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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
38 Customer Reviews
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"Loved this quirky cottage, other than the double bed!"
The front bedroom is bigger and lighter, and could perhaps be made the main bedroom? Otherwise, facilities are excellent. Gatehouse of Fleet is a lovely place to stay. Lots of nearby walks for the dogs, special mentions for Iron Brew for breakfast, and yummy cakes, and the Masonic Arms for a teatime drink and some delicious food. Both very dog friendly, can’t wait to return.
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"Had a lovely stay."
Very warm, cosy and comfortable. Great position with the town, very central. Needed to contact the owner because I locked myself out
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"Cottage in a great location and central to all facilities."
The garden is as described and separate from the house but you definitely needed a torch for last dog trips before bed. We had to buy one as the one provided didn't work. Apart from that we had a good stay.
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"Sehr hübsches, gepflegtes Cottage zentral im Ort gelegen."
Großer, gemütlicher Wohn-Ess-Bereich, Küche angrenzend. Küche ist ausreichend ausgestattet, obwohl wir ein Schneidbrett und einen großen Topf vermisst haben. Die beiden Schlafzimmer verfügen über gute Betten und zweckmäßige Wandschränke. Das Bad ist ein bisschen spartanisch, ohne eine Steckdose, Licht am Spiegel und Handtuchhalter, aber man kommt klar. Sehr angenehm der Kontakt zu den Eigentümern, als wir eine Einweisung für die Bedienung der Heizung benötigten. Im Gegensatz dazu die Agentur Sykes Holiday Cottages: Mehrfache Anfragen aufgrund einer notwendigen Änderung unserer Buchungen blieben unbeantwortet - komplett ohne Reaktion!
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"Hi we had a lovely stay the cottage was clean and comfortable and in a great location."
We would probably not return for the sole reason that the garden was not attached to the property and the wall surrounding it not as high as we needed. Our dogs are medium and large and had to be supervised to and from the garden and kept on leads as they could easily jump over. We were hoping to just leave the back door open for them to go in and out as and when they pleased during our stay. The only other negative issue was the door locks/ keys they were both really difficult to lock and unlock from the inside and need attention as could potentially cause an issue if there was a fire. All in all though a pleasant stay in a great central location for exploring the area, the weather was reasonably nice and the people really friendly. The masons arms up the road did a lovely pint, and we had fab takeaway fish and chips from the ship inn over the road. An enjoyable stay overall.
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"Great place in nice town!"
Would look to visit again. Local pubs dog friendly and offering good food.
Hi Gary, really glad you enjoyed our cottage and the lovely Gatehouse the same as we do. Hopefully we would see you again soon, thanks again Hannah x Property Owner
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"Generally positive but minor grumbles."
No hairdryer bulb not functioning above double bed. No info about heating but all in all would recommend
Hi Edward, thank you for your kind feedback and glad you enjoyed our cottage. Thank you for the info regarding the light we will get this looked into and I will look at typing some information up regarding the heating and putting into the welcome pack. Thanks again as all feedback is greatly Appreciated. Hannah x Property Owner
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"No hairdryer."
Upstairs curtains very thin--need lining or replacing;they don`t keep out the light. 1 tea towel for a week inadequate.. Beds in front bedroom very uncomfortable. Not up to Sykes usual standard.
Hi Bruce really sorry that our lovely cottage wasn’t up to your expectations and regarding the beds they are all new! We did have a hair dryer but clearly we will have to replace it and if the tea towel was a big issue you could have called and we would have done our best to get you another one. Thanks again for feedback as all is greatly appreciated. Property Owner
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"Well equipped very clean excellent shower and bath and big fridge freezer plus point is a garden for dogs ."
Ship inn opposite does very good food a bit further afield is inn on loch well worth a drive out excellent food and views. Internet was great and a large TV was good . Only moans double bed only accessible on one side .Cottage is excellent value for money in a lovely area to explore the Scottish countryside
Hi Sandra, thank you for your kind feedback and glad you enjoyed our cottage and the lovely Gatehouse as much as we do. Thank you again and hope to see you again soon. Hannah x Property Owner
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"We had a lovely time in this cottage."
