In the 17th Century Hestan Island was a hideaway for smugglers. In more recent years its inhabitants were of a more law abiding kind and now it is home only to seabirds and sheep. Lying in Dumfries & Galloway in Scotland's South West Balcary Mews is a beautiful home on the sea front. We are located off the A711 Dumfries to Kirkcudbright road 2 miles out of Auchencairn at the end of the shore road. On arrival turn left through the archway and into Balcary Mews courtyard. Balcary Mews has a large welcoming reception area with seating. Here you will find an abundance of local tourist information maps literature including a book about our smuggling connections! Ample space for walking boots and coats. The country style breakfast room has individual tables through to the Garden room. Pam serves a delicious Scottish cooked breakfast! The comfortable guest sitting room has patio doors opening on to the terrace. This room has a picture window frontage affording panoramic views across the bay. Beautiful mature gardens with seating for our guests to relax and admire the breathtaking views. Direct access onto the beach. The comfortable guest sitting room has patio doors opening on to the terrace. This room has a picture window frontage affording panoramic views across the bay.
Balcary Mews has 3 spacious bedrooms all with fabulous sea views. All rooms are individually designed and beautifully co-ordinated. Criffel - Double/twin with en-suite facilities. Hestan - Double with en-suite facilities. Bengairn - Twin/super king with en-suite facilities situated on the ground floor with level access from the car park. All rooms have a television and complimentary trays.
Balcary Mews has a large welcoming reception area with seating. Here you will find an abundance of local tourist information maps literature including a book about our smuggling connections! Ample space for walking boots and coats. The comfortable guest sitting room has patio doors opening on to the terrace. This room has a picture window frontage affording panoramic views across the bay. Beautiful mature gardens with seating for our guests to relax and admire the breathtaking views.
Style:
- Unique
- Traditional
- Secluded
- Homely
- Comfortable
Rooms Facilities:
- Non-smoking
- Hairdryer
- Freeview
- Colour television
- Alarm clock
Bed Details:
- Twin (single beds)
- Single bed
- King-size
- Double bed
Bathroom Details:
- En suite
Amenities:
- Non-smoking (throughout)
- Lock-up facility for bicycles
- Ironing facilities
- Lounge
- BBQ/Picnic area
- Baggage store
Parking:
- Secure parking
- Free parking
Number of Rooms: 3
Number of Floors: 2
Mobility Description:
Bengairn on the ground floor has a walk in shower with hand rail and a toilet rail
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Dining Facilities:
- Breakfast Room The country style breakfast room has individual tables through to the Garden room. Pam serves a delicious Scottish cooked breakfast!
Children Policy: No preference
Check In Time: 16:00:00
Check Out Time: 10:30:00
Reception Closing Time: 18:00:00
Pet Policy:
- No pets
Recreation:
- Water activities
- Walking
- Sailing
- Nature trail
- Museums/galleries
- Shopping
- Mountain biking
- Jet-ski
- Horse riding
- Golf - driving range
- Golf
- Garden
- Cycling
- Bird watching
- Beach nearby
- Beach - direct access
- Fishing
- Fine dining
- Canoeing
Directions:
Merge onto M6 entering Scotland At junction 22 exit onto A75 At the roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on A75 heading to Stranraer/Glasgow/Edinburgh/M74/A701/Kilmarnock/A76/Lockerbie/A709 take the 1st exit onto A701/Edinburgh Rd heading to Dumfries continue to follow A70 Continue onto A780/Academy St continue to follow A780 right at A780/Church Crescent left at A780/Buccleuch St continue to follow A780 Continue onto A711/Cassalands turn left to stay on A711 left at Shore Rd turn.;