Dumfries and Galloway holiday cottage rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone

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Carsebuie (cottage)

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Carsebuie is a very comfortable holiday cottage furnished to a 4 star standard. Built from stone and slate around 200 years ago, the cottage has a lovely traditional feel. Situated part way up a hill, within a 1.5 acre garden with rambling roses, picket fence and moss-covererd stone walls, the views take in grazed farmland to the Galloway Hills and the ever changing colours of the trees in the woodland edging the burn (stream) below. Watch the wildlife from your cottage window. Red squirrels, brown hares, deer, pheasants, woodcock, curlews, buzzards, barn and tawny owls and a multitude of small birds from nuthatches to wagtails frequent this secluded 1.5 acre garden — even a golden eagle has been seen from this elevated spot. Within a moments walk you can reach the River Bladnoch, from which Scotland's southermost malt whisky takes it's name.

Perfect for all ages, this is a fantastic location for couples as well as groups of family and friends. An enclosed garden area is ideal for young children to run around and play safely, and dogs love it here too. The kids can unwind with table tennis and younger children can play in the children's play area in the games room across the courtyard. Most visitors use Carsebuie as a base for all that Galloway has to offer, but with books and games, TV/DVD, stereo CD player and broadband, there will be plenty to keep you entertained if you don't want to leave the cottage.

Galloway holiday cottage - Carsebuie courtyard	Galloway holiday cottage - Dining area at Carsebuie
Galloway holiday cottage - Living room at Carsebuie	Galloway holiday cottage - Carsebuie garden entrance

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The South/Borders region

Just across the border from England the first village you come to is Gretna, famous for weddings. Travel east or further north towards Edinburgh and you are in the region known as The Borders; but follow along the coast road to the west in th direction of Ireland and you will be travelling through Dumfries and Galloway.

With 150 miles of rugged coastline to the south and west and a vast range of mostly uninhabited hills to the north, Galloway presents some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. Our visitors love the clean air, big starry skies and wide, open spaces. Here you can experience a real sense of ancient history, with stone circles, iron-age settlements, castle ruins, and the cave dwelling of Scotland’s earliest Christian, St Ninian. Back to back farms, the rolling Galloway Hills, and the Galloway Forest Park ensure lush scenery, with virtually no signs of industrialisation.

Although the charm of this corner of Scotland is that much remains unchanged, a number of award winning enterprises have emerged for visitors to enjoy. Cream O’Galloway Ice Cream, and the Gem Rock museum in Gatehouse have become very popular attractions, as has the world class 7 Stanes mountain biking routes aimed at all levels from family groups to serious international competitors.

You cannot visit Galloway without taking in some of Scotland’s most beautiful coastline. Coastal walks, nature reserves and sandy beaches can be found from between 15 and 30 minutes drive. Wherever you hail from, be sure to explore the unspoilt stretches of the Solway Coast gently warmed by the Gulf stream.

Places to visit include: light houses; ancient monuments; gardens and tea rooms; antique and art galleries; various museums including gem rock museum and dolls house museum; cheese maker; ice cream maker; adventure playground; open farms and wildlife parks.

Dumfries and Galloway area

This part of Scotland is renowned for its great choice of activities for all ages.

The property is perfectly situated; you can walk in the surrounding countryside and immediately feel the sense of space and seclusion, but you are near enough to be able to pop into the local village shop for provisions and newspapers. The nearby market town of Newton Stewart offers a whole range of facilities and amenities from the leisure centre, cinema and tennis courts to numerous cafes and restaurants serving local produce and a wide variety of shops.

If you are looking for beautiful unspoilt sandy beaches there is a choice from less than 30 mins drive at Sandhead, Garlieston, Luce Bay and Port William.

Mountain biking is popular in the area with nearby Kirroughtree only 8 miles away and the famous 7 Stanes.

And you needn’t think the Highlands and Islands have all the fishing. There’s plenty to be had in Galloway. Fly fishing permits are available on various nearby lochs and rivers. Sea fishing and day boat trips can also be taken from Cairnryan, Stranraer and Port Patrick. .

