Evening view over sea to Ireland from front door of cottage
Kenmuir Self-Catering Holiday Cottage
New
to the holiday letting market last year, Kenmuir Holiday Cottage is a
traditional Galloway home in South West Scotland, built in the 1860s
and set in its own
large private garden near Ardwell. The self-catering cottage has
recently been upgraded and modernised, but still retains its rustic
charm.
A large
and comfortable living room has a wood-burning stove supplemented by
electric radiators. There is a comfortable sofa-bed, a Sony 40"
flat screen TV with Freesat HD,
and a Sony BluRay/DVD player which will also play your favourite CDs
and allow you to listen to the radio. There is a selection of DVDs
available for you to watch, together with a collection of books and
board games. Internet access via free WiFi is available so you can keep
in touch whilst you are on holiday.
The cottage sleeps up to four adults and one small child (cot provided). There is a large comfortable bedroom with a double bed, and
a smaller bedroom with a bunk bed. Both have electric radiators
and blackout curtains. There is a bath fitted with an electric
shower, and a separate toilet. A variety of good quality
towels are provided for visitors.
The
well-appointed kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine,
electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, George Foreman grill,
and a large fridge/freezer. Tea, coffee, and sugar are provided, and all visitors receive a welcome pack of chocolates and wine.
The self-catering cottage
has a large fenced private garden, mainly grassed over, where
it is lovely to sit and unwind in the sun with a
glass of wine, or have a BBQ. A large picnic bench, two sun loungers,
and other outdoor chairs are available for guests to use. Melamine
plates, bowls and cups for use outdoors are available, as is a picnic
rucksack for days out. There are a few fir trees in the garden to
provide a wind break, and a large hedge for privacy.
From
the garden you can see the North Channel with the coast of
Ireland in the distance. The cottage is situated on a
farm road with little passing traffic, and there
is a large secure shed where the BBQ set is stored. We
have also got boxes for re-cycling your bottles, packaging and
aluminium. There is a plentiful wood supply for the stove in the living
room, plus a starter pack of coal. The shed can also be used for storing
cycles, fishing/walking gear, and outdoor equipment. A small
fishing boat can be kept in the garden if required.
Well-behaved
pets are welcome, but please keep them under control as there are farm
animals about, and please make sure you clean up after your dog.
The cottage is most suited for small to medium dogs, but larger
dogs can usually be brought with prior notice. The garden is fully
fenced, and you should be able to let your dog play in the garden
without the possibility of it escaping.
Please note that this is a no-smoking holiday cottage.
Small children and babies are also welcome, and a crib, travel cot, and high chair are available.
Heading
south, a 15 minute walk along a coastal footpath through
the fields will take you to sandy Ardwell Bay - one of the
nicest and quietest beaches in the area. The bay is a
beautiful place to relax, swim, fish, picnic or have a
BBQ. It can also be accessed by car down a farm track, and
this takes approximately 15 minutes from the cottage.
Three miles to the north east, and just 7 minutes away by car, is the village of Sandhead,
which boasts a 7-mile long beach called Luce Sands. Situated on the west
shore of Luce Bay, the beach is very gentle, very clean, and has
beautiful sand. It is ideal for swimming, windsurfing, paddling, building sandcastles, playing
with the dog, walking, and sunbathing.
This idyllic countryside is ideal for exploring, walking, rambling, hillwalking, cycling, driving, birdwatching, boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and camping. Best of all it is one of the quietest holiday destinations in Scotland.
"Real rustic relaxation. I am reinvigorated. My second visit this year.
A haven of country charm."
S & S, Edinburgh, July 2011
