Cairnsmore Stable Cottage - Newton Stewart, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Cairnsmore Stable Cottage - Newton Stewart, add to shortlist
Price range from £280 to £460 per week
Number of units of accommodation: 1
Sleeps from 2 to 4 people in 2 bedrooms 
Number of bathrooms: 1 
Short Breaks: Yes - The minimum number of days for a short break is 3
Suitable for the disabled:  
Children are welcome:  
Pet Friendly:  

Stable Cottage is situated on a secluded estate that sits on the edge of the Cairnsmore of Fleet Nature Reserve, in Galloway, South West Scotland. Offering bright and cosy accommodation for 2-4 people. This spacious cottage, once the smithy and estate workers dinning room, has been converted to a high standard and provides the perfect base for adventures and relaxation. There are two bedrooms, the master with a king bed and the other with two single beds. Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove, lounge and bathroom. Ideal for couples and families interested in walking, cycling, fishing, golf, boating etc. Regular visitors have commented on the freedom, peace and quiet and friendly atmosphere. Availability for Christmas and New Year

Booking and Enquiries
01671 404085 or 0781 315 6533
Click here to email owner
Payment Options: cheque, bank transfer
Contact: Mr. Jonathan Grubb
Parking Bath
Television Indoor Spa Bath
Sky Television Hot Tub
Video or DVD Shower
Microwave Power Shower
Dishwasher Open Fire
Ensuite Bathroom Wood Stove
Central heating Laundry facilities
Games Room Swimming Pool
Garden Tennis Court
Linen
Towels provided Bed linen provided
Cairnsmore Stable Cottage - Newton Stewart,

Arriving at the sandstone viaduct and gates of the private Cairnsmore Estate you immediately get that 'away from it all' feeling. As you drive along the winding avenue to Stable Cottage, a clear burn runs alongside and ahead the hills and forests emerge as you approach the Courtyard archway to your destination.

Stable Cottage is a 250 year old traditional Galloway Category B Listed building that was originally part of the stable block for the private Cairnsmore Estate. The estate is the ancestral home of the Stewart family and was once the shooting estate of the Dukes of Bedford. As soon as you drive through the estate gates, along the avenue bordered by rhodedendron and broad-leaf trees, the surroundings evoke a by-gone time. The cottage's fabulous and peaceful location make this the ideal base for relaxing and exploring the local area. The enclosed garden is south-facing and a wonderful sun-trap where red squirrels and greater spotted woodpeckers are frequent visitors. The area offers varied interests, both for the outdoor & wildlife enthusiasts and those who enjoy exploring the surrounding towns and villages.

There is a large airy kitchen-diner equipped with fridge, oven, hob, microwave and washing machine. Here guests will also find a traditional pulley on which to warm and dry your clothes. The bright, but cosy, lounge houses a TV, DVD and CD player, and is the perfect place to relax after a day of exploration. There are two bedrooms in Stable Cottage, both overlooking the back garden. The master bedroom houses a comfortable king-size Sleigh bed with matching furniture. The second bedroom has two comfortable single beds. Garage and washing facilities for mountain bikes. Garden furniture and BBQ provided. The garden is ideal for pets.

Wigtownshire is an area offering varied interests, both for the outdoor & wildlife enthusiasts and those who enjoy exploring the surrounding towns and villages. These include the market town of Newton Stewart, Scotland's Book Town - Wigtown, the Food Town of Castle Douglas and the Artist's town of Kirkcudbright. A range of other local information about Newton Stewart and Wigtownshire can be found at the cottage.

OS Map: Newton Stewart & Kirkcudbright, Sheet 83. Grid Ref: NX, 4708 6394

Please visit to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Dumfriesshire.

Changeover Day: Saturday

Wigtownshire is an area offering varied interests, both for the outdoor & wildlife enthusiasts and those who enjoy exploring the surrounding towns and villages. These include the market town of Newton Stewart, Scotland's Book Town - Wigtown, the Food Town of Castle Douglas and the Artist's town of Kirkcudbright. A range of other local information about Newton Stewart and Wigtownshire can be found at the cottage. OS Map: Newton Stewart & Kirkcudbright, Sheet 83. Grid Ref: NX, 4708 6394

Travel: Dumfries railway station and Prestwick airport.

Good places to visit: For more information of the area or order a copy of the visitors guide visit http://www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/seeanddo/ Galloway Forest - There are over 450 miles of marked cycle tracks to explore around the region.

Annual Events: Newton Stewart Walking Festival - www.newtonstewartwalkfest.com Spring Fling May - Scotland's Premiere art and craft studios event www.spring-fling.co.uk Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities - Kirkcudbright 3rd May - 31st August 2009 Galloway Country Fair: 15th -16th August 2009 7Stanes Mountain Bike Events see www.7stanes.gov.uk

Good places to eat: People here are passionate about food. Sample the menus of local hotels and restaurants, pubs and cafˇs from Buccleuch beef, Solway Scallops, Galloway Lamb, smoked delicacies and local cheeses to local made ice cream and chocolate.

Local Sports: 7Stanes Mountain Bike trails, Galloway Hills, Sport fishing, Paddling

Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart is an attractive market town in central Galloway, south west Scotland. It is surrounded by acres of forested hills with plenty of walks, scenic lochs, rivers and moors carpeted by pink heather. Visit in August to see the heather in bloom.

The Galloway Forest Park offers way-marked trails for walkers and cyclists in landscapes ranging from coastal scenery to mountain tops. There is an annual programme of events in Galloway Forest Park for outdoor enthusiasts- a Fishing Open Day on Loch Grannoch and a Duathlon entailing running and bikes. View details on Galloway Forest Park near Newton Stewart

This is the ideal landscape for various outdoor pursuits in addition to walking and cycling. Other outdoor activities available:

  • Fishing on the River Cree for salmon, or in lochs for brown trout
  • Birdwatching - good diversity of birds, plenty of geese, waders and migrant birds during winter and spring.
  • Hunting, stalking and shooting deer and game birds can be arranged in season.


Newton Stewart also has its own 18 hole golf course, leisure centre, good range of shops and places to eat.

A holiday cottage in Newton Stewart provides a good base for a few outdoor pursuits and an  opportunity to tour the south west of Scotland. The people are friendly, the scenery is gorgeous - it's the perfect 'away from it all' destination in Britain.