Riverside, Castle Douglas
ID: S135599
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Guests have praised the Riverside lodge for its perfect setting, cleanliness, and peaceful environment rich in wildlife. The owners' attentiveness and extra efforts are highly appreciated, although some guests missed having Wi-Fi. The lodge's proximity to Castle Douglas and other local spots is noted as convenient, and the comfort and warmth of the lodge are commended. However, there are mixed feelings about changes to the property and additional costs for activities like fishing.
The lodge is consistently described as clean and well-equipped, indicating high standards of cleanliness maintained by the owners.
The location is appreciated for its tranquillity and proximity to local towns, although the lack of Wi-Fi was a concern for some guests.
The lodge is praised for being comfortable, warm, and offering a peaceful retreat, suggesting a high level of guest comfort.
While the lodge is described as well-equipped, there is insufficient information on the overall state of facilities and maintenance to provide a definitive score.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident in gestures like a welcome box of chocolates and fresh flowers, though such gifts should be seen as a delightful bonus rather than an expectation.
About this property
Enjoying a sunny sheltered spot beside the River Dee, this single storey cottage offers simple holiday accommodation in a super location on the private Hensol estate, ensuring peace and quiet for a wonderful holiday. The Food Town of Castle Douglas, where you will find numerous delis and butchers, a chocolate and sweet shop, is just 25 minutes away.
Enjoying a sunny sheltered spot beside the River Dee this single storey cottage offers simple holiday accommodation in a super location on the private Hensol rural estate, ensuring peace and quiet for a wonderful holiday.
The cottage is close to the Red Kite trail and within easy reach of the Galloway Forest park, nominated Britain's first ever Dark Sky Park due to the low levels of light pollution. It is an excellent centre for walking, mountain biking, bird watching, wild flower study, fishing and sailing, and on a clear night offers fantastic opportunities for star gazing, the cottage is also within easy reach of the Solway coast with its numerous beaches and fine headlands. Coarse fishing is available (charges apply) on the River Dee which runs through the estate and also on nearby Woodhall Loch. Fishing also available, by permit, on Loch Ken. Other water sports available on the Estate include free wild swimming, with the owners able to provide kayaks, Canadian canoes and paddle boards at an additional charge, it is also possible to hire the services of qualified instructors if required.
The local towns of Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright are close by and the area boasts numerous sites of historic and cultural interest including Threave Castle together with National Trust for Scotland property at Threave and Broughton House & Garden in Kirkcudbright. Other sites of interest can be found at Cairn Holy standing stones, Cardoness, Carsluith Castles and Dumfries House within easy driving distance.
Post Code: DG7 2NE
Hensol Lodge accepts weekly bookings with either a Monday or a Friday arrival. Short breaks are accepted on the basis of either arriving on a Monday for 4 nights or arriving on a Friday for either 2 or 3 nights throughout the year.
Damage Deposit £150
Accommodation for 4 on one level: Sitting room and Dining room both with open fires for which fuel is provided * Shower room, WC and wash basin * Kitchen * Larder/storeroom * King size bedroom and a Twin bedroom*
Services: Electricity and heating included * Two open fires (1 bag of coal per week provided) * Bed linen and towels provided * Fridge * Freezer * Electric cooker and Microwave* Dishwasher * Mobile reception is variable * T.V & DVD Player * Cot available on request * Bicycle Storage * Parking * Enclosed garden with furniture * BBQ * 2 Small dogs welcome* (Additional charges apply).
note: Please note that additional charges apply per rod for fishing on the River Dee and Woodhall Loch and that a permit is required for Loch Ken. There are also charges for launching canoes and kayaks from the Estate and this should be arranged directly with the owner.
Reviews (7)
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Annette Johnson Taylor
Too many changes to the cottage. Pods in field opposite now camp site. Need to pay for the fishing extra cost. Not what was expected.
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Geoffrey Edwards
Great location: lodge was extremely comfortable:clean and warm:ideal for spotting wildlife: we found travelling to local spots very easy and such a lovely area:the owners were friendly and helpful
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Christopher Bell
Superb holiday, not too far away from Castle Douglas, Kirkudbright or Gatehouse Of Fleet