For golfers there are over 30 courses including links in Dumfries and Galloway, usually in fabulous settings. Most towns have at least a 9 hole course, many 18 holes. You can tee off from Newton Stewart Golf Club, Wigtown and Bladnoch, and St Medan's all within an easy drive from Carsebuie. The courses are all well tended.

While the mountain bikers and cyclists will be kept busy (Dumfries and Galloway has 450 miles of signposted cycle routes), Hill walkers will be spoilt for choice, from the relatively gentle walk up Cairnsmore of Fleet to the more challenging 2800ft Merrick, with many scenic and fun walks in between. The Buchan and Curlywee, are just two of more than 20 hills and Lochs within the range. Don’t go without a camera to catch the wonderful views. If you prefer to walk rather than climb, the Southern Upland Way is only minutes away.

Also within 30- 60 minutes drive you will find the gardens of Claymoddie, Dunskey, Cally Palace, Castle Kennedy, Galloway House, Glenwhan, Logan Botanic and Threave. Most are open from late March to the end of October and may have tea rooms and often offer rare and unusual plants for sale, along with advice on how and where to plant. Though you may not associate Scotland with exotic plants, the warm air of the Gulf stream in the area allows palms, figs and plants in all manner of shapes, textures and colours to grow here.

A whole variety of other outdoor pursuits are available with horse riding, shooting, sailing, windsurfing, off road and tank driving and many more all for your enjoyment.

How to get there

Ryanair offer cheap flights to Glasgow Prestwick, BA, Easyjet and bmiBaby fly into Glasgow
Stena ferries operate from Belfast and Larne to Stranraer
Virgin Rail links are available on the west coast - fast train from London Euston to Carlisle in under 4.5 hours with car hire available from Carlisle.

Activities near Dumfries and Galloway

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The two upstairs bedrooms have hotel quality zip and link beds, which means they can be set up as twins or 6ft doubles.

The sofa bed in the living room is a good quality sprung double, so you needn't think you've drawn the short straw.

While not modified for wheelchairs 2 ground floor bedrooms, plus a bathroom and wetroom on the ground floor make this a suitable cottage for the less agile.

Further details outdoors:
There is a table large enough to seat 10 on the terrace for al-fresco dining

There is a stone built games barn with table tennis and children's play area. There is also an enclosed grass area within the 1.5 acre garden.

There is parking for at least three cars.


A lockable stone barn is available for storing bicycles, fishing tackle and outdoor equipment
Dogs can be safely left in one of the stone barns while you go out, or if they are used to kennels

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival
A final clean can be arranged.
After two low steps to enter the cottage it is possible to accommodate less able guests entirely on the ground floor. While we cannot guarantee access throughout for all wheelchairs, we are happy to discuss door widths and temporary ramps.

Conditions

Pets: dogs only by arrangement please.
A £20 charge applies per dog.
Max 2 well behaved dog inside the cottage, more permitted if housed in the stone barn.
Please refer to terms and conditions on the booking form ( available on request.)

