Gate Lodge in Castle Douglas
A 19th century sandstone lodge, guarding the entrance of the National Trust for Scotland’s Threave Estate, Gate Lodge offers a traditional holiday home for a group of five seeking a scenic base in Scotland. Boasting views onto the garden that blooms with daffodils in the spring, it makes a spectacular choice for an idyllic escape.
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Features
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Max. Occupancy: 5
- WiFi
- Cots
- Parking
- Open fire
- Garden
Description
Once home to the housekeeper of the Gordon family, the cottage now provides a superb space to enjoy a piece of baronial splendour. Enter the property on the ground floor and discover the beautiful social spaces, made up of a sitting room with a wood burner, encompassed by traditional furnishings where you can relax; a kitchen hosting a good range of appliances and utensils; and a formal dining room where you can enjoy quality time together over a homemade meal. Also on the ground floor rests a bathroom and a shower room, giving you a choice of either a bath or shower to begin the day, as well as the master double bedroom. Take the winding staircase to the first floor to find the final two bedrooms, a twin and a single, wonderfully suited to a variety of group needs, with each bedroom offering a unique, traditional interior. Soak up your surroundings in the mornings in your own private garden, observing the red squirrels and nuthatches that regularly visit, before exploring the wider grounds of the Threave Estate. A truly special holiday home, choose Gate Lodge for your escape to Scotland. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1060518, together sleeping nine guests.
Castle Douglas is a pretty country town in southwest Scotland, in the region of Dumfries and Galloway. Boasting a range of wonderful amenities and attractions, it makes a fantastic holiday base for the keen foodie with the town being known as the 'Food Town' for its wide range of independent food shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as there being a scatter of shops to explore too. Explore the beautiful Solway Coast for a truly scenic experience, or venture out to the Galloway Forest Park for a range of outdoor adventures.
7-Day Forecast
Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Castle Douglas is detailed below.
| Sun 2nd | Light rain | 7°C 4°C | 18mph | 0.9mm | 1,016mb | |
| Mon 3rd | Light rain | 8°C 4°C | 25mph | 0.3mm | 1,017mb | |
| Tue 4th | Moderate rain | 9°C 4°C | 28mph | 9.9mm | 1,011mb | |
| Wed 5th | Sky is clear | 7°C 3°C | 17mph | 0.0mm | 1,037mb | |
| Thu 6th | Few clouds | 6°C 2°C | 9mph | 0.0mm | 1,043mb | |
| Fri 7th | Sky is clear | 5°C 0°C | 5mph | 0.0mm | 1,031mb | |
| Sat 8th | Overcast clouds | 4°C 0°C | 6mph | 0.0mm | 1,024mb |