Traditional granite barn conversion, with woodburner and French doors to garden, lovely walks from the door and close to beaches.. All on the ground floor:

Living room: With wood burner, Satellite TV and DVD player.

Kitchen/dining room: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

Bedroom 1: With super kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.

Bedroom 2: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request) and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.

Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.. 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (working farm). . Both properties: Biomass underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. 25-acre natural, woodland grounds (shared). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply from a well. There is a large pond at the bottom of the drive and sloping banks in the grounds. . These two semi-detached holiday cottages are situated approximately 1 mile off the public road up a private drive, next to the owners’ home and small working farm in a very quiet, peaceful location, which is ideal for secluded retreats or as a central touring base to explore Dumfries & Galloway. The cottages are similar in style and design and Myrtle Cottage (ref 28177) is a restored barn conversion consisting of a traditional granite byre with an architect designed larch clad extension featuring a welcoming woodburner. They are located near the Solway Coast and close to the world-class ‘7 Stanes’ mountain bike facility at nearby Dalbeattie, 10 minutes’ drive. Also in the vicinity is the Galloway Forest Park which is one of just a handful of ‘Dark Sky Parks’ in the western world in recognition of spectacular sightings of the starry skies it affords. The region’s capital, Dumfries, is a 25 minute drive, and is known for its links with Robert Burns; visitors may explore his house, sample a dram in Burns’ favourite hostelry - The Globe Inn, or find out more about him at the Robert Burns Centre. Other nearby areas of interest are Colvend Golf Course and Southerness Golf Course, both 10 minutes away, and horse riding facilities at Barend Riding School at Sandyhills, just 5 minutes’ drive and fishing. Along the coast, discover unspoilt villages, dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches and rocky coves. There is wildlife in abundance with an rspb Mersehead Nature Reserve nearby. Whitecroft itself has an abundance of wildlife such as roe deer, red squirrels and plentiful birdlife including the majestic red kite. During times of agricultural activity (lambing, shearing, hay making, feeding calves) the owners are more than happy for visitors to view or even have a try. This can be arranged during your stay. In addition to being an ideal venue for a traditional spring/summer break, the cottages make for a perfect cosy autumn/winter break. Constructed and insulated to the highest standards with the benefit of a technologically advanced biomass boiler, you can enjoy the added bonus of central heating 365 days a year, meaning whatever the weather you’re guaranteed to be warm and cosy for no additional cost. Shop, pub and restaurant 6 miles.

Free WiFi

important information Both properties are on a working sheep farm, therefore dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Smokers are not accepted at either cottage, There are sloping banks in the grounds, care to be taken. Natural water supply from a well. Large pond/Loch at the bottom of the drive.

Additional charges First basket of coal/logs for the woodburner is free of charge, thereafter at £5 per basket.

Additional information The travel cot and highchair are available on request. Wi-Fi available, however this facility cannot be guaranteed to be available at all times due to the unpredictability of Service Providers.

Additional information - One of the 6ft doubles has a zip and link bed and can be either twin or double on request. Please advise in advance of arrival how you wish the beds to be made up. One dog only, no other pets accepted.