Port William 5.5 miles. Sitting on an elevated position overlooking Luce Bay near Port William is this traditional, detached cottage, Chippermore Cottage. This pet-friendly cottage in Dumfries and Galloway has off-road parking for three cars, beautiful views in a rural location, and an enclosed garden, making a superb base for families to enjoy a peaceful getaway. Inside, you'll find a kitchen/diner with everything you need for a self-catering stay, a utility with laundry facilities and a dishwasher and a living/dining room furnished with cushioned seats, an open fire, and a TV with DVD player and Freeview. The cottage has been lovingly appointed with traditional decor with two bedrooms, a double and a twin, both with TVs, along with a shower room with a spacious walk-in shower and heated towel rail to freshen up after the day's adventures. On summer days, your private garden is pet-friendly and enclosed for children to play safely, whilst you rustle up an alfresco dinner on the barbecue; the breath-taking views over the bay, across to the Isle of Man, and Mull of Galloway are sure to provide stunning sunsets! When it's time to explore, Port William is a quiet fishing village where you can stock up at the local stores, stop for lunch at Pirsac - The View, and wander the historic, 18th-century harbour. Nearby, you'll find Wigtown, Castle Kennedy Gardens, and Stranraer where you can visit the historic Castle of St. John, picnic in the family-friendly Agnew Park, and play with sea views at Stranraer Golf Club. Further afield lies the town of Newton Stewart where you can stop for lunch before venturing into Galloway Forest Park, an expansive of parkland for woodland walks, hiking and cycling trails, fishing, and plenty of wildlife to look out for. Book an unforgettable family holiday at Chippermore Cottage. EPC Rating: Band E

Port William is a Scottish fishing community on the east side of Luce Bay on the Machars peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway. Early Christian sites and smuggling occurred in the area. The 18th-century harbour is great for marine angling and sailing. A bronze otter statue honours 'Ring of Bright Water' author Gavin Maxwell. Maxwell used to practise his otter on Monreith House's beach. Oscar Kokoschka, an expressionist painter, lived here during wwii. Port William is a lovely seaside village near sandy beaches, a 9-hole links course 2 miles away, walking and cycling in the Galloway highlands, and Wigtown, Scotland's first Book Town. Carnival Week is held in August with several events and attractions. Many natural reserves are in the vicinity, as is Gavin Maxwell's childhood home at Elrig.

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