THE DAIRY, pet friendly, with open fire in Whithorn

The Dairy in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, sleeps six guests in three rooms.

The Dairy is a single-storey cottage, consisting of a kitchen with two electric ovens, electric hob, microwave, two fridge/freezers, washing machine, tumble dryer, toaster, kettle, a dining area and a sitting area with woodburning stove and TV. There are three bedrooms: two doubles and a twin, serviced by a bathroom with bath, handheld shower, basin, and WC, along with a separate shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Outside, there is off-road parking for two cars and a non-enclosed garden with lawn, gravel area, and picnic bench. Fuel, power, bed linen, towels and WiFi included in rent. You'll find a shop within 2.3 miles, a pub within 2.5 miles, and a beach within 1.3 miles. Soak in the stunning countryside views at The Dairy. Good Housekeeping Bond 400GBP

Amenities: Electric heating. 2 x electric oven, electric hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, toaster, kettle. TV, selection of books, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available. Off-road parking for 4 cars. Non-enclosed garden with lawn, gravel area, and picnic bench. Two well behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, smoking. Shop 2.3 miles, pub 2.5 miles, beach 0.75 miles

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 former Royal Burgh of Whithorn on the Machars Peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway is renowned for having the first recorded Christian church is Scotland. Built by St Ninian around 397, the site of the Candida Casa, or White/Shining House, is now home to the parish church. The area of Whithorn is rich in history and is also home to a medieval priory and an archaeological site. The distinctive shape of Whithorn, with its spacious central area and narrow entrance-ways of elegant Georgian houses, displays its medieval heritage. The Machars and Rhins of Galloway are also home to spectacular gardens, a result of the Gulf Stream and mild climate. Logan Botanic Gardens, the Aldouran Wetland and the spectacular gardens of Castle Kennedy are all a must see. To the north of the Machars are the Galloway Hills, offering walking to all levels as well as world class mountain biking. Golf, fishing and wildlife spotting are well catered for and the sandy beaches of Monrieth, Garlieston, and along the whole of Luce Bay will delight any visitor.