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
19 Nov - 21 Dec 2007	17 Nov 07	22 Dec 07	495£  495	105105	140140	3 Nights
Christmas and New Year 20	22 Dec 07	5 Jan 08	980£  980	0-	0-	1 Week
05 Jan - 07 Feb 2008	5 Jan 08	8 Feb 08	525£  525	105105	140140	3 Nights
spring 2008 half term	8 Feb 08	23 Feb 08	570£  570	125125	150150	3 Nights
23 Feb - 14 Mar 2008	23 Feb 08	15 Mar 08	525£  525	105105	140140	3 Nights
Easter 2008	15 Mar 08	29 Mar 08	750£  750	135135	180180	3 Nights
29 Mar - 04 April 2008	29 Mar 08	5 Apr 08	705£  705	0-	0-	1 Week
05 April - 18 April 2008	5 Apr 08	19 Apr 08	750£  750	0-	0-	1 Week
19 April – 02 May 2008	19 Apr 08	2 May 08	720£  720	0-	0-	1 Week
03 May - 23 May 2008	14 May 08	24 May 08	875£  875	120120	160160	3 Nights
summer half term 2008	24 May 08	31 May 08	1200£  1,200	165165	220220	3 Nights
31 May – 20 Jun 2008	31 May 08	21 Jun 08	1035£  1,035	162162	216216	3 Nights
21 Jun – 04 Jul 2008	21 Jun 08	5 Jul 08	1155£  1,155	165165	220220	3 Nights
05 Jul – 18 Jul 2008	5 Jul 08	19 Jul 08	1270£  1,270	240240	240240	3 Nights
19 Jul - 29 Aug 2008	19 Jul 08	30 Aug 08	1350£  1,350	250250	250250	3 Nights
30 Aug – 05 Sept 2008	30 Aug 08	6 Sep 08	1125£  1,125	165165	220220	3 Nights
06 Sept – 12 Sept 2008	6 Sep 08	13 Sep 08	840£  840	117117	156156	3 Nights
13 Sept - 19 Sept 2008	13 Sep 08	20 Sep 08	680£  680	113113	150150	3 Nights
20 Sept – 10 Oct 2008	20 Sep 08	11 Oct 08	590£  590	111111	148148	3 Nights
Autumn half term 2008	11 Oct 08	25 Oct 08	775£  775	0-	0-	1 Week
25 Oct -19 Dec 2008	25 Oct 08	20 Dec 08	525£  525	105105	140140	3 Nights
Christmas and New Year 08	20 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	1200£  1,200	0-	0-	1 Week

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
A 10% DISCOUNT is available to COUPLES staying at Carsebuie. See terms and conditions at the time of booking.

A 10% DISCOUNT is available to all return ESCAPE TO GALLOWAY GUESTS booking at least 6 weeks in advance of their chosen holiday date for low season dates, or before end of September the year preceding the chosen holiday date for peak season. Previous visitors to Pavilion Cottage, Garlieston also qualify.

SHORT BREAKS available in low season between late October/early November and end of March excluding school holidays.
Weekend breaks start on a Friday — Midweek breaks start on a Monday.
GET 4 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF THREE 3
i.e. a midweek break of 4 nights costs the same as a 3 night weekend break.

EXTRAS:
Dogs accepted by arrangement only. A £20 fee applies per dog.
Winter fuel supplement applies in Winter season, October through to end of March.
A final clean can be booked before you leave, usual rate £25-£30.
Beach towels can be hired at £1.50 per towel (details available on booking form).

DEBIT/ CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. We accept all major debit and credit cards but please note a 2.5% credit card handling fee is payable on all credit card transactions. Payment may also be made by online banking and by cheque.*

Unless otherwise agreed, a 25% booking deposit or maximum £250 whichever is the lower is payable for holidays booked at least 6 months in advance.

Holidays booked less than 6 months but more than 6 weeks in advance pay a 50% booking deposit.

Holidays booked less than 6 weeks in advance - the full booking rate is payable.

* Please allow up to 3 weeks for cheques to clear.

All last minute bookings must be paid by debit or credit card.

Final balance is due 6 weeks in advance of the booked holiday.

A £200 refundable security deposit is taken at the time the final balance is due to safeguard against breakages additional cleaning and damage. A final clean may be booked during your stay usual rate £25. See terms and conditions at time of booking.

Guestbook

"A superb cottage — lovely setting. A home from home" The extended Leech family, Easter 2008

"A MAGICAL PLACE— perfect cottage. Very peaceful and romantic — a lot of birdlife, deer, hares, red squirrels and heard owls at night". Katy and David Quinn, Whitby, Sept 2007

"We saw more wildlife in a day, than we did in a week in the Highlands." Tom, Rachel and Joseph, London, August 2007

Availability notes

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Contact details for home 41566 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Alexandra Walter
Tel:	+44 (0)1988 600600
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