Albany Cottage, Rockcliffe
ID: S372309
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 7
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Albany Cottage in Rockcliffe boasts a prime location with stunning views and direct beach access, ideal for families and those with mobility issues. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the property's cleanliness. While some minor maintenance issues and parking challenges are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests eager to return.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and comfortable. No significant complaints about cleanliness suggest a high standard is being maintained.
The location receives high praise for its fabulous views, direct beach access, and proximity to local amenities. It's considered ideal for peaceful holidays and outdoor activities.
Guests find the beds good and the house warm, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, some mention a noisy boiler and a bedroom with an oil smell, slightly detracting from the comfort.
The property is well-equipped, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as boiler noise, Wi-Fi problems, and the need for larger kitchen pans. The BBQ also needs replacing.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the owner, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Albany Cottage is a classic family holiday cottage sleeping 7, fronting onto the popular sandy cove of Rockcliffe beach in this picturesque coastal village on the Solway Firth.
Albany Cottage is a classic family holiday cottage sleeping 7, fronting onto the popular sandy cove of Rockcliffe beach in the picturesque coastal village on the Solway Firth.
The accommodation has both a ground floor bedroom and separate shower room, a particular feature is that the living room and bedrooms have sea views. The traditional construction makes it a light and airy house with good sized rooms ensuring space for all even with large groups. The Reception Hall/Dinning room is welcoming while the adjoining sitting room’s wood burning stove makes it snug and cosy in winter after a day out exploring the local area.
The cottage makes a perfect base for family beach holidays also with walks through the near by wild flower meadows and woodland managed by the National Trust for Scotland. These walks take you over the hill to the “sister” village of Kippford which is a popular and busy sailing and water sports centre with two hotels and a tea room all making excellent stops for refreshments before you return home. Nearby, Colvend has a general store and tea room, more facilities can be found in ‘The Granite Town’ of Dalbeattie, 7 miles away.
The beautiful Solway Coast offers spectacular scenery and wildlife, with a bird sanctuary on Rough Island, accessible at low tide and an rspb Reserve at Mersehead, a short drive away. Local leisure facilities include sailing in the neighbouring village of Kippford and golf courses at Colvend, Southerness, Kippford and Dalbeattie. ‘World-class’ mountain-biking opportunities (7 Stanes) and walks are popular in the nearby Dalbeattie forest.
Albany Cottage is on the right side of the pair of semi detached cottages and the adjoining Munro Cottage can be taken so that larger groups may be together in one location.
Post Code DG5 4QQ
Albany Cottage is let Friday to Friday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks.
Damage Deposit £150
EPC: E
STL Licence: DG00261F
Accommodation for 7 over two floors:
Ground Floor: Reception/Dining Hall; King size bedroom; Sitting room with wood burning stove and bay window; Kitchen with door to garden; Shower room
First Floor: Landing; King size bedroom; Family bathroom with over bath shower; Single bedroom; Twin bedroom.
Outside: lawn and gravel seating area to front with car parking and shared lawned garden to rear.
Services: Electricity and oil heating included * Wood burning stove with initial supply of fuel provided * Bed linen and towels included * Fridge * Freezer * Electric oven, Induction hob and Microwave * Dishwasher * Washing Machine * Smart T.V & DVD Player * Wifi * Hair driers * USB Sockets * Cot and high chair * Parking * Shared rear garden (which is not fully enclosed) with furniture plus a shared open garden area to the front which is not enclosed * BBQ * 3 dogs welcome (Additional charges apply) * No Smoking
Special note: The cottages are of traditional historic construction, and have been sympathetically restored using traditional materials and breathable paints. This does however leave walls rough in parts and also with historic staining evident in small areas, though recent surveys report that there is no ongoing damp
Reviews (19)
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Hamish MacDonald
The house was comfortable and well appointed. The owner was also very helpful. Ideal situation for the beach and the young ones.
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L Thorp
Could not get a better spot … straight onto beach / into sea from house. Beds so comfortable , linen and towels super. Kitchen well equipped. Would benefit from painting and decoration after summer season is over,
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Confirmed Guest
Brilliant location, lovely cottage