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Large Family Country House Located In An Idyllic Private Estate
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11 bedrooms 4 bathrooms Sleeps 18 789.7 sq m
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Castle Douglas, SCT
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Rooms & beds
11 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 7
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 8
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 9
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 10
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 11
1 Single Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Large Family Country House Located In An Idyllic Private Estate
Property Description:
Quietly situated within its own 800 acre private estate, Barscobe House is a large family home offering comfortable accommodation for a group of up to 18 guests, with an enclosed garden surrounded by beautiful countryside and fantastic westerly views over the rolling hills of the Glenkens.
Furnished in a traditional country house style, the house has a large reception hall with billiard table, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, play room and a large country style kitchen, so there is plenty of room for everyone! All the bedrooms and bathrooms are to be found on the first floor where there is a selection of double, twins and 5 single bedrooms.
With its own brown trout fishing loch, hills, ancient woodlands, river, waterfalls and historic listed castle all within its beautiful grounds, this secluded historic private estate is the perfect Scottish retreat.
There are also numerous other activities also locally available within 5-10 minutes of the house including sailing, canoeing, water skiing on Loch Ken; hill walking and mountain biking in the Galloway Forest Park; and the local golf course in New Galloway. Barscobe House is also within easy distance of sandy beaches and a range of nationally famous country houses open to the public, such as Drumlanrig Castle and Dumfries House.
PRICING: Minimum stay is 4 nights in low season and 7 nights in high season. Nightly rates vary according to season.
PLEASE NOTE: for families and couples only; stag parties, hen parties or the like are strictly forbidden and entry to the property will be refused.
Quietly situated within its own 800 acre private estate, Barscobe House is a large family home offering comfortable accommodation for a group of up to 18 guests, with an enclosed garden surrounded by beautiful countryside and fantastic westerly views over the rolling hills of the Glenkens.
Furnished in a traditional country house style, the house has a large reception hall with billiard table, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, play room and a large country style kitchen, so there is plenty of room for everyone! All the bedrooms and bathrooms are to be found on the first floor where there is a selection of double, twins and 5 single bedrooms.
With its own brown trout fishing loch, hills, ancient woodlands, river, waterfalls and historic listed castle all within its beautiful grounds, this secluded historic private estate is the perfect Scottish retreat.
There are also numerous other activities also locally available within 5-10 minutes of the house including sailing, canoeing, water skiing on Loch Ken; hill walking and mountain biking in the Galloway Forest Park; and the local golf course in New Galloway. Barscobe House is also within easy distance of sandy beaches and a range of nationally famous country houses open to the public, such as Drumlanrig Castle and Dumfries House.
PRICING: Minimum stay is 4 nights in low season and 7 nights in high season. Nightly rates vary according to season.
PLEASE NOTE: for families and couples only; stag parties, hen parties or the like are strictly forbidden and entry to the property will be refused.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
£20 per dog per stay (max 2)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Castle Douglas
Located in Castle Douglas, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Threave Castle and Morton Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Galloway Activity Centre and Cally Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laggan Outdoor or Dumfries Ice Bowl. Waterskiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Castle Douglas, SCT
What's nearby
- New Galloway Golf Club - 15 min drive - 8.3 km
- Lock Ken - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
- Galloway Forest Park - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
- Loch Ken Marina - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
- Threave Castle - 38 min drive - 34.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Clachan Inn - 9 min drive
- The Smithy - 8 min drive
- The Ken Bridge Hotel - 6 min drive
- The Lochinvar - 9 min drive
- Cross Keys Hotel - 8 min drive
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Hosted by Sophie Emery

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