It's warm, comfortable and well-equipped. I noticed that some other feedback concerned the small double bedroom, but we had no problems; the bed was very comfortable. We also liked the big TV (although we were out a lot) and the central location, near the great local walks, the shop and the pub.
Hi Alexandra, glad our cottage was ok and hope it felt home from home. Really appreciate your kind feedback as it’s greatly appreciated and hope to see you again soon. Thanks again Hannah x Property Owner
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"Fabulous cottage well equipped, clean, cozy and brilliant location for local walks and exploring dumfries & Galloway."
Great for dogs. Nice big porch to clean them down and leave wet coats & wellies in. A great secure back garden to let dogs out.
Hi Sharon, thank you for your really kind feedback and glad you enjoyed our cottage and the beautiful surrounding area. Glad it met all your needs and hope to see you again soon. Thanks Hannah x Property Owner
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"Beautiful cottage, very cosy and warm."
It was lovely to return to after days out exploring this gorgeous part of Scotland and the garden was an added bonus for the dog. We would not hesitate it staying here again. The village has everything that you need regarding shops, pubs and cafes alongside wonderful walks from the doorstep. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you x
Hi Susannah, sounds like you enjoyed the beautiful Gatehouse and our cottage as much as us when we come up. Thank you for your kind feedback as it greatly appreciated and really hope we can cater for you again if you return. Thanks again Hannah x Property Owner
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"Only suggestion that I could make would be thicker duvets - a couple of them were about 5 tog, need to be a bit warmer for a winter stay."
A minor point - generally the property was comfortable and well equipped, and it is a great area for a quiet get way.
Hi Dave, really glad you enjoyed our cottage and thank you for your kind feedback, the quilt is a good idea and will certainly look at getting them sorted. Thank you again and hope to see you again. Hannah x Property Owner
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"Everything was good about our stay at Fleet Street"
Hi Morag, thank you for your kind feedback and really glad you enjoyed our cottage. Hope to see you again soon and thanks again, Hannah x Property Owner
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"We enjoyed our stay immensely."
The property is equipped with more than what we needed and all the appliances and utensils were practically new judging from their condition. The gated garden area was invaluable for the dark early morning dog routine. Extremely warm and cosy in the evenings and perfectly placed to enjoy the charming little town. A wonderful park and miles of footpaths within a few hundred yards of the house which was great for the dogs. It is a pity we could not stay for longer.
Hi Benjamin, thank you for your kind feedback as all feedback is greatly appreciated. Really glad you enjoyed our cottage and we’ve tried to make it home from home as we love coming to Gatehouse too. Hopefully see you again soon and you can enjoy a longer stint, thanks again Hannah x Property Owner
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"We have stayed in many dog friendly cottages and this has to be up there with the best."
Great location, immaculately clean, really couldn't fault it.
Hi George, thank you for your kind feedback and really hope to see you again, and Glad you enjoyed it as much as we do too. Thank you kindly Hannah x Property Owner
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"Gorgeous, well-maintained cottage with everything you could wish for to make it home from home."
The cleanliness was top notch and the decor really lovely. Fantastic location within walking distance of everything in Gatehouse. Highly recommend and we will be back. Thank you to the hosts!
Hi Teresa, thank you for the great feedback and glad you enjoyed our cottage and the lovely Gatehouse of Fleet. Really hope to see you again and thanks. Hannah x Property Owner
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"This was our second year using this property and had a lovely time."
The location is very good if you wish to travel around the area as it is central to many interesting places. My only suggested change for the owners to consider would be to install a handrail in the bathroom. As an older visitor I found shower over the bath a little precarious to step out of when wet.
Hi Marilyn, great to have you back at the cottage again and really glad you enjoy it as much as we do. Thank you for the kind feedback and will look into the fitment of a handle as it’s a great idea. Thanks again and hope to see you again soon, Hannah x Property Owner
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"Cottage in ideal location for all amenities."
