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Gate Lodge - Threave Estate

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ID: S282714

Bedrooms 3
・Sleeps 5
・Pets 2

Guests say

This summary has been generated using feedback from guests who have stayed at this property

Gate Lodge at Threave Estate offers a tranquil and picturesque setting with comfortable furnishings and a well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate the property's warmth, modern touches, and the surrounding wildlife and nature. While some guests mention cleanliness and maintenance issues, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Cleanliness

Cleanliness received mixed feedback. Some guests found the property to be immaculate, while others noted areas that could benefit from a deeper clean, such as dust and cobwebs. The inconsistency in cleanliness experiences has led to a slightly above average score.

Location

The location is highly praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and proximity to local attractions. Guests enjoyed the estate's grounds and the convenience of nearby Castle Douglas. The location's consistent positive mentions contribute to a high score.

Comfort

Comfort levels are generally well-regarded, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the property cosy. However, some guests mentioned issues with lumpy beds and low sofas, which suggests room for improvement in this area.

Facilities

Facilities are appreciated, particularly the well-equipped kitchen, but some guests noted the absence of items like a dishwasher and a lack of storage space. Maintenance issues such as problematic taps and heating were also mentioned, leading to a score that reflects room for improvement.

Thoughtfulness

Guests mentioned welcome touches such as a tray with tea, coffee, and biscuits, which indicates thoughtfulness. However, as not all reviews reference such gestures and there's no guarantee of gifts, the score reflects the positive sentiment without setting expectations.

About this property

A 19th-century sandstone lodge, guarding the entrance of the National Trust for Scotland’s Threave Estate, Gate Lodge offers a traditional holiday home for a group of five seeking a scenic base in Scotland. Boasting views onto the garden that blooms with daffodils in the spring, it makes a spectacular choice for an idyllic escape. Once home to the housekeeper of the Gordon family, the cottage now provides a superb space to enjoy a piece of baronial splendour. Enter the property on the ground floor and discover the beautiful social spaces, made up of a sitting room with a wood burner, encompassed by traditional furnishings where you can relax; a kitchen hosting a good range of appliances and utensils; and a formal dining room where you can enjoy quality time together over a homemade meal. Also, on the ground floor rests a bathroom and a shower room, giving you a choice of either a bath or shower to begin the day, as well as the master double bedroom. Take the winding staircase to the first floor to find the final two bedrooms, a twin and a single, wonderfully suited to a variety of group needs, with each bedroom offering a unique, traditional interior. Soak up your surroundings in the mornings in your own private garden, observing the red squirrels and nuthatches that regularly visit, before exploring the wider grounds of the Threave Estate. The properties sit in an extremely desirable position, amidst natural beauty and wonderful wildlife, with an osprey platform and a bat reserve too, they offer a truly unique experience at any time of the year. As well as the beautiful Victorian era gardens, you can find a visitor centre, café, shop, and a nature reserve all within walking distance of your front door, so you'll never have to venture far to find excitement. The centre of the local town of Castle Douglas rests slightly further afield; known as the 'Food Town', it's sure to offer something for all your cuisine needs, with a wide variety of food shops, pubs, and restaurants to choose from, plus a selection of shops to while away the hours in. Loch Ken is worth a visit for keen birdwatchers, home to the official Red Kite trail, as well as being within easy reach of the Galloway Activity Centre for even more adventure! Venture towards the beautiful Galloway Hills, or enjoy a day in the riverside town of Kirkcudbright, known locally as the artists’ town, and discover the Stewartry Museum, a picturesque marina and the impressive National Trust for Scotland owned Broughton House & Garden, once the Edwardian home and studio of Scottish artist E A Hornel, you can expect to find a plethora of beautiful paintings accompanied by an equally impressive garden boasting a beautiful blend of Eastern and Western horticulture. Further afield is the village of Ecclefechan, Thomas Carlyle’s birthplace, where you can visit the home of this prolific writer and social commentator, constructed by Carlyle’s father and uncle, definitely well-worth a visit. A truly special holiday home, choose Gate Lodge for your escape to Scotland.

Castle Douglas is a pretty country town in southwest Scotland, in the region of Dumfries and Galloway. Boasting a range of wonderful amenities and attractions, it makes a fantastic holiday base for the keen foodie with the town being known as the 'Food Town' for its wide range of independent food shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as there being a scatter of shops to explore too. Explore the beautiful Solway Coast for a truly scenic experience, or venture out to the Galloway Forest Park for a range of outdoor adventures.

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: DG-00554-F

EPC Rating: Band F

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, first floor 1 x twin, 1 x single.

Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Dining room.

Sitting room with wood burner.

Oil fired central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer washing machine, TV, radio, and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair available.

Ample off road parking.

Private rear lawn and gravelled area with furniture (not enclosed).

Two well behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.6 miles, pub 1.5 miles.

Holiday guests have access to the estate grounds outside of the regular opening hours.

Cot bedding is not provided.

Should you wish to use the wood burner please note that wood is not supplied.

Restricted headroom entering the shower room and at the top of the staircase, please mind your head.

Narrow, winding staircase, please take care.

The opening times, visitor facilities and entry prices of all National Trust for Scotland properties and attractions can be viewed on their website here

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