Serving the District of Wigtown, Wigtownshire, southwest Scotland

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District of Wigtown Chamber
c/o Book Town Office, County Buildings, Wigtown DG8 9JH
Wigtownshire

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The District of Wigtown Chamber of Commerce was formed in 2006 by the amalgamation of the Wigtown and Bladnoch Business Association and the Wigtown Book Company. It encourages forming relationships with other towns and villages in South-west Scotland.

Accommodation - self-catering

Borrowmoss Cottages (Member) Borrowmoss Farm, Wigtown DG8 9TA T: 01988 402436 E: rjs@borrowmoss.go-plus.net W::www.borrowmoss.com 3 cottages sleeping up to four people each, close to Wigtown, Scotland's national book town. The properties are located close by Wigtown Local Nature Reserve. Fishing, Cycling, Off-Road Driving, Hill-Walking, Bird Watching, Star-gazing, Golf, Horse Riding and more are all available within a short distance of the cottages. There are also numerous gardens, nurseries & castles to visit in the region as well as some first-class visitor attractions at Wigtown, Whithorn, Bladnoch, Newton Stewart & Creetown.
Burgess Outon Farm - Dairy Farm (Member) Whithorn, Wigtownshire DG8 8EZ T: 01988 500345, M: 07768 655481 E:burgessoutonfarm@btconnect.com W:http://www.cottage-in-galloway.co.uk Dairy Cottage is set off the road up the farm drive and was created from part of the original farm steading. T he interior has been completely refurbished with a brand new kitchen, living room, bathroom and two bedrooms - one double and one twin. The cottage has Indian stone flooring throughout, central heating and all new fixtures and fittings. The living room has the benefit of a new woodburning stove and wood can be supplied for you at no charge. There is also no charge for the oil fired central heating.
Ketview (Member) Mrs Anne Strachan 38 George Street, Whithorn, Wigtownshire DG8 8NZ T: 01988 500081 E: anne@ketview.co.uk W: www.ketview.co.uk Spacious newly reburbished flat, sleeps 3 with new kitchen and bathroom above retail premises on the main street of Whithorn. Real fire, private access and decking area. Off-street parking. Close to all amenities. Contact Anne for prices and availability.
Lochancroft (Member) Mr Sean Bythell Lochancroft Lane, Wigtown DG8 9AB E: mail@lochancroft.com W: www.lochancroft.com Tel: 01988 402499 Charming two-bedroom apartment located in Wigtown. Available for rent on a weekly basis. The restored seventeenth-century croft contains a mix of modern design and traditional furnishings. The land around the croft was developed in the 19th century and the building is now part of a terraced street, Lochancroft Lane, named after the croft. The apartment is on the first floor. For further information, photos and availability, please check the website.
Pine Tree Cottage (Member) 24 Bladnoch, Wigtown DG8 9AB T: 07702 421720 (Hope) or 07701 019210 (Alex) E: bookings@pinetreecottage.co.uk W: www.pinetreecottage.co.uk Traditional stone cottage in the charming village of Bladnoch near Wigtown, available as a holiday let by the week or by the day for a 2-night minimum. Prices range from £200 to £390 depending on time of year. Two double bedrooms, modern kitchen and bathroom, large living room with fold-out sofa, pretty garden. Located by the River Bladnoch with village pub nearby and walking, cycling, fishing and art workshops all available nearby. Bladnoch boasts the southernmost distillery in Scotland and is about a mile from Wigtown, Scotland's National Booktown, with shops and restaurants, bank and post office.
Poppy Cottage (Member) Bladnoch, Wigtown DG8 9AB T: 01284 810460 E: mail@poppycottage.co.uk W: www.poppycottage.co.uk A charming self-catering traditional holiday cottage in the picturesque village of Bladnoch, close by Wigtown. This deceptively spacious traditional cottage has open aspects to the River Bladnoch at the front and a private garden to the rear with seating area. The cottage has been upgraded and modernised and is an excellent base from which to explore this picturesque part of Galloway.
Waterside Lodges (Member) Waterside, Knowe, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire DG8 6RZ T: 01671 840252 E:tas.gibson@btinternet.com W: http://www.watersidelodges.co.uk Two holiday cottages that have been designed to cater for couples with all "mod cons" to make self-catering an enjoyable experience. The cottages are spacious and comfortable and provide all the creature comforts of home after exploring the area. Both offer CCTV and DVD. The CCTV is so you can watch, when in season, the antics of the Barn Owls and Tawny Owls as they bring up their young. You will be amazed how you become absorbed in the drama and antics of the Owl families.
Woodpecker Cottage (Member) Bladnoch, Wigtown DG8 9AB T: 01988 500517, 07876 617487 E: woodpeckercottage@btinternet.com W: http://woodpecker-cottage.co.uk Restored to a high standard, in conservation village of Bladnoch (one mile from Wigtown). Sleeps six. Large garden, games room with pool table, central heating and open peat fire. Good child-friendly pub and Scotland’s most southerly distillery in village. Sandy beaches nearby. Excellent centre for touring.
Cairnharrow Colin and Lynne Craig, Cairnharrow, Cairnhouse Farm, Wigtown DG8 9TH T: 01988 403217 E: lynne.craig2@btinternet.com W: www.cottageguide.co.uk/8914 Cairnharrow is a newly completed bungalow situated on the edge of woodland on a 400-acre working stock-rearing farm with 100 hill cows and 450 ewes. It sleeps six in three bedrooms, two of which are twins and a cot is available. The master bedroom has an ensuite shower room. Max 2 pets allowed under strict control. Cairnharrow is totally secluded and private with stunning views from the terrace across open fields down towards Wigtown Bay and the Galloway Hills beyond. The house is fully enclosed making it very safe for pets and children. There is a secure shed for storage of bicycles. Cairnharrow has a STB 4-star rating and is built and equipped to a high standard.
