Wild Galloway

Secluded luxury cabins near Kirkcudbright with outdoor copper baths and dark skies

Set in the countryside of Dumfries and Galloway, Wild Galloway offers two architect-designed cabins created for couples looking for somewhere private to escape. Located around 10 minutes from Kirkcudbright, the cabins are positioned approximately 100 metres apart, separated by oak trees and carefully arranged to make the most of the surrounding landscape.

Inside, the cabins combine natural timber, large panoramic windows and contemporary interiors with the comfort of a wood-burning stove and underfloor heating. The design is deliberately simple, but with all the amenities. Each cabin has a fully equipped kitchen, en-suite bathroom and superfast fibre broadband, making them suitable for everything from a weekend escape to a longer countryside stay.

Outside is where Wild Galloway is truly special. Each cabin has its own private copper bath and outdoor rainfall shower, along with a fire pit, comfortable outdoor seating and Kamado barbecue. With very little light pollution, the setting is particularly good for stargazing. Skylights above the bed and a telescope inside each cabin make the night sky part of the experience, without even having to venture far from the warmth of the cabin.

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Wild Galloway is well placed for exploring one of Scotland's quieter coastal regions. From Kirkcudbright's galleries and harbour to the sandy beaches of the Solway Coast, there's plenty within reach without needing to plan long days in the car.

Kirkcudbright, approximately 10 minutes away, is worth exploring for its artistic heritage. Broughton House was the home of artist E. A. Hornel, one of the Glasgow Boys, and now contains an art collection and Japanese-inspired garden. The town also has MacLellan's Castle, independent shops and waterfront walks.
For a beach day, Brighouse Bay is one of the best local options. Its sheltered sandy bay is surrounded by woodland and coastal farmland, with a circular walking route of approximately 7.25km taking in the surrounding landscape. A little farther along the coast, Carrick Bay offers another quieter stretch of sand, while the nearby Knockbrex coastline has unusual historic buildings, including the distinctive Coo Palace.
Gatehouse of Fleet makes a good inland day out, with woodland walks in Cally Woods and the historic Cardoness Castle overlooking the Fleet Valley.
For a longer excursion, Galloway Forest Park is one of southwest Scotland's major outdoor destinations, with lochs, forests, mountain biking, walking trails and some of the country's best-known dark skies.