Dumfries and Galloway holiday home rental, Glenluce with golf, walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace

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Keepers Cottage (house)

Home description

Keepers is an old stone cottage benefiting from a large garden with 360° views. Well appointed internally with original whitewashed stone walls and underfloor heating on tiled floor throughout. Multi fuel stove in the living room with TV/DVD and music centre as well as games and books for adults and children. The large centre-of-the-universe kitchen is perfect for everyone to catch up. The twin room has it’s own balcony with stunning sea views and steps down to the garden. Internally the house is all on one level, very child and toddler friendly ( we also have a cot and highchairs and children's kitchenware). Perfect for families or couples, Adventurous types or those in need of some time out.

Nestled in the hills over Luce Bay with far reaching views Keepers is a quiet and peaceful a haven for families or couples. Only 2 miles (walk, cycle or car) to Glenluce, an old pretty rural village with stores, restaurants, post office and swimming pool.

There will be plenty to keep you busy- from plentiful golf courses, great walking, biking, beautiful beaches, stunning open gardens including a Botanic Garden.

Keepers Cottage	Living room
Kitchen	Double room

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The South/Borders region

In the most South westerly corner of Scotland, Glenluce has a warm and temperate climate enhanced by the Gulf Stream making picnics, crabbing and swimming on the beach a fun day out.
Galloway has 200 miles of dramatic coastline and the area is steeped in history, Burns and Sir walter scott, some of the earliest Christian sites, and of course the castles.

There is every conceivable outdoor sport within walking or driving distance of the house. Over 30 golf courses with Turnberry and Royal Troon about 1 hours drive.

Day visits to Ireland, Glasgow and the Ayrshire coast with connections ot the islands,makes this a great spot.

Dumfries and Galloway / Glenluce area

The 900 year old Glenluce Abbey is at the end of the road and the Southern Upland Way passes approx 1 ½ miles away. 300 sq miles of Galloway Forest Park is a short drive with 7 stanes cycling and hill/woodland walking, deer park and adventure park and activities for the kids. There is an abundance of golf courses, the closest being a links course approx 3 miles away or upgrade to Turnberry 45 mins away. If that’s all too energetic enjoy our 200 miles of dramatic coastline with our mild climate washed by the Gulf Stream in turn helping to create many beautiful gardens the most famous being the National Logan Botanical garden.

-Glenluce Abbey (end of the road)
-Wigtown, Scotland's Book town (30 mins drive), Literary festivals
-Horse Driving trials, agricultural shows, food festivals and art exhibtions run throughout the year.
-Galloway Forest Park, 300 sq miles, known as the ' Highlands of the Lowlands' Britain's largest forest park
-The Southern Upland Way is Scotland's longest walk. It stretches west to east from Portpatrick's romantic seascapes over the Mull of Galloway to the dramatic North Sea cliffs at Cocksburnspath and it passes 1 1/2 miles from Keepers cottage. Pick up and drop off available.
-Mull of Galloway, Scotland's most southerly point. Breathtaking views over to Isle of Man and a glass tea room!

How to get there

Glenluce is situated in the south west corner of Scotland, directly over the sea to Ireland.

By Road
From the South
M6 / M74 /A75 to Glenluce

From the North
Glasgow - A77 south to Stranraer / A75 East to Glenluce

By Train
Glasgow to Stranraer
England to Carlisle, Lockerbie or Dumfries

By Air
Glasgow Prestwick, www.gpia.co.uk - approx 1hr 15 mins (A77 beautiful coastal route) - Ryan air, & others
Glasgow International, www.glasgowairport.com - approx 2 hrs (A77 ) - Easy jet, BA etc.
Belfast City, www.belfastcityairport.com - Stranraer/Belfast ferry
Belfast International, www.belfastairport.com - Stranraer/Belfast ferry

By Sea
Belfast, Ireland to Stranraer, Stena line +44 (0)8705 70 70 70 or www.stenaline.co.uk, crossing time 110mins, the cottage is approx 15 mins from the ferry terminal in Stranraer.

Larne, Ireland to Cairnyan, P & O Ferries, +44 (0)870 24 24 777 or www.poirishsea.com , crossing time 105 mins, the cottage is approx 15 mins from the ferry terminal in Stranraer.

Activities near Dumfries and Galloway

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Underfloor heating
all fluffy towels and linen included
Travel cot, children's cutlery, plates and cups, 2 highchairs.
NB bedroom 3 has a bunk bed

Can be arranged:-
Housekeeping
Catering
Babysitting
Shooting/fishing/golf/horseriding etc
Food delivery for arrival or during your stay
Anything else? Just ask!

Further details outdoors:
Garden tables and chairs
Barbecue
Large private garden (2 acres)

Further details

Housekeeper living nearby
Welcome pack on arrival

Conditions

No smoking
Refundable breakages deposit required

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter	30 Oct 09	27 Mar 10	400£ 400	100100	100100	3 Nights
Spring 2010	27 Mar 10	1 May 10	500£ 500	100100	100100	4 Nights
Summer 2010	1 May 10	4 Sep 10	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

There are no hidden charges.

A good housekeeping deposit of £200 is required.

Highchair, pram and travel cot no extra charge.

We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP.

Please note: rentals during school holidays are for a minimum of 1 week.

Guestbook for Keepers Cottage

'You should re-name it Heaven's Cottage' - Mrs Q, Oxfordshire
' Cycled, walked, golfed, shot, swam in the sea, fanastic weather, fantastic place - we want to book for next year' The Templeton family, Edinburgh
' If you ever want to sell Keepers Cottage we are first in line!' Mr & Mrs W, London
'Quiet and tranquil yet so much to do, 2 weeks disappeared. thank you.' The Bookworm, Limoges
' At first It was a vacation to trace my family tree but I found more peace and beauty than I imagined, i'm a convert' Mr McM, New York.

Availability

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Availability notes:

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Name:	Jeni Weinberger
Tel:	+44 1722 782881
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