Dog Friendly Villas In Kippford

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Margot McMurdo - Verified booking

  The cottage is in a superb location in Rockcliffe. 2 parts to the garden. The second area of garden accessed by a gate from the private road just opposite the house, goes right onto the beach. Our young dog just loved it and we always cleaned up after him,there are bins for dog poo bags located along the 'main' roadway inthe village. It is all very clean, people really care to keep the area beautiful.There are so many intersting walks from the house in all directions, with hiden places to tae a seat and watch the seabirds and rocks in the bay, and the Garden Cafe up the hill is just a 5 minute stroll and you can get delicious home made cakes to take back to the cottage if you do not want to sit out in their garden. under their apple tree.It is not a sit in cafe, but a must visit. The house is very spacious a large well equipped kitchen and utility room , even a freezer in the garage for ice creams etc.The consevatory is lovely as it looks over the front garden and onto the bay. It was a treat to sit in the lounge if the weather was a bit dodgy with the log burning stove on and it really keeps the place extra warm.There are books and hgames too to enjoy and maps of the arera to explore.The downstairs shower was the best we have ever experienced and we have stayed in many places all over Scotland.The bedrooms are spacious.Red squirrels and plenty wild birds visit the garden feeders, a joy to watch and there is a supply of bird foods in the garage to keep the feeders topped up and it adds to the homely experience of Calluna Cottage.We just wish we had the time to stay longer. An excellent home from home on the Scottish Riviera. Enjoy!

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  The location of the lodge is perfect. Quiet and a short walk to the amenities on the sea front of Kippford. The lodge is very well equipped with everything you need in the kitchen. Lovely thick bathroom towels. Washing machine and tumble dryer were useful, as was the outside washing line. Plenty of board games available too. The slight disappointment was the cleanliness. Very dusty in places, lots of dog hair on blankets and under furniture and a lot of cobwebs. The en-suite shower didn’t drain properly because the drain hole was full of hair. The windows were dirty and the grass needed cutting. The grass was cut during the week we were there but all the cuttings were left on the surface so we had no option but to walk through it which meant we had to sweep up constantly as it came inside. There was a brand new BBQ which was appreciated. The furniture is all a bit tired and in need a replacing. You could feel the springs on the king size bed. We walked from Kippford to Rockcliffe, a lovely walk some of which is uphill. There are a couple of pubs on the seafront in Kippford and a small cafe/shop which serves great coffe as well as other things. Kippford is a great base for visiting all the places to see in the area. Threave Gardens and Kircudbright are recommended. There are great beaches at Rockcliffe and Sandyhills.

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• Diane Thorpe - Verified booking

  Calluna is a lovely property in Rockcliffe, situated off the main road but with easy access to the property by car or on foot. The private road whereon several houses are situated provides a pleasant and easy walking experience for those with mobility issues and is very accessible for those requiring wheelchair assistance out doors. The property has a lovely aura of peacefulness and nature; the garden being extremely well stocked with various trees and bushes. The kitchen is reasonably equipped with basic functional oven and affords a comfortable dining experience around the large table. Downstairs bathroom is well equipped for those with mobility issues, though the beds in the bedroom across from that bathroom are not particularly comfy . . . (in my opinion) more suited for children than adults with mobility issues. The beds in the upstairs twin room are similar but the double bed in the main bedroom is very comfortable. My elderly mum, who walks with a stick, chose to use this room rather than the downstairs bedroom. Thankfully mum was able to negotiate the stairs with the use of her stick and assistance of one person. The property is as described and I am happy to recommend it. The comments made in the 'guest book' indicate the satisfaction of other guests regarding their stay there.

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• Kevin - Verified booking

  Third visit to this house and reserved again for the same November period next year. The house is nicely located in a quiet area but with sea views. It has all the necessary facilities and has a good heating system which is good for the winter period. Beds are comfy with decent linen and new towels throughout. The house is not “posh” but comfortable , spacious and homely. There 2 of of plus a small dog but with space for few more guests. This part of Scotland is gorgeous but seemingly largely overlooked by tourists, ( we have been in the summer and it was not overly busy then) in in truth a lot of the touristy things are closed in winter but we don’t mind it that way. Cleve House and Gardens (National Trust) is a must as is another NT property Broughton House in Kirkcudbright which is quirky but interesting There are splendid walks from the house but you do to use a car as supermarkets and shops are within a reasonable driving commute

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  This is a really nice property in a magnificent location. Sufficiently so that we have already booked for the winter The house was very clean with good beds, bed linen and towels. The decor and furnishings were also clean and functional. The bunks in the smaller bedroom we’re unused and would I suggest might have been a challenge for my “more mature “ self but kids would love them. The house is on one level and spacious.. Every thing we need was provided The driveway was adequate for one car but there appeared to be masses of street parking outside. The rear garden is secure , mature and pet friendly, there are though steps to reach it. We had a minor issue with a missing garage key on arrival but I spoke to the owner Mr Hitchens who was extremely apologetic and we coped without access for the week. Strongly recommend this property in a wonderful and maybe overlooked part of Scotland

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