10/10 Excellent
Judy G.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Judy G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Stunning cottage, 3-beds, 2-baths, 2 sitting rooms. Fenced garden, dogs welcome.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6300 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bridge of Dee
- Threave Garden4 min drive
- Threave Castle11 min drive
- Lock Ken14 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Stunning cottage, 3-beds, 2-baths, 2 sitting rooms. Fenced garden, dogs welcome.
This fully restored scandi-chic 17th century barn offers a cosy escape in the heart of Dumfries & Galloway. We have beautiful off-road walks starting right at our door & a short drive will take you to one of the most beautiful - yet undiscovered - coastlines in Scotland. There is a king-size bedroom, a double, and a twin, two bathrooms (one with a huge tub) and two sitting rooms. Everyone room has a desk in - perfect for working from home or getting away & crafting. The kitchen is fully equipped with store cupboard essentials and everything you could need from blender to air fryer. The garden is fully enclosed: perfect to let your dog or kids play & a barbecue on the deck.
We have deer, otters, red squirrels, badgers, kites, & a three-hundred-year-old stone packhorse bridge 100 yards from the door.There is easy access to Castle Douglas, Dumfries, or Stranraer by car or by public transport. We welcome families, lone travellers, LGBTQA guests, cyclists, walkers, kayakers, dogs, & cats.
We have deer, otters, red squirrels, badgers, kites, & a three-hundred-year-old stone packhorse bridge 100 yards from the door.There is easy access to Castle Douglas, Dumfries, or Stranraer by car or by public transport. We welcome families, lone travellers, LGBTQA guests, cyclists, walkers, kayakers, dogs, & cats.
Property manager
Anstey Spraggan
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Local (Sign language), Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have toy boxes & an outdoor swing/slide set
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
About the area
Castle Douglas
Located in Castle Douglas, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Threave Castle and MacLellan's Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Loch Ken Marina and 7stanes - Dalbeattie. Travelling with kids? Consider Cally Gardens and Galloway Activity Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bridge of Dee
What's nearby
- Threave Garden - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
- Threave Castle - 11 min drive - 3.7 km
- Lock Ken - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
- Kippford Beach - 20 min drive - 23.9 km
- Galloway Forest Park - 32 min drive - 42.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Niko's - 4 min drive
- Moores Chip Shop - 3 min drive
- Threave Castle - 6 min drive
- Halikarnas Fish & Chips - 4 min drive
- Sulwath Brewers - 4 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Anstey Spraggan
We are Anstey (a writer) and Colin (a violinmaker). Anstey is also a qualified Biosphere Guide and can help organise trips out with various local practitioners who can help you forage, build shelters and fires, and understand the night sky. This UNESCO Biosphere area is rich in wildlife and biodiversity as well as being a Dark Sky Park. We have the most beautiful beaches in Britain and very few tourists. A perfect combination.
Why they chose this property
We have never lived anywhere more beautiful. Most people miss this area on their journey through to the Highlands, but it is well worth visiting for the peace and beauty and for the fact that we don't have midges. We have stunning lochs against backdrop of immense hills and mountains, plus incredible and accessible wildlife. Everything they have up in the north - except the vast numbers of tourists, and those midges!
What makes this property unique
Our cottage is cosy and chic at the same time. We hope we have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable, easy, and memorable. Our rooms are stylish and our linens all hotel quality. At the same time, the space is designed to be enjoyed, with a well-stocked bookcase and games collection, and a fenced garden with decking, garden furniture, and a unique drystone barbecue. Should you have to work from home a little during your holiday, each room has a desk and chair and our wifi is excellent. The property - a converted 17th century barn - really does stand out.
Languages:
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Local (sign language)
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