Craigvar House
ID: S1311883
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets 3
Guests say
Craigvar House in Castle Douglas receives glowing praise for its beautiful period features, spacious and comfortable interiors, and excellent location close to local amenities, parks, and scenic walks. Guests consistently highlight the high standard of cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, secure garden for dogs, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Many mention thoughtful touches and a generous welcome pack, though these are not guaranteed. Minor suggestions for light decorative updates are noted, but overall, guests describe their stays as relaxing and memorable, with many returning for repeat visits.
Multiple reviews describe the property as spotless, beautifully cleaned, and extremely tidy. Guests consistently mention the high standard of cleanliness throughout the house, including bedding and bathrooms.
The location is frequently praised as ideal, with easy access to Castle Douglas town centre, shops, cafes, parks, and the loch. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting and proximity to both amenities and countryside walks.
Guests repeatedly mention the comfort of the house, highlighting cosy beds, relaxing living spaces, responsive heating, and a homely atmosphere. The property is described as spacious and perfect for both families and dogs.
The house is described as very well equipped, with quality furniture, modern bathrooms, secure garden, and thoughtful extras such as a boot room and outdoor tap. A few minor comments suggest some decorative areas could use light TLC, but these do not detract from the overall experience.
Guests are delighted by the generous welcome packs, fresh flowers, and thoughtful touches throughout the house. Many mention gifts such as food, drinks, and treats, but please note these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A handsome Georgian townhouse beautifully furnished and decorated throughout with a delightful sunny garden. Ideally situated for the best of town and country..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Gas Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: (5 Steps), Electric Cooker, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: (3 Steps), Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Study.
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, (En-Suite Also Accessed Via Hallway)
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Separate Toilet.
Second Floor:
Living room 2: (No TV).
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wi-fi included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed back garden with courtyard, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Off-street parking for one car, further garage parking for one car (clearance 7’6" wide x 6’0" high).. Craigvar House is a late Georgian townhouse situated in a quiet and pretty area of the small Galloway market town of Castle Douglas. Retaining internally many of its period features and character, furnished with eco-friendly antiques, the house offers you the surroundings of an earlier, slower, more gracious age, yet has all today’s amenities and conveniences that we expect and enjoy. Craigvar welcomes you.
The house makes an ideal holiday base for exploring the rich history and countryside of Galloway and for comfortable relaxation in sumptuous surroundings. It is situated just a stone’s throw from Carlingwark Loch and its Lochside Park where there are fine countryside walks and a play area for children. Yet Craigvar House is just a few minutes’ walk from Castle Douglas’s wide range of amenities, including an array of independent shops selling produce and quality gifts, a theatre, swimming pool, library, golf course, pubs, and plentiful opportunities for eating out.
Craigvar House offers spacious, well-equipped accommodation. Leading off the attractive hallway are the drawing-room and dining-room, and a small boot and coat room. At the rear of the ground floor is the kitchen, off which is situated the ground floor shower room. The rear entrance leads onto the pretty, fully fenced, dog-secure garden. The staircase leads to a half-landing off which is a cloakroom and a double bedroom furnished with a kingsize bed. The stairs then lead up to the first floor landing off which are two large double bedrooms overlooking gardens opposite. One bedroom has a kingsize bed, the other has two single beds. Each room has its own en-suite bathroom, the first with shower, the second with bath and shower. There is a small study at the end of the landing. On the second floor is a small sitting-room with comfortable sofa and chairs, providing a quiet space separate from the main reception rooms. Leading off it is a walk-in cupboard, really useful for storing those pesky suitcases.
From Craigvar House the Solway coast is within a short drive, giving access to safe sandy beaches, dramatic cliff-top walks, and wonderful coastal scenery. Fishing opportunities abound whether it be sea, coarse or game. There is a large choice of further outdoor activities in the area including bird watching, cycling, golf, hill walking, sailing, shooting, stalking, wildlife trails and woodland walks. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, there are many beautiful gardens to visit, including the National Trust’s Threave Gardens nearby. Castle Douglas is close to the Galloway Forest Park, home to the first Dark Sky Park in Europe, and central to five of the “7stanes” - mountain biking heaven. Beach 13 miles.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = E
Letting licence no.: DG00088F
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Galloway Activity Centre
Reviews (40)
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Confirmed Guest
simply the best holiday accomodation we've ever been in. absolutely beautiful house, fitted out as an elegant home with high quality furnishings rather than a standard holiday let....and loads of thoughtful little touches. The garden was really secure for our three dogs, and the location next to the town park was great for little walks.
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Confirmed Guest
Second stay at Craigvar which we thoroughly enjoyed; the 'Welcome Pack' is exceptional and was much appreciated. House is ideally positioned in the town and more than met our needs. We love Craigvar!One point we would raise is that although there is always plenty of hot water on tap - which is great - it could become very hot rather quickly. It was also rather difficult to regulate the temperature of the main shower.
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Keith Bywood
An excellent house in a great location. A short stroll to the excellent shops and the loch in the other direction and even shorter distance to the Kings Arms Hotel for good food and drink. The house has everything you could hope for, ranging from spare batteries to fabulous shores to decanters of whiskey, port and gin! Plenty of parking around the house.