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Cot Cottage, Castle Douglas

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ID: S268500

Bedrooms 5
・Sleeps 10
・Pets Yes

Guests say

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Cot Cottage in Castle Douglas is a well-equipped, beautiful lodge that offers peace and tranquillity in a rural setting. Guests appreciate the stunning views, spacious accommodation suitable for large groups, and the added luxury of a hot tub and barbecue. While the approach road is noted to be bumpy, the charm of the cottage and its surroundings more than compensate for this minor inconvenience.

Cleanliness

Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.

Location

The lodge is praised for its beautiful setting and peaceful location, with great views and proximity to other places of interest, despite the bumpy approach road.

Comfort

The lodge is generally considered comfortable with spacious living areas, though there is a mention of an extremely uncomfortable bed and ill-fitting blinds in the master suite.

Facilities

The property is well-equipped for large groups, with a hot tub and barbecue being highlights. However, there are minor issues with a dishwasher and televisions, which slightly affect the score.

Thoughtfulness

Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.

About this property

Cot Cottage is a fabulous contemporary holiday house for 10 with hot tub, all finished and furnished to luxury standards. The house has balconies giving stunning views and a large hot tub on the veranda patio of the house. Cot Cottage is set in a private rural location but is only a few minutes’ drive from the busy market town at Castle Douglas.

Cot Cottage is a fabulous contemporary holiday house for 10, finished and furnished to luxury standards. The house has balconies giving stunning views and a large hot tub on the veranda/patio of the house. Cot Cottage is set in a private rural location but is only a few minutes’ drive from the busy market town at Castle Douglas.

The house is set in 11 acres and has views to a small private loch and beyond to Screel Hill and the distant Lake District’s Skiddaw. The location is perfect for making the most of all that South West Scotland has to offer with some of the best opportunities in the UK for hill walking, mountain biking and water sports, together with getting immersed in Scotland's History and Heritage with visits to renowned gardens, Castles and ancient sites. Wildlife is on the doorstep with a chance to glimpse deer, badgers, otters, red squirrels and in the air, you will be able to watch the soaring and cart wheeling Red Kites. The area is well recognised for its clear skies, as one of the 12 best stargazing sites in the world and the first Dark Sky Park in the UK.

The areas ancient towns are well worth exploring with Castle Douglas, Gatehouse of Fleet and Kirkcudbright all within a short drive. Gatehouse of Fleet offers a range of places to eat and drink, and there are many attractions in and around the town including the ‘Mill on the Fleet’ Visitor Centre, Galloway Lodge with its local produce and restaurant and Cardoness Castle. Kirkcudbright makes for a fascinating day out with its strong artists community dating back to the “Glasgow Boys and Girls”, it now has a modern art gallery with free entry to all and numerous private art galleries and workshops; while down at the harbour working fishing boats come and go all set against the historic high street and small enticing wynds. There is a popular programme of summer festivities culminates with the spectacular Kirkcudbright Tattoo, which draws crowds form far and wide.

postcode: DG7 2PS

Cot Cottage accepts bookings with a Monday or Friday arrival for a minimum of 3 nights

Damage Deposit £150

STL: DG00108F

EPC: D

Accommodation for 10 over two floors:

Ground Floor: Open plan ground floor with spacious family area/kitchen with island/dining area and patio doors to veranda and hot tub, stair to first floor; Utility room; King size bedroom with en suite shower; King size bedroom with Jack and Jill en suite shower; King size bedroom.

First Floor: Spacious sitting room with fully glazed wall and balcony to allow the stunning views and sunsets to be fully appreciated; Principal bedroom with Super King size bed and en suite shower, balcony and stair to garden; Twin bedroom; Family bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet.

Services: Under floor heating/Central heating and Electricity included * Air-conditioning in Principal Bedroom and Sitting room * All Bed linen and Towels are provided * Washing Machine *Range Cooker & Microwave * American Fridge * Fridge & Freezer * Dishwasher * Wi-fi * TVs in all rooms* Bluetooth Sound system * Cot & highchair * Garden with Patio * Hot Tub * BBQ * Ample car parking * Bicycle storage * 3 Well behaved dogs welcome (Additional charges apply).

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