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Laghead Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 120 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway
- Cardoness Castle9 min drive
- Mossyard Beach17 min drive
- Galloway Forest Park37 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom #1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom #2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom #3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
En-suite Shower Room
Toilet · Shower only
Family Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Garden
About this property
Laghead Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
On the edge of Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, this traditional single storey cottage is situated on an upland farm, in a superb hillside position, with panoramic views over the Fleet Valley National Scenic Area to the sea and islands beyond.
It is a simply wonderful location for a peaceful family holiday, offering seclusion, but not total isolation, with under 10 minutes away by car the picturesque town of Gatehouse of Fleet providing hotels, restaurants, shops, a delightful and testing nine hole golf course, tennis courts, river and loch fishing and numerous other nearby attractions and activities for both adults and children. With a patio for barbecues and alfresco dining, and a fully enclosed and south facing garden, pets are welcome.
Sandy beaches and rocky coves for bathing, windsurfing and sailing are within easy driving distance; sea fishing and horse riding are also available; the Forestry Commission 7Stanes mountain biking trail at Kirroughtree is around 30 minutes' drive away; and the area is a haven for wildlife, with regular sightings of deer, red squirrels, red kites, grouse, barn owls, curlews and, in November 2022, for the first time, a golden eagle (see gallery photo). From the cottage door there are extensive walks and mountain bike rides over hill, past lochs, through forestry and down the valley;The Cocoa Bean Chocolate factory are all under 20 minutes' drive away; whilst Kirkcudbright Artists' Town, Castle Douglas Food Town and Wigtown Book Town are just 25, 30 and 45 minutes' drive away respectively.
The Cottage is also perfect for bracing winter holidays where its warmth and comfort provide a cosy refuge for very attractive breaks at low season rates.
Post Code:DG7 2BG
EPC: D
STL Licence: DG00443F
Let weekly Saturday to Saturday, Short breaks may be possible at the owner's discretion, please contact us with your requirements.
For parties of 2 or less a £20 discount will be applied per week, also, for bookings of 2 consecutive weeks a £20 discount will be applied to the total cost (not per week). *Cannot be combined with any other offer*
Damage Deposit £150
Accommodation for 6 on one floor: Kitchen/Dining room with door to garden. Living room with open coal fire. 2 twin bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room. Double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, wash basin, wc and shower over the bath. Side porch.
Services: Oil fired central heating * Bed linen and towels provided * Washing machine * Small tumble drier * Dishwasher * Fridge * Freezer * Electric cooker and microwave * Cot and High Chair * Smart TV * CD player * Mobile reception * Wifi * No Smoking * Good sized enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ * Patio and BBQ platform with fantastic panoramic views over the Fleet estuary and the surrounding hills * Bicycle Storage* Parking * Maximum 3 well behaved dogs with own bedding, sorry No cats allowed.*
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Extras: Additional charges apply per dog, per week/part week
For larger parties Laghead Steading Cottage is located within walking distance and provides accommodation for a further 4 guests.
It is a simply wonderful location for a peaceful family holiday, offering seclusion, but not total isolation, with under 10 minutes away by car the picturesque town of Gatehouse of Fleet providing hotels, restaurants, shops, a delightful and testing nine hole golf course, tennis courts, river and loch fishing and numerous other nearby attractions and activities for both adults and children. With a patio for barbecues and alfresco dining, and a fully enclosed and south facing garden, pets are welcome.
Sandy beaches and rocky coves for bathing, windsurfing and sailing are within easy driving distance; sea fishing and horse riding are also available; the Forestry Commission 7Stanes mountain biking trail at Kirroughtree is around 30 minutes' drive away; and the area is a haven for wildlife, with regular sightings of deer, red squirrels, red kites, grouse, barn owls, curlews and, in November 2022, for the first time, a golden eagle (see gallery photo). From the cottage door there are extensive walks and mountain bike rides over hill, past lochs, through forestry and down the valley;The Cocoa Bean Chocolate factory are all under 20 minutes' drive away; whilst Kirkcudbright Artists' Town, Castle Douglas Food Town and Wigtown Book Town are just 25, 30 and 45 minutes' drive away respectively.
The Cottage is also perfect for bracing winter holidays where its warmth and comfort provide a cosy refuge for very attractive breaks at low season rates.
Post Code:DG7 2BG
EPC: D
STL Licence: DG00443F
Let weekly Saturday to Saturday, Short breaks may be possible at the owner's discretion, please contact us with your requirements.
For parties of 2 or less a £20 discount will be applied per week, also, for bookings of 2 consecutive weeks a £20 discount will be applied to the total cost (not per week). *Cannot be combined with any other offer*
Damage Deposit £150
Accommodation for 6 on one floor: Kitchen/Dining room with door to garden. Living room with open coal fire. 2 twin bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room. Double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, wash basin, wc and shower over the bath. Side porch.
Services: Oil fired central heating * Bed linen and towels provided * Washing machine * Small tumble drier * Dishwasher * Fridge * Freezer * Electric cooker and microwave * Cot and High Chair * Smart TV * CD player * Mobile reception * Wifi * No Smoking * Good sized enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ * Patio and BBQ platform with fantastic panoramic views over the Fleet estuary and the surrounding hills * Bicycle Storage* Parking * Maximum 3 well behaved dogs with own bedding, sorry No cats allowed.*
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Extras: Additional charges apply per dog, per week/part week
For larger parties Laghead Steading Cottage is located within walking distance and provides accommodation for a further 4 guests.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number DG00443F
About the area
Castle Douglas
Castle Douglas is home to this cottage. Stewartry Museum and The Whitehouse Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cally Gardens and Laggan Outdoor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway
What's nearby
- Cardoness Castle - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
- Cally Gardens - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
- Mossyard Beach - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
- Lock Ken - 30 min drive - 31.9 km
- Galloway Forest Park - 37 min drive - 42.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Iron Brew - 6 min drive
- The Skyreburn Teapot - 13 min drive
- Galloway Lodge - 6 min drive
- Masonic Arms - 6 min drive
- Basecamp @ Laggan - 13 min drive
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