Kirkconnell House, New Abbey - sleeps 15
4-acre grounds
In a secluded location, this large, detached house is located close to the quaint village of New Abbey on the spectacular Solway Coast. This holiday property offers a choice of walks from the door and a rich variety of wildlife within the grounds. Nearby is the Galloway Forest Park, a popular area for walkers and cyclists with world class mountain biking at Mabie Forest 7 Stanes 2½ miles away. Dumfries lies just 6 miles away, where there are plenty of shops, restaurants and museums, as well as a good theatre. Castle Douglas, close by, is a traditional market town with individual shops specialising in food and local produce. Visitors will find unspoilt villages, dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches, rocky coves, magnificent gardens, castles and ancient monuments to explore. Wildlife is in abundance with the RSPB nature reserve, 400 yards, on the River Nith estuary. Golf, fishing, riding and sailing all available. Shop and pub 11/2 miles, restaurant 2½ miles.
Ground floor: Living room with wooden floor. Second living room. Dining room. Kitchen with beams and tiled floor. Utility/boot room. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Games room. 5 bedrooms: 1 double (6ft), 3 twin, two with en-suite bathroom and toilet, 1 single. Bathroom with bidet and toilet. Steep stairs to second floor: 1 double bedroom with beams, wooden floor and Velux. Further stairs to second floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Cot room.
Open fire in living room (fuel inc). Oil CH, elec and bed linen inc. Cot. H/chair. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. iPod dock. Elec hob. Two elec ovens. M/wave. W/machine. T/dryer. D/washer. Two f/freezers. Large enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. 4-acre natural, wooded grounds. Ample parking. Cycle store. Games room with table tennis, pool table and dartboard. Natural water supply from spring. No smoking. NB: Stream in grounds, 50 yards.