douglas is our nearest.
Royal Botanical Gardens of Scotland Whether you know us as the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, the National Botanic Gardens of Scotland, or simply as "The Botanics", this site is a gateway to our science, our horticulture, our education and exhibition programmes, and much much more. Our mission is to explore and explain the world of plants.
Eating Out
In Dumfries and Galloway you are surrounded by natures larder, in the
fields, rivers and sea around you. Many of the cafes, pubs and restaurants
in the region use fresh, local produce on their menus everyday. With fine
quality foods such as Buccleuch Beef, Solway Scallops, Galloway Lamb,
local smoked salmon and a range of local cheeses and ice cream to round
off your meal.
The Laurie Arms in Haugh of Urr is just a 15 minute walk from your cottage. Owned and run by the Yates family the Laurie Arms has award winning traditional local dishes complemented with an extensive wine list and real ales in abundance. There is also a pool table and when its cold a roaring fire.
Five miles away is Castle Douglas Food Town which has a large variety of places to eat such as Designs Gallery and The Crown Hotel Restaurant.
On the coast you will find Balcary Bay Hotel at Auchencairn or in Kippford the Mariner Hotel and the Anchor Hotel. The Barons Craig Hotel at Rockcliffe, an old hunting lodge with wonderful views of the Solway.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Castle Douglas take A75 Dumfries Road. Take B794 to Dalbeattie. after
village take left signposted to Redcastle Farm.
Getting There by Railway:
From Dumfries station take the A75 to Haugh of Urr. Redcastle is just
past the church on the U96.
Getting There by Ferry:
From Stranrear follow to A75 to Haugh of Urr. Redcastle is just past the
church on a single track road.
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