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Beautiful beach south Scotland

Long Cottage

 

Long Cottage is a two-storey, well insulated, stone-built and white-washed cottage that fronts onto a quiet lane just 50 metres from tranquil Balcary Bay in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland. It enjoys stunning coastal and loch walks from its front door and is an ideal location for families, walkers, birdwatchers, cyclists and anyone wishing for a break in beautiful surroundings.

- Coastal property, 50 metres from beach

- Sleeps: 6

- Bedrooms: 3, each sleeps 2 adults

- Bathrooms: 1 

- Sitting /dining room

- Kitchen diner

- Usual change-over day: Friday, arr. after 4.00 pm, dep. before 10.30 am

- Pets: Up to two well-trained dogs welcome, free of charge

• Nearest town: 
Castle Douglas, 10 miles

• Nearest shop & bus stop: 
Auchencairn, 2 miles

• Nearest restaurant, bar & Wifi: Balcary Bay Country House Hotel, 300yds  

• Nearest railway station: Dumfries, 22 miles

 

Long Cottage was once a 19th century grain store and forms part of the secluded Balcary Mews courtyard. Across from Balcary Bay lies uninhabited Heston Island - with its lighthouse, remains of a 14th century fortified mansion and history of smugglers, it is now home to grazing sheep and seabird colonies. In the distance are the peaks of the Lake District.

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Further accommodation details

 

Ground floor

Living/dining room: Comfortable open plan room with wood burning stove, new programmable electric wall heater, flatscreen TV with DVD player and selection of traditional games. Dining table for 6.

Kitchen/diner: With extra large fridge, microwave, double oven, breakfast table for 6, electric wall heater, washing machine, and beach chairs.

First floor

Bedroom 1: With king-size bed. New programmable electric wall heater.

Two steps down to...

Bedroom 2: With twin beds. New programmable electric wall heater.

Bedroom 3: With twin beds. New programmable electric wall heater.

Bathroom: With bath, shower, heated towel rail and WC.

Outside

There is a small, secluded garden across the lane directly opposite the cottage overlooking open fields and gentle hills. This is securely fenced for children and pets with patio, table and chairs for outside dining, secure award-winning Asgard bike storage for up to 4 extra-long (29-er) adult mountain bikes and a drying area. In front of the cottage is a south facing area with table and chairs offering an inviting glimpse of the sea. Private parking is provided for one car with additional parking in the public car park immediately adjacent. 300 metres away, the Balcary Bay Country House Hotel, with sea views restaurant, bar and free Wifi, is open to non-residents. A local bus service links the nearby village of Auchencairn with Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie and Kirkcudbright.

• All electricity, bed linen and towels are included. Initial fuel for the wood-burning stove is provided. For a small fee additional fuel can be delivered and a simple welcome hamper         provided by prior arrangement.

 

• For the benefit of future guests, we regret no smoking is permitted and ask that dogs be kept on the ground floor of the cottage (stair-gate provided) and not left alone unattended during the day.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL: info@longcottage-balcarybay.co.uk

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