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Tackroom Cottage

Near Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire

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Clustered around a pretty, cobbled courtyard and offering a fine balance of modern amenities and traditional features is Tackroom Cottage, set on the wonderful Cairnsmore Estate near Newton Stewart (5 miles) in the Dumfries and Galloway countryside.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 4 Bedrooms: 2
Changeover Day: Sat Pets Allowed: Yes (1)
No smoking Bathrooms: 1
Licence No: DG00769F
  • No Smoking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove
  • WiFi
  • Electric vehicle charging point
Overview

What started out life as the tack room for the stable block has since been carefully renovated whilst ensuring that charming original elements such as the stone walls remain in pride of place. The attractive flagstone floors have been kept throughout the ground floor and are now kept toasty with the welcome installation of underfloor heating.

The bright, dual aspect sitting room benefits from both an outlook over the courtyard and one out towards the garden. A stone feature wall provides the perfect backdrop for the fire crackling away in the wood-burning stove and there is also a handy dining table that folds neatly away when not in use. The beautiful Edwardian bed in the colourful downstairs double bedroom is very inviting and even the shower room has an amazing stone window focal point.

At the top of the steep wooden stairs is an incredibly spacious master bedroom where a huge super king-size bed can be found beneath the traditional, wooden beamed ceiling and the glass balustrades allow for uninterrupted views. The raised seating area is perfect for curling up with a good book and a cuppa and the room’s layout can be flexible too, as the bed can be kept as is or configured as twin beds as required.

Over the way from the house is a fully enclosed lawned garden with a lovely addition in the form of two hay barns with granite columns, one of which houses a sheltered seating and BBQ area. Tackroom’s sister property, Stable Cottage, is in a handy spot just opposite across the pretty courtyard and is able to accommodate 4 more guests for larger groups.

Please note: This cottage is not suitable for children under 13 years old.

Map & Local

As the cottage sits at the foot of Cairnsmore of Fleet, Cairnsmore meaning ‘big hill’, a walk up to the summit is sure to be one of the first things to try. The long distance Southern Upland Way walking route, which stretches all the way over from Cockburnspath on the east coast to Portpatrick (33 miles) in the west, can easily be joined nearby.

The surrounding area is a haven for wildlife with red deer and cute red squirrels often being seen as well as buzzards and red kites gliding in the skies above. Further walks can be had on the old railway track within the Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve where an array of wildflowers and even more wildlife can be seen including peregrine falcons with their distinctive yellow feet.

In Creetown (4 miles), there is a shop for basic supplies and a pub restaurant, The Lairds Inn, with not only great food but a warm welcome too. The town is also known for the Creetown Gem Rock Museum that has a surprisingly striking collection of precious gemstones from all over Scotland. The crystal cave is fascinating as the gems appear to glow fluorescent against the darkened room.

A choice of graded mountain bike trails can be found in Kirroughtree Forest (2.5 miles) and there is the chance to experience not one but two superb 7stanes mountain biking centres with the second in easy reach at Glentrool (16 miles).

Grab some supermarket shopping in Newton Stewart (5 miles) where the Crafty Distillery produces excellent gin and vodka with an innovative bottle that has a measure cleverly built into the stopper. An array of activities are available at the Galloway Activity Centre (25 miles) where there is archery, laser tag, kayaking, windsurfing and the opportunity to tackle the 25 foot climbing tower with a thrilling zip wire descent back down from the top.

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Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Facilities

Accommodation

Downstairs

Sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove and Smart TV (Freeview)/DVD
Kitchen with electric hob and oven, washing machine, fridge (with ice box), dishwasher, microwave, etc
Double bedroom
Shower room with WC and wash basin.

Upstairs

Double bedroom (super king-size, zip-link converts to twin beds).

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)
Free
Sets of towels (per person)
Free
WiFi
Free

Available Extras

Pet
£20.00

Services

Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £25 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay (additional charges apply for use of the electric car charging port). Heating is by air source heat pump, underfloor heating and wood-burning stove (logs available at a charge of £10 per bag). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 1 small). No smoking. No children under 13.

Availability

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the Book Now menu above to select your desired holiday dates.

Changeover Day: Sat

Booked Available
2024
Price

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range Sleeps 4
05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 £650.00
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 £495.00
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 £795.00
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 £795.00
06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 £495.00
01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 £595.00
05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 £695.00
26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 £595.00
03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 £695.00
24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 £795.00
31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 £695.00
28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 £795.00
19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 £850.00
30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 £695.00
13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 £595.00
04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 £695.00
25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 £495.00
20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 £850.00
28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 £850.00
06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 POA
06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 POA
06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Reviews

Reviews
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12-Sep-2024

Quiet and relaxing venue . We o

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02-Sep-2024

We had a marvelous week at Tackroom Cottage. The place is so cosy and quiet, and Elaine is a perfect host. We loved watc...

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25-Aug-2024

Tackroom cottage is a wonderful place to unwind and rest. The cottage is fantastic - quite luxurious in it's own way ......

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20-Jul-2024

The cottage is located in such a peaceful and relaxing location. We had all the amenities we wanted and having such sce...

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29-May-2024

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