Harbour View, Portpatrick, sleeps 9-12

Enjoying a wonderful setting just yards from the sea, these four holiday properties (Lighthouse View - ref 27334, Beach View - ref 27335, The Garden Apartment - ref 27336 and Harbour View - ref 27337) are situated in the heart of the picturesque town of Portpatrick and offer an ideal base from which to explore. Dumfries and Galloway boasts rugged coastlines and secluded sandy beaches which benefit from the warmth of the passing Gulf Stream and is surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Machars Peninsula and the Galloway Hills.
From the challenging uplands of the Galloway Hills to gentle seaside trails, rolling moors and dramatic cliff-top walks, the Southern Upland Way passing close by presents the ideal focus from which to enjoy the many and varied shorter walks within the region. The dramatic scenery is home to a rich company of flora and fauna, with many unusual species including pine martens, golden eagle, ospreys, red deer and red squirrels. 
The area has many renowned gardens to visit including the Botanic Gardens in Port Logan. Wigtown, Scotland’s official ‘book town’ is also home to a charming gallery, excellent cafes and is located only a few miles from Bladnoch Distillery, where visitors can sample the local malt whisky. For fishermen, the area offers a wide variety of opportunities including sea fishing from Portpatrick and both trout and salmon fishing close by. Other country pursuits are available including shooting and riding. Golfers will feel equally at home in this area with Stranraer, Portpatick and Lagganmore golf courses within a 20-minute drive. Turnberry, with its world famous course is only 45 minutes away and also offers a spa, off-road driving, quad biking activities and restaurant facilities. For the active, there are numerous cycle routes set in stunning Forestry Commission surroundings and cycle hire is available at these centres. Shop, pub and restaurant 150 yards.

All properties: Bed linen and towels inc. T/cot and h/chair on request. CD. iPod dock. Elec cooker. M/wave. Cycle store. No smoking.

All on ground floor: Living room with double sofa bed/kitchen. 2 double (6ft zip and link) bedrooms. Shower room with toilet.

Elec log-effect fire in living room inc. Elec heaters and elec inc (£25pw Oct-Mar). Freeview TV. DVD. Shared laundry room with w/machine and t/dryer. Sitting-out area and furniture. Shared enclosed lawned garden. On road parking (2 cars).