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Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours!

Cottage in Kirkcudbright with kitchen and fireplace

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View over Orroland's wildflower meadow to Cutlar's Lodge
Cutlar's Lodge is a pretty cottage with an enclosed garden
Cutlar's Lodge
Sitting room with open fire, logs and kindling provided
Open fire in the sitting room. Dogs are welcome.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5122 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
  • Place, Dundrennan Abbey
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, MacLellan's Castle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Greyfriars Episcopal Church
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Double room

1 King Bed

Ground floor twin room

2 Single Beds

Twin room

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours!

Cutlar's Lodge is set in its own landscaped grounds in the heart of Orroland Estate which enjoys panoramic views over the Isle of Man and the Cumberland hills. It's nearest neighbouring property is about 3 minutes walk away. Cutlar's is just a stone's throw from the wild flower meadow and private loch with pavilion.

Many of our guests are couples who enjoy plenty of space and a special price for 2.

Cutlar's Lodge has 3 bedrooms, accommodating up to 5 people (1 double, 1 twin, 1 single), within its unique and comfortable walls. A comfortable night's sleep is assured in top of the range Hypnos beds. There is a downstairs bedroom and bathroom. Two upstairs bedrooms with a shared shower room.

An open fire gives life to the sitting room with a kitchen modern yet in keeping with the traditional feel of the cottage. The kitchen window looks out over the wild flower meadow and a dishwasher ensures you will only spend a pleasant amount of time in this spot.

A separate dining room gives a feeling of space.

From the sun porch you'll be able to relax and enjoy views out over the Solway Firth down to the Lake District and Isle of Man. You are a stone's throw from the private loch with its quirky pavilion and it is about 15-minutes walk to the rocky seashore with expansive waters warmed by the Gulf Stream. There are rock pools to explore, waterfalls to discover and large flat rocks which make an excellent base for a picnic.

The cottage is set in its own fully enclosed garden with a barbecue and garden furniture. Do you have children? A simple games room with table tennis, pool table and TV, in addition to the enchanting grounds, awaits them.

You can enjoy free super-fast fibre wifi throughout the property.

Extensive parking at the cottage with a dedicated EV charger with no additional charges.

Awarded a 5-Star grading following an independent inspection by the AA.

Short-Term Lets Licence Number DG00026F
EPC Rating: F

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright is home to this cottage. Dundrennan Abbey and MacLellan's Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at 7stanes - Dalbeattie and Colvend Golf Club.
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Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

What's nearby

  • Dundrennan Abbey - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • MacLellan's Castle - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Greyfriars Episcopal Church - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • The Whitehouse Gallery - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park - 16 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Solway Tide Cafe & Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Meleks Fryer - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mulberries Coffee Shop & Chocolatiers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Canton House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kirkcubright Bay Hotel - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours! located?

Situated in Kirkcudbright, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Dundrennan Abbey and within 9 miles (15 km) of The Whitehouse Gallery and Greyfriars Episcopal Church. Stewartry Museum and MacLellan's Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 140 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Beautiful but horrible horse flies.

This is a lovely part of the world and a beautiful estate to stay in. Secluded gardens and great space for our dogs. Unfortunately, going in July meant that we were constantly attacked by midges and hose flies. Around the lake it was unbearable and even walking up the road of an evening was pretty dreadful. They just ruined our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Week in February

Fabulous dog friendly location and a lovely property with excellent facilities. The grounds with access to the shore line are perfect for a stroll.

