Booked New Year 2010/11

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A great family-sized holiday house close to the Galloway Forest and the Ayrshire border

Cairnsmore House is the former manse to the adjacent church and occupies a centre-village position with surrounding fields, river and trees.

The house is a spacious and accommodating family home that has been refurbished with the holiday-maker in mind - providing lots of additional extras to ensure an easily managed holiday.

All the rooms are spacious and have attractive outlooks across the surrounding countryside, and there is a well-equipped study with internet access and printer.

The owner has a beat on the river right next to the house and anglers are welcome to try their hand!

Pony trekking and horse riding can be arranged in the area and, for those who may wish to take their own pony on holiday, there is a stable and paddock available by arrangement!

The house is in a great position for many activities and attractions, including the superb watersports centre at Loch Ken just down the road. The Ayrshire golf courses are just 27 miles away and the Galloway forest a short drive. Most outdoor pursuits can be accommodated in this area of Scotland: yet equally, for those wishing to explore the towns and villages for their attractions, several are within an easy drive.

Cream o' Galloway visitor centre (www.creamogalloway.co.uk) is open to the public from early March until 1st November and is a visitor attraction based on an organic farm that has diversified into ice-cream manufacture and nature-based tourism. There is an extensive outdoor woodland adventure playground, a superb indoor play area and several miles of nature trails. One of the special events offered to groups is a 'make your own ice-cream' activity.

This is the ideal family home but would also suit couples wishing to share an activity-based holiday.