Overview
Robin’s Nest, a spacious barn conversion is located in a rural, yet not remote setting, close to the town of Kirkcudbright, graded 4* by Visit Scotland, offering accommodation for 8 over 2 floors. Ideal for multi generation family holidays or a group of friends get together.
With open views across the surrounding farmland towards the Galloway Hills peace and tranquillity are guaranteed.
The nearby town of Kirkcudbright with its working harbour and local fishing fleet is within walking distance being just over a mile away or 5 minutes by car. Known as ‘The Artist Town’ due to its connections to the ‘Glasgow Boys and Girls’, the town is a thriving centre for arts and crafts and is home to numerous private galleries and the public Kirkcudbright Galleries which hosts a wide range of exhibitions. The town has a good range of independent shops and a wide choice of places to eat out, a community run swimming pool and an 18 hole golf course with numerous others within easy reach. The town is also home to the Dark Sky Gin Distillery, the Dark Sky Planetarium which is well worth a visit and learn about our night skies, and the Station House Cookery School which offers various course throughout the year. If History is your thing the NTS property Broughton House home of the artist E.A Hornel along with its Japanese inspired garden is located on the High Street, with MacLellan’s Castle holding court over the town.
The local area is renowned for its stunning landscapes which include rugged sea shores intermixed with quiet sandy beaches and travelling inland to the Galloway Forest Park, Britain’s first Dark Sky Park is close by with extensive walking and mountain bike trails. For the young at heart a visit to the nearby Cocoa Bean Chocolate Factory is a must with its chocolate making workshops and both indoor and outdoor play areas. Cream o’ Galloway renowned for its Ice Cream offers cheese and ice cream making workshops, or you can wander around its nature trails rounded off with an ice cream! The Galloway Activity Centre on nearby Loch Ken is within easy reach offers both land and water-based activities.
POSTCODE: DG6 4QA
Robins’ Nest accepts bookings with a Monday or Friday arrival, except from mid-June to end of August when they are Friday to Friday only
Damage Deposit £150
STL Licence:- DG00101F
EPC:- E
Accommodation for 8 over 2 floors: Ground floor; Open plan Kitchen with Dining area and separate Living area with Wood Burning Stove; Twin Bedroom (which can become a Super King, please let us know your preference at the time of booking); 3 steps to King size bedroom with patio doors to garden; 2 Shower Rooms. Stairs to First Floor: Master bedroom with King size bed and ensuite bathroom with separate shower cubicle; Twin bedroom (which can become a Super King, please let us know your preference at the time of booking).
Services: Oil central heating and electricity included * Bed linen and towels provided * Electric oven and hob * Microwave * Fridge/Freezer * Dishwasher * Washing Machine * Wood burning stove with initial supply of fuel provided * 50” Smart TV * WiFi * Travel Cot and High Chair * Enclosed garden with patio area and garden furniture * Secure Bike Storage * Maximum of 2 Dogs welcome *(Additional charges apply) Secure bike store * Parking for 2 cars * On site EV Charger - 7kW Type 2
Note: Dogs charged at £30 per dog/week or part week. On site EV Charger 7kW Type 2 - additional charges apply, payable on site. Moveable grab rails for bathrooms available.
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