The Smiddy in Glasserton

There is so much to see and do from The Smiddy, including walking, cycling, golf and bird watching at nearby Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve. .

Summary
  •   Max. Occupancy 4
  •   Bedrooms 2
  •   Bathrooms 1
  •   Accommodation Type Cottage
Features
  •   WiFi
  •   Parking
  •   Garden

There is so much to see and do from The Smiddy, including walking, cycling, golf and bird watching at nearby Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve.. Ground Floor: Step to entrance. All on the ground floor. Open plan living space: With tiled floor. Living area: With wood burner and 32" Freeview TV. Dining area. Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Utility room: With washing machine. Bedroom 1: With double bed. Bedroom 2: With twin beds. Bathroom: With walk-in shower and toilet.. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This cosy, detached holiday property, originally the old smiddy, is located in Glasserton, close to the lovely former Royal Burgh of Whithorn. This lovely holiday home can accommodate up to four guests and is pet friendly, with a dog run and outdoor hose available in the fenced and gated garden. The town is famed for having the first recorded Christian church in Scotland built by St. Ninian in about 397. The ruins of Whithorn Priory and the museum are well worth a visit. The harbour village of the Isle of Whithorn is nearby, as well as Wigtown, known as ’Scotland’s Book Town’. Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve is the largest local reserve in the UK. It has internationally recognised, significant numbers of pink-footed geese, greylag geese, many species of duck and wading birds visiting in autumn and winter. Visit the Interpretation Centre where you can view by video camera the Galloway ospreys during their nesting season (April to August), or the local wetlands for the rest of the year. Take a look at the distillery at Bladnoch, established in 1814, which offers a large shop and guided tours, or meander around Wigtown appreciating the high quality gift shops, small gallery, excellent plant nursery, numerous book shops and many cafés. The southern Scotland regions boasts an exceptional number of activities, from spending a quiet afternoon with a rod and reel beside one of the area’s many excellent rivers, or pushing yourself to the limit along a challenging 7 Stanes cycle track. Horse riding, golf, sailing, diving and numerous walks are available in the area, and with its famously mild climate and the balmy influence of the Gulf Stream, Galloway is home to some beautiful and exotic gardens. Beach 5½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles. Free WiFi

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Glasserton is detailed below.

Wed 29th
Sky is clear
Sky is clear
7°C 5°C
21mph
0.0mm
1,003mb
Thu 30th
Light rain
Light rain
7°C 4°C
21mph
0.5mm
1,021mb
Fri 31st
Moderate rain
Moderate rain
7°C 5°C
20mph
4.5mm
1,026mb
Sat 1st
Overcast clouds
Overcast clouds
7°C 6°C
23mph
0.0mm
1,024mb
Sun 2nd
Light rain
Light rain
8°C 6°C
21mph
0.2mm
1,018mb
Mon 3rd
Light rain
Light rain
8°C 7°C
18mph
0.2mm
1,022mb
Tue 4th
Light rain
Light rain
9°C 8°C
31mph
0.6mm
1,021mb

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