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ID: S135622
19 reviews
1 pet welcome
1 Bathroom
WiFi
Open fire
Parking
St Marys Cottage in Rockcliffe is a cosy and well-equipped property, praised for its excellent location near woods and nature trails. Guests appreciate the quaint, quirky character and the peaceful surroundings, ideal for relaxing getaways and enjoying local walks. The property is also noted for its good views and suitability as a base for exploring Dumfries and Galloway.
While many guests found the cottage cosy, there were several mentions of cleaning issues, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom areas. Some guests felt the need to clean upon arrival to meet their standards.
The cottage is highly regarded for its location, with easy access to woods, nature trails, and local attractions. However, some guests noted the proximity to a fast road as a slight concern for safety when walking.
Guests frequently described the cottage as warm, cosy, and comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and pleasant gardens. However, a few guests mentioned that the space might be tight for more than two people.
The property is generally seen as well-equipped, with good facilities for a holiday stay. Some guests experienced minor issues with the bath flow and felt that maintenance could be improved in certain areas.
Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.
Saint Marys Cottage is a pet friendly traditional Galloway cottage full of character. This cosy cottage boasts an open fire, ideal for those chiller evenings or cooler autumn days and has stunning views from the conservatory over open farmland to the Galloway Hills beyond. It has access to pathways to the nearby villages of both Rockcliffe, with it's safe sandy beach and Kippford a renowned sailing centre on the Solway, which has two pubs, both serving food. Being Scotland there are several golf courses within a short drive.
The picturesque seaside villages of Rockcliffe and Kippford are both within a 15 minute drive of the property, with the larger towns of Dalbeattie and Dumfries within a 40 minute drive.
Dalbeattie Forest is within 5 minute drive away with a stage of the Forestry Commission 7Stanes Mountain Bike Trail, with others a little further afield at Mabie Forest, Dumfries and Kirroughtree at Newton Stewart. The cottage is an ideal base for exploring the Solway Coast with rspb Mersehead nearby and WWT Caerlaverock within a short drive. NTS Threave Gardens and Estate at Castle Douglas and NTS Broughton House in Kirkcudbright are both well worth a visit, as is Historic Scotland's Threave Castle.
Post Code: DG5 4QW
St Mary's Cottage is let Saturday - Saturday. Sorry we are unable to accept short breaks.
Damage Deposit £150
STL Licence: DG00522F
EPC:G
Accommodation for 4 on two floors:
Ground Floor: Lounge with open fire (fuel provided); fitted Kitchen; Dining /Dayroom; Conservatory with views over farmland to the Galloway Hills beyond. First Floor: With access by steep staircase: 1 Double bedroom; 1 Twin bedroom with wash basin; Bathroom with a small bath, overhead shower, Wash basin and WC.
Services: Electric heating * Open fire in living room (fuel provided) * Bed linen and towels are NOT provided * Washing machine * Dishwasher * Fridge * Electric cooker and Microwave * 3 TV's with inbuilt DVD players * HI-FI/CD and iPod Dock * variable Mobile reception * Wifi * Cot * Parking (Maximum 2 small cars) * Small patio and small Garden * BBQ * 1 well behaved Dog welcome*(Extra charges apply). NO smoking
note: Wifi has a download speed of between 5 - 12 and an upload speed of between 0.5 - 1
Strictly no charge up of electric cars is allowed
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