Self Catering Scotland

The Coach House overlooks the pretty and small village of Kirkpatrick Durham, home to artists, musicians, craftsmen and women, writers and an artisan blacksmith. It is a vibrant community that punches over its weight in creativity. It is this environment that has fostered the development of this venue for residential courses in all the arts, The Coach House is a cauldron of creativity and any one that stays here will have that spirit rub off on them and surrounded in this beautiful countryside they will be inspired to be more creative themselves.

This is a coastal region, with hills lochs and woodland bordered by a varied coast of rocky bays, cliff top walks and sandy beaches. It is a region of wildlife including Ospreys, Red Kites, red squirrels, otters and deer

How to Find Us

Located off the A75, Carlisle to Stranraer road, Kirkpatrick Durham stands  between Dumfries (15 miles) and Castle Douglas (8 miles), about 1 hour from Carlisle. and is 2 hours driving distance from Glasgow and just over 2 hours driving distance from Edinburgh.
Turn Right if coming from Dumfries on A75 (left if coming from Castle Douglas) opposite the shop in Springholm (signposted 'Kirkpatrick Durham'). go into Kirkpatrick Durham and turn right at crossroads. After leaving the village, Durhamhill's drive is the first on the right, where the road veers left and there are several water hydrants on the verge. Warning - do not follow satelite navigation instructions for last couple of miles as it is likely to lead you up a very bumpy track.