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Discover the Local Area

There’s so much to enjoy here in southwest Scotland, and we’re lucky to be surrounded by wonderful places to stay, eat and explore nearby. Whether you’re planning a day trip or making a longer visit, we’ve pulled together a few of our favourite local spots to help you make the most of your time near Kitchen Coos & Ewes.

From cosy countryside cottages and welcoming B&Bs to hidden gems just a short drive away, you’ll find everything you need to plan the perfect visit.

Take a look below for our recommendations on where to stay nearby.

Discover Places to Stay Near Kitchen Coos and Ewes


If you’re visiting Kitchen Coos & Ewes and looking for somewhere to stay nearby, we’ve put together a list of local accommodation we’re happy to recommend. These are places we know personally – comfortable, welcoming, and well located for exploring this part of Dumfries and Galloway.

Whether you’re here for a coo tour or planning a longer break in the area, you’ll find a range of options to suit different needs and budgets.

Craignelder Hotel, Stranraer
https://www.craignelderhotel.com/

North West Castle Hotel, Stranraer
https://bespokehotels.com/north-west-castle/

Tig Na Mara Hotel
https://tighnamarahotel.co.uk/

Glenapp Castle
https://glenappcastle.com/

Knockinaam Lodge
https://www.knockinaamlodge.com/

Balyett Farmhouse B&B, Stranraer
https://balyettfarmhousebb.co.uk/

Craigmount B&B, Wigtown
https://craigmount.info/

Coorie Retreats, Portpatrick
https://coorieretreats.co.uk/

Galloway Steading, Glenluce
https://thegallowaysteading.co.uk/

Spoutwells Holiday Cottages
https://www.spoutwellsholidaycottages.co.uk/

Galloway Farmstay
https://www.gallowayfarmstay.com/details

Coastal Cottages Wigtownshire
https://www.coastalcottageswigtownshire.co.uk/

Cree Valley Lodges and Stables, Creetown
https://www.facebook.com/p/Cree-Valley-Lodges-Stables-100057345914142/?locale=en_GB

Conifer Lodges, Newton Stewart
https://solidluxury.co.uk/location/conifer-lodges/

Culmore Bridge
https://www.culmorebridge.co.uk/

Whitecairn Holiday Park, Glenluce
https://whitecairncaravans.co.uk/

Sands of Luce Holiday Park, Sandhead
https://www.sandsofluceholidaypark.co.uk/

Queensland Holiday Park
https://www.queenslandholidaypark.co.uk/

Mains of Machermore Farm, Newton Stewart
https://www.machermorefarm.co.uk/

Scar Park AIre/Motorhome stopover
https://www.facebook.com/scarparkaire/?locale=en_GB

During Your Visit

We want your time at Kitchen Coos & Ewes to be as comfortable and enjoyable as possible – here’s everything you need to know about arriving at the farm and what to expect during your tour.

When you arrive at Kitchen Coos & Ewes our farmyard/car park is a large area that can park up to a dozen cars or even larger vehicles like motorhomes. This area is made from firmly packed gravel which is on the level.

The farmyard/carpark joins seamlessly onto a block paviour area at the entrance to the toilets, gift shop and the ‘Auld Byre’ where refreshments are served when you return from the highland coo safaris. There is a small ramp into the gift shop that can be accessed by wheelchairs.

One of our friendly tour guides will be there to greet you and help you get ready for your visit.

We want your time at Kitchen Coos & Ewes to be as comfortable and enjoyable as possible – here’s everything you need to know about arriving at the farm and what to expect during your tour.

Arriving to Our Farm

When you arrive at Kitchen Coos & Ewes our farmyard/car park is a large area that can park up to a dozen cars or even larger vehicles like motorhomes. This area is made from firmly packed gravel which is on the level.

The farmyard/carpark joins seamlessly onto a block paviour area at the entrance to the toilets, gift shop and the ‘Auld Byre’ where refreshments are served when you return from the highland coo safaris. There is a small ramp into the gift shop that can be accessed by wheelchairs.

One of our friendly tour guides will be there to greet you and help you get ready for your visit.

Our Coo Tours

Our Cream Tea Coo tour and our Insta Coo tour are both very accessible as everyone on board the safari trailer stays on the trailer for the entire duration of the safari.

Please note that during our Hands-on Coo tour everyone needs to be able negotiate four steps off and back onto the safari trailer to get their hands-on experience in the field.

Please also note that our Walking Tour is not suitable for wheelchair users as much of it is over uneven grassland.

On-site Facilities

To make sure you don’t miss out, please book your visit in advance.

Our tours fill up quickly and we aren’t able to take walk-in visitors, so it’s best to secure your spot before you arrive!

Access to our toilets is on the level. One toilet is fully accessible with a, higher than standard, pan height of 480mm. There is one grab rail next to the toilet with another rail that can be dropped down on the other side.  There is also a small sink that can be reached from the toilet. The sink also has a grab rail on either side. A pull cord is fitted next to the toilet to raise the alarm if help is required.