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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Chris

Comfortable, cosy , beautiful location, well equipped. Perfect for relaxing , walking and exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent break in wonderful location

We have just had a wonderful break staying in Cutlar’s Lodge. The house is in a fabulous location with stunning grounds to enjoy. There are nice walks including beaches and countryside on your door step. The Lodge is stylish, roomy and very comfortable. We hope to make a return next year. Faultless.
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10/10 Excellent

Enjoyable

Enjoyable holiday in a beautiful part of the world. Our only comment, which I am sure the owners are aware of, is th lack of toilet facilities in the upper level.
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10/10 Excellent

Peaceful holiday

We have enjoyed a September break in this lovely, peaceful place with artistic landscaped grounds that lead down to a dramatic coastline; it has much appeal for lovers of walks, nature and wildlife. The cottage is warm, spacious and comfortable, and many people, like us, return to holiday there again. It is alao a good base for exploring this unique area of Scotland.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Fantastic Family Weekend

Our four day stay began with the warm welcome of cake and fresh flowers. The spotless Cutlar's Cottage was perfect for our family break, The comfy ground floor twin room next to the beautiful bathroom suited Granda to a T, a travel cot and high chair was provided for the baby, the kitchen with all mod cons was perfect and the snooker/table tennis room was a bonus. The grounds provide plenty of opportunity for a stroll - even in the rain, and the walks to the beach and around the surrounding countryside were not too taxing. All in all a lovely place to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Liz G., Sheffield

Beautiful cottage and area

The instructions and final arrangements email from the owners were clear and helpful. We arrived at the cottage to find a lovely welcome pack not only for us, but also for the dogs - cheese, oatcakes and amazing local pickle for us, and blankets, treats, poo bags etc., for the dogs. The house is very clean, comfortable and spacious and well equipped. The grounds were amazing - the meadow is beautiful and we saw deer, hares and red squirrels. We loved the walk down to the beach too which was cool in the hot weather that we had. We would (and already have) recommended Orroland to our friends - a lovely place to stay and unwind. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

A lovely holiday

What a superb location to relax and tour the area. There was a little welcome box with milk, cheese and biscuits and bowls and a towel for the dog. (He enjoyed the dog biscuits!) The grounds are amazing with a few places to walk directly from the cottage. We were blessed with reasonable weather and seeing red squirrels running around the enclosed garden was delightful. The cottage is comfortable with almost everything you need. We would definitely stay there again. Booking was efficient. Just one or two negatives. The cottage information file needs updating. Not all restaurants are still functioning. It would have been nice if someone could have seen us early on our stay to answer any questions, such as did we have access to the summerhouse on the shore which would have been good? There was no boat on the loch as it says in the information. To be out by 10:00am isn't easy, and another half hour or so would have been good. Packing up, taking the dog for a walk, having breakfast, stripping the beds and washing up so as not to leave anything in the dishwasher all takes time. We were up at 7 but were still 10 minutes late and the cleaner was waiting outside. However it is a special place and we would go back. If it were my cottage I might consider turning the front porch into an area to take off boots and hang wet coats, which tended to be a problem.
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10/10 Excellent

MRS B.

Beautiful Cottage in Serene Surroundings

Second time at Cutlar’s Lodge and we loved it just as much as the first time around. Not the cheapest place to stay but I’m a firm believer that you get what you pay for and for us that’s the absolute tranquility you get a Orroland. A genuine feeling of relaxation with some absolutely stunning scenery and wildlife literally outside the door. Accessible for nearby villages and towns and the lodge itself is clean, well stocked, well organised with some stunning artwork to boot. Highly recommend the place and we will return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

ECM E.

A stunning rural retreat

Had a fantastic stay at this beautiful holiday cottage. Set near the coast with fresh air, lovely gardens, and a tranquil lake, it was the perfect place to unwind. The cottage is tastefully decorated, incredibly comfortable, and extremely well equipped—everything you could possibly need was right there. The bed was super comfy, and every detail made it feel like a real home away from home. We left feeling refreshed and already planning next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

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Perfect stay

“We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Cutler’s Lodge. The location is nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty, perfect for anyone looking to unwind and reconnect with nature. The property itself is of a very high caliber, with all the amenities you could need for a comfortable, relaxing break. We left feeling refreshed and eager to return!”The hosts are lovely and very quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison and Colin W.

