Glenwhan Gardens

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View over the gardens from the shepherd's hut
View over the gardens from the shepherd's hut
Visitor image of the lovely gardens
Visitor image of the shepherd's hut
Space to relax and enjoy the lake view
Shepherd's hut
The hut
Relaxing in the sun
Shepherd's hut surrounded by plants
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Visitor image of the lovely gardens
Visitor image of the shepherd's hut
Space to relax and enjoy the lake view

  • Shepherd's hut in a 12-acre ornamental garden a mile from the sea
  • Wildlife haven: spot red squirrels on the 17-acre moorland walk
  • Kitchen, woodburning stove, double bed and shower room
Shepherds required. No experience necessary. Or sheep… That's right, just pack your bags and bring yourselves to this lovely spot, a shepherd's hut in a 12-acre ornamental garden. Brought to their full flowering life out of the Scottish moorland some 35 years ago, these family-run gardens a 15-minute drive from the town of Stranraer have a backdrop of sea views across to the Isle of Man and the Mull of Galloway. You'll feel tucked away in remote splendour in your cosy shepherd's hut overlooking the lake: it's a top spot for a pair of people who want a secluded stay in fine surrounds, with a well-equipped kitchen, woodburning stove, a shower room, comfortable double bed, parking space and wifi connection. In spite of the seclusion, Glenwhan Gardens has a tearoom serving full meals as well as cakes, sandwiches and drinks, and guests are welcome to explore the gardens at will, including the 17-acre moorland walk. The site has both cultivated and wild areas, and there's plenty of wildlife to look out for, including red squirrels, birds, wildfowl and fish in the lake. There's a small shop 10 minutes' drive away in Castle Kennedy, and pubs, food and supermarkets aplenty in Stranraer.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • The site is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. There are lakes on site and the ground and steps can be slippery after wet weather. Dogs are not allowed on the bed.

Languages spoken

English

French

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What customers say

Visitors praise the spacious, cosy Shepherd's hut, noting its comfortable bed, good shower, and plentiful wood for the log burner. The beautiful, tranquil gardens and peaceful location with lovely views are frequently highlighted. Owners are described as lovely and helpful. Minor initial confusion regarding check-in instructions was resolved by a helpful phone call.

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We adored this Shepherd's hut! Nice…

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Georgia A.

James Kelly shepherd's hut

Liked We adored this Shepherd's hut! Nice and spacious, beautifully decorated and really cosy and warm with the log burner. We were given a plentiful supply of wood too with more nearby if needed. The bed was really comfy and good shower too. Set in a beautiful location, with just a walk round the corner into the stunning gardens. Even in the rain! Nice little private garden area with outdoor seating too by the hut. Everything was perfect for us.

Disliked Arrival/check in instructions are a bit vague online, but we called the day before to double check and spoke to nice lady who was very helpful!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tranquil gardens and lovely accommodation

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Anonymous

James Kelly shepherd's hut

Liked Beautiful gardens, so peaceful with some lovely views. The Shepherd's hut is very comfortable and has everything you need. Would love to visit again.

Disliked Nothing

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The location was beautiful and…

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Anonymous

James Kelly shepherd's hut

Liked The location was beautiful and the owners were lovely and super helpful. fantastic stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for a relaxing break.

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Anonymous

James Kelly shepherd's hut

Liked The Shepherds Hut was comfortable and well equipped.
The gardens were amazing, very beautiful and tranquil.
We had a wonderful few days.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Adults only

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Glenwhan Gardens

Dunragit

Stranraer

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG9 8PH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.88811°N
4.88286°W

Route directions

Glenwhan Gardens is signposted with brown Visit Scotland signs from the A75 and the village of Dunragit. Guests should arrive at the white house at the top of the gardens, from where you will see the James Kelly Hut clearly marked.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 mi Town Hall
3 mi Town Hall
5.7 mi Port Rodie
Rail
5.8 mi Stranraer Rail Station
15 mi Barrhill Rail Station
24.8 mi Girvan Rail Station
Ferry
5.8 mi Stranraer Ferry Terminal
7.5 mi Cairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal
9.1 mi Cairnryan Stena Line Ferry Terminal

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

For beach walks, paddles, rockpooling and big skies, it's a 10-minute drive to the sands of Luce Bay and 15 minutes to Sandhead. When you've built enough sandcastles, see some real examples at Stranraer (15 minutes' drive) and Dunskey (half an hour). The latter is a 12th-century ruin teetering on sea cliffs, while Stranraer gives you the chance to combine castle tours with a wider, in-depth walking circuit of the town and its centuries of history. There's more horticultural mastery to be seen at Ardwell Gardens (20 minutes), a complex of walled, formal and woodland gardens in the grounds of an 18th-century house, and at Logan Botanical Gardens (25 minutes): all owe their vigour and diversity to the warm climes and waters brought all the way to the Galloway coast from Mexico on the Gulf Stream. To bury yourself even deeper in foliage, make for Galloway Forest Park for fishing in Loch Trool (an hour away), hikes through the wooded hills and stargazing in the UK's first Dark Sky Park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Girvan 24.1 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Mossyard 25.2 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Carrick 26.6 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Gardens of Castle Kennedy and Lochinch Castle 2.7 mi

Glenluce - Auchenmalg - Stairhaven - Glenluce 3 mi

Around New Luce 4 mi

A Walk South from Portpatrick 9.9 mi

A Walk North from Portpatrick 9.9 mi

Local events

  • Wigtown Book Festival (Friday, 25 September 2026 – Friday, 25 September 2026)

    Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway 17.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Glenwhan Gardens have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Glenwhan Gardens dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Glenwhan Gardens? For beach walks, paddles, rockpooling and big skies, it's a 10-minute drive to the sands of Luce Bay and 15 minutes to Sandhead. When you've built enough sandcastles, see some real examples … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glenwhan Gardens?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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