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Welcome

Skerrow is our dog-friendly holiday cottage that is accessed via an outdoor flight of steps up from a small courtyard. The accommodation is arranged over one floor. Its light and airy open plan kitchen/dining /lounge area is fully equipped with everything you’ll need to enjoy your self-catering holiday. Including a dining table and chairs and a cosy L-shaped sofa to curl up on as you watch a movie or listen to your favourite tunes.

Skerrow is a dog-friendly holiday cottage set in the heart of New Galloway on the edge of the Galloway Forest and the banks of L

Level access

The main entrance has 13 steps and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Skerrow's LoungeSkerrow Lounge AreaSkerrow's Kitchen/DinerSkerrow Apartment Terrace

Access with steps

The main entrance has 13 steps and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.

There are steps from the main entrance to:

New Galloway Cottages have an onsite laundry room. Opening times/booking details/operational guidance available from Shop or Property Letting Manager.New Galloway Community ShopNew Galloway Cottages Garden

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Level access bedrooms

From the main entrance to the bedroom, there is level access.

Hearing

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.
Some staff have disability awareness training.

Visual

Some parts of the venue have low lighting.

General

Staff are available 24 hours a day.
Some staff have disability awareness training.
We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.
New Galloway Holiday Cottages
High Street
New Galloway
DG7 3RH

Travel by public transport

You can get to Skerrow by bus, train and boat or ferry.
The nearest bus stop is on the High Street in New Galloway. The bus stop is 0 miles / 0.0 km from Skerrow.
The nearest train station is Ayr Railway Station. The train station is 36 miles / 58.0 km from Skerrow.
The nearest port is Cairnryan Port. The port is 47 miles / 75.7 km from Skerrow.

Travel by taxi

We have a transfer service for visitors. Wheelchair users can use the transfer service.

Local bus and transfer services are offered by Galloway Community Transport based in New Galloway

Parking

We have a car park. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.
There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point does not have a dropped kerb.
From the parking to the main entrance, there are 13 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there are 13 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.
The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The main entrance has 13 steps.
This entrance has a handrail.
The main door is side hung and manual.
When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.

Complimentary Porter services are avaialble if requested at time of booking 

Skerrow apartment has large entrance and patio doors for easy access

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
Skerrow apartment is suitable for visually impaired guests with eco friendly lighting

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.
Bedrooms have ceiling lights, desk or table lamps and natural daylight.
Lights are LED and energy saving. TVs have subtitles.
All bedrooms are non-smoking.
We have non-allergic bedding.
All bedrooms have fitted carpets.
Skerrow apartment is maintained and cleaned to highest standards before each departure/arrival.
We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.
From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.

New Galloway Cottages have an onsite laundry room. Opening times/booking details/operational guidance available from Shop or Property Letting Manager.

From the main entrance to the laundry, there are 13 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.
We have an iron and ironing board. You can use the ironing board sitting down.

Self catering kitchen

Skerrow's Kitchen/Diner

We have an open plan kitchen.
From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.
The work surface is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The hob is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The sink is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The table and plates have high colour contrast.
Skerrow's kitchen is visually and physically impaired friendly

Lounge

Skerrow's Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access.

Skerrow apartment features an open plan design to all comunal areas

Lounge

Skerrow Lounge Area

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access.

Skerrow apartment features an open plan design to all comunal areas

Skerrow's Lounge Area is a large open plan seating area

Shop

New Galloway Community Shop

From the main entrance to the shop, there are 13 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

New Galloway Community Shop supplies a wide range of products including many from locally based suppliers.

Monday - Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed for lunch 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

New Galloway Community shop adjacent to Skerrow apartment

Getting around outside

New Galloway Cottages Garden

From the main entrance to the gardens, there are 5 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.
The route is sloped.
New Galloway Cottages - Skerrow Apartment garden view

Terrace

Skerrow Apartment Terrace

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.
Skerrow Apartment large, level area suitable for families

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.
Staff are available 24 hours a day.
We have other services for people with accessibility requirements.

Food & Drink delivery service to Apartments during shop hours. 

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