Garden an added bonus. Quiet, quaint and compact. Slept in front bedroom as much lighter and airier. Bathroom lovely. Would benefit from a welcome guide letting you know where cleaning utilities (hoover) etc (if available) were stored. Would benefit from some instructions on how to use TV, (BT box and TV), and other appliances etc Unfortunately, we were unable to access the TV during our stay due to an ariel not being installed and weather conditions for BT box. The weather was bad so TV was missed. Had to contact owner on a number of occasions. Left 1 day early.
Hi Clen thank you for the kind feedback as it’s all greatly appreciated. Unfortunately you came to visit Gatehouse when a storm hit and all the town was hit by an electrical storm taking a lot of the internet and cables down in the process. We did our best to get you up and running, with an aerial man and BT all coming within the week, the BT box was also the internet and this doesn’t give TV channels just internet Wi-Fi (this was alot quicker than some residents in the town!) If I recall you also left early due to persistent weather conditions. The idea of some information on the use of the equipment is a good idea and I’ll put something together. Thanks again and hope we could see you again for a better experience in Gatehouse. Thanks again Hannah x Property Owner
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"A beautiful cottage, everything you need for a stay."
An ideal base to go walking or the beaches, which there are plenty of, small towns and villages. Cocoa bean chocolate farm, Galloway ice cream farm, ideal if you have kids. Only issue we had was the back door, took a while to work out you had to lift the key whilst turning it to get it open. Loved the garden, saw the red kites and the weather was great apart from 1 day. But that’s the weather for you. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Thanks Grahame for your kind feedback of our cottage and appreciate all the feedback given. Will get the back door looked at, thanks again for the heads up. Really appreciate the feedback and hope to see again soon. Regards Hannah x Property Owner
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"No.2 Fleet Street is a very attractive and comfortable cottage."
Excellent location in Gatehouse of Fleet, so close to the shop for essentials, easy for travel to explore the area, great walks from the front door, the lovely peaceful garden and of course the Excellent Ship Inn across the road! It had everything we needed for a very full week in fine weather. Thank you.
Hi David, thank you for your kind feedback as all is greatly appreciated. Glad you enjoyed our cottage and glad it was to your all your needs, with excellent weather too to help your vacation even more. Hope to see you again and thanks again. Hannah x Property Owner
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"We were delighted with our stay in the cottage."
Everything was as described, all really convenient for visiting the local pubs and cafes as well as nearby walks on the beach and superb woodland. Access to garden not a problem for the dogs and a real bonus in the good weather. Might just need to look at the back door lock.. we really struggled with it. Would not hesitate to visit again.
Hi Craig, thank you for your kind review of our cottage and so glad you enjoyed it. We are up in a couple of weeks so will have the back door looked at, thanks for the information as it’s greatly appreciated and all feedback will help us maintain our cottage. Thanks again for your visit and feedback and so glad you enjoyed our cottage and Gatehouse. Hannah x Property Owner
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"Only issue was back garden access it meant you had to take dogs out for the last ..."
Only issue was back garden access it meant you had to take dogs out for the last piddle before bedding down and first piddle in the morning before their walks everything else was great thank you
Hi Edward, thanks for your feedback as it’s greatly appreciated. Glad you enjoyed our cottage and I understand about the garden to release the dogs as we do the same when we’re up. Hope to see you again soon and thanks again for your feedback. Hannah x Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage beautifully decorated and extremely clean."
would highly recommend to friends and family and hope to stay again soon.
Hi Jennifer, thank you for your kind feedback regarding our cottage and glad you really enjoyed it; if any family members were to come that would be great. Thanks again as all feedback is greatly appreciated, and hope to see you again soon. Hannah x Property Owner
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"Amazing stay here ."
.perfect for the dog lover ..the walks are right on your doorstep dark skies at night are also amazing ..was a little chilly but it is February when we visited ..very close to local pubs and the shops for supplies ....beaches worth a visit are brighouse bay...dhoon beach ..and carrick beach ..we will definitely return to gatehouse of fleet a warm and welcoming town
Hi Andrew, thank you for your kind feedback and glad you enjoyed our cottage and the surrounding area. It's brought many happy memories for our family and glad it brought the same for you. Thank you again and hope to see again soon, Hannah x Property Owner
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"Been here before, loved it so came back :-)"
Hi Caroline, really glad you enjoy our cottage and thanks for you kind feedback and always pleasure, hope to see again soon. Thanks again Hannah x Property Owner
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"Small things would make a difference."
