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Accommodation
Gelston village is a quiet backwater, the ideal place to relax amidst the green pastures and woodlands of rural Galloway. The area is beloved of birdwatchers and walkers, golfers and fishermen and there are a number of fine sandy beaches within a short drive. Boat hire, sailing, windsurfing and watersports available on Loch Ken. Nearby Threave Gardens are well worth a visit and bikes can be hired to explore the country lanes. Shops, pub/hotels in Castle Douglas (2.5 miles).
On a very quiet country road, this delightful whitewashed cottage offers spacious accommodation for a large family party or group of friends. A charming feature is the shallow mill stream and waterfall descending to the Gelston Burn behind the property - this is a favourite with children although the area immediately around the house is gated for toddlers. Garden furniture and barbecue are provided for the private patio area with ornamental pool and visitors are welcome to use the owners welltended garden (the owners live in a smaller property behind the cottage). The cottage dates back to 1706 and has been extended over the years. It is attractively decorated with traditional, very comfortable 'country cottage' furnishings, lovely finishing touches and a very welcoming atmosphere. All rooms are on ground level and may suit some disabled visitors (Grade 3).
2 double and 1 twin bedroom all with whb, 1 further twin bedroom has adjacent en suite bathroom with shower over bath, (travel cot available), cosy lounge with open fire, pine lined sun lounge with dining table and pleasant outlook across the burn to fields, spacious kitchen with breakfasting table, utility room, bathroom with shower over the corner bath. Cooking by gas hob/electric oven, oil fired central heating plus open fire. Fridge, freezer, auto washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, widescreen television, video. Bed linen and towels are provided.
Location
Gelston is situated at , Castle Douglasin Kirkcudbrightshire. A map is below but if you are travelling by car the all important Sat Nav settings are: Lattitude 54.90794, Longitude -3.918666 or postcode DG71SH.
Gelston accommodation summary
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| Pool |
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Easy walking |
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Activities close by
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Map view of Gelston
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