Kirkmirren Cottage

What We Offer >> Kirkmirren Cottage

Essentials in brief

• Traditional Galloway cottage, recently (2006) refurbished to a high standard.
• At the foot of rugged Screel Hill, completely sheltered from prevailing SW winds.
• Beautiful and secluded position with pastoral views over estate farmland.
• Ultimate privacy and peace.
• Sleeps 4 max: bedrooms 1 double and 1 twin.
• 3 miles from Gelston Castle towards the coast, down a scenic lane through the heart of the estate (map: Getting Here).

Full description

For further details see also the picture captions (right >>>>>>>).

Downstairs

• Back porch: heated boot/coat space; utility area with washer-drier & sink
• Kitchen with big picture windows facing southwest
• Dining room, with open doorway to kitchen
• Front hall, with WC leading off
• Morning sun porch (with seating), off front hall
• Sitting room

Upstairs

• Double bedroom (cannot be twin)
• Twin bedroom
• Bathroom

Outside

• Sun terrace with table and chairs (top quality Southsea deckchairs also provided); view southeast to Orchardton House and, on clear days, the sea ...
• Lockable shed for bikes etc.
• Small garden

Specific to this house

Apart from things already mentioned above:

• The interior has a touch of luxury above most of the courtyard houses.
• Solid oak floor in dining room and hall.
• Lovely views (esp. from both bedrooms and bathroom) over rolling estate farmland.
• This is a no smoking cottage (we do allow smoking in the castle courtyard).

Telecoms

There's a telephone for free local and local-rate calls, emergencies, BT Chargecard calls and incoming calls; longer distance calls can be made from the office in office hours with BT charge advice (pay on tab). Use the office fax and a free computer on the office network for internet & email in office hours, or free wireless connection for laptops. Mobile reception depends on your network: Vodaphone has full signal, others variable.

Related Pages

The Things That Matter
Provided With All Houses
Courtyard Leisure Facilities (open to Kirkmirren guests)
How To Book - includes price details

Other Accommodation

Courtyard House 1 - sleeps 6/7
Courtyard House 2 - sleeps 6
Courtyard House 4 - sleeps 5/(6)
Courtyard House 7 - sleeps 4/(5)