Guests say
Craigrannoch Cottage is a well-received holiday rental praised for its comfortable amenities, peaceful and scenic location, and welcoming hosts. Guests enjoy the proximity to the beach, woodland walks, and the comprehensive information pack provided. While most reviews highlight cleanliness, one mentions cleanliness issues, which seem to be an exception. The thoughtful touches, such as a welcome pack, are appreciated, though not guaranteed for every stay.
Most guests find the cottage clean and well-presented. However, one review cites concerns with cleanliness upon arrival, which slightly lowers the overall score.
The location is consistently praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and proximity to the beach and woodland walks, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and well-equipped, contributing to a pleasant and relaxing stay.
The cottage is noted for being well-stocked and maintained, with a wood burner and good cooking facilities. Parking is mentioned as tricky by one guest, slightly affecting the score.
Several reviews mention a welcome pack and the hosts' helpfulness, indicating a high level of thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed, guests should be aware that such gestures are a bonus rather than an expectation.
About this property
Fabulous location close to the beach and many coastal walks.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: (1 Step), Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, 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. Cot and highchair available on request. . Enclosed garden with courtyard and sitting-out-area. bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Craigrannoch Cottage is 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 meadows leading down to the sea. Turn right through Craigrannoch 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, observing the nesting cormorants 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.
Turning left from Craigrannoch Cottage, the acclaimed Jubilee path leads you through deciduous woodland to the small village of Kippford with its little marina. After an ice cream and coffee in the café, or a meal and pint in one of the two village pubs, you can stroll back to Rockcliffe on the coastal path detouring, if desired, to the top of the Motte of Mark for far-reaching views of the bays and headlands (and magnificent sunsets).
When the tide is out walks open up on the estuary itself and you can explore Rough Island (out of nesting season), a National Trust bird sanctuary, and admire Rockcliffe from the sea. The famous 7Stanes mountain bike trails can be reached easily by forest tracks from the door of Craigrannoch Cottage.
With bike washing facilities and lockable bike storage this is 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 and bird watching at nearby rspb Mersehead nature reserve. The historic towns of Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright and Gatehouse of Fleet are within easy reach, as are the local visitor attractions of New Abbey, Threave Gardens and Caerlaverock Castle, while Screel, Bengairn and Crifflel offer hill-walking for the more energetic. Beach 200 yards. Shop 1½ miles, pub 4 miles and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (22)
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Confirmed Guest
A very comfortable cottage in a lovely location, with the Solway Firth on one side and National Trust woodlands on the other. Frankie, our Bearded Collie, was in heaven!The owners are very welcoming and helpful, and their information pack is possibly the most comprehensive we've seen. Several nice towns in easy reach, wonderful empty and open roads to drive on too.Shame the pubs in Kippford were closed, although the little cafe there is open and fully licensed. However, the walk there is easy to do and very enjoyable.We tended to eat in, but for a very good lunch, we recommend Fleet St No.1 in Gatehouse of Fleet. Well worth the trip.Highly recommended, we hope to return, perhaps to try a different season.
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Trevor Finlay
Pros of this property: Lovely location for walks with many other attractive places to visit in vicinity; comfortable well stocked cottage with lovely wood burner; quiet surroundings.Cons: the ‘cleanliness’ of the cottage left a lot to be desired - upon arrival - other people’s hairs on bathroom sink, toilet, shower (discovered when used following day) and some grubby dishes/cutlery in cupboards emerged as went through the week. We found the parking tricky and off putting and the cottage is literally yards from the owners house/garden.
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Margaret Goodwin
Lovely place to stay,well equipped well presented and clean,quite peaceful location Highly recommended