The Pink House is just right for a couple, family or group of friends. It has three bedrooms, can accommodate up to seven people and is on a quiet side street. You have the convenience of being in the town, yet within minutes you can be out exploring all that Galloway has to offer.
The house is tastefully decorated with a mix of period and modern furniture. There's Harris tweed seating in the lounge, local art throughout, and solar panels on the roof. It's all-electric, and easy to keep cosy and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with pans, dishes etc for when you eat in, and the 'boot room' has a dehumidifier and heater should you get caught in a shower when out.
Castle Douglas has a truly impressive line-up of privately owned shops and businesses. Being in the town you are ideally placed to explore these. You'll find excellent quality provisions in the artisan bakery, the delis, the butchers and more. There's a microbrewery, a choice of cafes, and a number of places for an evening meal, like the King's Arms or the Greek Restaurant. The town's loch is close too, as is the Market Hill, at both of which there are play parks for the children. This house really is a super spot to base your Galloway adventure!
You'll find that the house is ideally situated for walking, cycling and touring, with it being easy to attend to the essentials from your central location in the town. You'll be within easy reach of Galloway's beaches and rolling farmland and there are numerous places of interest to visit. You can walk from the house through the countryside to ancient Threave Castle and spot the osprey or peregrine falcons in season. Or have a wander round the lovely Threave Gardens, or perhaps an early morning stroll round the town's loch - you might see an otter - or an afternoon cycle round the byways?
Each of Galloway's towns has its own special features, there are many pretty little villages, and miles of quiet roads. The scenery is constantly changing. There are splendid off road walks and cycle routes such as in the Mabie, Ae, Kirroughtrie and Dalbeattie forests or in the Galloway hills. There's plenty of choice nearby for anglers, golfers and wildlife enthusiasts, and the Dark Sky park is just minutes away by car.
Of an evening see what's on at the Fullarton Theatre, a short walk down to the lochside, at Catstrand in New Galloway, Birchvale in Dalbeattie or venture further, to Dumfries, Newton Stewart....
You will be spoiled for choice, whatever the weather, and have the comfort of the pink house to return to at the end of your day! What sets our house apart is that it's quiet yet right in the town. Come and see for yourself!
Directions
From Dumfries go west on the A75 until you take a left at a roundabout signposted Castle Douglas. After entering the town, pass Tesco and take second left at the roundabout into Queen Street. Pass a grassy area and car park on the right (the Market Hill) and drive a short distance down hill to reach our quiet side street.
From Stranraer, take right at the roundabout signposted Castle Douglas and at the Loch (Carlingwark) take first right into Queen Street. Go uphill to reach our quiet side street.
You'll get details when you book.
Getting there by bus:- Local bus services link from Dumfries, Ayr and Cairnryan/Stranraer. From the Castle Douglas swimming pool stop in Market Street it's a five minute walk to 45 Academy Street, down Queen Street. Plan your journey on www.travelinescotland.com
Getting there by railway:- Nearest railway stations are Lockerbie and Dumfries. Bus from there. Check it out on www.travelinescotland.com
Getting there by aeroplane:- From Glasgow Prestwick, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Newcastle hire a car. About 90 minutes drive from Glasgow Prestwick, 120 minutes from Glasgow Airport and 140 minutes from Edinburgh Airport or Newcastle Airport.
Getting there by ferry:- From Northern Ireland cross from Belfast or Larne to Cairnryan (near Stranraer). Bus or car from there. About 80 minutes drive by car.
