Chlenry Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast - Castle Kennedy
If you want a really special experience whilst in Galloway then Chlenry is the place to stay.
Situated in its own private glen in the heart of Galloway, this comfortable old farmhouse offers Bed & Breakfast to discerning visitors.
The guest accommodation comprises three comfoartable bedrooms - one twin, one double and one twin/double. There are two bathrooms - one private and one shared. There is also a lovely sitting room with colour TV and an open fire. Meals are served in the dining room which also has comfortable armchairs, colour TV and an open fireplace.
Chlenry Farmhouse is an ideal destination for garden lovers with numerous beautiful gardens within half an hour's drive, for walkers because it is right on the Southern Upland Way and for golfers as there are half a dozen excellent courses nearby.
With Cairnryan 6.8 miles away, Chlenry Farmhouse is an ideal and popular place to stay if you're travelling across the Irish Sea to Belfast or Larne the next day.
Portpatrick is 11 miles from Chlenry and offers a wide variety of things to do and see. Dunskey Gardens, Portpatrick Golf course or a brisk walk along the cliffs to either Dunskey Castle or Killantringan Lighthouse from where, on a clear day, you can easily see Ireland.
Portpatrick is steeped in history dating back to the 16th century not forgetting that, when the railway terminated there, it was the shortest sea crossing to Donaghadee in Ireland. The village, with its picturesque fishing port, has three or four good pubs and an excellent restaurant.
Chlenry Farmhouse is an ideal overnight stopping place for walkers on their first or last night to rest their weary limbs - just 14 miles from Portpatrick - if you are walking the 212 miles coast to coast on the Southern Upland Way. The entrance drive opens onto the Way.
The Gulf Stream makes this area unique in many respects - Logan Botanic Gardens down the Rhins of Galloway have numerous sub-tropical species - and certainly snow ploughs in winter are a distant memory in this extraordinarily mild climate. So whether its gardens, serious walking, golfing or a generally relaxing break, Chlenry Farmhouse is a most comfortable and peaceful place to stay.
Out and About
Walking
The Southern Upland Way starts in Portpatrick and after 14 miles, passes the Chlenry front gate. Go to www.southernuplandway.com to plan your walk and spend your first or last night at Chlenry, where you can rest your weary limbs in a large hot bath followed by a delicious meal.
Fishing
Galloway has back-end spate rivers. With advance notice we can arrange salmon and sea trout fishing on the nearby River Luce for our guests. Trout fishing can also be arranged for you in Dunskey Loch. If you have your own boat and wish to go sea fishing, we can also advise our guests on the safest places to launch.
Shooting
Galloway is renowned for its wildfowling - birds come in off the sea lochs and the Solway Firth in their thousands. With advance notice, wildfowl shooting with expert guides can be arranged for our guests.
Beaches
Wonderful walks can be had along long sandy pristine beaches such as Sandhead and Killantringan where, if you're brave enough, you can also swim.
Golf
There is a golf driving range within half a mile of Chlenry Farmhouse and other courses range from a 9-hole course at St Medans near Monreith to the world famous links course at Turnbury. All are spectacular and beautiful, challenging and well laid out, and can provide plenty of fun as well as exercise for all standards of player.
Chlenry Farmhouse has three charming bedrooms, 1 twin, 1 double and 1 double/twin.
There are two bathrooms, 1 private and 1 shared.
The views are lovely looking out over a quiet rural landscape. The sitting room is warm and comfortable with an open log fire and an ideal place to relax after a day exploring this hidden corner of Scotland.
Ginny is an accomplished cook and her breakfasts are hearty and filling. Continental breakfasts can be provided if you wish of course. Dinners are by special arrangement and are delicious and varied. Ginny enjoys cooking and takes great delight in preparing well thought out menus using local produce and game in season, all of which makes dining at Chlenry a memorable experience.
All around is history and heritage, wonderful gardens, numerous golf courses and country walks. These combined with lovely rural scenery make this part of Dumfries and Galloway an ideal holiday destination.
