BALCARY TOWER, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Palnackie

Balcary Tower in Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway, sleeps eight guests.

Balcary Tower consists of a kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher, a utility with washing machine and tumble dryer, a dining area, a dining room, a sitting area and sitting room with TV and woodburning stove, plus a cloakroom. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite bath, ground-floor double, double with en-suite bath, and second-floor double, serviced by a bathroom and Jack-and-Jill shower room. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels inc. in rent. Outside, there is a front garden with patio, furniture, fire pit, and barbecue, a garage for storage, and off-road parking. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Escape to Balcary Tower. Dogs are welcome but they are not allowed on carpeted floors. Steps throughout the property. Guests are welcome to use the natural rock pool at their own risk, but please note that the steps and rocks can be slippery, and care is required. Pond in the garden and paths leading to cliff garden have rough steps, low walls/no walls, and steep drops near the path. Note: Good Housekeeping Bond of 450 GBP.

Amenities: Oil central heating. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, 2 x freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher. TV with Sky, 5 x TVs, WiFi, books. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available. Off-road parking for 10 cars. Front garden with patio, furniture, sea views, fire pit, and barbecue. Balcony with furniture. Garage with storage for kayaks, bikes, etc. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2.4 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.1 miles. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am. Dogs are welcome at the property but are only allowed in the kitchen and living areas, they are not allowed on carpeted floors. Steps throughout property, please take care. Please note that due to the steep access down to the Sea Rock Pool together with the large steps into the natural rock pool, gate access is locked for health and safety precautions. Pond in garden and paths leading to cliff garden have rough steps, low walls/no walls, and steep drops near the path. This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £300.

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 small village of Palnackie nestles amongst lush woodland and remains much as it was when it was a thriving inland port servicing Dalbeattie and Castle Douglas. Today, fishing and pleasure craft use the small harbour near the Solway Coast, and the village offers brightly coloured houses, a shop, Post Office, café/restaurant and a pub. Auchencairn, just along the coast, is a wonderful example of an unspoilt traditional Scottish village and spectacular coastal and forest walks surround the village, offering open views across the Solway Estuary with its cliffs, beaches, hills and islands. The nearby towns of Dalbeattie and Kirkcudbright offer a full range of amenities, and this is an ideal location for exploring the Solway Coast, the forests and hills of Galloway, the 7stanes mountain biking trails and the superb Dark Skies on offer in this delightful corner of Scotland.