Happy Times Holiday Home
ID: S778268
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Happy Times Holiday Home in Dalbeattie is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and serene location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped property, thoughtful touches like bird feeders, and the provision of useful local information. The stunning views and peaceful setting contribute to a relaxing stay, although one review mentioned issues with cleanliness and maintenance.
Most reviews commend the property for its spotless condition, with only one mentioning cleanliness issues. The high praise in the majority of feedback suggests a generally high standard of cleanliness.
The location is consistently described as perfect, quiet, and beautiful, with great views and proximity to local attractions. It is a highlight for many guests.
Guests find the property very comfortable, mentioning comfy beds and good heating. The comfort of the property contributes positively to the overall experience.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped property and thoughtful extras. However, one review cites issues with maintenance, slightly lowering the score.
Thoughtfulness is evident through the provision of local literature, bird feeders, and a welcome gift mentioned in one review. While gifts are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Dalbeattie 3.7 miles. Happy Times Holiday Home, a well-positioned, two-bedroom lodge is nestled in rural Kippford near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway. This pet-friendly, open-plan lodge is the perfect choice for couples, families or friends seeking a tranquil and picturesque escape to the Scottish countryside. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by a single-storey lodge boasting two inviting bedrooms – a double with an en-suite cloakroom and a twin. After a day of exploring the area, freshen up in the shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, and WC. You’ll also find an open-plan living space with a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area, and a sitting area with a gas fire and sofa bed; while the designated chef of the group whips up a delicious meal, you can step out onto the enclosed decked area and admire the picturesque views of the rural idyll with a glass of wine in hand. For your nearest hub of amenities, head into Dalbeattie or travel a little further to reach Palnackie, also home to a selection of shops and pubs, whilst for attractions, be sure to tour the Dalbeattie Museum Trust, hike through Dalbeattie Forest Town Wood, or try your hand at some mountain biking at the 7Stanes Centre. Travelling towards Castle Douglas, spend time with nature at the Threave Nature Reserve and National Trust for Scotland, take in the beautiful landscape of Threave Garden, or enjoy a peaceful stroll around Carlingwark Loch, ending with a bag of fish and chips from Moore's Fish & Chip Shop. With Dumfries brimming with characterful buildings and museums, spend a day in the town, where you can tour Dumfries Museum, the Old Bridge House, and Robert Burns House, before dining out at one of the riverside restaurants on offer. For a peaceful, Scottish retreat, book Happy Times Holiday Home.
The attractive country town of Dalbeattie is nestled in the south west of Scotland. The town sits within a wooded valley on the River Urr and provides access to the picturesque Solway Coast with its miles of beaches and pretty fishing villages. Dalbeattie is originally known for its granite quarry, which exported stone all over the world, most notably for the Eddystone Lighthouse and Thames Embankment. Today it is renowned for its outdoor activities with the world famous 7stanes mountain biking complex nearby as well as forest walks in Glentrool, where you can follow in the footsteps of Richard Hannay in The Thirty Nine Steps. Dalbeattie and the surrounding area offer panoramic views of the Solway Firth, the Lake District and the Galloway Hills. A great location, which has something for everyone.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite cloakroom with basin and WC, 1 x twin, double sofa bed.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire and sofa bed
Gas central heating.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer box.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed decked area with furniture.Travel cot available on request.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.2 miles, pub 0.7 miles.
Note: Sofa bed available for 2 additional guests; please request whilst booking
Reviews (15)
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Deborah
Fantastic caravan with everything you need in a beautiful spot. However on arrival we had to vacuum the seating due to it being full of crumbs and muck and there was no hot water, think it was the boiler. We arrived late so didn't want to disturb anyone by getting in touch. Dirty grill pan and jug. I totally get that's it's previews occupants, however I feel when paying so much money for our stay, these things should be checked before new guests arrived. That said we loved our trip, after sorting things and the hot water coming back on the following day we found the caravan a great place to relax after walking. The bathroom and bedroom was spotless. Then on our last night there was heavy rain and water gushing in from above the caravan window. Would we stay here again, I actually think we would. Things happen and it was a little disappointing but I most certainly think we would.âºï¸ Sykes cottages and the owner have been great with correspondence since we returned home.
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Andrew
Frying pan with food stuck on. Unclean dog bowls left in kitchen. Shower had to be unblocked. Doggy smell. No tea pot. But bathrooms were clean and we appreciated the local maps. Nice location - very quiet.
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Chris
Itâs clean, spacious, and has absolutely everything you need - there was even a little welcome gift of milk, tea, and coffee. Itâs in a secluded spot and all we heard during our weekâs stay was the sound of the birds - make sure you bring food to top up the feeders and youâll see lots of birds. The views from the decking area too must surely be among the best in the entire park. We watched many a sunset. We loved our stay here and cannot wait to come back.