Apfel-Häuschen by Interhome

Type of building: terraced house. size of property: 140m². year of construction: 1800.
Our holiday cottage provides the perfect getaway for those looking to relax, unwind and explore the Machars; a picturesque peninsula located in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland.

Fantastic local food includes seafood, award-winning beef, lamb and cheese in the local area. There are wonderful local pubs, cosy restaurants, gardens, rivers, walks, cliff top paths and rocky coves. And the chance to reconnect in a peaceful, beautiful place.

The self catering cottage has three bedroom, two upstairs and one downstairs.

Ground floor:
Living room with wood burner and smart TV
TV Hall with smart TV and DVD player
Dining kitchen with wood burner, electric oven, warmer drawer, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge (pullout drawers), wine fridge, coffee machine (Nespresso), electric kettle, toaster, smart TV
Conservatory with foosball table and views onto garden
Bathroom with WC, handbasin, bath and separate shower
Bedroom 3 with double bed
Pend (to side of house) with washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, ironing board and iron, clothes pulley airer

First floor:
Bedroom 1 with King size bed
Bedroom 2 with zip and link twin beds (can be made up to super king on request)
Bathroom with WC, handbasin and shower

Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wi-fi included. Initial fuel for wood burners included (1 wood basket for each log burner). Travel cot and high chair available on request.

Externally Apple cottage has a huge garden which includes an apple orchard, boules pitch and bags of character. The top area of the garden is paved with the larger area through the gate being a mix of lawn, paths and flowerbeds / trees. The garden is extensive and has a a large selection of plants, tree and shrubs as well as a vegetable patch. There is a small burning area at the bottom of the garden next to the boules pitch. Boules are provided so guests can enjoy a game.

At the front of the cottage is a pavement and quiet road. Across the road is a field and the picturesque River Bladnoch with its plentiful bird life (numerous ducks, swans, herons etc.). It is possible to fish on this river however a fishing permit is required.

The cottage retains many of its original features with the old fireplaces and kitchen floor standing out.
The amazing garden stands out with the floral scents and birdsong.

This delightful corner of Southwest Scotland will tempt all ages to return time and again. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, there are many beautiful gardens to visit including Galloway House Gardens as well as Threave and Logan Botanic Gardens.

The beaches are deserted, wild and numerous with waves, rocks and sand in abundance.

Enjoy a drive to the Galloway Forest Park which is perfect for cycling or walking in forests and hills. There are picturesque lochs, plentiful wildlife (including a wild goat park and red deer park) and starry skies. Galloway Forest Park was the UK’s first Dark Sky Park.

Apple cottage is situated in Bladnoch, next to Bladnoch Distillery which is Scotland’s most southerly distillery. It includes a visitor centre and coffee shop (cafe Melba).

Bladnoch is one mile from Wigtown with a pavement between the two villages so is a pleasant walk. Wigtown is Scotland’s National Book Town and is host to numerous independent bookshops and coffee shops.

Nearby is the Crook of Baldoon RSPB Nature Reserve, Baldoon RAF Airport (disused) with lots of WW2 pill boxes and buildings hidden away. Torrhouse standing stones, Whithorn Priory, St. Ninians cave, Kirroughtree Seven Stanes Mountainbiking and Wigtown Martyrs Stake. There are also several golf courses for those interested in golfing at Wigtown, St Medans and Newton Stewart.

For youngsters, there is playing on the beach, rock pooling, rock climbing, catching crabs, play parks, Cocoabean chocolate factory, nature trails, cycle tracks, picnics and plentiful wildlife.

For older children and teens, the great outdoors awaits with world class mountain biking at Kirroughtree, climbing, sea and river kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, horse riding, hillwalking and fishing.

Apple cottage is a great base for the beautiful coastline of Wigtownshire and also the remote Galloway hills.

Basic information
- Pets allowed: 2
- allowed size of dogs: medium (30 to 60 cm)
- is located in: Residence
- type of building: terraced house
- Floor on which the object can be found: Ground floor
- Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 1
- size of property: 140 m²
- year of construction: 1800
- Year of the last complete renovation : 2022
- non-smoking
- Number of bedrooms: 3
- Number of bathrooms: 2

Top features
- WiFi
- heating: Everywhere
- terrace
- garden: For sole use
- completely enclosed (by wall, fence or hedge)
- dog-proof by a fence (completely fenced in)

Sleeping
bedroom 2
- double bed (1.80 m width)
bedroom 4
- double bed (from 1.51 m to 1.79 m width)
bedroom 6
- 2x single bed

Bathroom
bathroom 2
- shower
- bath tub
- basin
- toilet
bathroom 4
- shower
- basin
- toilet

Cooking/Living
- coffee machine: capsule coffee machine
- fridge/freezer: fridge
- stove: gas hob
- kitchen hood
- oven
- toaster
- microwave
- electric kettle
- dishwasher
- dishtowels
- size of kitchen: 24 m²
- number of dining tables: 1
- number of seats: 6
- number of living rooms: 2
- fireplace
- stove

Entertainment
- TV: cable TV
- DVD player

For children
- high chair

Utility
- washing machine: For sole use in the object
- Clothes dryer: For sole use in the object
- iron
- vaccum cleaner

Sustainability
- Waste recycling

Outside area
- conservatory



Included in price:
Bed linen (initial supply)
ERV cancellation insurance
Power costs
Final cleaning (Basic cleaning is always carried out by the guest)
Interhome plants 100'000 m2 of flowering fields to save the bees
Towels (initial supply)

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