Located in the heart of Gallloway Forest Park with walking and cycling from the door, ideal for touring this beautiful area. Located in the heart of Gallloway Forest Park with walking and cycling from the door, ideal for touring this beautiful area.. Situated in a peaceful location within the Galloway Forest Park, one of the Dark Sky Parks, and surrounded by rolling hills, this detached former hunting lodge offers a true ‘get-away-from-it-all’ break. This historical building is set in its own 5 acres, once belonging to the Earl of Galloway, and walking and cycling are available directly from the holiday property. Glentrool, one of the 7 Stanes, with its many marked trails is close by and offers walking and cycling for all abilities. There is easy access to the Merrick, south west Scotland’s highest mountain, which offers more demanding walking. The market town of Newton Stewart, 8 miles from the lodge, is recognised as the Gateway to the Galloway Hills and centre for the Newton Stewart Walking Festival. It has a range of shopping facilities, swimming pool, golf course and a cinema. South west Scotland has a wealth of golf courses including Turnberry, Brunston Castle all within easy reach. Dumfries and Galloway area has many sandy beaches, rocky coves and picturesque villages; the area provides ample opportunity to relax in the wealth of scenic and historic attractions. With its famously mild climate and the balmy influence of the Gulf Stream, Galloway is home to some of the most beautiful and exotic gardens. Ayrshire, with the Ayrshire Coastal Path 100 miles of coastline, easy access to Culzean Castle and Country Park, a favourite with visitors, is a 30-minute drive away. The Wigtown Book Town, Ayrshire Coast and Burns Country provide enjoyable days out. Pub with a brilliant reputation for food and warm welcome only a 3-minute stroll door to door. Shop 8 miles, pub 500 yards.. All on the ground floor. Open plan living space. Living area: With wood burner, Freeview TV and DVD player. Dining area. Kitchen area: With cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, disheasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Games room: With pool table, darts board and fridge. Bedroom 1: With double bed and en-suite with bath and toilet. Bedroom 2: With double bed. Bedroom 3: With twin beds and en-siute with shower over bath, and toilet. Bedroom 4: With twin beds and French doors leading to verandah. Bendroom 5 : With twin beds and froench doors leading to verandah. Shower room 1: With shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room 2: With shower cubicle and toilet.. Oil central heating included (October-March £35per week, £15 per short break). Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Highchair. Welcome pack. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 4 acre grounds with woodland. Bike store. Ample parking. No smoking. Please note There is a stream and sloping banks in grounds. Can comfortably fit up to 10 people