Albany Cottage, Rockcliffe
ID: S372309
- Bedrooms 4
- ă» Sleeps 7
- ă» Pets Yes
Snaptrip says
Albany Cottage in Rockcliffe boasts a stunning location with direct beach access, offering fabulous views and a mix of coastal and woodland walks. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the suitability for those with limited mobility. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests enjoying the peaceful setting and looking forward to returning.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage is generally described as clean and comfortable. There are no significant complaints about cleanliness, suggesting that guests are satisfied with the standard maintained.
The location is highly praised for its fabulous views, proximity to the beach, and the availability of nearby walks and amenities. It is considered ideal for a peaceful holiday, contributing to a high score.
Guests find the beds good and the house warm, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, some mention a noisy boiler in a bedroom and issues with a bedroom's decor, slightly lowering the score.
The property is well-equipped, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as boiler noise, poor Wi-Fi, and parking challenges. The need for larger kitchen pans and a better BBQ is also noted.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owner. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in 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 roomâs 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 âsisterâ 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 âThe Granite Townâ 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. âWorld-classâ 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 ÂŁ150
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
Nearby points of interest
- Caerlaverock Castle
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
Comfortable cottage in the most amazing beach side location. Stunning views from doors and windows . Quiet spot with lovely walks on the doorstep.
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Confirmed Guest
Just perfectly cozy. Loved it
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Marie King
I loved every minute at Albany cottage and didn't want to leave. The location is a perfect retreat. The cottage is spacious and comfy with everything you need for a relaxing stay.. we were blessed with lovely winter sunshine so dog walks on the beach and in the surrounding woodlands couldn't have been better. The owner is also easily contactable and happy to help with any queries and resolve any problems..... last minute I had to bring my elderly cat ... who also loved it as well as my dog đ I have to add some photos ... ***