Crabapple Cottage Mr & Mrs J Megaw, 6 Main Street, Bladnoch, Wigtown DG8 9AB T: 028 406 30067 / Mobile: 07824 696454 E: jedlion@megaw301.fslife.co.uk W: www.crabapple-cottage.co.uk This recently renovated cottage sleeps up to four people. There is a comfortable sitting room, with a wood burning stove and views across a field to the river Bladnoch. There is also a separate, well-equipped kitchen and a garden with patio. Visitors can relax with a selection of books, games, DVDs and freeview channels. On-street parking, no pets please.
Creech Mill Cottages Creech Mill, Sorbie, Wigtownshire DG8 8AH T: 01988 850313 / Mobile: 07802 858524 E: lloydsiddle@tiscali.co.uk W: www.creechmillcottages.co.uk Started in 2003, two well-appointed, newly renovated, self-catering, courtyard cottages, cosy and comfortable.Single storey, semi-detatched, central heating. Ample parking.
Elaine Ramsay Apartments 8 Arthur Street, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire DG8 6DE T: 01671 401401 W: more information here We have 2 self-catering apartments available in the picturesque Scottish town of Newton Stewart. The apartments are close to the town centre and all amenities. Apartment one is situated to the rear of the building with patio, and sleeps up to four people. Apartment 2 is of Victorian character with high ceilings, original cornicing and a working open fire in the living room. The apartment sleeps 3.
Killantrae Cottage Amisfield, Meikle Killantrae, Whauphill, Wigtownshire DG8 9PW T: 01988 700284 M: 07810 435117 E: mail@killantraecottages.com W: www.killantraecottages.com Sleeps 6 - 1 Double and 2 Twin Rooms. Set in its own grounds on a dairy farm, Amisfield's location outdoors and its opulent furnishings indoors offer the essentials of modern living in an idyllic rural setting. Newly refurbished, accommodation includes a large lounge/dining area with open fire, satellite TV. The kitchen is fully fitted with integrated appliances.
Machars Cottage 27 Lochancroft, Wigtown DG8 E: played@dial.pipex.com W: www.macharscottage.co.uk T: 01353 661294 Three-bedroom holiday home located in Wigtown, Scotland's national Book Town. New carpets, cooker and kitchen applicances, games room. Coal fire (fuel included in rental). Close to all amenities.
Maidland Lodge, Wigtown Contact: Carolyn Wykes T: 01988 403270 E: Maidland1@btconnect.com W: www.maidlandlodge.com Two-bedroomed detached cottage on a farm overlooking Wigtown Bay. Open 12 months of the year. The cottage is a barn conversion carried out in 1997 as part of a Dumfries and Galloway Farm Diversification Programme. We have been running this as a two bedroom Self Catering Cottage since May 1998 and we have had many bookings over the past few years.
Nether Barr Steading Nether Barr, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire DG8 6AU T: 01671 404326 E: info@netherbarr.co.uk W: www.netherbarr.co.uk Nether Barr Steading is a converted farm steading located ½ mile from Newton Stewart and 6 miles from Wigtown. It comprises six self-catering lodges. Magnificent views overlooking the River Cree towards the Galloway Hills. Ideally located for the Booktown and for cycling, fishing, walking and birdwatching, also within easy access of the many golf courses in the region.
Pend House & Precinct House 51 & 53 George Street, Whithorn, Wigtownshire DG8 8NS E: lmackay@nts.org.uk W: www.pend-house.com 1) Pend House: Medieval gatehouse restored to conservation standards, in the heart of the historic burgh of Whithorn, large open fire with peat supplied, underfloor oil heating, outdoor patio area. Sleeps four, 4 Star. 2) Precinct House, a Georgian townhouse, equipped to very high standards, with period interiors. Underfloor oil-fired central heating. Sunny enclosed courtyard to the rear. King-size four-poster, one small box bedroom. Scottish Tourist Board (Visit Scotland) 4 Stars.
Ravenstone Mains Cottage Ravenstone, near Whithorn, Wigtownshire T: 01988 850377 E: info@ravenstonecottages.co.uk W: www.ravenstonecottages.co.uk Ravenstone Mains Cottage sleeps 4-6 and provides a peaceful country retreat. The cottage offers the ideal base to explore the Machars and Galloway Hills.
Rispain Cottage Mr Alan Fischelis Rispain House, Whithorn, Wigtownshire DG8 8NA T: 01988 500223 E: info@rispaincottage.co.uk W: http://www.rispaincottage.co.uk Self-catering accommodation situated in the old county of Wigtownshire and in the attractive, peaceful Whithorn peninsula in S.W. Scotland locally known as The Machars. The accommodation for up to four people comprises of two double bedrooms, one with shower room en-suite and a twin bedroom.There is a fully equipped modern kitchen and a family bathroom. The cottage lies within its own 2.5 acres of garden, paddock and field and is set amongst rolling pasture and farmland.
Viewfield Cottage Main Street, Whauphill, Wigtownshire DG8 9NR Mobile: 07753 570387 E:enquiry@viewfieldcottage.com W: www.viewfieldcottage.com This traditional stone cottage with large gardens is located in the small village of Whauphill, just five miles from the heart of Wigtown. It has four bedrooms which sleep up to eight people, a charming country-style kitchen, lounge, a large conservatory overlooking the extensive gardens and a modern bathroom - with bath and shower. There is also a garden shed for storing bicycles. The quiet village has a pub, post office and there is a convenience store in the next village. The area boasts fantastic walking and cycling opportunities, right from the front door.