Auchenlarie Courtyard No 1

Ticking a variety of boxes for an unforgettable escape, this fantastic holiday cottage on the Galloway coastline is a superb place for relatives, couples and friends to holiday together. Accessible via the holiday park, Auchenlarie Beach (300 metres) is an undisturbed, secluded bay that’s perfect for afternoons on the sand, sheltered by beautiful cliffs and complete with a small launch area for boats.

The holiday park (100 metres) offers plenty to elevate your stay, including children’s arcades, a swimming pool, fitness centre, and restaurants and bars with live entertainment. Find further eateries in the nearby town of Gatehouse of Fleet (5 miles), a fantastic holiday destination on the banks of the River Fleet, complete with plenty of eclectic local attractions.

Unlock plenty of opportunities for walking on the outskirts of town, including a hike up Bengray (7 miles), a trip to the top of Darngarroch Hill (9 miles) and a nature trail through Carstramon Wood (8 miles). Modern decor in cool tones of grey adds to the contemporary feel of this two-storey retreat.

Sociable mornings and slow, restful nights can unfold in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, an all-encompassing space with patio doors to fling open when the weather’s fine. A fully equipped kitchen is on hand for turning locally sourced goodies into delicious meals, and the dining table is set for six right beside it.

Soft sofas create a peaceful spot to curl up as day turns to night, and there’s a Smart TV ready to stream all your favourite shows. The first of two bathrooms, a bright, gleaming shower room, completes the ground floor.

Take the stairs up to the first floor to find the second bathroom, also fully tiled with a spacious shower unit. Three bedrooms offer uninterrupted nights’ sleep and plenty of storage space, arranged as two double rooms and a single.