Albany Cottage, Rockcliffe
ID: S372309
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 7
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Albany Cottage in Rockcliffe boasts a stunning location with direct beach access, offering a mix of coastal and woodland walks. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the inclusion of ground floor facilities for those with limited mobility. While some minor maintenance issues and updates are suggested, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests planning to return.
The cottage is generally described as clean and comfortable. There are no significant complaints about cleanliness, indicating that guests are satisfied with the state of the property upon arrival.
The location is consistently praised for its fabulous views and proximity to the beach, making it ideal for peaceful holidays and outdoor activities. It is a highlight for many guests.
Guests find the beds good and the house warm, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, some mention a noisy boiler in one bedroom and suggest that the downstairs bedroom could use updating.
The property is well-equipped, but there are several mentions of minor maintenance needs, such as the need for bigger pans, a new BBQ, and better Wi-Fi. The quality of finish to the decorating is also noted as an area for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owner, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Albany Cottage is a classic family holiday cottage sleeping 7, fronting onto the popular sandy cove of Rockcliffe beach in this picturesque coastal village on the Solway Firth.
Albany Cottage is a classic family holiday cottage sleeping 7, fronting onto the popular sandy cove of Rockcliffe beach in the picturesque coastal village on the Solway Firth.
The accommodation has both a ground floor bedroom and separate shower room, a particular feature is that the living room and bedrooms have sea views. The traditional construction makes it a light and airy house with good sized rooms ensuring space for all even with large groups. The Reception Hall/Dining room is welcoming while the adjoining sitting room’s wood burning stove makes it snug and cosy in winter after a day out exploring the local area.
The cottage makes a perfect base for family beach holidays also with walks through the nearby wild flower meadows and woodland managed by the National Trust for Scotland. These walks take you over the hill to the “sister” village of Kippford which is a popular and busy sailing and water sports centre with two hotels and a tea room all making excellent stops for refreshments before you return home. Nearby, Colvend has a general store and tea room, more facilities can be found in ‘The Granite Town’ of Dalbeattie, 7 miles away.
The beautiful Solway Coast offers spectacular scenery and wildlife, with a bird sanctuary on Rough Island, accessible at low tide and an rspb Reserve at Mersehead, a short drive away. Local leisure facilities include sailing in the neighbouring village of Kippford and golf courses at Colvend, Southerness, Kippford and Dalbeattie. ‘World-class’ mountain-biking opportunities (7 Stanes) and walks are popular in the nearby Dalbeattie forest.
Albany Cottage is on the right side of the pair of semi detached cottages and the adjoining Munro Cottage can be taken so that larger groups may be together in one location.
Post Code DG5 4QQ
Albany Cottage is let Friday to Friday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks.
Damage Deposit £150
EPC: E
STL Licence: DG00261F
Accommodation for 7 over two floors:
Ground Floor: Reception/Dining Hall; King size bedroom; Sitting room with wood burning stove and bay window; Kitchen with door to garden; Shower room
First Floor: Landing; King size bedroom; Family bathroom with over bath shower; Single bedroom; Twin bedroom.
Outside: lawn and gravel seating area to front with car parking and shared lawned garden to rear.
Services: Electricity and oil heating included * Wood burning stove with initial supply of fuel provided * Bed linen and towels included * Fridge * Freezer * Electric oven, Induction hob and Microwave * Dishwasher * Washing Machine * Smart T.V & DVD Player * Wifi * Hair driers * USB Sockets * Cot and high chair * Parking * Shared rear garden (which is not fully enclosed) with furniture plus a shared open garden area to the front which is not enclosed * BBQ * 3 dogs welcome (Additional charges apply) * No Smoking
Special note: The cottages are of traditional historic construction, and have been sympathetically restored using traditional materials and breathable paints. This does however leave walls rough in parts and also with historic staining evident in small areas, though recent surveys report that there is no ongoing damp
Reviews (25)
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Confirmed Guest
Glorious location. Well equipped & very comfortable.
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Angela
The most spectacular location. Amazing views, the only sound at night is that of lapping waves. Dark skies, sound of curlews. Lovely house, plenty of space beautifully fitted new kitchen very soft duvets and pillows. All round five stars I’ve already booked for 2026.
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Confirmed Guest
Beaitiful location ..well stickef cottage..very clean.....only thing was i was very dissapointed the grass wasnt cut....