Bracken Holiday Cottage
ID: S104250
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Bracken Holiday Cottage is highly praised for its cleanliness, peaceful location, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings, scenic views, and the privacy afforded despite the proximity to the owner's residence. The absence of Wi-Fi is noted, but it does not significantly detract from the overall positive experience. The cottage's suitability for family time and its closeness to nature and local attractions are recurrent themes in the glowing testimonials.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviewers consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as spotless and very clean, which indicates a high standard of hygiene maintained at the property.
The location is frequently described as peaceful and quiet, with beautiful scenery and proximity to beaches and wildlife. It's ideal for walks and enjoying nature, contributing to a high location score.
Comfort is generally rated highly, with specific praise for the comfortable beds and welcoming atmosphere. Some guests mention the sofas being less comfortable, which slightly affects the score.
Facilities are well-regarded, especially the well-equipped kitchen. However, the absence of Wi-Fi and occasional comments on maintenance, such as the mention of an old sofa and a weak shower, lead to a slightly lower score.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Bracken Holiday Cottage is a roomy, detached cottage based on the owner's livestock farm, in between the lovely Scottish town of Dalbeattie and the coast at Sandyhills. Boasting a charming and high-quality interior and with excellent outdoor opportunities from your doorstep, make this your base for a wonderful rural retreat. Step into this whitewashed property and head left into a light and airy kitchen/diner; it comes very well-equipped with appliances of the highest quality, also providing a lovely wooden dining table and a leather sofa so you can sit and relax while your meals simmer away. To the other side of the hallway, you will find a beautiful king-size bedroom sat adjacent to an attractive white and blue shower room. The second king-size room can be found on the first floor, boasting a wonderful wooden sleigh bed. Also up here lies an exquisite family bathroom, attractively tiled and featuring an elegant roll-top bath. Completing the accommodation is a delightful dual-aspect sitting room that benefits from a Sky TV and an electric fire; reflect on the day's adventures in comfort while watching a favourite film. Spacious grounds surround Bracken Holiday Cottage; appreciate the idyllic rural views while sipping an ice cold drink on the patio. From your doorstep you can enjoy soothing walks through the forest and countryside nearby, while just one mile away is the glorious coast at Sandyhills. A selection of fine amenities can be found in Dalbeattie just four miles away. The popular tourist spots of Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright and Dumfries rest nearby and are well worth a day of exploration. A heart-warming cottage in a superb Scotland location.
The country town of Dalbeattie is in the southwest of Scotland. It sits within a wooded valley and boasts a range of amenities including shops, pubs and restaurants. Nearby are Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright and Dumfries, all are within 15 miles and are wonderful spots for a day trip. The stunning Galloway Forest Park is close by and is wonderful for outdoor lovers.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x ground floor king-size double.
Bathroom with bath, a hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with electric fire.
External utility.
Oil central heating, electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, TV with Sky, DVD, selection of DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Ample off-road parking.
Lawn and courtyard with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Pub 0.5 miles, Shop 3 miles.
Reviews (70)
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Stephen
And a few more basics like tea towels /and enough washing up liquid to last the stay /salt+pepper etc .It makes the first night easier and avoids an early morning search for the shops .
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Frances Anita
We received a very warm and friendly welcome from the owner on arrival. The cottage was very well equipped with plenty of crockery etc. The only criticism I have is that the shower was rather weak but this did not in any way spoil our holiday and I would be very happy to stay at Bracken cottage again.
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Susan
Hazel is a lovely host. The cottage is comfortable and very clean everything there that you need. Beds are really comfortable. Just one thing is I think the listing needs updating for reference there is no Dvd player just incase you are expecting one for rainy days.