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Ferryboat Cottage enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
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One
of the oldest properties in the area, Ferryboat Cottage is truly unique.
As its name suggests, the original ferrymaster's cottage stands in one
acre of sheltered, lawned gardens, all south-facing and providing private
access to Loch Ken.
A beautiful, traditional Galloway cottage, with two wood-burning stoves. The cottage also has electric storage heaters, making it very cosy, whatever the time of year.
As well as easy access to the Solway coast, Loch Ken is South West Scotland's centre for outdoor activities, with horse riding, golfing, sailing, and water-skiing nearby.The gardens contain areas of European SSI and are a haven for wildlife, including the adjacent RSPB Nature Reserve with the Red Kite Trail. Loch Ken is renowned for its fishing - this together with swimming can be enjoyed from the floating jetties at the bottom of the garden. Private launching for small craft is also available.
Ferryboat Cottage Accommodation
Bedroom 1
Full of Scottish charm, the light and airy comfortable bedrooms are tastefully
furnished with traditional hand-waxed furniture. Wake up to a view of
the loch water sparkling in the early morning sunshine.
Bedroom 2
Full of Scottish charm, the light and airy comfortable bedrooms are tastefully
furnished with traditional hand-waxed furniture. Wake up to a view of
the loch water sparkling in the early morning sunshine.
Dinning room
Tastefully furnished, with cosy woodburning stove and vibrant modern colours.
The oak-beamed ceiling adds old-world character. Behind the stairs winding
from the dining room, you will find a hint of the cottage's past - the
hidden safe where the ferrymaster kept his day's takings.
Sitting room
This large airy room with ClearView woodburning stove, is equipped with
quality B&O TV, satellite TV, video & DVD and B&O music centre
- for cosy evenings in, with views of the gardens and loch beyond.
With its solid oak floor and sandstone feature fireplace, the sitting
room is a splendid juxtaposition of traditional and modern.
Conservatory
Whatever time of year you are staying at Ferryboat Cottage you can enjoy
the feeling of being in the garden from our large conservatory –
views over the patio to the River Dee and the Nature Reserve beyond.
The kitchen
Whether you’re preparing a light snack or a Scottish feast, the
traditional oak kitchen is fully equipped and laid out to make your work
easier."In our travels all over the world we have never stayed in
such a well-equipped property."
With wonderful panoramic views over the garden and loch to the Nature
Reserve beyond - if you're looking out at dusk you may catch a glimpse
of a barn owl.
Breakfast in the blue pavillion, watching the swans and their cygnets glide gracefully by. Can you see the pike hiding under the water lilies?
Free WiFi connection throughout the property.
Dining
· Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop
Recreation
· Garden For Residents Use
Additional Facilities
· Bed Linen Provided and Extra Linen On Request
· Dishwasher
· Electric Cooker
· Freezer
· Fridge
· Hair Dryer In Room
· Iron and Ironing Facilities
· Linen Provided On Request
· Microwave
· Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
· Parking
· Property Heated Throughout
· Towels provided on request
· Tumble Dryer
· Video Recorder
· Washing Machine
Child Policy
· Children Welcome
· Highchair Available
· Cot Available
Pet Policy
· No Pets Allowed
Smoking Policy
· No Smoking Permitted
Credit Cards
· No credit cards accepted
Activities and Attractions
Walking:
- Hill Walking
- Forest Trails Walking
- Southern Upland Way Walking in Southern Scotland
Cycling:
- Forest Trails Cycling
- Road Routes
Multi-activities
- Golfing
- Sailing
- Windsurfing and Canoeing
- Laser Quest
- Zip Wire
- Climbing Wall
- Waterskiing and Wakeboarding
- Fishing
- Horse riding and Riding Centres
Days Out
- Heritage
- Science
- Tours and more
- Eating Out
Flora and Fauna
- Red Kite Trail
- Galloway Forest Park
- Galloway Natural History
- Birdwatching
- Red Deer Range Trail
Attractions in the area
- Loch Ken Viaduct
- Raiders Road
- Forest Drive
- New Galloway
- Castle Douglas "Food Town"
- Wigtown "Book Town"
- Kirkcudbright "Artists Town"
- Clatteringshaws and Galloway Forest Park
- Dark Skies in Galloway Forest Park
- Threave Castle
- Threave Gardens
- Museums & Visitor Centres
- Historic Attractions
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Castle Douglas Tourist Information Centre car park turn left onto
King Street. After 500 yards, take a right turn into Abercromby Road (signposted
A713) Ayr). After 2 miles, take a left turn onto the B795 (signposted
Lauriestone).
After 2 miles, take a left turn onto the N795 (signposted Laurieston). Follow this road for about 4 miles into Laurieston. At the crossroads, turn right onto the A762 (signposted New Galloway). Follow the A762 for another 4 miles into Mossdale. At the Post Office in Mossdale, turn right.
After a few hundred yards, you will pass Rose Cottage on the right, then a bungalow up the hill on the left, then a cottage on the left. At this cottage, take the right fork down through the woods.
Getting There by Car:
Follow A75 for 50 miles, past Dumfries (stay on the A75 Dumfries by-pass)
and through Crocketford and Springholm. After 5 miles, at roundabout take
2nd exit onto A75 (signposted Stranraer, Ayr).
After 0.25 mile, turn right onto A713, then left at T junction (signposted Ayr). After 1.5 miles, take left turn onto B795 (signposted Laurieston). At crossroads in Laurieston, turn right onto A762. Follow A762 for 4 miles. At Post Office in Mossdale, turn right.
Pass Rose Cottage on right, and bungalow then cottage on left. At this cottage, take the right fork down through the woods. At bottom of hill branch to left and follow road past bungalow and through the wooden gates. Ferryboat Cottage is the old cottage directly in front on you.
Getting There by Ferry:
Leave the ferry terminal and follow the signs for A75 Newton Stewart,
Dumfries. Follow the A75 for approx 55 miles, past Newton Stewart, Gatehouse
of Fleet and Twynholm. 2 miles past Twynholm, take a left turn onto the
A762 (signposted Laurieston, New Galloway).
Follow the A762 for another 4 miles into Mossdale. At the Post Office in Mossdale, turn right. After a few hundred yards, you will pass Rose Cottage on the right, then a bungalow up the hill on the left, then a cottage on the left.
At this cottage, take the right fork down through the woods. At the bottom of the hill branch to the left (signposted 'Ferryboat Cottage') and follow the road past the bungalow then turn right. Ferryboat Cottage is the old cottage directly in front on you.
Email Ferryboat Cottage enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
