Holiday cottages in Newton Stewart, Dumfries And Galloway

There are plenty of events throughout the year, so it is certainly worth checking what is on before you book. Festivals and events range from Newton Stewart Walking Festival to the famous Wigtown Book Festival.

There are also festivals solely dedicated to food for those food lovers; a fantastic way to sample Dumfries and Galloway specialities. Going on a self catering holiday gives you the flexibility to sample some of the superb local cafes, restaurants and inns, waiting to give you a wonderfully warm welcome.

For families looking for days out, there are castles, museums, wildlife parks, abbeys, miniature rain forests and leisure centres. Some of these will appeal to those without children! If you are looking for adventure, apart from the amazing walks, there is mountain biking and horse riding available locally. Being based by the River Cree, Newton Stewart is also the perfect romantic getaway with picturesque walks by the sparkling Scottish river.