Laghead Cottage, Gatehouse Of Fleet

ID: S135552

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets Yes

About this property

On the edge of Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, this traditional single storey cottage is situated on an upland farm, in a superb hillside position, with panoramic views over the Fleet Valley National Scenic Area to the sea and islands beyond. The historic town of Gatehouse of Fleet is just a 5 minute drive, whilst Artist Town Kirkcudbright is 20 minutes.

On the edge of Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, this traditional single storey cottage is situated on an upland farm, in a superb hillside position, with panoramic views over the Fleet Valley National Scenic Area to the sea and islands beyond.

It is a simply wonderful location for a peaceful family holiday, offering seclusion, but not total isolation, with under 10 minutes away by car the picturesque town of Gatehouse of Fleet providing hotels, restaurants, shops, a delightful and testing nine hole golf course, tennis courts, river and loch fishing and numerous other nearby attractions and activities for both adults and children. With a patio for barbecues and alfresco dining, and a fully enclosed and south facing garden, pets are welcome.

Sandy beaches and rocky coves for bathing, windsurfing and sailing are within easy driving distance; sea fishing and horse riding are also available; the Forestry Commission 7Stanes mountain biking trail at Kirroughtree is around 30 minutes' drive away; and the area is a haven for wildlife, with regular sightings of deer, red squirrels, red kites, grouse, barn owls, curlews and, in November 2022, for the first time, a golden eagle (see gallery photo). From the cottage door there are extensive walks and mountain bike rides over hill, past lochs, through forestry and down the valley; Cream o'Galloway and the Cocoa Bean Chocolate factory are all under 20 minutes' drive away; whilst Kirkcudbright Artists' Town, Castle Douglas Food Town and Wigtown Book Town are just 25, 30 and 45 minutes' drive away respectively.

The Cottage is also perfect for bracing winter holidays where its warmth and comfort provide a cosy refuge for very attractive breaks at low season rates.

Post Code:DG7 2BG

Let weekly Saturday to Saturday, Short breaks may be possible at the owner's discretion, please contact us with your requirements.

For parties of 2 or less a £20 discount will be applied per week, also, for bookings of 2 consecutive weeks a £20 discount will be applied to the total cost (not per week). *Cannot be combined with any other offer*

Damage Deposit £150

STL Licence: DG00443F

EPC: D

Accommodation for 6 on one floor: Kitchen/Dining room with door to garden. Living room with open coal fire. 2 twin bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room. Double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, wash basin, wc and shower over the bath. Side porch.

Services: Oil fired central heating * Bed linen and towels provided * Washing machine * Small tumble drier * Dishwasher * Fridge * Freezer * Electric cooker and microwave * Cot and High Chair * Smart TV * CD player * Mobile reception * Wifi * No Smoking * Good sized enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ * Patio and BBQ platform with fantastic panoramic views over the Fleet estuary and the surrounding hills * Bicycle Storage* Parking * Maximum 3 well behaved dogs with own bedding, sorry No cats allowed.*

Extras: £25 per dog per week.

For larger parties Laghead Steading Cottage is located within walking distance and provides accommodation for a further 4 guests.

Reviews (15)

  • Phil Foster

    The cottage is perfect for the dogs and guests. You can drive straight into the garden and release the dogs knowing they are safe in the enclosed garden. The cottage and especially the location is beautiful. The cottage had everything required for a magical stay. I would highly recommend the cottage, infact i loved that much I have rebooked for September.

  • Confirmed Guest

    A warm, clean and comfortable cottage, with great views. We appreciated the nice extras: welcome pack, fresh flowers, and extra bed linen and towels for our second week. The open fire was lovely, and very popular with our dog, who bagged the best spot in front of it! Good communication from the owners too.

  • Confirmed Guest

    We have had many holidays at Laghead and it's always lovely to return. It's wonderfully situated above Gatehouse of Fleet It's clean, warm, comfortable and well equipped, and if you can drag yourself away from the wonderful views from the picture window it's an ideal base for walking, bird watching, beaches, hills and woods.

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