The Byre, NEWTON STEWART

This welcoming, terraced cottage near Newton Stewart, Scotland, sleeps six people in three bedrooms.

The Byre is a delightful, terraced barn conversion set on the owner's farmland. With three bedrooms including a double and two twins, plus a bathroom and a shower room, up to six people can enjoy a comfortable stay here. There's also an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area, while outside, a shared courtyard and ample off road parking with lockable bike storage awaits. The Byre is a charming holiday cottage, with plenty of beautiful walking and cycling trails available from the doorstep.

Amenities: Electric storage heaters. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, Dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Lockable bike storage. Shared front courtyard with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile. Note: Sloping ceilings in first floor bedrooms. Note: There are six steps down from the kitchen/dining area to the sitting room.

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: The market town of Newton Stewart, famous for its salmon and trout fishing, lies in a superb location between the serene rolling countryside of the Machars to the south and the Galloway Forest Park to the north. The area is steeped in history. The first Christian missionary to Scotland landed at The Machars, founding the first church in AD 397 in Whithorn.