Albany Cottage, Rockcliffe
ID: S372309
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 7
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Albany Cottage in Rockcliffe is highly praised for its unbeatable beachfront location, stunning views, and easy access to coastal and woodland walks. Guests consistently mention the comfort and spaciousness of the cottage, as well as its suitability for families and those with limited mobility. The property is well equipped, with a cosy atmosphere and helpful owners. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues, parking challenges, and shared garden concerns, but these did not detract from the overall positive experience. The cottage is a popular choice for repeat visitors seeking a peaceful seaside retreat.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with only occasional comments about overgrown grass or bins. The interior is generally well maintained, contributing to a comfortable stay.
The location is universally praised as exceptional, with direct beach access, beautiful views, and proximity to walks and local amenities. Guests highlight the peaceful setting and convenience for exploring the area.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a cosy atmosphere. The cottage is suitable for families and those with mobility needs, though a few noted minor issues with noise or dated decor in some rooms.
The cottage is well equipped with kitchen essentials and modern bathrooms, but some guests noted issues such as limited parking, shared garden space, occasional maintenance needs, and the need for more outdoor seating or a better barbecue.
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
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/Dining room is welcoming while the adjoining sitting room’s 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 nearby wild flower meadows and woodland managed by the National Trust for Scotland. These walks take you over the hill to the “sister” 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 ‘The Granite Town’ 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. ‘World-class’ 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 £150
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 (32)
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Hamish MacDonald
An excellent house. Great location. Helpful owners Ideal for the beach.
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Confirmed Guest
A perfectly positioned cottage with stunning views across the water to the Lake District peaks in the distance. Comfy beds and bedding, well equipped, this was our second visit and I have booked again for next year.
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Confirmed Guest
We very much enjoyed our stay at Albany cottage but there are several things that really need your attention. Outside seating consisted of hone wooden bench on a slope. and an 8 seater picnic table also on an even more extreme slope . The individual wooden chairs had all clearly been appropriated by Munroe cottage next door which had a selection of about 4 chairs plus a bench. This should have been checked before our taking occupation at Albany. The outside picnic table was set on such an angle it was pretty impossible to comfortably sit and eat with plates of food sliding off. and the table top with wooden slats was uneven, glasses kept falling over. Long grass under and around the picnic table was also poor. The cottage slept 7 and seating to eat at the picnic table outside was a squeeze. for us and we were only 5. Also I note you're attending to the garden next year but the garden at the front was so overgrown and grass so rough, there was little space to relax. Even a rudimentary attempt at maintenance this year could have improved the situation. Munroe next door seemed to have received more attention overall than Albany, our cottage. Inside there were only 5 mismatched wine glasses for potentially seven people. Another routine maintenance issue. Small coffee cups would have been appreciated. The duvets were extremely heavy, winter weight, meaning we all slept fitfully as they were too warm and entirely unsuitable for the summer. We realise that part of the charm of these cottages is the beachfront situation but access to the car parking area was extremely difficult , with a very narrow and tight entrance to turn into, complicated by hidden rocks in the long grass on the narrow access track. Turning in to park for any car bigger than a mini, is extremely hazardous.. With the cottage sleeping 7 you'd expect to be able to park at least 2 or even 3 family sized cars comfortably as is the situation at Munroe next door.. The only alternative for a second vehicle at Albany being the limited parking on the public beach front car park, risking a parking fine. The entrance to the car parking area needs to be widened and extra provision made for at least two cars. The current shared garden situation being rectified next year will be a huge improvement, as both properties hosting dogs and children can be difficult and cause conflict making for an unrelaxed stay. We constantly had to monitor and tie up our dogs on our stay. The shared barbecue between 2 properties was totally unacceptable, to add insult to this it was so old and rusted it was unusable, as the legs on it were extremely rusted through, about to fall to pieces at any moment, it was dangerous and the prospect of bargaining with next door over barbecuing rights could be unpleasant even if it was in working order. Especially annoying as the property was described as having a barbecue. A barbecue for each property is essential. Having said all that , most of these are comments easily rectified by the owner as the cottage is delightfully situated and all other facilities ideal for a relaxed holiday which we had indeed . Kitchen, and bathrooms good and comfortable mattresses on beds. Excellent bed linen and house overall clean and tidy. We've booked Munroe cottage for next year in anticipation the parking and exterior garden issues will solve the above comments. We expect by next year the gardens for both properties will be fenced allowing dogs and children their own space within each property in their own gardens. Provision of sufficient wine glasses, seasonally appropriate duvets, individual useable bbq and comfortable ample external seating still need to be addressed. for both properties and I would hope rectification of these issues could be confirmed, especially as they have now been brought to your attention.