Guests say
Craigrannoch Cottage receives glowing praise for its peaceful setting, proximity to the beach and woodland walks, and welcoming hosts. Guests consistently highlight the cottage’s comfort, cleanliness, and excellent facilities, making it ideal for couples and dog owners alike. The location is perfect for exploring the Solway coast and surrounding countryside, with many scenic walks from the doorstep. While a few minor issues with cleanliness and parking were mentioned, the overwhelming majority of reviews are highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage spotlessly clean and well maintained, with only one review mentioning some cleanliness issues on arrival. The overall impression is of a very clean property.
The location is universally praised for its tranquillity, proximity to the beach and woodland, and easy access to local walks and attractions. Guests love the peaceful setting and beautiful surroundings.
Guests frequently describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and well suited for couples and their dogs. The bed is often mentioned as particularly comfortable, contributing to a relaxing stay.
The cottage is described as well equipped, with everything needed for a pleasant stay. Facilities such as a wood burner, good kitchen equipment, and secure garden for dogs are appreciated. Minor suggestions for improvement (e.g., kitchen scales) were rare.
Hosts are repeatedly described as welcoming and helpful, with thoughtful touches such as a comprehensive information pack and, in some cases, a welcome pack. Please note that gifts or welcome packs are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Fabulous peaceful location close to the beach with many coastal and woodland walks from the door.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: (1 Step), Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: DAB Radio, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Air Fryer, Fridge (Small Freezer Compartment), Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder available at cost. Cot and highchair available on request. . Enclosed garden with courtyard and sitting-out-area. Bike store/canoe store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Situated on a quiet, single-track road leading into mixed woodland this little Victorian cottage, made of local Dalbeattie granite, nestles next to the owner’s home, and neighbours a wide expanse of National Trust meadow leading down to the sea.
There are numerous varied walks from the door. Turn right through the cottage’s small wrought iron gate and within two minutes you are on Rockcliffe’s beach, a mixture of sand, shells and rock pools with safe bathing and boat ramp. From here you can walk along the breathtaking cliff path admiring the rugged coastline and wildlife and observing the nesting cormorants, razorbills and guillemots on the cliffs and rocky stacks. Beautiful sandy beaches, distant views of the Lake District mountains and interesting smugglers coves make this a fantastic walk to Sandyhills, from where you can get the local bus back to the village or wander back through Dalbeattie forest.
Turning left from Craigrannoch Cottage, the acclaimed Jubilee path leads you through deciduous woodland to the village of Kippford with its little marina. After coffee and cake in the café with lovely views over the water or a meal and pint in one of the two village pubs, you can stroll back to Rockcliffe along on the lower coastal path detouring, if desired, to the top of the Mote of Mark for far-reaching views of the bays and headlands (and magnificent sunsets!).
When the tide is out walks open up in Rockcliffe bay itself and you can stroll along the natural causeway to explore Rough Island (out of nesting season), a National Trust bird sanctuary, and admire Rockcliffe from the sea. Rockcliffe is designated as a National Scenic Area in Scotland (NSA) and is also situated in the Dark Sky park so you can experience the amazing starlit nights when it is clear. The famous Seven Stanes mountain bike trails can be reached easily by forest tracks from the door of the cottage.
Craigrannoch cottage is ideal for your four-legged friend, off road walks to the sea, adjacent NTS meadow for lead free walks, no restrictions for dogs on local beaches and plenty of dog friendly cafes and pubs nearby. The cottage has its own private garden area with small picket fence which can be raised if necessary
With bike washing facilities and bike storage this is also the ideal place to stay for your biking holiday with local bike hire nearby. Other local facilities include an 18-hole golf course, fishing, sailing, kayaking and bird watching at nearby rspb Mersehead. The historic towns of Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright and Gatehouse of Fleet are within easy reach, as are the local visitor attractions of Sweetheart Abbey, NTS Threave Gardens and nature reserve, Caerlaverock and Threave (approached by small boat) castles while local Screel, Bengairn and Crifflel offer hill-walking for the more energetic. Beach 2-minute walk, shop 1.4miles, café in village (seasonal), restaurant 2 miles, pub 4 miles, Town amenities 7 miles Railway station Dumfries 20miles (bus available).
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (32)
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Alison Gibson
We have just got back from Craigrannoch Cottage and we are already missing it. The Cottage itself is small but perfectly formed. Well set out and spotlessly clean with everything you need including a very comfy bed. Jackie the owner was very friendly and offered some helpful suggestions on where to go in the area. Rockcliffe itself is a beautiful place and the beach is only a two minute walk from the cottage. There are lots of walks literally on the doorstep with the Jubilee path to Kippford straight outside. We would highly recommend a trip to the beach at Sandyhills. There are no shops or pubs in Rockcliffe itself but there are two pubs in Kippford and Dalbeattie is just a short drive away and has several small shops including two butchers and a bakers. I would be very happy to return to Rockcliffe and to Craigrannoch Cottage. Finley the very friendly Collie was a lovely bonus
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely place to stay, ideal if you bring your dog, walks from cottage, no need to drive anywhere else unless you want to. Friendly hosts.
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Confirmed Guest
Craigrannoch Cottage is lovely, very comfortable and clean. It’s very well equipped and ideally located for the beach and lots of local walks. The owner and her dog gave us a very warm welcome. Additional fencing can be added to make the garden more secure for dogs if needed. Rockcliffe is very pretty and quiet. There is a good shop at Colvend, the next village. A new fish and chip place has opened there too. We really enjoyed our stay.