Located in the historic marketing town of Castle Douglas, known as Scotland’s ‘Food Town’. The town has a unique shopping experience with an array of speciality shops, numerous eateries and a traditional friendly pub. Explore The Galloway Forest Park and the fantastic Red Kite Trail. Enjoy dark sky stargazing, with the area awarded the status of being one of only four "Dark Sky Parks" in the western world! With stunning views across the beautiful Carlingwark Loch, this light and refreshing lodge offers cosy and relaxing accommodation for a family, a group of friends or a couple. Enjoying a beautiful location on the outskirts of the thriving market town of Castle Douglas, this stylish reverse-level property features an enclosed balcony with splendid views as well as a private hot tub for you to luxuriate in. For larger parties, this property can be booked alongside the adjoining property, with interconnecting gates allowing access along the balconies and patio areas. The lodge provides ample space for up to four guests and makes a perfect retreat for you to unwind in at the end of a wonderful day. Large bi-folding doors open onto a balcony and offer splendid country views for you to admire. This is a lovely spot for sharing al fresco meals or an evening drink on the large furnished balcony. The ground floor has two charming super-king-size zip-and-link bedrooms which can be made up as twin rooms on request at the point of booking. Each bedroom has a Smart TV and iPod dock, and there’s also a stylish bathroom on this floor. Going up to the first floor you will find the spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining area. The lounge is a lovely space to relax in, with a Smart TV, iPod dock and plenty of comfortable seating. The dining area is ideal for sharing any meal, and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you may need. From the lounge, full-length bi-folding doors open out onto the balcony. There is also an elegant first-floor shower room. Stepping outside there’s a delightful small enclosed front garden with table and chairs, a BBQ and bike storage. Heading round to the rear patio you will find a private hot tub to lie back and luxuriate in. Off-road parking is available for two cars directly in front of the property. House Rules Additional information and rules 1 dog allowed per booking - 2 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size zip-and-link (both of which can be made up as a twin on request at the point of booking) - 1 bathroom and 1 shower room - Private hot tub - Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave and coffee maker - Utility area with washer/dryer - Electric and central heating included - Off-road parking for 2 cars - Wi-Fi included - Enclosed Garden - 1 small dog welcome - weighing around 30 pounds (14kg) or less - not permitted in bedrooms - Shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance - Bike storage available - Smart TV and iPod docking station in lounge and Smart TV/DVD and iPod docking station in both bedrooms - Charcoal BBQ available - Repeat bookers can receive 5% discount off accommodation cost if booked within a week of visit - please contact [hidden according to Airbnb content policy]to arrange booking with discount. - Provisional Short Term Let Licence - DG 01074 P - EPC Rating - Band B Host Terms & Conditions The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.