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The Chauffeur's Flat,
Lochinch Castle, Stanraer, Galloway |
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The Chauffeur's Flat is a historic property located in the picturesque Stable Yard adjacent to Lochinch Castle. Used as a Chauffeur's Flat until recently, it has been sympathetically renovated retaining the original features. The building looks out over the clock tower, the turreted castle and the freshwater lochs.
Lochinch Castle is the private home of the Earl and Countess of Stair and is part of Stair Estates. Situated at one end of Castle Kennedy and Gardens (also part of Stair Estates), it is surrounded by 75 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens which are free to guests. These are set between two large natural lochs on an isthmus. As well as banks of spring flowers, magnificent rhododendrons and magnolia displays, rare plants, Champion trees, a walled garden and the romantic ruined Castle Kennedy, there is a charming tea-room, gift shop, plant centre and seasonal children's activities. These include family trails, art competitions and open air theatre productions in the summer.
Fly fishing on the lochs and salmon fishing on the River Luce can be arranged via the Stair Estate office. Red deer stalking, duck flighting and pheasant shooting can also be organized with advanced notice. The gardens border onto a wildfowl refuge on the White Loch which is a designated Site of Special Interest for its breeding wader and wintering wildfowl, which include a resident population of Greylag geese, Great-crested and Little Grebes and a wide variety of ducks as well as a Heronry.
The attractive sea-port town of Stranraer is 3 miles away where day trips to Belfast by fast ferry can be arranged. It has a wide range of convenience stores several hotels and many shops, restaurants and pubs. Further afield is the picturesque sea-side village of Port Patrick which offers excellent seafood restaurants, village stores and pubs. The area is full of scenic treasures, including deserted sandy beaches, exotic gardens, rolling hillsides and open estuaries. For those who are interesting in exploring further there are numerous castles and historic attractions; book, music, food and art festivals as well as museums, visitor centers, whisky distilleries and adventure playgrounds.
- Sleeps - 6
- Bedrooms - 3 (super-king or twin beds)
- Bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower and bath
- Additional cloakroom
- Dishwasher
- Washer/drier
- Microwave
- TV, Video, DVD player
- Open log fire
- Telephone
- Cot and high chair available
- Rear garden with barbeque area and outdoor furniture
- Parking area
- Pets welcome with advanced notice
- Short breaks in off peak season
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- Stranraer - 3 miles
- Airports - Prestwick 55 miles, Glasgow 87 miles
- Stations - Stranraer and Dumfries
- Pubs and restaurants - numerous close by
- Golf Courses: Stranraer 6 miles, Port Patrick 7 miles, Turnberry 30 miles
- Fly fishing on the fresh water lochs, salmon fishing on the River Luce
- Shooting and stalking available
- Bird watching on the doorstep
- Walking on the Estate and along the Southern Upland Way
- Cycling - bikes included at own risk
- Castles and historic attractions
- Museums and visitor centres
- Whisky distilleries
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Accommodation:
With its own private entrance and parking area, the flat is located on the first floor of the stable block. An entrance hall and staircase lead directly up to the property, where a Victorian lantern hangs. A main passage way connects the bathroom and cloakroom to the first bedroom, airing cupboard and main living area. The first bedroom is a large double/twin containing Victorian furniture.
The living area is open planned and contains an open log fire, a comfortable seating area, and a dining room table which can be extended to sit six. The living room looks out over the stable yard, and beyond to the freshwater lochs and turreted Castle. There is a well equipped kitchen with a fridge freezer, microwave and dishwasher.
Beyond the living room are two further bedrooms. A large double/twin bedroom is situated to the rear of the building and looks out over attractive rhododendrons trees. A smaller attractive double/twin is to the front of the building with views over the stable block.
In the garden to the rear of the building is a barbeque area with plenty of outdoor furniture.
Directions:
The Chauffeur's Flat and Lochinch Castle are situated approximately 3 miles east of Stranraer on the A75 road. The road takes you up a small hill and on the left hand side is the entrance where there are large iron gates. On the opposite side is a church in some trees. (If you reach Castle Kennedy village you have gone too far). Turn into the gates and follow the road for 2 miles until you reach Lochinch Castle. Drive past the Castle into the Stable Yard which is adjacent. Go through the stable yard and turn directly left. At the end of the building you will notice a driveway and door.
If approaching from the west take the A75 to Castle Kennedy village. Shortly after the village you will notice a long wall on the right hand side. Proceed until you reach large entrance gates on the right hand side. From the north, you will be driving down the A77. When you are approximately 2 miles from Stranraer, turn left onto the A751 sign posted to Dumfries. After about 3 miles at the junction with the A75, turn left toward Dumfries. You will immediately drive up a small hill and on the left are the main entrance gates.
What's included:
Heating and electricity are included. Logs for open fire are provided.
Bed linen and towels are provided and beds are made up for arrival.
A pay phone is provided in the flat.
Pets are welcome with advanced notice.
Free entry to Castle Kennedy and Gardens is available.
Additional activities that can be arranged through the Stair Estates are fly fishing on the fresh water lochs, salmon fishing on the Luce River nearby as well as deer stalking, duck flighting and pheasant shooting.
There are 4 bicycles (2 adult and 2 child bikes) for use at own risk.
Cost and availability.
This lovely self-catering apartment is rented out all year.
Change over day is on Saturday with check in from 3.00pm onwards, and
check out by 10.00am.
Short breaks are available - in the off-peak holiday season only.
To enquire about availability for this historic Scottish self-catering property in Galloway, click the enquiry button below and see availability and prices.
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Chauffeur's Flat, Lochinch Castle, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway DG9 8RT Scotland
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