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Our cottages are on a small Galloway farm offering stunning views of the
surrounding countryside. Many species of birds, including owls and hawks,
frequent the farm and Roe Deer are often spotted.
The farm even boasts its own 14th century castle, although unfortunately very little now remains.
Barclosh is only two miles from Dalbeattie, twelve miles from the thriving regional centre of Dumfries, five miles from Sandyhills beach and similar distances from Rockcliffe and the yachting centre of Kippford. It is, therefore, an excellent place as a base for your holiday.
Barclosh Farm Accommodation
The Paddock
Our luxury mobile home has two bedrooms providing sleeping accommodation
for three people. From the spacious living area you can enjoy spectacular
views over the surrounding countryside to the Galloway Hills.
The Kitchen:
The kitchen is extensively equipped and includes a full size cooker, hob,
microwave and fridge and freezer.
The Living Area:
The room is furnished with a leather settee and armchair, dining table,
dining chairs, and a colour TV.
The Bedrooms:
The two bedrooms are furnished with fitted wardrobes and chests of drawers.
One room has a double bed, and the other a single bed, thus providing
accommodation for three.
The bathroom has a full size bath and shower. There is also a separate cloakroom with a WC and basin.
Additional features:
· Centrally Heated Throughout.
· Double Glazing
· Fenced garden - ideal for dogs.
· Private Parking.
· Duvets and Pillows Provided
· Please bring your own Bedding and Towels.
· Pets are Welcome
· Strictly No Smoking.
Barn Cottage:
This two bedroomed cottage has recently (2005) been sympathetically converted
from an original stone barn. We have aimed to provide high quality comfortable
accommodation with many luxurious features while also seeking to retain
many original features including some stone walls, wood beams and floors.
So that the views from the cottage can be fully appreciated we have situated the living room with wood burning stove on the first floor. The cottage has a family bathroom and the twin bedroom has an ensuite shower room. New for 2011 we have added Wireless Broadband Internet Access.
The Kitchen:
The kitchen is extensively equipped and includes a dishwasher, washing
machine, cooker and hob, microwave, refrigerator and freezer.
The Dining Area:
The dining area is furnished with a table and four chairs. It has a feature
window with stone arch above.
The Living Room:
To benefit from the stunning views, the living room is situated upstairs.
It features stone walls and wooden beams with a sandstone fireplace and
wood burning stove. Seating consists of two settees. A TV and DVD Player
are provided.
The Bedrooms:
The two bedrooms are furnished with wardrobes and chests of drawers. The
bedroom upstairs has a double bed, and the downstairs bedroom has two
single beds and an ensuite shower room.
The Bathrooms:
The family bathroom upstairs has a bath, powerful electric shower,WC and
washbasin. The ensuite has a shower,WC and washbasin. Electric shaving
sockets are provided.
Mill Cottage:
A particular feature of Mill Cottage is its spacious kitchen and dining
room. The cottage was sympathetically converted in 2005 from an original
stone building and provides comfortable accommodation for four people.
Pets are welcome in this cottage.
The Kitchen:
The kitchen is extensively equipped and includes a dishwasher, washing
machine, cooker and hob, microwave, refrigerator and freezer.
The Living Room:
The wooden floor is complemented by a pine cabinet and television table.
Seating consists of two settees and a chair.
The Bedrooms:
The two bedrooms upstairs are furnished with wardrobes and chests of drawers.
One room has a double bed, and the other two single beds, thus providing
accommodation for four.
The Bathroom:
The bathroom situated upstairs has a bath and powerful shower. An electric
shaving socket is provided.
Additional Facilities
· Open All year.
· Centrally Heated Throughout.
· Please bring your own bedding and towels.
· Cot and High Chair provided free of charge.
· Private fenced Garden with patio area.
· Adjacent parking.
· Strictly No Smoking.
· Pets are welcome
To allow us time to prepare the cottage to our high standard it is requested that you time your arrival to after 4 p.m. and vacate your accommodation by 10 a.m. on the day of your departure.
Pet Policy
Most dogs and other pets are welcome. Please notify us in advance. It
must be remembered that this is a working farm and pets must be kept under
control at all times and not allowed near the cattle or sheep. In addition,
please do not allow your pets on the beds or other furnishings.
Local Attractions:
Barclosh Farm is conveniently sited for those wishing to visit Galloway
Forest Park, South Ayrshire, The Machars and The Mull of Galloway. The
attractions near Farm are summarized below.
Dalbeattie is a small picturesque town set in the beautiful Galloway countryside. Close at hand is the Solway Coast with its golden sands and good bathing for all the family. The area is equally famous for the hills, some rising to more than 2,000 feet, providing breathtaking views, superb walking and abundant wild life.
To the south of Barclosh are the cliffs and beaches of the Colvend Coast, one of the finest parts of Galloway. The beaches at Sandyhills and at Southerness are extensive, whilst there are six miles of walks along the cliffs and nearly seventeen miles of walks in Dalbeattie Forest alone. The Mabie Forest, Screel Hill and Doach Wood offer yet more miles of walks and scenery to the keen walker.
Golfers are well catered for; two local golf courses at Kippford, one at Dalbeattie, two at Southerness, one at Sandyhills, one at Castle Douglas, offer a good range of challenges.
Barclosh is a very good base for those wishing to visit sites associated with Scotland's turbulent history. Thirteen miles to the north-east in Dumfries, where Bruce murdered the Red Comyn at Greyfriars church.
About the same distance by road to the east is New Abbey, whose beautiful Sweetheart Abbey was built by Princess Devorguilla in memory of her husband, John Balliol. Their son John briefly ruled Scotland, as did his grandson, Edward, after which the MacFergus castle near Dalbeattie was razed to the ground.
But the association with Scottish history continued; at Threave Castle, near Castle Douglas, Mons Meg may have been used to help batter the Black Douglas's stronghold into submission.
To the south and west, twelve miles from Dalbeattie, the ruined walls of Dundrennan Abbey bear witness to the place where Mary Queen of Scots left Scottish territory for nineteen years of English exile and final execution at Fotheringhay Castle.
Looking again at Dumfries, the greatest Scottish poet, Robert Burns, lived in three homes in Dumfries, finally dying there. All this, within fifteen miles of Dalbeattie.
Dalbeattie Forest Seven Stanes Bike Trails:
Fantastic mountain biking is on our doorstep with two world class trails
at Dalbeattie and Mabie Forests. We also provide secure accommodation
and washing facilities for your bikes.
DIRECTIONS
From Dumfries follow the A711 Dalbeattie road. After about six miles you
will pass through the village of Beeswing. Continue for a further two
miles. On the right hand side of the road you will see the Mossband Caravan
Site and a turning right to Kirkgunzeon.
Immediately afterwards is a turning left to Caulkerbush.Take the Caulkerbush road. After a further two miles the road turns sharp left. At this point there is a turning right signed "NO THROUGH ROAD" followed by a second turning right (almost straight on, in fact).
Take the second turning right. Follow the road past a house on the left and another one on the right. Climb a hill and as you go down the other side the entrance to Barclosh Farm will be found on the right hand side. The farm house and the cottages are at the end of the drive.
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