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Craignair

Balmaclellan, near New Galloway, Southern Scotland
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Cot available
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At a glance

  • Engulfed by trees, this rural country cottage provides an idyllic place to escape to in South Scotland
  • Complete with its own woodland garden, a perfect playground for younger children
  • Warm up by the cosy wood burner after a long day of wildlife walks and waterfall hikes
Property code: OC-D667017

Savour the natural beauty of the Glenkens with a stay in this delightful country cottage, a charming and comfortable base for couples and smaller families seeking a little extra space. Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and wildlife spotting are all within easy reach, with nature reserves, scenic lochs, and long-distance walking routes close by. Discover Loch Ken (6.5 miles), a hub of outdoor adventure offering water sports, fishing, and the chance to spot red kites soaring overhead. The Galloway Activity Centre (4.5 miles) provides a range of guided experiences on land and water, while the nearby town of New Galloway (4.5 miles) offers useful amenities alongside a golf course and historic castle. You can also join the Southern Upland Way – Scotland’s renowned coast-to-coast trail – or explore the Galloway Forest Park, a designated Dark Sky Reserve.

This semi-detached, two-storey cottage has been tastefully decorated with a light, contemporary style and clean, minimalist interiors. Step up and inside via the entrance hall and choose between relaxing in the inviting lounge or heading into the separate dine-in kitchen. The lounge is a cosy retreat, complete with comfortable seating, a wood burner, and a Smart TV, while the well-equipped kitchen provides everything needed to prepare meals with ease. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms and a family shower room featuring a spacious walk-in shower. The master bedroom is a bright and airy king-size room, enjoying peaceful woodland views and an abundance of natural light. The second bedroom is a stylish single, with a pull-out bed that can be made up when required.

Outside, the wild, woodland garden invites exploration, with mature trees and an open lawn where children can play freely. As the garden is unenclosed, supervision is advised. A patio area with outdoor seating offers a lovely spot to relax, while private parking and secure bike storage add practical convenience to your stay.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 single with additional single pull-out bed
  • 1 shower room with walk-in shower and WC
  • Range cooker with induction hob and double oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Multi-fuel stove (first basket of fuel supplied)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Unenclosed woodland garden with patio and lawn
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Secure bike storage
  • Shop 2.5 miles, pub 3 miles
  • Sleeps 3+1: 1 single pull-out bed in the single bedroom
  • Please Note: the property has a private water supply from a borehole, which is tested to ensure compliance with current standards
  • STL Licence: DG01959F. EPC: D
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Phillip Gladwin

This property is personally managed by Phillip.

Guest comments

Reviewed by Feefo Review 5th August 2026

Cottage was lovely. It had everything we needed. Clean and comfortable. A car is essential and is a long way from shops.

Reviewed by Feefo Review 23rd June 2026

Great place and owner couple. The house lies in a beautiful and quiet small forrest, next to a meadow with Highland cows and a hill with 360 viewpoint. In the garden there are a lot of small birds, red squirrels and even fasants to see. The house itself is very comfortable, with heating panels on the ceiling, plenty of room, a big kitchen with a faRead morentastic big induction hob. The master bedroom is very big. A good place to use als een base for walks and visits in the surroundings. The owner couple lives a 100 yards away and are always available to help if wanted. Hide

Reviewed by Feefo Review 15th June 2026

Great location and lovely house. Clean and tidy and had plenty of amenities. Trevor was really responsive and checked in on us a couple of times to make sure everything was ok. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Feefo Review 29th April 2026

Un bel endroit pour les amoureux de la nature et le calme de la campagne cossaise. Le confort de la maison est apprciable. On peut mme faire un petit feu dans la chemine pour rendre latmosphre encore plus cosy Et Trevor est trs disponible et en mme temps trs discret. Nous recommandons ce havre de paix

Reviewed by Feefo Review 29th March 2026

Great cottage super views .Red squirrells and lots of different birds in the garden feeders. Kites eagles deer to be seen on our lovely walks .Cottage immaculate and cosy .lovely host Thankyou very much x

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.