Rowan Cottage, New Galloway
ID: S186343
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Rowan Cottage in New Galloway receives high praise for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the peaceful village setting, beautiful gardens, and dog-friendly environment. The cottage is described as comfortable and ideal for both leisure and business stays, with attentive and accommodating hosts. While one review noted a minor issue with the shower, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean and well maintained, with only one minor mention of the shower needing attention.
Guests enjoy the peaceful village location, proximity to local walks, and easy access to nearby attractions and shops.
The cottage is frequently described as warm, comfortable, spacious, and restful, making it suitable for both families and business travellers.
Reviews mention the cottage is well equipped, with useful amenities such as a tumble dryer and large porch, and everything in working order except for a minor shower issue.
Guests note the owners and staff are attentive, accommodating, and responsive to queries and requests. While gifts are not mentioned, the level of care is appreciated, though specific gestures cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Converted from a former byre and steading, Rowan Cottage provides comfortable accommodation in the popular Royal Burgh of New Galloway. Nestled along a sloping side street the cottage enjoys a quiet location with a wonderful woodland garden bordered on 2 sides by a burn, with mature fruit trees to enjoy and watch wildlife from. The town has good local facilities with shops, hotels, restaurants and a busy arts centre at the Catstrand.
The cottage is ideally located for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. There are numerous riverside and forest walks starting out and returning to the town, some from the doorstep of the cottage. With an endless variety of hill, coastal and forest walks within a short drive. New Galloway golf course is about ½ a mile from the cottage and there are numerous other courses within easy reach. If you would like more of a test or challenge the championship courses at Ayr and Southerness are within easy driving distance.
Situated on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park, Britain’s original Dark Sky Park offers plentiful opportunities for stargazing; The Forestry Commission 7Stanes Mountain Bike routes are located throughout the area with the nearest one being at Kirroughtree with trails suitable for all abilities. The Raiders Road, a scenic forest drive is open from Easter until October allows plenty of opportunities to explore the forest with a stop at the Otter Pool a must for a paddle and a picnic or a BBQ. Nearby Loch Ken is a busy water sports destination with sailing, canoeing, and other water and land based activities available at Galloway Activity Centre. For the fishermen (and women) course fishing is available on Loch Ken (permits can be purchased locally) with other Lochs within easy reach. River and sea fishing is also available within a few minutes’ drive.
Wildlife abounds with the Red Kite Trail giving superb opportunities for watching Red Kites and other birds. There are also numerous National Trust and Historic Scotland sites worth exploring including Threave Castle near Castle Douglas and Broughton House in Kirkcudbright. Kirkcudbright itself is a bustling harbour town with strong connections to the Art World through the Glasgow Boys. The busy market town of Castle Douglas is also within easy reach with a good variety of specialist independent local shops, restaurants and cafes. It also offers a swimming pool, 18 hole golf course and the Fullerton Theatre which also doubles as a cinema.
Postcode: DG7 3RB
Damage Deposit: £150
STL:- DG01383F
EPC:D
Accommodation for 6 across 2 floors: Ground floor: 3 steps to entrance; Sitting/dining room; Kitchen; Sun Porch; Double bedroom; Shower room. First floor: Cloakroom with WC & wash basin; 2 x Twin bedrooms
Facilities: Oil Central Heating * Electric hob * Washing machine * Tumble dryer * Fridge * Freezer * TV * CD player * WI-FI * Garden (not enclosed) * Parking * Bicycle storage * Bed linen & Towels provided * Maximum 2 dogs welcome (Additional charges apply).
EV Charging Points:- There are 8 public charging points 100 yards from the Cottage at the public car park.
please note: The garden features a small pond and burn which are not fenced. Please ensure that young children are supervised at all times.
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Very clean, mostly, Shower needed attention
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Jan
Really super little place. Very peaceful small village with friendly people. Easy 10 minute drive to Raiders Road and about 30 minutes to shops and supermarkets. The village has a small store that manages to stock a little of almost anything! The cottage is very spacious and comfortable with everything you could want. It was very rainy whilst we were there so the large porch with tumble dryer was a godsend after a hike with a wet and muddy dog. The garden is so beautiful and restful. If you're looking for peace and quiet in a comfortable home this is it.
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Zoe McCrow
Nice stay. Well kitted out. Warm. Spacious. Would be good when the Kenmuir Hotel opens after being refurbished. A well stocked community shop in the village and also a Post Office there. We were visiting family. We enjoy going round Castle Douglas and the Dalbeattie Forest was very good for dog walking.