FALDARROCH FARM, family friendly, with open fire in Newton Stewart

This attractive farm cottage rests in Whauphill near Newton Stewart and can sleep five people in two bedrooms.

Faldarroch Farm is a wonderful farm cottage, in an isolated location in the village of Whauphill near Newton Stewart. The propert has two bedrooms; a four-poster double with a woodburning stove and a triple room, with a bathroom with shower over bath, sleeping five guests. The property also features an open-plan living area with kitchen, dining room and sitting room with woodburning stove. Outside there is off-road parking and a huge lawn with a pond at the rear and a stream at the front, there is also a gravelled area at the rear with outdoor furniture. Faldarroch Farm is a fantastic, secluded Scottish retreat.

Amenities: Solar electricity with underfloor heating and 2 x woodburning stoves. Range cooker, electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, TV, WiFi and selection of books. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Off-road parking. Barn with bike storage. Large rear lawn with pond. Front lawn with stream. Rear gravel area with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 5.1 miles. Note: Pond beyond back garden and stream in front garden, children should be supervised

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Newton Stewart is a market town, famous for its salmon and trout fishing. Situated between the serene rolling countryside of the Machars and the Galloway Forest Park, it offers plenty of opportunity for a scenic walk or cycle. The area is steeped in history; the first Christian missionary to Scotland landed at The Machars, founding the first church in Whithorn in AD 397. The beautiful coastline is a mixture of sandy beaches and rocky shores teeming with birdlife, while sailing, riding and fishing all available locally and there are plenty of excellent courses to keep keen golfers busy.