Mackenzie House

Mackenzie House has the prime spot in Kirkcudbright for seeing MacLellan's Castle as the traditional townhouse apartment looks straight out to the Castle. The house is in the original part of the “artists town” and has been in Meg Walker’s family since 1913. Meg is based in Vermont and is a well established and recognised Sculptor and Artist in her own right, as you might expect traditional Scottish and contemporary art adorns the walls.
The house retains many original features and follows the theme of the original architecture making it a spacious and comfortable holiday home for families and friends while retaining a classic and historical character.
The large corner windows in the first floor sitting room offer magical views of the Castle, the picturesque harbour and river, plus, a unique perspective of Kirkcudbright’s lively, colourful, civic parades and celebrations. It is a photographer’s dream as it is the perfect spot for capturing the busy life of the eclectic Artist and Fishing harbour town, not to mention superb views of the Castle against a backdrop of ever changing colours as the sun goes down behind it.
Meg Walker and Peter, her architect husband visit Scotland frequently, as do their family and have taken great care to ensure that the house is sympathetically cared for whilst also providing an ample kitchen/dining room with all that is needed and also a spacious family bathroom with double width shower and the original cast iron rolltop bath. The three charming bedrooms and a cloakroom are on the top floor. Wifi is available throughout the house.
The “secret” walled garden is accessed by a cobble path and is a peaceful and sunny retreat from the bustle of the town. There are views to Church which can be enjoyed while relaxing and taking in the attractive borders round the central lawn. A separate small barbecue patio ensures alfresco dining can be enjoyed and guests are free to pick both flowers and the garden fruit which includes rhubarb and apples.
Kirkcudbright is a thriving town with long established traditional shops with fresh produce, as do the restaurants, pubs and cafes – all within walking distance. Stroll to interesting small boutiques, art galleries, the harbour and the town’s recreational facilities. Short drives to lovely sandy beaches, hiking and cycling trails, sailing, fishing, birdwatching and much, much more…….