There are Shops Galleries and Restaurants, Supermarket and Petrol Stations 3 miles away in Kirkcudbright. A pub 1.5 miles away, in Twynholm. Nearby is the pretty little town of Gatehouse of Fleet, with more Shops Pubs and Restaurants.
With a wide range of places of interest nearby from ancient to modern... Castles, Gardens, Museums, Harbour, Forests, Lochs, Islands...
Chambered Cairn at Cairn Holy... under 10 miles away...
The
Orchardton Tower House... under 12 miles away. An excellent well preserved example of a semi-fortified Manor House.
There are ample attractions in the area to keep everyone happy... Try the Galloway Smokehouse on the A75 towards Newton Stewart for some
spectacular smoked food... spoil yourself... go on... you can even
order from them on-line... Or go for a mini cruise on the river... or into the bay
Visit the most southerly Distillery in Scotland for a soft fragrant taster...
Watch the sailing on Loch Ken... or drive the 'Raiders Road' Forest drive toll road (spectacular with the autumn colours) and look out for the birds of prey... Visit the Creetown Gem Rock Museum..., Threave Gardens... (National Trust Scotland) or just kick sand on the
beach... a week probably won't be long enough...
