Guard Sheep!


Coetsie stands guard

Who goes there?

Did you know, sheep make excellent guards?Nor did we! Coetsie likes nothing better than to keep an eye on everyone here at Courtyard Cottages! 

News & Offers


Easter is coming!

4 Feb 24
Claire Parker

FILM STAR CYRIL

18 Jun 23
Claire Parker

Visitor Attractions


Within a short distance of the cottages you'll find world famous literary, food and music festivals, stunning hillwalking and mountain biking in the Galloway Hills and Galloway Forest Park and some of the best scenery and wildlife in Scotland.

The Cocoabean Company

A day full of fun for all the family with children's and adults chocolate making workshops, indoor and outdoor play areas and cafe; The Cocoabean Company, known locally as 'The Chocolate Factory', is the perfect day out whatever the weather.

Chocolate Factory

Mountain Biking

The cottages are a short drive away from two of the world class 7 Stanes mountain bike trails at Kirroughree (15mins) and Glentrool (20mins).

MTB Trails

Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival

3-day celebration of traditional music & dance featuring concerts, workshops, sessions, solo piping competition, Highland dancing competition, family fun day and much more!

Traditional Music

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