Foxbrae Cottage, Rockcliffe
ID: S135524
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Foxbrae Cottage in Rockcliffe is highly praised for its beautiful location, stunning views, and proximity to local attractions and walks. Guests consistently mention the cottage’s cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable, spacious living areas. The property is dog and child friendly, with a secure garden and thoughtful touches throughout. While a few guests noted minor maintenance issues and an uncomfortable mattress, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many returning visitors and recommendations for future stays.
The majority of reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and well maintained, with only rare exceptions mentioning issues such as mice or a tired appearance in places.
Guests consistently praise the cottage’s excellent location, with easy access to beaches, walks, and local attractions. The views from the property are frequently described as beautiful and a highlight of the stay.
Most guests find the cottage very comfortable, especially the beds and sofas, and appreciate the spacious living areas. A few mention an uncomfortable mattress, but this is not a widespread issue.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with a good kitchen, two bathrooms, and thoughtful amenities. Some minor maintenance issues are noted, such as a wardrobe needing attention and dated areas, but these do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Several guests mention thoughtful touches such as fresh milk, tea, coffee, and a welcome call from the owner. Please note that such gifts or gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Family holiday accommodation in a quiet location in the popular seaside village of Rockcliffe. The house has excellent views over the Rough Firth and it is just over half a mile walk to the bay with its attractive sandy beach
Family holiday accommodation in a quiet location in the popular seaside village of Rockcliffe. The house has excellent views over the Rough Firth and it is just over half a mile walk to the bay with its attractive sandy beach. There is easy access from the house to cliff top and forest walks including the Jubilee Path to Kippford.
Within a short drive are the wonderful sandy beaches of Sandyhills and Southerness and the popular sailing village of Kippford which has two pubs both of which serve food. The house is an ideal base for a holiday in this area. Sporting facilities abound, there are bird and wildlife reserves at WWT Caerlaverock and rspb at Mersehead both only a short drive away. For the golfer, there is an 18 hole golf course at Colvend (three minutes by car) and the championship links course at Southerness, with many others nearby. Mabie Forest, within half an hour drive, has extensive forest trails, an adventure playground for children and forms one of the stages of the 7Stanes mountain bike network. Further 7stanes trailheads can be found in Dalbeattie Forest (about 5 minutes' drive away), and further afield in The Galloway Forest Park at Kirroughtree and Glentrool.
Postcode: DG5 4PR
Damage Deposit £150
Foxbrae is let weekly Saturday to Saturday. Short breaks are welcome throughout the year, but during High & Peak periods can only be booked within 6 weeks of arrival.
STL Licence: DG00376F
EPC: D
Accommodation for 6 over two floors:
Ground floor: Kitchen/Dining room; Shower Room; one Double Bedroom; one Bedroom with Single bed and a Single Sofa Bed; 2nd Shower Room; bike store with outside hose.
First Floor: Sitting Room; one Double Bedroom.
Services: Central Heating & Electricity included * Bed Linen and towels provided * Electric cooker and Microwave * Fridge & Freezer * Washing Machine * Drier * Dishwasher * Mobile Phone reception (Vodaphone and 02 are best) * WI-FI (50 MBps Fibre Broadband) * TV * CD Player * Travel cot & High Chair * Enclosed Garden with Patio and garden furniture * Off road parking * Secure bicycle storage with outside hose for cleaning muddy bikes.* Dogs welcome * (Additional charges apply).
Nearby points of interest
- Caerlaverock Castle
Reviews (36)
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Confirmed Guest
We've stayed at foxbrae a few times now love the location and every time we stay the owners have upgraded in some way very nice touches will most probably book for next year
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Sarah Duxbury
Lovely cottage. Well equipped. Comfy beds. Very clean. Beautiful location. Lots to do within Rockcliffe and surrounding areas. Favourite holiday place.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely property..everything we needed The view from the lounge was amazing