Guests say
Field Cottage offers a peaceful rural retreat surrounded by beautiful countryside and wildlife, making it ideal for those seeking tranquillity and nature. Guests frequently praise its quiet location, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. Thoughtful touches from the owners, such as welcome baskets, are appreciated, though not guaranteed. While many found the cottage clean and cosy, some noted issues with spiders, cobwebs, and occasional maintenance needs. Access is best by car, and the track can be rough for smaller vehicles. Overall, Field Cottage is a charming base for exploring the area, with a few areas for improvement.
Several guests found the cottage spotlessly clean, but others reported cobwebs, spiders, and some stained linens. The majority of reviews mention a generally good standard of cleanliness, though a few suggest a more thorough clean would be beneficial.
The location is widely praised for its peace, quiet, and beautiful rural surroundings, with easy access to local attractions. The only drawback mentioned is the rough track, which may be challenging for smaller cars.
Guests often describe the cottage as comfortable and homely, with cosy beds and a peaceful atmosphere. However, a few noted issues with mattress comfort and a lack of wardrobes or mirrors in some rooms.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with a good kitchen and amenities, but some guests highlighted the need for updates to kitchenware, lighting, and outdoor areas. Occasional maintenance issues, such as flies and a mouse sighting, were also mentioned.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches like welcome baskets and essentials on arrival, though these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A lovely detached cottage with beautiful views in a peaceful location. Nearby are many exciting attractions with something for everybody to explore and enjoy.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. . Garden with lawn, sitting out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Field Cottage is a charming detached cottage with a large garden, and is set at the end of a farm track which has fantastic views over the open countryside. Field Cottage offers a quiet and peaceful break but is only just over a mile from Castle Douglas, Scotland’s food town, a delightful small market town with an array of independent shops selling produce and quality gifts. There are number of cafés, pubs and restaurants to enjoy a meal in, as well as an excellent butchers and food shops for you to sample the local produce.
If you want to explore more of this beautiful area there are attractions in abundance, from beautiful sandy beaches to dramatic cliff top walks along the majestic Solway Coast. With sailing, swimming, 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 Gardens, a National Trust property. Close to the Galloway Forest Park, home to the first Dark Sky Park in Europe, and central to 5 of the 7 Stanes, at Kirroughtree Forest and Dalbeattie Forest, it is a popular location for cyclists and mountain bikers.
For those with young children, there are a number of great days out, from beautiful sandy beaches to farm parks, including Ernespie Farm Park just 5 minutes away, and adventure playgrounds. A wander round the lovely harbour town of Kirkcudbright is a must, where you can visit Broughton House, home of the artist E A Hornel, and stroll down to the harbour where you can watch the fishing boats returning.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = E
Letting Licence: DG01690F
Reviews (12)
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Hazel Riley
After staying in this cottage last year we thought we would return, sadly the cottage is in need of some care and maintenance. We cut our holiday short after seeing a mouse running across the living room, should have been there till Saturday but left Thursday, tried contacting the owner but we had no response! We were hoping to get some kind of refund after paying for 7 nights and only stayed for five!
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Confirmed Guest
This cottage is rated as 4 star but it shouldn't be.The location is fantastic but inside disappointing.Cobwebs hanging off the ceilings and in other places, curtains dirty especially the linings, loads of curtain hooks need replacing, curtains not hanging completely on poles because of this, found an empty plastic drinks bottle beside the sofa, some places hadn't been dusted, no recycling bin inside the property, garden needs lots of attention, only 4 pegs that were hung on the washing line, I had to buy some because we were there for 2 weeks and I had to do some washing. I usually vacuum through before I leave a cottage but couldn't find a vacuum cleaner, only a broom and brush and dutspan.No wardrobes in the king size and single bedrooms and no full size mirrors anywhere. No dressing tables for the ladies. I had to swap a mirror and picture over so I could blow dry my hair near a power point. The mattress was too uncomfortable for my husband so we had to go out and buy a memory foam mattress.On the plus side, the kitchen and bathroom were modern and clean and the linen on the beds and the towels were spotless. The owner does provide many extras and these were appreciated. Such a shame because this is such a lovely little cottage. I am usually ready to come home after 2 weeks holiday but this was such a peaceful and gorgeous location, I didn't want to leave.
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Confirmed Guest
We stayed at Field Cottage from 20/12/25 for a week to getaway after a tough year... It’s very clean, great size, brilliant location as it’s in the middle of nowhere with the best views you could wish for. The skies at night are so dark you can see the milky way and so many stars with the naked eye. Beds are comfy and heating was on a constant temp throughout but could be adjusted when it dropped cold. The kids loved toasting marshmallows on the open fire in the living room. A lovely welcome basket on arrival ensured we could have a snack before needing to go shopping (Tesco and Aldi in Castle Douglas).There are books and board games aplenty.The kitchen is really well equipped and I cooked for the entire week without any issues .. it’s an induction hob but easy to use with a great size fridge and freezer. Good clean fluffy towels were provided as well as bed linen but need to bring blankets for one of the bedrooms. Nice place to sit outside and watch the sheep and cows in the fields. Lovely places to visit within and hours drive although we rested last few days with it being Xmas. Would defo recommend to anyone visiting this beautiful country…