About this property
The Rowans is set in the market town of Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway, offering a well-kept and welcoming base for couples, friends or small families keen to explore Scotland’s south-west. With woodland, coastline and rolling countryside close by, it’s well placed for making the most of this varied landscape. Inside, the sitting room provides a comfortable space to relax, complete with a Smart TV for quieter evenings after time spent outdoors. The kitchen/diner is generously sized and equipped for preparing and enjoying meals together, whether it’s a quick breakfast before heading out or a relaxed supper at the end of the day.
A separate utility room adds useful extra space, particularly for longer stays or for drying off after coastal walks. There are two bedrooms: a double and a twin with zip-and-link beds that can be arranged to suit your group. A shower room fitted with a walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC completes the interior. The layout is practical and suited to a range of guests, including those travelling with a dog. To the rear, an enclosed yard with a picnic bench offers a pleasant spot for sitting out with a coffee or enjoying an easy meal in the open air.
Off-road parking for up to three cars provides added convenience. Newton Stewart has a selection of shops, cafés and pubs within walking distance, along with access to riverside paths along the River Cree. The nearby Galloway Forest Park is popular for walking, cycling and stargazing, being part of the UK’s first Dark Sky Park. Coastal villages such as Port William and the artists’ town of Kirkcudbright are within easy reach, while Castle Douglas offers independent food shops and a traditional market-town atmosphere. The Rowans provides a comfortable base for discovering forests, beaches and the characterful towns of Dumfries and Galloway.
The market town of Newton Stewart, famous for its salmon and trout fishing, lies in a superb location between the serene rolling countryside of the Machars to the south and the Galloway Forest Park to the north. The area is steeped in history. The first Christian missionary to Scotland landed at The Machars, founding the first church in AD 397 in Whithorn. The Whithorn Dig Visitor Centre lies on the site and displays material dug up over years of excavations. The beautiful coastline is a mixture of sandy beaches and rocky shores teeming with birdlife, whilst inland there is superb walking country to be discovered in the Galloway Hills and Forest Park. Sailing, riding and fishing are all available locally and there are plenty of excellent courses to keep the keen golfer busy.
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: DG-02094-FEPC Rating: Band D
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster.
WiFi, Smart TV.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars available.
Enclosed rear yard with picnic bench.
Pet-friendly.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile, river 0.3 miles.
Please note that external security cameras are installed onsite but are in use only when the property is vacant.