St Marys Cottage, Rockcliffe
ID: S135622
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
St Marys Cottage in Rockcliffe is a charming, quirky and well-equipped retreat, much loved by returning guests for its cosy atmosphere, beautiful views, and excellent access to local walks and attractions. The cottage is particularly appreciated for its peaceful setting and suitability for dog owners. While most guests found it comfortable and homely, some noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, and a few mentioned the steep stairs and proximity to a busy road. Overall, it offers a delightful base for exploring Dumfries and Galloway, with many guests eager to return.
Several guests praised the cottage for being clean and well-presented, but a notable number reported issues such as dust, kitchen and bathroom cleanliness, and stained bedding. Some guests felt the property would benefit from a more thorough deep clean.
The location is highly rated for its scenic views, tranquillity, and proximity to woodland walks, beaches, and local attractions. A few guests mentioned the busy road and lack of pavement as minor drawbacks, but overall the setting is a major highlight.
Guests frequently described the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and well-suited for relaxing breaks. The beds are generally considered comfortable, though the cottage is compact and the steep stairs may not suit everyone.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen essentials and homely touches, and guests appreciated the conservatory and gardens. Some maintenance issues were noted, such as weak bath water flow, a broken shower, and limited storage, but these did not significantly detract from most stays.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Saint Marys Cottage is a pet friendly traditional Galloway cottage full of character. This cosy cottage boasts an open fire, ideal for those chiller evenings or cooler autumn days and has stunning views from the conservatory over open farmland to the Galloway Hills beyond. It has access to pathways to the nearby villages of both Rockcliffe, with it's safe sandy beach and Kippford a renowned sailing centre on the Solway, which has two pubs, both serving food. Being Scotland there are several golf courses within a short drive.
Saint Marys Cottage is a pet friendly traditional Galloway cottage full of character. This cosy cottage boasts an open fire, ideal for those chiller evenings or cooler autumn days and has stunning views from the conservatory over open farmland to the Galloway Hills beyond. It has access to pathways to the nearby villages of both Rockcliffe, with it's safe sandy beach and Kippford a renowned sailing centre on the Solway, which has two pubs, both serving food. Being Scotland there are several golf courses within a short drive.
The picturesque seaside villages of Rockcliffe and Kippford are both within a 15 minute drive of the property, with the larger towns of Dalbeattie and Dumfries within a 40 minute drive.
Dalbeattie Forest is within 5 minute drive away with a stage of the Forestry Commission 7Stanes Mountain Bike Trail, with others a little further afield at Mabie Forest, Dumfries and Kirroughtree at Newton Stewart. The cottage is an ideal base for exploring the Solway Coast with rspb Mersehead nearby and WWT Caerlaverock within a short drive. NTS Threave Gardens and Estate at Castle Douglas and NTS Broughton House in Kirkcudbright are both well worth a visit, as is Historic Scotland's Threave Castle.
Post Code: DG5 4QW
St Mary's Cottage is let Saturday - Saturday. Sorry we are unable to accept short breaks.
Damage Deposit £150
STL Licence: DG00522F
EPC:G
Accommodation for 4 on two floors:
Ground Floor: Lounge with open fire (fuel provided); fitted Kitchen; Dining /Dayroom; Conservatory with views over farmland to the Galloway Hills beyond. First Floor: With access by steep staircase: 1 Double bedroom; 1 Twin bedroom with wash basin; Bathroom with a small bath, overhead shower, Wash basin and WC.
Services: Electric heating * Open fire in living room (fuel provided) * Bed linen and towels are NOT provided * Washing machine * Dishwasher * Fridge * Electric cooker and Microwave * 3 TV's with inbuilt DVD players * HI-FI/CD and iPod Dock * variable Mobile reception * Wifi * Cot * Parking (Maximum 2 small cars) * Small patio and small Garden (not fully enclosed) * BBQ * 1 well behaved Dog welcome*(Extra charges apply). NO smoking
note: Wifi has a download speed of between 5 - 12 and an upload speed of between 0.5 - 1
Strictly no charge up of electric cars is allowed
Nearby points of interest
- Caerlaverock Castle
- Robert Burns House
- Moat Brae
Reviews (28)
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Confirmed Guest
A wonderful place to stay. Lots to do in the local area and the cottage is a superb base. Beautifully finished, well equipped and very homely. We will definitely look to stay here if we visited this area in the future. Also recommendations for Scoffers and Irving’s Bakery
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Stephen Clough
Had a very nice stay at st Mary’s cottage. It is well equipped and clean. The beds were also very comfortable. We enjoyed sitting in the conservatory and enjoying the view. It is ideally situated for exploring the area. Especially enjoyed Bainloch deer park and RSPB Mearsehead. The little shop at Colvend is well stocked and Tesco not too far away at Castle Douglas. Only downside is small car parking space and the new shower broke 3 days into our stay and the owners couldn’t get it repaired until after our stay .. had the novelty of having baths instead !
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Paul Wilkes
The cottage was lovely, well equipped and absolutely spotless. The stairs are quite steep, not for the faint hearted and the cottage was quite chilly at night, an excellent excuse to fire up the amazing range! All in all a lovely stay and one to be recommended.