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Living room | The Old Sunday School, Buittle, Castle Douglas.
Living room | The Old Sunday School, Buittle, Castle Douglas.
Kitchen/diner | The Old Sunday School, Buittle, Castle Douglas.
Kitchen/diner | The Old Sunday School, Buittle, Castle Douglas.
Double bedroom | The Old Sunday School, Buittle, Castle Douglas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Buittle, Castle Douglas.
  • Kippford Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rockcliffe Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sandyhills Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Old Sunday School

A great base for discovering Dumfries and Galloway with beautiful beaches, coastal, hill and woodland walks. Cycling and riding nearby.. Built in 1793 this detached holiday property has been tastefully converted and featured on the Home Show. Set adjacent to the owners’ home, its ground floor formerly housed cattle and the upper was the village Sunday school. This area of the Solway has beautiful beaches, especially Sandyhills. The area is renowned for coastal, hill and woodland walks, whilst horse riding, golf, fishing and bird watching are nearby, with watersports at Loch Ken. The Seven Stanes and National Cycle Network pass nearby for cyclists. Castle Douglas is a nearby traditional market town specialising in local produce, crafts, cafes and restaurants. Shops 2½ miles, pub 3 miles.

Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.. Ground Floor:

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet

First Floor:

Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV. Biomass central heating, electricity (November-March £35per week, £20 per short break), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair available. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue.

Free WiFi



A winter fuel supplement of £35 for a week and £20 per short break is payable to the owner on arrival for bookings between November and end of March.

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Golf view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number DG01268F

About the area

Castle Douglas

Located in Castle Douglas, this cottage is in a rural area. 7stanes - Dalbeattie and Colvend Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve and Threave Garden.
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Buittle, Castle Douglas.

What's nearby

  • Threave Garden - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Kippford Beach - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Rockcliffe Beach - 13 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Sandyhills Beach - 15 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Threave Castle - 18 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 23 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halikarnas Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nikos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Beagle Country Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brambles Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mariner - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Sunday School pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Sunday School?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Sunday School?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Sunday School located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of 7stanes - Dalbeattie, Threave Garden and Kippford Beach. Threave Castle and Colvend Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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8/10 Good

Barbara

nice central position for touring south west scotland.

nice central position for touring south west scotland.Interesting and comfortable cottage with lots of space. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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