We have a spacious car park on-site with level, firm gravel, offering plenty of room for up to a dozen cars or larger vehicles like motorhomes.

All of our coo tours include homemade refreshments and bakes, freshly prepared in our farmhouse kitchen.  

Enjoy a warm welcome with a selection of sweet treats and hot drinks as part of your experience. Each of our coo tours includes something a little different – find out more about what’s included on our individual tour pages.  

Please note that we only serve refreshments and food in the Auld Byre as part of every pre booked experience. We do not have a cafe that is open to the public. 

View our Highland coo tours

Take a little bit of Kitchen Coos & Ewes home with you.

Our onsite gift shop is compact and full to the brim with charming merchandise inspired by our Highland coos and friendly ewes – perfect for gifts or a keepsake from your visit.  From cosy clothing and cuddly toys to mugs, magnets and more, there’s something for everyone to remember their time on the farm.  Our on-site gift shop is only available to visitors that book our tours and many of the items are exclusive to Kitchen Coos & Ewes.  

Our shop will be open 20 minutes before the start of every tour and for an hour at the end of every tour. 

Accessibility

Access to our safari trailer is along a block paviour path that is 40 metres long. It leads from the farmyard/car park to a long slow ramp (10 metres long) that leads directly onto our safari trailer. There are also three wheelchair anchor points down the middle of our trailer. The bench seating on our safari trailer is padded for extra comfort.

There is a small ramp into the gift shop that can be accessed by wheelchairs.

The farmyard/carpark joins seamlessly onto a block paviour area at the entrance to the toilets, gift shop and the ‘Auld Byre’.

Find out more about our accessibility policy.

Questions & Answers

Yes, all well behaved dogs are welcome at our farm. However, for safety reasons, dogs cannot go on safari in the trailer or on the walking tour. Owners are very welcome to walk their dogs along our roadway before and after a tour.

Guide dogs are welcome in all cases except for our walking tour where the group walk towards untethered grazing cattle. Family pets are not allowed to travel in our safari trailers as they may alarm our Highland cattle when we get close to them.

Our tours are suitable for all ages, and we will tailor our chat to the ages of our guests. There is no charge for guests aged two years and under. The youngest person we’ve had on tour so far was 8 weeks old, and we’ve also had a guest who was 92 years young on tour – he had a great time!

Our trailer based tours are suitable for everyone. There are three wheelchair anchor points inside our large safari trailer which can be accessed by a purpose-built ramp at the farm. 

We do not have a cafe that is open to the public. We only serve refreshments and food in the Auld Byre after every pre booked experience.

We only serve refreshments and food in the Auld Byre after every pre booked tour experience. We do not have a cafe that is open to the public. 

A selection of freshly made sandwiches and freshly baked oven scones with clotted cream and locally produced jams. There will also be a choice of home baking including farmhouse favourites, such as shortbread, lemon drizzle cake, millionaire shortbread, mint slice, rocky road, or empire biscuits. Freshly brewed coffee and tea or juice is also available.

You can find out more about our location here.

Our gift cards and gift certificates can be redeemed online. For more information on how to redeem these online, please head to our Gift Vouchers page where you can find out more information and view our guide.

Please make us aware of any food allergies or intolerances when you fill in the booking form as you go through the online checkout. We will then prepare freshly made treats to suit your dietary requirements. Gluten free and vegetarian options are of course available.

There is a small booking fee which is charged when you book through our online booking system.

Your farm experience just gets better on a stormy day! Our Highland cows like the heat but they actually love stormy days even more! The farm tour trailer is designed for all weathers and so are our Highland cows and our ewes. Put on an extra layer and we’ll keep you dry. If the roads are too dangerous due to snow and ice, a full refund or a rescheduled date will be offered.

Information for pregnant women who may want to visit our farm can be found by clicking on this link: 

 https://www.gov.scot/publications/pregnant-women-lambing-season-advice/

Lambing season on our farm is from the 20th of February until the 30th of April.

Our on-site gift shop is only available to visitors that book our tours and many of the items are exclusive to Kitchen Coos & Ewes.  Our shop will be open 20 minutes before the start of every tour and for an hour at the end of every tour. 

 

We offer two types of vouchers – Gift Certificates for specific tours, and Gift Cards for a flexible value. You can purchase these and find out more about how to redeem these at the checkout on our Gift Vouchers page.

Unfortunately we are not open to drop-in visits, all of our tours and experiences must be pre booked in advance.

Yes, and at certain times of year you might even see a new-born Highland calf. Our Highland cows calve in March and April, so if you visit us in spring you’ll usually see some very cute little ones.

A staff member will be present 20 minutes before the start time of every tour. 
They will be pleased to welcome you and check you in before your experience begins.

Our farm is open all year round, but please note that the farm is not open for casual drop-in visits.

All visits must be booked in advance as part of a guided tour. This helps us make sure your experience is safe, enjoyable and tailored to you, while also giving us time to care for the farm and animals.

Guests will be greeted by their tour guide a few minutes before their tour time.