Description
Lochinvar Cottage is a beautifully
restored stone built cottage set in a stunning location on the banks of
its own 85 acre loch in the heart of the Glankens, north of Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway. The loch is stocked
with brown trout and fly fishing is available to those staying at the
cottage. Lochinvar also has access to more private trout fishing on Mossroddich Loch in Dalry just a few
miles away.
Centrally located for the 7 stanes mountain
bike centres and on a national cycling byway, it is ideal for cyclists
as well as walkers, fishing enthusiasts and families. The Galloway
activity centre and Loch Ken water ski club are only a few miles away
on the banks of Loch Ken. Non motorised water activities are permitted
on the private Loch at the cottage.
The cottage is situated on an
unclassified road in a quiet and very peaceful rural situation just 3
miles from St Johns Town of Dalry. The pretty village has a charming
main street of mainly painted harled houses and a range of convenience
stores, a post office, bank (restricted opening times) and a hotel. The
village of New Galloway is only three miles further down the road
offering additional village store and selection of cafés / pubs.
Immediately in front of the cottage is a fabulous brick built barbecue area offering wonderful views over the loch.
The
area is rich in wild life. The loch attracts Swans, Grey Lag Geese,
Grey Herons and is home to two Great Crested Grebes. We also have a
local Barn Owl that frequents our garden. There are Eagles, Buzzards,
Red Squirrels, Red Dear and even Stoats. The ‘Galloway Red Kite Trail’
around Lock Ken is only a few miles away |