Guests say
Buckle House is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in a peaceful village setting, ideal for families and dog owners. Guests consistently praise its bright kitchen-diner, secure garden with direct park access, and proximity to local shops, cafes, and scenic walks. The property is described as clean, comfortable, and homely, with many appreciating the thoughtful touches and responsive hosts. While a few guests experienced issues with heating and minor maintenance, the majority found their stay relaxing and enjoyable, highlighting the cottage’s excellent location and welcoming atmosphere.
Most guests found the property very clean and well-presented, with only occasional mentions of dog hair or minor oversights. The overall impression is of a tidy and well-maintained home.
The location is frequently described as excellent, peaceful, and convenient for exploring Gatehouse of Fleet and the surrounding area. Guests appreciate the easy access to walks, shops, and local attractions.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, a warm atmosphere, and spacious living areas. The cottage is described as cosy and relaxing, with only rare comments about temperature in the kitchen during cold weather.
The cottage is praised for its well-equipped kitchen, secure garden, and family-friendly amenities. Some guests experienced boiler issues and minor maintenance needs, but most found the facilities excellent overall.
Many guests appreciated welcome packs, dog treats, and prompt, friendly communication from the owner. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities from this cottage, which is just a short walk from pubs and restaurants..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 43" Freeview TV, Bluetooth Speaker, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Wine Cooler
Living room 2: (2 Steps), Freeview TV, Gas Fire
Bathroom: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras.. Large enclosed lawned garden with patio, summerhouse, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. On-road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 3 steps in the garden.. Buckle House is set in the heart of the small thriving town of Gatehouse of Fleet, in this delightful and peaceful corner of Dumfries and Galloway. Buckle House gets its name from its past as it was once a shoe shop! This terraced house is warm and inviting from the moment you step through the door. From the cosy living room with comfortable sofas at the front of the house, to the snug where you can relax, heading into the lovely kitchen dining room with views over the garden. The bedrooms on the first floor are tranquil ensuring a good night sleep. The garden is just heaven for your four-legged friend, totally enclosed yet with direct access through a gate at the bottom onto Garries Park where you will find the paths that take you into Cally Woods as well as a bike shed to safely store your bikes.
There are many attractions in and around the town including the Mill on the Fleet Visitor Centre and Cardoness Castle. For a more laid back day there are delightful beaches within only a few minutes’ drive, including Mossyard and Carrick. The area has numerous walks available, from scenic coastal walks to forest trails. With sailing, swimming, horse riding, fishing, golf, boat trips and water sports close by, there is something for everyone.
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, there are many beautiful gardens to visit, including Threave Garden (National Trust). Close to the Galloway Forest Park, home to the first Dark Sky Park in Europe, and central to 5 of the 7Stanes at Kirroughtree Forest and Dalbeattie Forest, it is a popular location for cyclists and mountain bikers. Kirroughtree has some of the best technical singletrack mountain bike trails in Scotland. Only a short drive away, Kirkcudbright, known as ’the artists’ town’, attracts visitors throughout the year drawn by the harbour, the historic high street and the diverse range of annual events and visitor attractions. The popular programme of summer festivities culminates with the spectacular Tattoo, an event not to be missed. Beach 5¼ miles. Shop and restaurant 100 yards, pub 300 yards.
Buckle House can be booked together with No 7 (ref UK31891) to accommodate up to 9 guests.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (22)
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Confirmed Guest
Buckle House is a comfy and clean cottage with almost everything you could need. It is very large with comfy beds and a lovely garden. We would love to stay here again.However on arrival the cottage was cold and there was no hot water. We contacted the owners, who got a plumber to ring us. The plumber talked my son through 're pressuring ' the boiler and all was good for a day and a half. The plumber arrived on Monday (when we had no heat etc again) and thought he had mended the boiler but off it went again on Wednesday! Again my son sorted it and the plumber came again in Thursday. I fully appreciate that these things can happen but the owners were dismissive with me and didn't keep in contact so we didn't have a clue what was going on. I see, from reviews, that the same thing had happened to previous guests.
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Sharon
We booked a 4 night stay at Buckle House in March. Gatehouse of Fleet was a good base for us and there were some lovely walks nearby, plus some very good cafes/pubs and a handful of independent shops.POSITIVES:large spacious roomsLovely large kitchen, well equipped Very kind welcome treats, eggs & milkLarge secure gardenGood locationDog friendly with bowl, blanket & treatsGood facilities- everything you needNEGATIVES:Quite a lot of dog hairs on and around kitchen sink, long human hair in fridgeWindow in front large bedroom had gap at top so noisy on occasion & smokyNo mattress protector (just a bottom sheet) and stain on mattress. Not all pillows had protectors (front bedroom)Sadly it is difficult to positively review the cottage as we had some problems which did unfortunately put a damper on our holiday. When contacting the owner to advise of our arrival time and obtain the key code, we were advised that there had been a problem with the heating/water. On arrival the cottage was warm so we assumed it was ok....until the next day when we awoke to no heating or hot water (on a chilly day!). I contacted the owner who arranged for a plumber to attend (he did arrive quite quickly). Meanwhile we had to boil kettles and sit in the bath to have a wash down using a pan! Not a great start to our holiday 😕. Thankfully I asked the plumber to show me how to fix the problem- which was lucky.....as we woke to no heating or hot water on our following 3 days too...so we were able to make it work. I kept the owner updated and advised them at the end of our holiday that it still wasn't working.....I have not received a reply!! I would have thought at least an ex gratia inconvenience payment would have been a nice gesture really. Irrespective of the unfortunate problems encountered during our stay, we still managed to enjoy our break and would still recommend the cottage as it has good facilities and location - as long as the boiler is fixed
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely, large house in the centre of the village. Garden leads straight into the woods, so great for dog walks.. High spec throughout, warm and comfortable.Nikki is a delightful host, and very welcoming and friendly. The welcome pack was such a thoughtful touch.Highly recommend. Perfect location for exploring the area.