This holiday rental house is ideally situated in the heart of the popular coastal village of Kippford, within a National Scenic area on the East Stewatry coast. The water is a stones throw away for those with paddleboards, kayaks and other watercraft and there is easy access to walking and cycling trails
Local activities and attractions
The Anchor Hotel, Kippford
Local pub with food, outdoor eating area
The Mariner Hotel, Kippford
Local pub with food, outdoor eating area and children’s play area
The Ark, Kippford
Family run Tea room great for brunch, lunch, tea, coffee, snacks and delicious ice creams. Small selection of groceries
The Solway Yacht club Kippford
Private members club but visiting boats welcome. There is also a public slipway directly opposite the house, for launching boats, canoes, paddle boards etc. Crabbing from the Jetty is a popular pastime
National Trust walks and activities Dumfries and Galloway
A great area for walking, many from the village without getting into a car
Seven Staines mountain biking trails
Many biking trails for varying abilities
Colvend golf Club
Visitors welcome and with a family run restaurant open to all, lunchtimes and some evenings
Bainloch Deer Park
Family owned and run, with off road tours of the deer park available, good cafe and ‘Escape Room’ too
Greenhill Fishery
Trout fishing available and lessons if required
Threave Garden and nature reserve – National Trust
Lovely gardens all year around, with delightful cafe. Nature trail to see the visiting Ospreys and other birds and wildlife
Mersehead Nature Reserve
An extensive RSPB wetland and salt marsh area where many birds can be seen
Kirkudbright
Pronounced kir–coo–bree
A fishing port, known as ‘The artists town’, with many historical buildings, galleries, cafes and specialist shops
Station House Cookery school, Kirkudbright
A wide range of half and full day courses with an excellent tutor Nick Morris. Nick has kindly offered a 10% discount to any 2KS visitors. Contact myself at amanda@kippfordholiday.co.uk for the discount code, if you wish to book a course. Advisable to book ahead.
Dark space Planetarium Kirkudbright
An immersive experience, many interactive activities
Galloway Activity Centre, Loch Ken
Many activities for all ages, including waterspouts, archery, biking and many more