Guests say
Craigrathan in Kippford is a much-loved, spacious cottage in a stunning, peaceful location right by the beach, with beautiful gardens and excellent walks from the doorstep. Guests praise its characterful, antique-filled interiors, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds, making it ideal for families and dog owners. The house offers plenty of space to relax, both indoors and out, and is described as homely and welcoming. While some mention areas could benefit from updating and a few minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests returning year after year.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, though a few noted areas that could be improved, such as overflowing bins on arrival and the need for more thorough cleaning in some spots.
The location is consistently described as perfect, peaceful, and beautiful, with direct access to the beach, lovely gardens, and excellent walks, making it a highlight for nearly all guests.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious lounges, and a warm, homely atmosphere. Some suggest minor improvements to mattresses and cushions, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The house is praised for its well-equipped kitchen, good Wi-Fi, and ample communal space. Some guests noted the need for updates to outdoor furniture and minor maintenance, but facilities generally meet or exceed expectations.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A classic seaside holiday home in Kippford has a private setting with wonderful views over the Urr Estuary making this somewhere that you will want to return to time and again.
A classic seaside holiday home in a private setting with wonderful views over the Urr Estuary making this somewhere that you will want to return to time and again. A large mature garden surrounds the house and is beautifully maintained including large lawned area together with superb varieties of shrubs including Rhododendrons and Azaleas and other mature trees and flowerbeds.The house's traditional layout affords spacious accommodation including a large sitting room together with dining room with a snug seating area. The original features of the house have been maintained so that whilst it has been modernised to provide all necessary facilities it also retains a timeless elegance.
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 together with a tea room/craft shop. The area is a popular holiday destination with many historical sites to visit together with places to visit such as Loch Arthur Tea Rooms which is also an outlet for locally grown and produced produce and particularly excellent cheeses.
South West Scotland is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty which can be enjoyed from pleasant walks within the Galloway Forest Park or along the Solway Coast. Cycling and mountain biking is superbly catered for with quiet country roads and excellent mountain bike routes on the 7Stanes Forestry Commission Trails, the nearest of which is at Dalbeattie, while Mabie Forest is also just a short drive away. Golf courses abound be it recreational nine hole courses or testing Championship Link Courses such as the one at Southerness.
All in all Craigrathan is a holiday house which will be sure to please all tastes.
Postcode DG5 4LJ
Damage Deposit £250 (Unfortunately we are unable to facilitate the Damage Waiver Fee on this property, please select the Refundable Damage Deposit)
Craigrathan is let weekly Saturday to Saturday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks.
STL Licence: DG00331F
EPC: F
Accommodation for 6 over two floors: Ground floor: Sitting room with open fire; dining room/snug sitting room with wood burning stove; kitchen/dining room; ground floor bathroom with over bath shower. Utility room. First floor: 1 Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom; 1 Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom; 1 Twin bedroom.
Services: Oil fired central heating and electricity included * Open fire and Wood burning stove (fuel not provided) * Bed linen provided (but not towels) * Washing machine * Tumble dryer* Dishwasher * Fridge * Freezer * Microwave * Colour television * Telephone (incoming and emergency calls only) * CD Player * DVD Player * WI-FI * Travel cot and High Chair * Parking * Enclosed garden * Garden furniture * Secure bike storage * Maximum of 2 dogs welcome (additional charges apply) sorry no cats accepted.
Note Towels not provided
Reviews (28)
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Confirmed Guest
Craigrathan is a beautifully furnished and in an idyllic location. It's very comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped with plenty of everything you need. The two large lounges provide mean that evryone can get together, or you can find peace and quiet in one lounge while everyone else is in the other.
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Confirmed Guest
Craigrathan is a comfortable, lived-in house in which it is easy to feel at home, from sitting in the bay window looking out at the glorious trees to a quick round of the Jubilee Path with the dog. It's wonderful to be so close to the water too.
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Jane
Wonderful home from home. Views amazing and the property was lovely. Full of interesting books, antiques and furniture along with every modern requirement for a restful stay. It was a perfect week completed by 3 deer wandering across the property on our last day ! We will be going back soon.