Rowan Cottage, New Galloway
ID: S186343
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Rowan Cottage in New Galloway receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-maintained facilities. Guests appreciate the dog-friendly environment and the lovely gardens, finding it ideal for both leisure and business stays. The accommodating nature of the owners and staff is also frequently mentioned, contributing to a pleasant experience.
Guests consistently note the cottage's cleanliness, with only a minor mention of the shower needing attention. Overall, the property is described as very clean.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to accurately assess the location. No specific comments about the surrounding area or accessibility are provided.
The cottage is repeatedly described as comfortable and spacious, with a warm atmosphere, making it an ideal retreat for guests.
Facilities are generally praised for being well-appointed and in working order. There is a single complaint about building works, but the response from the owners was accommodating.
While the reviews reflect positive experiences with the staff and owners, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, it cannot be scored.
About this property
Converted from a former byre and steading, Rowan Cottage provides comfortable accommodation in the popular Royal Burgh of New Galloway. Nestled along a sloping side street the cottage enjoys a quiet location with a wonderful woodland garden bordered on 2 sides by a burn, with mature fruit trees to enjoy and watch wildlife from. The town has good local facilities with shops, hotels, restaurants and a busy arts centre at the Catstrand.
The cottage is ideally located for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. There are numerous riverside and forest walks starting out and returning to the town, some from the doorstep of the cottage. With an endless variety of hill, coastal and forest walks within a short drive. New Galloway golf course is about ½ a mile from the cottage and there are numerous other courses within easy reach. If you would like more of a test or challenge the championship courses at Ayr and Southerness are within easy driving distance.
Situated on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park, Britain’s original Dark Sky Park offers plentiful opportunities for stargazing; The Forestry Commission 7Stanes Mountain Bike routes are located throughout the area with the nearest one being at Kirroughtree with trails suitable for all abilities. The Raiders Road, a scenic forest drive is open from Easter until October allows plenty of opportunities to explore the forest with a stop at the Otter Pool a must for a paddle and a picnic or a BBQ. Nearby Loch Ken is a busy water sports destination with sailing, canoeing, and other water and land based activities available at Galloway Activity Centre. For the fishermen (and women) course fishing is available on Loch Ken (permits can be purchased locally) with other Lochs within easy reach. River and sea fishing is also available within a few minutes’ drive.
Wildlife abounds with the Red Kite Trail giving superb opportunities for watching Red Kites and other birds. There are also numerous National Trust and Historic Scotland sites worth exploring including Threave Castle near Castle Douglas and Broughton House in Kirkcudbright. Kirkcudbright itself is a bustling harbour town with strong connections to the Art World through the Glasgow Boys. The busy market town of Castle Douglas is also within easy reach with a good variety of specialist independent local shops, restaurants and cafes. It also offers a swimming pool, 18 hole golf course and the Fullerton Theatre which also doubles as a cinema.
Postcode: DG7 3RB
Damage Deposit: £150
Rowan Cottage accepts bookings with an any day arrival with short breaks accepted throughout the year.
STL:- DG01383F
EPC:D
Accommodation for 6 across 2 floors: Ground floor: 3 steps to entrance; Sitting/dining room; Kitchen; Sun Porch; Double bedroom; Shower room. First floor: Cloakroom with WC & wash basin; 2 x Twin bedrooms
Facilities: Oil Central Heating * Electric hob * Washing machine * Tumble dryer * Fridge * Freezer * TV * CD player * WI-FI * Garden (not enclosed) * Parking * Bicycle storage * Bed linen & Towels provided * Maximum 2 dogs welcome (Additional charges apply).
EV Charging Points:- There are 8 public charging points 100 yards from the Cottage at the public car park.
please note: The garden features a small pond and burn which are not fenced. Please ensure that young children are supervised at all times.
Reviews (9)
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Confirmed Guest
Very clean, mostly, Shower needed attention
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Confirmed Guest
We chose this accommodation for our business trip and from the beginning the staff were very attentive and friendly. Communication was very quick. We even had to add an extra night, and although Booking showed that the accommodation was already booked for those days, when we spoke to them they told us we could stay without any problem. Everything was perfect!
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Irene Poolton
Very lovely and comfortable cottage. Had everything we needed. Really happy with it and would recommend.