About this property
Whithorn 4 miles. This rustic, country cottage nestles in a peaceful, rural location near the village of Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Surrounded by excellent walking country and with views across to the Isle of Man on a clear day, Millwalk Cottage is a charming base for a holiday exploring the wonderful Scottish outdoors. Feel right at home from the minute you arrive at this delightful bungalow. Be enticed into the heart-warming sitting room, a well-stocked bookcase and a beautiful stone fireplace housing a woodburner both help to create the cosy feel that this cottage portrays. The dining room, with splendid wooden furnishings and a window seat offering pleasing countryside views, is a lovely place to enjoy your meals or to relax in peace whilst watching the wildlife abundant in the area. The kitchen is finished in a true country-cottage fashion, fully equipped with hand-made wooden units and windows looking out over the back garden. The tastefully decorated bedrooms ensure a peaceful place to get your rest after an adventure-filled day. There is a family room with a double and a single bed as well as a double room benefiting from a classy en-suite with an elegant, claw foot, freestanding bath. Take advantage of the well-kept, enclosed gardens surrounding the property, perfect for your dog to play in. Take your pick from a deck area, lawn and patio to spend your downtime with colourful wildlife and countryside views to accompany you. There are numerous paths and trails right from your doorstep, perfect for taking the dog for a walk in the brisk country air. Whithorn is just a short drive away and is an excellent holiday base, brimming with history and with a small selection of amenities to make the most of. The picturesque harbour village of Isle of Whithorn is 3 miles from the property and is well worth a visit with its excellent pub/restaurant, The Steam Packet and St Ninian's Chapel. For a scenery-filled break away from everyday life, Millwalk Cottage is the one for you.
Isle of Whithorn, no longer an island, is on the southernmost tip of the Machars Peninsula, a conservation area. Its harbour is popular for fishing for crabs, lobsters and scallops. The area is steeped in history with Mesolithic and Iron Age forts and an 11th century chapel. Bookworms can visit Wigtown, Scotland's first book town with over a dozen book shops.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x family room with 1 double and 1 single, 1 x double with en-suite freestanding bath, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating, woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, Bluetooth speaker, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Front lawn, decking, rear lawn, pond, and patio with furniture.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 4 miles.
Note: Children and pets to be supervised when outside due to pond in garden.
Note: Property accessed via a 400m dirt track, please take care.
Note: This property has a private water supply.