Rocklea, Kippford
ID: S135601
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17 reviews
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Pets welcome
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2 Bathrooms
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WiFi
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Open fire
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Parking
Guests say
Rocklea in Kippford is a charming cottage praised for its superb location and picturesque views. Guests appreciate the property's spaciousness, garden, and proximity to local amenities and attractions. While some find the interior dated, recent improvements have been noted. The housekeeper and owner are commended for their responsiveness.
Cleanliness
The property generally maintains good cleanliness, with several guests finding it clean and well-kept. However, a few noted areas for improvement, such as kitchen cupboards and carpets, suggesting occasional lapses.
Location
The location is consistently lauded for its beauty and tranquillity, with easy access to beaches, walks, and local dining. The picturesque setting by the Solway Firth is a highlight for many visitors.
Comfort
Comfort receives mixed reviews; while the property is spacious and accommodates families well, some guests mention it can be cold and the furnishings are somewhat dated, affecting overall comfort.
Facilities
Facilities are adequate with some recent updates, but guests suggest further modernisation is needed. The garden's upkeep and interior maintenance are areas where opinions vary, though improvements have been acknowledged.
Thoughtfulness
Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.
About this property
This attractive detached family house is set in its own gardens just across from the beach - ideal for children, The house is on the edge of Kippford and enjoys sweeping views over the Urr estuary to the mountains beyond and backs on to National Trust land providing many beautiful walks including access to Rockliffe along the Jubilee Path.
Rocklea fronts onto the shell beach at Kippford and sleeps 8 making it a superb family holiday cottage. The attractive detached family house retains a traditional feel but with modern facilities and is set in its own gardens just across from the beach - ideal for children. The house enjoys sweeping views over the Urr estuary to the mountains beyond.
The bustling seaside village of Kippford is a mecca for water sports with yacht moorings on the river and a busy sailing club running frequent events and regattas. The village centre is just a short walk from the house and has two pubs. There is access to both Jubilee Path and also the Rough Firth road which both provide access to a network of scenic pathways over National Trust of Scotland land to Rockcliffe. Rocklea is around 2 miles from the 7Stanes mountain bike trail in Dalbeattie Forest and only a short drive to numerous sandy beaches, Galloway Forest Park, loch and river fishing, hill walking, golf courses abound be it recreational nine hole courses or testing Championship Link Courses such as the one at Southerness.
Post Code: DG5 4LJ
Rocklea is let weekly Saturday to Saturday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks.
Damage Deposit £150
STL Licence: DG00040F
EPC: E
Accommodation for 8 on two floors: Ground Floor: Entrance hall; Lounge with open fire the room runs the full depth of the house; Dining room; Kitchen with oil fired Aga; Larder; Toilet with wash hand basin. First floor: 1 Twin with en-suite 'Jack & Jill' bathroom with bath, separate shower, toilet and wash basin; 2 further Twins; 1 Bedroom with 2 x 3 foot bunk beds (low headroom on top bunk); Family bathroom with bath, separate shower and wash basin; Separate wc; Cot Room.
Services: Oil central heating & electricity included * Bed linen is provided but you will need to supply your own towels * Washing Machine * Dishwasher * Fridge with freezer compartment & a separate Fridge Freezer * Oil fired Aga, Electric cooker and microwave * Open fire with logs provided * Phone for incoming calls only * Variable mobile reception * T.V with DVD player * CD Player * Wi-fi * Cot * High Chair* Parking for two cars only * Enclosed garden with patio * Access to wild garden with Views to Rough Island and beyond * Two dogs welcome * (Extra charges apply) NO smoking.
NB: Maximum occupancy 6 adults and 2 Children.
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