Countryside Cottage in Palnackie

Can You Hear That...?

The sound of the wildlife, trees and the nearby stream is all that you will hear from this 3 bedroom bungalow, which once was a stable block. Set within 73 acres of privately owned, unspoilt land, the cottage boasts stunning views across the surrounding fields and woods and also has its own enclosed lawned rear garden with patio area and garden furniture.

The Cottage

The cottage has a warm and cosy living room with its open fire and 3 piece suite which also houses the dining area complete with table and seating for 5 as well as TV with Freeview, DVD player and free WiFi. The well equipped kitchen is complete with electric oven/grill/hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer as well as kettle, toaster and microwave. Hot water, heating (both provided by district heating biomass boiler system), electricity, bed linen and are towels included. High chair and cot are both available on request. Up to 2 well behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement.

Bedrooms

• 1 accessible twin bedroom with electric bed
• 1 single bedroom
• 1 double bedroom

Wet Room

Family wet room comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin and wheel-in shower with shower stool.

On Site Information

The Estate is set within 73 acres and all of which guests are welcome to explore. Its known history dates back to 1647. It has a 12 acre wood known as Jock’s Wood where you are welcome to let dogs off the lead. There is a Victorian walled garden split into flower, vegetable and fruit sections and the Estate is bounded on the East by the Urr water, a tidal river. There is a small arboretum of specimen trees and the rest of the landscaped gardens are known as the policies. A range of wildlife can be seen in and around the Estate. A mobility scooter is available free of charge (manual scooters can also be hired from the local day centre for a small donation) and the flat level pathways around the Estate make it easy to get around. Further non-accessible accommodation is available on site for larger parties (please call for further information).

Please Note: This property has been visited and has achieved a Bronze mobility accessibility rating by DisabledHolidays.com. A full audit is available on request.

Things to Do

The cottage is well placed to visit local beaches, historic sites, gardens, local towns and villages, nature reserves, pubs and places to eat. There are many local hikes, walks and places to cycle. Fishing, golf and boating are also available locally.

The village of Palnackie has one public house and a Post Office-cum-shop, but it is much more than these. Down one lane from its crossroads is the Port Basin, along another, the extensive business of Niven's, hauliers. Up to 1965 it was the fairly successful outport of Dalbeattie and Castle Douglas, with now the prospect of more landings from the Solway cockling trade. The village has a popular annual event that must be the muddiest in the area - visitors try and catch local flatfish by 'trampling' in the mud and catching the fish with their toes! The area around Palnackie is possibly the most attractive landscape (as against seascape) in the lower Urr Valley. Screel, Doach Wood and Orchardton, are well-wooded with flat land, hills and small streams. Farming and forestry are both important, but there is a developing tourist industry.