5 bedroom accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet

A late 18th century former farmhouse located close to the coast, set within large gardens and woodland with hill walks from the door.. Ground Floor:

Living room: Smart TV, DVD Player, DAB Radio, Woodburner

Dining room: Open Fire

Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, (Also Accessed Via Bedroom 2)

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet

Second Floor:

Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Oil central heating, electricity (£40 per week October-March), bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced pond and stream, 20 yards away. Couples, family bookings and holidaymakers only.. A late 18th century former farmhouse located close to the coast. Spectacular setting for wildlife, this cottage is a gem, with its own tranquil gardens and woodland on a hillside near Cardoness Castle, with walks directly from the door. Little Boreland, is full of character and is an ideal holiday retreat for all ages from which to explore the beautiful, unspoilt Fleet Valley National Scenic Area. It is within a short stroll, 1/2 a mile, of the conservation town of Gatehouse of Fleet, with shops, cafés, restaurants, local arts and crafts, and the Mill on the Fleet Visitor Centre.

In 1951, Glencairn Balfour Paul saw the house from the road and fell in love with it. His brother Ian, a keen bird watcher and elder of the Kirk, lived there for twenty years from 1990, following which other family members now maintain the house and its grounds through holiday lets. It has caught the eye of many passing artists who have depicted the house and adjoining wood, including early 20th-century local artists such as A R Sturrock and A M Hotchkis. The Balfour Pauls found Little Boreland just magical.

There are sandy beaches and rocky coves along the coast while the hillier countryside is good for walking. Nearby the Galloway Forest Park, known for its starlit dark skies, has excellent cycle paths. There is so much to see and do with castles, prehistoric sites and specialist gardens, thanks to Galloway’s mild climate. Activities for children include Cocobean at Tywnholm, Loch Ken Activity Centre, Red Kites feeding station at Laurieston. There are ample opportunities for fishing, horse riding and golf. Nearby are many attractive towns including Kirkcudbright, the artists’ town, offering boat trips and art and craft shops; Castle Douglas, Scotland’s food town with many specialist shops and nearby Threave Castle and Gardens; Wigtown, Scotland’s national book town, and Creetown featuring the Gem Rock Museum.

Please note: There are steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.



Tuesday start for Xmas and/or New Year

Oil central heating and electricity surcharge £40 per week Septemeber to April to be paid by BACS to the owner.The four beds in the attic rooms are more suitable for children but are also fine for adults.

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Families or couples only.

Holidaymakers only.

There is open water in the property grounds.

There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.

EPC Rating = F