Pine Tree Cottage in the tiny village of Bladnoch is less than a mile from Wigtown, the National Book Town of Scotland.
The traditional stone-built cottage faces the River Bladnoch where you can enjoy a leisurely riverside walk, and just up the road is Scotland's southernmost whisky distillery and a
congenial pub & restaurant.

Whether you enjoy browsing through bookshops, walking or cycling in the countryside, fishing, photography, painting, birdwatching, local history or just relaxing... all this and more is available here in the Machars, which some have called "the land of sheep and rainbows".

Across the river in the Bladnoch Bridge Estate new creative small businesses are reviving the former Victorian era creamery, including an art studio, a glass design and jewellery workshop, blacksmith, recording studio, book warehouse and a maker of cast iron stoves.

Art workshops and use of studio space can be arranged for parties visiting the cottage.

Pine Tree Cottage is an ideal base whether you are touring the region or just want to relax and explore the nearby towns and countryside,
It has two double bedrooms, oil-fired central heating, a fully equipped modern kitchen and a Baxi real flame fire in the spacious living room, with plenty of comfortable seating.
The cottage was named after the huge conifer in the large, rustic back garden. There's an umbrella-ed picnic table and chairs so you can eat outdoors, weather permitting.

RESERVATIONS

The cottage has just recently become a holiday let, which is good news for those looking for a last minute booking - many slots are available from Summer to Christmas 2008.

To book quickly phone Hope on 0770 2421720 or
Alex on 0770 1019210.

Please be sure to leave a message with your contact details if there is no reply.

You can also reserve your holiday by sending an email to
bookings@pinetreecottage.co.uk

RATES

Weekly rates from July to end October 2008 are £350, or £60 per night for shorter breaks.
From 1st November to 19th December 2008 the weekly rate is £200 or £40 per night.
For the Christmas period from 20th December 08 to 5th January 09, the rate is £390 per week or £80 per night.

(please note - the New Year period 28th Dec. 08 to 3rd January 09 has already been booked).

TERMS & CONDITIONS

All reservations will be acknowledged in writing or by email.

The accommodation is only for the persons whose names appear on the booking details.

A 25% non-refundable deposit is payable when you make your reservation.
The balance in full is due no later than 6 weeks prior to the start of your visit.
In the event of cancellation for any reason after the balance has been paid in full, a refund will only be made if the cottage is relet for the period in question. So if you should find it necessary to cancel your holiday, please let us know as soon as possible.

Arrival & departure times - The cottage is available from 3:00 pm and must be vacated by 10:00 am at the end of your stay, in order to allow time for cleaning.

The owners cannot accept responsibility for injury sustained by any visitor nor for loss of or damage to vehicles or effects brought on to the property by visitors.

Pine Tree Cottage is a non-smoking establishment.

Pets cannot normally be accommodated due to the extra time and cost needed to allow for cleaning or to repair any damage, but if you do wish to bring a pet please contact us to discuss at the time you make your reservation. It may be possible to accommodate a pet subject to payment of an additional fee.

We care for the cottage so please leave it clean upon departure.

OTHER FACILITIES

The cottage has a ground floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, heated towel rails, WC and basin.
Bedlinens, bath towels, hand towels and tea towels are provided.
There is easy on-street car parking in Bladnoch Village.
Basic shopping facilities, a bank, a library with internet facilities and a local post office are located in Wigtown one mile away. The Wigtown Co-op is open 7 days a week from 8 am through 10 pm.

We hope you will enjoy your stay in this wonderful part of the world and look forward to meeting you in Bladnoch.

Some other websites of interest if you're visiting the area:

Gael Force Festival www.gaelforceevents.co.uk

Wigtown Book Festival www.wigtownbookfestival.com