Heron View, Kirkcudbright

About this property

Heron View graded 4* by Visit Scotland, is from a former farm steading, is located in a rural, yet not remote setting, close to the town of Kirkcudbright, offering accommodation for 5 over 2 floors.

Heron View graded 4* by Visit Scotland, is formed from a former farm steading, is located in a rural, yet not remote setting, close to the town of Kirkcudbright, offering accommodation for 5 over 2 floors.

Take in the open views across the surrounding farmland towards the Galloway Hills, or enjoy amazing star gazing whilst relaxing in the Hot Tub, peace and tranquillity are guaranteed!

The nearby town of Kirkcudbright with its working harbour and local fishing fleet is within walking distance being just over a mile away or 5 minutes by car. Known as ‘The Artist Town’ due to its connections to the ‘Glasgow Boys’ and Girls’, the town is a thriving centre for arts and crafts and is home to numerous private galleries and the public Kirkcudbright Galleries which hosts a wide range of exhibitions. The town has a good range of independent shops and a wide choice of places to eat out, a community run swimming pool and an 18 hole golf course with numerous others within easy reach. The town is also home to the Dark Sky Gin Distillery, the Dark Sky Planetarium which is well worth a visit and learn about our night skies, and the Station House Cookery School which offers various course throughout the year. If History is your thing the NTS property Broughton House home of the artist E.A Hornel along with its Japanese inspired garden is located on the High Street, with MacLellan’s Castle holding court over the town.

The local area is renowned for its stunning landscapes which include rugged sea shores intermixed with quiet sandy beaches and travelling inland to the Galloway Forest Park, Britain’s first Dark Sky Park is close by with extensive walking and mountain bike trails. For the young at heart a visit to the nearby Cocoa Bean Chocolate Factory is a must with its chocolate making workshops and both indoor and outdoor play areas. Cream o’ Galloway renowned for its Ice Cream offers cheese and ice cream making workshops, or you can wander around its nature trails rounded off with an ice cream! The Galloway Activity Centre on nearby Loch Ken is within easy reach offers both land and water-based activities.

postcode: DG6 4QA

Heron View accepts bookings with a Monday or Friday arrival, except from mid-June to end of August when they are Friday to Friday only

Damage Deposit £150

STL Licence: DG00101F

EPC: F

Accommodation for 5 guests over 2 floors: Ground Floor; Open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living area with Wood Burning Stove and 40” Smart TV; Family Bathroom with over bath shower, WC and wash basin; First Floor; Master bedroom with King size bed, ensuite Shower Room and 32” Smart TV; Twin room with additional pull-out guest bed and 40” Smart TV; Shower Room with WC and wash basin.

Services: Oil central heating and Electricity included * Bed linen and towels provided * Electric oven and hob * Microwave * Fridge/Freezer * Dishwasher * Washing Machine * Wood Burning Stove with initial supply of logs provided * 3 Smart TV’s * DVD Player * Wifi * Travel Cot & High Chair available on request * Unenclosed gravelled garden area with slabbed patio and picnic table * Private Hot Tub (for 6) * Secure Bike Storage * Maximum of 2 dogs welcome *(Additional charges apply) Parking for 2 cars * Accessible Grab Rails for bathrooms available * On site EV Charger - 7kW Type 2

Note: Dogs charged at £30 per dog/week or part week. On site EV Charger 7kW Type 2 - additional charges apply, payable on site. Moveable grab rails for bathrooms available.