A perfect place to stay

I can’t recommend the lodge enough. The location is perfect; quiet in lovely grounds and close to the sea. The lodge itself is like a home from home, with everything needed for a comfortable stay and immaculately clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Simply the best

We’ve come back to this property many times over the years, because it is ideally suited to all our needs.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay in a magical place

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Orroland. The owners really have created a very special place that didn’t disappoint. The grounds are stunning with the lakes, wildflower meadows and tump. We spent a lovely evening in the boathouse with the log fire roaring, playing board games. The walk down through the woodlands to the shore was beautiful. We were so excited to discover the waterfall and, coming from Norfolk, to see a red squirrel on the shore! The house was spotlessly clean and had everything that we needed for a comfortable stay. The only improvement I could suggest is an additional toilet. We are a family of six and sometimes it was tricky with just the one bathroom. Thank you for a wonderful stay in possibly the prettiest part of Dumfries and Galloway! We hope to return soon.

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

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Cottage in Wonderland!

We spent a week in May in Cutlar’s Lodge. The weather overall was kind which gave the estate something of an Edwardian summer feeling. Absolutely beautiful with a delicious hint of eccentricity! The cottage itself is spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The location, as indicated, is exquisite and so peaceful. We spent a lot of time sitting watching swallows, martins and even a red squirrel. It was also delightful to stroll through the estate or down to the shore. It is a fine area for walking. There are plenty of maps and guides in the house. We did the local walks from the house (in the rain but green and lovely) round the point from Balcary Bay (spectacular) and up Screel Hill and Bengairn (strenuous!) Dundrennan Abbey is well worth a visit. Kirkcudbright is picturesque and relaxed and we can recommend the Selkirk Arms for dinner! The community shop at Auchencairn is well stocked and does a good coffee. A beautiful area and a perfect holiday cottage. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

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Lovely cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Cutler’s Lodge, everything is clean and comfy.Orroland estate is a lovely place, well kept. We would certainly visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

We had a lovely break

Our family of five had a lovely time at Cutlar’s lodge. Everything was well appointed and comfortable. The broadband was excellent and the WiFi was usable throughout the property.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautifully peaceful

We had an extremely peaceful and enjoyable stay at Cutlars Lodge. The house was immaculate and very comfortable. We and our dog had the most amazing walks and found all the area to be perfect. We will definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent

A great family break

A little piece of heaven on our door step. We had a lovely break. Our dogs were more than happy! Lots of sniffs and walks. Would definitely use again

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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Beautiful Location

My family and I loved our stay at Cutlar's lodge. The house is charming and comfortable. We enjoyed evenings by the fireplace. The grounds are attractively landscaped and maintained. The food shopping at local stores, as recommended by the hosts, was a big success, especially the community store in Auchencairn and Caterbirds in Castle Douglas. It was wonderful to be surrounded by views and a wide variety of walks. We went several times to the dramatic shoreline and the walk above the house. It was good central location for daytrips to Kirckudbright, Threave Gardens, and Caerlaverock Castle.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

Really gorgeous grounds with lovely walks from the front door, and a perfect base to explore the local area.
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Christmas stay

Another lovely stay at Cutlers lodge. Was very relaxing and peaceful which we needed. Decorated tastefully for Christmas the house was spotless as always having everything we needed. Grounds were maintained exceptionally as always . The orroland team always happy to help . Highly recommend a stay here . We have been 8 times now and love it. Plenty of beautiful walks and beaches near and dog friendly too .

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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Lovely

Comfortable cosy cottage, perfect Close to lovely places to visit and stunning countryside
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in the countryside

Thank you so much for the stay in Cutlars lodge. It was a wonderful cottage in a beautiful location. We particularly enjoyed the access to the coastline. We had a problem with a wasp's nest which was sorted out exceptionally quickly- thank you! We would definitely visit again in the future.

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