Bartaggart Farmhouse, Castle Douglas

Located on a quiet road in a rural pocket of Dumfries and Galloway, this warm and welcoming property is surrounded by fields of grazing horses. Sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms, the accommodation is light and airy with a wood burner for cosy evenings, a sunny conservatory and a private garden. Set out on foot to explore the beautiful unspoilt countryside that surrounds this hamlet of farm cottages or jump in the car to reach the spectacular coast and nearby towns of Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright. Inside, the property is beautiful and spacious, finished in fresh neutral decor with modern fittings and homely touches. Leave coats, bags and boots in the hall before continuing through to the fantastic family kitchen/diner. Oak units are topped with granite surfaces, which line the walls to provide plenty of surface and storage space, perfect for entertaining. There is also a separate utility room for storing wet clothes and laundry. Dine at the large table in the centre of this room before retreating to the spacious lounge. A wonderful room for spending quality time together as a family or party, the wood burner creates a cosy feel in winter and there is a Sky TV with DVD player for those relaxing evenings in. A small conservatory offers an alternative and peaceful space in which to unwind with a book in the afternoons while admiring the garden views beyond. Upstairs, there are four delightful bedrooms, each of which has been decorated in its own tasteful style. The bedrooms share a spacious family bathroom with overhead shower and a wonderful countryside view. Outside, a large patio area for al fresco dining leads to a fantastic enclosed lawn garden. From here, enjoy unobstructed views across paddocks, fields and open countryside before the night’s sky reveals why this is Scotland’s first Dark Sky Park.