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Dumfries and Galloway - South West Scotland
including Moffat, Lockerbie, Thornhill
Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas
The south west corner of Scotland has a beautiful coastline and many picturesque seaside villages on the Solway Firth.
There are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, watersports and golf,
not to mention numerous gardens to visit thanks to the relatively mild climate.
Galloway has Britain's largest forest park which includes woodlands, moorland, mountains and lochs.
The area has lots of historic places of interest including picturesque Threave Castle, Caerlaverock Castle and Sweetheart Abbey. Principal towns include: Dumfries (home to Robert Burns at one time), Kirkcudbright (the Artists' Town), Castle Douglas (the Food Town) and Wigtown (the Book Town).
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Self Catering Accommodation
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Booking Hotline: 0845 268 1383
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Cottages in Dumfries & Galloway
Wide choice of self catering properties ranging from 1 to 6 bedrooms.
Locations include Dumfries, Moffat, Newton Stewart,
Isle of Whithorn, Kirkcudbright, Stranraer, Dalbeattie
Web site with virtual tours and instant online booking.
Short breaks and late deals often available.
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Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
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SCOTLAND'S BEST B&Bs
Scotland's Best B&Bs is an organisation
with 96 members throughout Scotland.
All graded 4 or 5 Stars by the Scottish Tourist Board (Visit Scotland).
Members include B&Bs in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Kirkcudbright.
To see members of Scotland's Best B&Bs
please click here to visit their web site
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Andrew McIntosh
Springfield Bed and Breakfast
Colvend
Dalbeattie
Dumfries & Galloway DG5 4QA
Telephone: +44 (0)1556 630 403
Email: awmcolvend@aol.com
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SPRINGFIELD
Cottage B&B extensively refurbished in 2005.
Half a mile outside the attractive village of Colvend.
Only 1 mile from a safe sandy beach.
Dalbeattie 6 miles. Castle Douglas 12 miles. Dumfries 20 miles.
Many local opportunities for bird watching, mountain biking,
horse riding, watersports, yachting, walking, etc.
5 golf courses within a 6 mile radius.
Secure storage for cycles and mountain bikes.
Choice of 5 ensuite bedrooms:
1 king size double with a single bed (can be used as twin or family),
2 double and 1 twin (or kingsize double).
All with Freeview TV & integral DVD player,
mini fridge with fresh milk and mineral water,
tea/coffee, clock radio/alarm and separate stereo system.
chocolate and locally made biscuits, ironing board/iron,
hairdryer, curling tongs and hair straightener.
Breakfast room/guest lounge with Sky TV.
Large garden and sun lounge.
B&B prices from £25 per person.
Discounts when staying 3 or more nights.
Child rates.
Well behaved pets welcome by prior arrangement (extra charge).
No smoking.
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Compare prices for hotel rates in Dumfries & Galloway:
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SELF DRIVE TOURS
Scotland Made Easy can plan a customised itinerary for a self-drive tour to suit your interests, budget and time available. They will book you into recommended accommodation where you are assured of quality, comfort and hospitality - usually in 4 or 5 star B&Bs in Scottish homes. Optional 'specials' include a night in a castle, church, lighthouse, country mansion, etc.
Whether you have already decided which places you want to visit
or if you haven't a clue where to start,
Scotland Made Easy
will advise and take care of all the planning for you.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
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ACTIVITY SCOTLAND
The country's association of activity holiday providers has several members in
southern Scotland offering a wide range of activities including hiking, watersports, cycling and horse riding.
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BOOKS
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Dumfries and Galloway: An Illustrated Architecture Guide
A very useful 224 page paperback
for those interested in local castles, historic buildings,
and local towns and villages.
The author retired in 1999 from the post of
Chief Inspector of Historic Buildings at Historic Scotland
The book is available from
Amazon UK
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Don't forget, there's lots more to see in Scotland as well!
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External Links:
Stranraer & the Rhins of Galloway Community & Tourist Information Site
Visit Moffat
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