Kirkdale Estate is a stunning coastal estate with views stretching far out across the Solway Firth in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Home to the Hannay Family for over 500 years, the centrepiece of which is a Robert Adam Georgian Mansion, Kirkdale House, said to have one of the least altered Adam exteriors in Scotland. The Estate has private coastline which is designated a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) with rare lichens and ancient native woodland.
We now have two detached holiday cottages, plus a self contained Wing of the main house to let, all with spectacular, uninterrupted sea views over the magnificent Wigtown Bay in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland.
All our holiday properties sleep six, are newly refurbished to a high standard, have exceptional sea views and welcome pets. They are family friendly - each property has a selection of toys, games, books, cards, TV, DVD and CD/radio.
The situation of each property means you can completely escape from the hustle and bustle yet if you wish, seek out a huge variety of activities on your doorstep, including mountaing biking, walking, fishing, golf, tennis, horse-riding and sailing. The area is well-known for its beautiful walks, coastline and forest parks. Galloway Forest Park has been recently unveiled as the first Dark Sky Park in the UK winning Gold Tier status from the International Dark Sky Association confirming it as one of the best places for stargazing in the world.
We are only twenty minutes from Castle Douglas Food Town, Kirkcudbright, famous for its artists and Wigtown, Scotland's Book Town.
Kirkdale West Wing is a magnificent self-contained wing of Kirkdale House, a beautiful original Robert Adam house, considered to have one of the best situations in Scotland.
Sleeping 6, the West Wing is newly refurbished and available for holiday letting for the first time in 2011.
The Wing is completely separate with its own main door, easy parking and private garden and provides spacious, luxurious accommodation.
Kirkdale Bank is a superbly situated detached self catering cottage in a very private position, commanding uninterrupted sea views across the Solway Firth in Dumfries and Galloway. Surrounded by woodland, the cottage has just been completely renovated and upgraded to provide very comfortable high quality self catering accommodation. Dogs are welcome and the enclosed garden ensures the property is child friendly.
Kirkdale Port is a magical property with stunning uninterrupted sea views situated on the private foreshore of the Estate. The garden runs right down to the rocky beach providing endless opportunities for exploring, watching the waves, collecting shells and listening to the curlews.