Towel rail in bathroom, non slip mat in bath that has already been fedback. Better lighting - cottage is very gloomy. Better mattresses. I had to send off to Amazon for a mattress topper as single beds so uncomfortable. Double bed has dents in it where two people have slept.
Hi Susan, thank you for your feedback. We’re up next week and have a bath mat so thank you as it’s an idea we didn’t foresee. Sorry the beds wasn’t to your standard but we did replace all the mattresses early in the year, and the single beds too so apologies again; we’ll speak to cleaner regarding the dents. Thanks again for all your feedback as it’s greatly appreciated, Hannah Property Owner
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"At first sight the property appears to be OK but had a number of issues, namely Windows that couldn't be opened, which was especially ghastly in hot weather- only the bathroom window could be opened upstairs Lack of info about equipment in the cottage No nonslip mat in bath- serious issue when showering Outside space was far from satisfactory as it did not link directly with the house ."
Hi thank you for the feedback, the windows seemed fine as we were there a week before and all seemed ok especially when the heat was in the high 20’s but will have them looked at, thank you. The non slip mat is a good idea and and will look into one and garden is down a little path but secured and I will speak to Sykes to amend the description but I did put a map on the notice board. Thanks again for you feedback, Hannah Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage equipped with everything you need."
Living room a little bit dark could possibly do with better lighting, being a certain age made reading difficult. Really nice village ,Great walks from your doorstep. Would definitely stay again.
Hi Gary, thanks for your kind feedback as all feedback is greatly appreciated and will look into the lighting, glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon. Thanks again Hannah x Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage in a great location, the only quibble was the double bed in the master bedroom, which was quite awkward and small, so we ended up sleeping in the twin room."
We also struggled to understand which bits of garden went with the cottage, so perhaps a small diagram/map in the welcome book wuld help? Everything else was absolutely spot on.
Hi Ed, thank you for you kind feedback, and will get a little map done and put it on the notice board really good idea thank you. Glad you enjoyed the rest of you stay at Gatehouse and hope to see you again. Thanks again Hannah x Property Owner
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"It was a lovely area and the cottage was central to everything."
For dog owners it was ideal, the garden was enclosed and plenty of walks in the woods which were on the doorstep.
Hi Pattina, glad you enjoyed our cottage, and enjoyed your holiday in Gatehouse. Thank you for your very kind feedback as all feedback is greatly appreciated. Hope to see you again soon, if you come back. Thanks again Hannah x Property Owner
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"Excellent cottage- clean and comfortable and easy to park."
Double bed in boxroom did not work for us- not enough room and difficult to use. Fixed easily as we could move into the single bedded room. Maybe make it clearer that although garden is enclosed the access to it is not. Fine for us as our old dog won't run away but might be an issue with younger dogs. Location is excellent - shop, dog friendly pubs and great walks very close. Lovely area.
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for your kind feedback it’s greatly appreciated and glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon and thanks again Hannah x Property Owner
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"We loved 2 Fleet Street!"
It's been beautifully renovated and has everything you could possibly need. Particularly enjoyed the comfy lounge. The bedroom layout (as mentioned by previous reviewers) is awkward but dictated by the shape/size of the rooms and we opted to sleep in the twin bedded room and were perfectly comfortable. The garden is separate from the house and accessed via a little alleyway but totally enclosed and safe for children/dogs.
Hi Caroline, really glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and thank you for your feedback. All feedback is greatly appreciated and hope to see you again soon. Thank you again Hannah x Property Owner
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"I read the previous reviews, and have to say I was a little apprehensive as they were mixed."
The photographs don't do the cottage justice. It's a lovely cosy cottage, very clean and well equipped. We had a perfect stay.
Hi Debbie, thank you for your kind feedback and really happy that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. Hope to see you soon, and thank you again. Hannah x Property Owner
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"The property was clean and well presented and we have no complaints."
I did notice that the drain outside the back door has a tendency to back up.
Hi Jim, thank you for staying at our cottage glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for informing us about the drain, will get this looked at immediately. Thanks again and hope to see you again soon. Hannah Property Owner
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"The cottage was well presented and spotless."
