Carsebuie - Self catering holiday cottage in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland - Sleeps 8+2
Carsebuie
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Carsebuie is an enchanting old farm steading now available as a perfect holiday retreat in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Guests love the tranquility of the setting on the fringe of the Galloway Forest Park. Carsebuie has been fully updated to provide all the modern comforts you may need on holiday.
Whilst the cottage is cosy and romantic enough for couples, it is far more spacious than it looks and the original accommodation has been carefully and cleverly extended to comfortably accommodate eight to ten guests.
From the cottage you can enjoy views over surrounding farmland to the distant hills beyond. The birdsong is music to your ears, and it is a real delight to see the red squirrels that frequent the rambling cottage garden which is divided by moss covered stone walls and rustic fences. There is colour pretty much all year round, and plenty to do for guests of every age.
The cottage is far enough away to offer total seclusion yet near enough to the town of Newton Stewart should you want to visit a leisure centre with gym and swimming pool, a tennis court, three supermarkets, a cinema, a delicatessen, a chemist, numerous cafes and restaurants, banks or pick up a take away. For those who enjoy being by the sea, sandy beaches at Sandhead, Garlieston, Luce Bay and Port William can be found less than thirty minute drive away.
The area is very good for mountain biking of all levels, where you can enjoy the Kirroughtree forest and the famous ‘7 Stanes' - over 400km of trails, spread across 7 trail centres from Glentress to Glentrool. Hire bikes can also be delivered to your cottage. Fly fishing permits are available on various nearby rivers and lochs and sea fishing trips from Stranraer, Cairnryan and Port Patrick can be arranged. Golfers can choose from thirty excellent golf courses including links.
Outdoorpursuits are plentiful and include: horse riding, shooting, golfing, fishing, off road and tank driving, mountain biking, hill walking, sailing, wind surfing and nature watching. Tennis and bowling courts are found in most of the villages and towns in the area.
Places to visit include: light houses; ancient monuments including stone circles and castles; antique and art galleries; gardens and tea rooms; various museums including gem rock museum and dolls house museum; ice cream maker; cheese maker; adventure playground; open farms and wildlife parks.
Facilities
Log Burner Garden/Outside Area iPod Docking Bike Storage Internet Access Fishing Onsite Golf Facilities Nearby Off-Road Parking DVD Washing Machine Microwave CD Player Shower Bath Cot Kingsize Bed
Accommodation sleeps up to 10 (8+2) and comprises:
Entrance hall.
Conservatory leading to the kitchen, living room, courtyard and garden terrace.
Spacious comfortable living room which overlooks the courtyard and garden and offers lovely views across open farmland to the hills. It also benefits from a wood burner, TV/DVD, radio, CD player and double sofa bed.
Dining kitchen which seats up to 10 and is well equipped with fridge freezer and washing machine.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, wash basin and WC.
Ground floor wet room with shower, wash basin and WC.
Two ground floor bedrooms - one with two single beds and one double room.
Two upstairs bedrooms - one twin and one with zip and link beds which can be used as a twin or 6ft double room.
Separate upstairs WC with wash basin.
Games room with table tennis.
Small private gym including a concept 2 rowing machine and Lance Armstrong static bike.
Additional information: Fishing tackle and bike shed available; barbeque and garden furniture provided; children welcome; pets welcome by arrangement; broadband provided; Nearest airport - Glasgow Prestwick (1¾ hrs by car), Glasgow International (2¼ hrs), Newcastle (3 hrs); Nearest train station - Barhill (30 mins by car), Dumfries (1 hr), Carlisle (2 hrs); short breaks may be available - enquire with owner.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £654 Mid Season from £856 High Season from £1040 Peak Season £1463
'A fabulous and beautifully comfortable cottage, set in idyllic quiet countryside. There was a hare which lay up for the day just outside the door, and the trees were full of flocks of bullfinches. Where better to stay?' Michael and Michelle 28 March 2010
Recommended for: Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
'Absolutely gorgeous' Mrs Tomlinson October 2009
'Perfect' Mrs Price October 2009
'The best cottage I have ever stayed in'- Sylvia Barc September 2008.
'A superb cottage - lovely setting. A home from home' - The extended Leech family Easter 2008
Christmas 21 Dec 2011 - 28 Dec 2011, New Year 28 Dec 2011 - 05 Jan 2012 now £1100. NB. games barn and gym is currently unavailable.
20% off for couples low and mid season