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Potterland Hill

‘A Little Bolt Hole of Comfort Within the Beauty’

November 26, 2024 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

Just over two years ago we opened the doors at Destination Balcary to welcome our first guests to stay in our renovated country farmhouse. In that time we have had over 42 reviews, all 5* and 100% of our guests would recommend staying at our holiday cottage. We wanted to get the bottom of why

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Views down Glen Trool

Heights, Sights & Great Views to Enjoy in Dumfries & Galloway

May 7, 2024 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

One of the best views in Southern Scotland is directly from the farmhouse at Destination Balcary looking across the Solway Firth and the Lake District. There are many other great views, sights and heights providing superb viewpoints throughout Dumfries & Galloway that can be enjoyed when out and about. The view across to Little Ross Island

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Google Interactive Map - Destination Balcary

Interactive Guest Map of the Local Area to Destination Balcary

June 16, 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

We are delighted to share with you our new ‘Guest Guide & Interactive Map’. This informative map helps bring the local area to life. It highlights where everything is and help our guests make their plans for their holiday and stay at Destination Balcary. The local area guide Google map includes the following categories for

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Destination Balcary Farmhouse – Awarded Scottish Tourist Board 4* Self Catering Rating

April 18, 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

We are delighted to announce that our Destination Balcary Farmhouse holiday home has been graded a 4 Star Award by the Scottish Tourist Board. This was achieved at our first Scottish Tourist Board star rating assessment. The STB Quality Assurance officer visited our new holiday home a few weeks ago. After a nervous wait, we

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Baaaa spring has sprung….

March 20, 2023 By admin_db With Comments are off for this post

Lambing and calving time is upon us.  On your great coastal walks you will see new lives galore……a baa here or a moo there.  Make sure you keep your eyes open for the deer, hares, and all the wild birds which are in abundance…..respect our countryside and animals and you will be rewarded with the

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Meet Dan the man……

March 20, 2023 By admin_db With Comments are off for this post

You will have seen some photos last spring of baby Dan, now look at him Dan the man……..he is a charolais cross limousin young bull.  We are hoping to let him spend the summer with some girls and hopefully sire some youngstock himself.  He is so quiet…..temperament is a must on our farms as we

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When the cows want a selfie…..

December 19, 2022 By admin_db With Comments are off for this post

When just out and about checking on the animals, and the cattle decide they want a chat and a selfie…..I just had to oblige…….Me, Pickle, and her friend with no name who photobombed!!   We like to pride ourselves on our quality, quiet, well handled cattle with good behaviour and manners……its a must on a

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Balcary to Hestan Island

The best coastal walk in the SW of Scotland……..

August 31, 2022 By admin_db With Comments are off for this post

We are maybe bias, but I think many folk both local, and guests alike will agree that the stunning coastal path around the perimeter of the farm is one of the most scenic you will find.  The cliff path from the Balcary Bay is not for the faint hearted but brave it and the most

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A lovely review

August 31, 2022 By admin_db With Comments are off for this post

Well, time has flown by and renovations are complete and we have opened.  We have welcomed a few guests now and The Farmhouse seems to be being enjoyed.  We have received a lovely review from one of our guests which really meant a lot to us, so here we are sharing it with you.  

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Destination Balcary Farmhouse

Destination Balcary – The Farmhouse Renovations & Decorating Update

June 9, 2022 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

We are getting there, everyday it is exciting to see our house taking shape as we have hoped. All is progressing well toward our target summer launch date, availability will be announced soon. We are looking forward to welcoming our first guests to The Farmhouse at Destination Balcary to enjoy the outdoors, the freedom, peace,

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