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A Creel Christmas.

December 21, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

All set in Creel Cottage for a magical Christmas for our guests, baubles, tree glistening, tinsel hanging……..toasty and warm with that great sea view. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.

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Christmas time.

December 21, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

Dairy House is all set for a cheery Christmas, with fairy lights, tinsel and baubles.  Christmas cake on the side, ice cream in the freezers, and a few presents under the tree for our guests! Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year to one and all.

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The Robin.

December 21, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

What a great picture of the lovely robin perched on the wooden fence just beside Creel Cottage.  Winter is here, some whistling winds, wet rain blowing, and rough seas, but some shelter down at Ross Bay by the trees.

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Winter wonder walk.

December 21, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

Super walking around Miekle Ross overlooking Ross Island, views to Cumbria and the Isle of Man.  Lots of things to see and fresh air to enjoy.  The coastal wind blowing making you ready for a nap when returning to the cosy warm house after a bowl of soup and fresh bread roll – can you

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On the run!

December 21, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

Whilst we were out on a family walk in the frost on Miekle Ross we were lucky enough to spot some deer and Stephen just managed to capture this one on camera – wonderful wildlife at Ross.

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Go Rural – featured farmer of the week 2nd October 2015.

October 6, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

We were delighted to have been chosen as featured farmer of the week by Go Rural Scotland.   Featured Farmer of the Week Farmer Dale-Sunley Visit Farmer Dale-Sunley at Ross Bay Retreat.  The delightful cottages at Ross Farm are a hidden gem with stunning scenery, picturesque views and are set amongst idyllic coastal farmland. Tranquillity

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Ross Bay Retreat on Border Life!

October 6, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

We were excited a few weeks ago when the Border TV crews visited Ross Bay while making a feature on diversification in farming. The piece aired on Border TV on the 28th of September, but if you missed that you can watch it here > http://www.itv.com/news/border/update/2015-09-29/watch-border-life-the-human-slingshot/ and find out what we have been trying to establish

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Offers for guests staying at Ross Bay Retreat.

September 18, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

Now we are finding our feet a little, we have explored what, if any benefits we could offer our guests when they stay with us at Ross Bay, and working with some of the brilliant local businesses and visitor attractions we can currently offer:- – 20% off a weekly pass for the Cream O Galloway

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Shortlisted for the Scottish Thistle Awards 2015/2016.

September 17, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

We are also really pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted (top 3) in the Scottish Thistle Awards 2015/2016 – Best Holiday Accommodation category for the Central South West region, with the winner being announced at the Awards Dinner in Glasgow on the 4th November. How exciting a black tie awards dinner!

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Appearance on ITV Border Life!

September 17, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

We will be appearing on ITV Border Life on Monday 28th September at 8pm, alongside Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre, talking about farm diversification with the holiday cottages and biomass boiler system. We hope you enjoy watching and it either brings back memories, or gives you an idea of what to expect in your forthcoming stay

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