Ideally situated for local amenities and country walks. Let down by worn out single divans and a double bed hard against a wall in the box room. This made sleeping uncomfortable for the elderly.
Hi sorry for late reply, just realised how to reply to feedback! Thank you for your feedback as it’s greatly appreciated, we have now changed all the mattresses and replaced the divans with solid pine beds, and the fixed bed also has a new mattress. Thank you for visiting our cottage and hope to see you again. Hannah x Property Owner
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"We enjoyed our stay very much."
One minor problem was that we had to juggle around the 4 duvets to provide warm enough cover for three people (in Autumn). We had to use a single duvet and a double duvet with the double bed, and a double duvet with one of the single beds. It wouldn't have been OK if there had been 4 of us. Or if it had been colder at night. Anyway, apart from that (easily fixable) issue the house was great.
Hi thank you for your feedback, sorry for late response just realised how to reply, and sorry to hear about the duvet problem will look at swooping duvets for the relevant season. Thanks again for your visit and feedback. Hannah x Property Owner
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"The house was show with a double room , in realality it was at best a small single with a double mattress placed on top of a box made of rough shiplap."
The mattress was old and very uncomfortable and it was impossable for two people to be in the room unless one was in the bed.
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Roadside parking
- Enclosed, rear, gated garden with lawn and patio with seating area separated from property
- Two well-behaved pets welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
The property
Situated in the heart of Gatehouse of Fleet town centre is this charming end-terrace cottage.
2 Fleet Street is the perfect abode for a family getaway to explore the rural Galloway Hills and Solway Coast.
The property rests on a thriving town road, welcoming you inside into a quaint porch where you can store coats and boots after a day of exploration.
Stepping through, you'll find a gorgeous living/dining room, boasting characterful features throughout oak beams, seating, glossy tiled flooring, and quirky blue walls, the ideal space to lounge in front of the TV and enjoy meals on the dining table.
Peak into the kitchen through a unique hatch hole in the wall before stepping in and making full use of amenities, equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and a washing machine.
An alternative dining arrangement can be found outside in the enclosed garden; here you can let your furry friends run around the lawn as you enjoy a spot of alfresco dining on a summer's day on the patio.
Once the sun has set, head upstairs to one of the beautifully presented bedrooms, comprising a double and a twin, both with ample storage and cute features.
Serving the rooms is a sleek bathroom where you can choose to unwind in a hot bubble bath, or relax in a soothing shower.
Get to know your local area and roam around the local town, home to a wealth of shops for you to stock up on essentials, as well as cafés, restaurants, and welcoming pubs for when you fancy a night away from the kitchen.
Explore the surrounding fleet valley national scenic area with a rural choice of dog walking, cycling, hiking, and local attractions at the Galloway Forest Park and Garries Park.
Visit the 'Artists' Town' of Kirkcudbright which boasts frequent national art exhibitions, whilst the bustling town of Castle Douglas is a great spot for retail therapy with a wealth of independent boutique and high street shops.
Alternatively, spend a day discovering seaside resorts along the Solway Coast for days out on sandy beaches, trying out watersports, or relaxing fishing days.
Bring your family and friends to share a memorable stay in 2 Fleet Street.
EPC Rating: Band D
About the location
GATEHOUSE OF FLEET
Kirkcudbright 8 miles; Newton Stewart 15 miles; Castle Douglas 15 miles.
Peaceful in its pastel colours, the small country town of Gatehouse of Fleet lies on the Solway Firth, in the midst of Dumfries & Galloway countryside, with good sandy beaches a five-minute drive away. The town was founded in the 1760s as a mill community, and today the nearby Mill on the Fleet - a visitor centre in a former bobbin mill - tells the tale of Gatehouse’s cotton-spinning days. Today, there are several shops in the town including a small supermarket, chemist, bank and Post Office, along with two book/gift shops, a kilt-making centre and two cafes. All four pubs in the town have restaurant facilities and welcome children. Castle Douglas, a 15-minute drive away, offers an extensive range of shops, Threave Gardens and boating on Carlingwark Loch.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas