Retreat 34372 – Dalbeattie, Southern Scotland

Nestled in an elevated position with breath-taking views over Kippford looking out over Urr Water and the stunning Solway Firth. The Solway provides 200 miles of rugged coastline on the doorstep. Within 4 miles is Colvend Golf Club 5 miles the beautiful sandy beach of Sandyhills and within 50 metres a local friendly country pub. Fantastic walking routes from your front door; forest trails coastal paths and mountain bikers will love the nearby 7stanes forest tracks.

Places worth visiting include Dalbeattie (4.5 miles) Scotland s Food Town Castle Douglas (10 miles) and Artist s Town Kirkcudbright (17 miles). Visit RSPB Mersehead (8 miles) or Galloway Activity Centre at Loch Ken which offers a great choice of water sports and activities (20 miles). Get out on foot at Galloway Forest Park (25 miles) or tour the castles of Caerlaverock (26 miles) and Threave (14 miles). This spacious detached property sits in the centre of Kippford yet tucked away off the main street.

An upside-down house there are five steps up to the entrance with a small porch opening into the spacious hall. Off the hallway on the ground floor there are two bedrooms (a double and a king). Both are bright spacious rooms. Along the hallway at the bottom of the stairs there is a family bathroom with a free-standing bath large walk-in shower and WC. Across the hallway is the kitchen/diner.

The kitchen is well equipped and offers a social place to gather and make plans for your time here with French windows opening to the front. There is a small utility area at the back door where you will find a useful washing machine and tumble dryer. Head up the staircase to the first floor there is a master king bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and access to a large balcony which offers the perfect spot to read a good book in the sunshine or star gaze in the evening.

The lounge has been given pride of place in the house with inspiring views across the water comfy settees and a piano so if you have any pianists with you cue a sing-along! The lounge has French doors out onto the shared balcony with the bedroom next door. Outside to the rear of the house down just one step you ll find a private patio area with views into the woodland. There s a private hot tub with a seating area for you to enjoy cosy times together.

It s a great spot to enjoy a coffee and breakfast while listening to the bird song or cool evening drinks.