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Ferryboat Cottage - (Self Catering)

Ferryboat Cottage

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Grading
Scottish Tourist Board: 4 Stars

Prices
From £350 to £800 per week

Number of guests
sleeps 4

Pets allowed
No

Address
Boat O'Rhone, Mossdale
Castle Douglas
DG7 2NJ
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Contact details
Owner's web site
Tel: 07765 252 631
UK code: 44
Local time: 10:37

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 the loch.

The gardens contain areas of European SSSI and are a haven for wildlife, including the adjacent RSPB Nature Reserve with the Red Kite Trail.

A beautiful traditional 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. Loch Ken is renowned for its fishing - this together with swimming can be enjoyed from the floating jetties at the bottom of the garden. A swinging mooring and private launching are also available.

Sitting Room
This large airy room with ClearView wood burning stove, is equipped with quality B&O TV, Video & DVD and B&B music centre - for cosy evenings in, with views of the gardens and loch beyond.

Dining Room
Tastefully furnished, with 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 cottages` past - the hidden safe where the ferrymaster kept his day’s takings.

Bedrooms 1 & 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.

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. 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.

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.

Garden
There is an area of the large, sheltered, south facing garden for every time of day. The garden adjacent to the loch forms the beginning of the Loch Ken Nature Reserve - designated a European SSSI for its flora and wildlife.

Lochside
Breakfast on the jetty, watching the swans and their cygnets glide gracefully by. Can you see the pike hiding under the water lilies?

For further information, including a Virtual Tour, please visit our website on www.virtual-hotel.com/ferryboat

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