Guests say
Anvil offers a tranquil retreat in a stunning riverside setting, perfect for those seeking peace and natural beauty. Guests consistently praise the spotless accommodation, comfortable beds, and well-maintained gardens. The property’s unique history and picturesque views add to its charm, while the friendly and helpful hosts ensure a warm welcome. With easy access to local attractions and walking routes, it’s an ideal base for exploring the area. While WiFi is not available, guests find this a minor issue compared to the overall experience.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as spotless, clean, and well-presented, with particular mention of the bathroom and overall accommodation.
The riverside location is repeatedly described as beautiful, tranquil, and central for exploring the area, with stunning gardens and easy access to local sights.
Guests mention comfortable beds, warm and spacious accommodation, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for relaxation and unwinding.
The property is well-equipped with everything needed for a stay, and the gardens are particularly praised. The only minor downside noted is the lack of WiFi.
Hosts are described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, ensuring guests feel at home. No mention of gifts, so guests should note that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Anvil is a great, single-storey, ground floor apartment for couples to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this unique riverside setting.. 3 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Welcome pack. 12 steps to basement laundry room with washer/dryer (shared with other properties on-site).. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children under 12 years old. There is a river and a pond in the garden.. Anvil and Waterwheel along with Forge Mill Cottage enjoy a unique riverside setting in a tranquil and peaceful wooded valley and have all been tastefully restored from old mills. Anvil and Waterwheel are delightful riverside apartments with views over Dalbeattie Burn while Forge Mill Cottage is quietly set just a little back.
The icing on the cake in this delightful setting are the beautifully landscaped and secluded riverside gardens which surround the cottages with Dalbeattie Burn tumbling past and the Mill Lade (stream) running through. Sit and relax in the many secluded spots and you might be lucky enough to see kingfishers, otters and red squirrels along with the herons and dippers. It truly is a place of peace and beauty.
The small and charming town of Dalbeattie is an area hugely popular with walkers and cyclists of all ages. The world famous 7Stanes mountain trails at Dalbeattie Forest offer some of the best mountain biking in the country, and attracts riders from across the UK and beyond. With its dramatic clifftops, sandy beaches and forests, walking is a delight with many beautiful walks from the doorstep. From Kippford a must is a walk along the Jubilee Path to Rockcliffe, another little village just around the coast where there is a lovely sandy beach. Enjoy a drive from Dalbeattie along the Solway Coast with its extensive sandy beaches, rocky coves, traditional fishing villages and harbour ports, such as Kippford and Rockcliffe.
This delightful corner of south west Scotland will tempt all ages to return. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, there are many beautiful gardens to visit, including Threave Gardens National Trust. There are also historical sites and castles to explore including Caerlaverock Castle. Castle Douglas is close by, where you will find larger supermarkets and some wonderful unique shops, and Kirkcudbright just a little further afield, also has a variety of delightful little shops as well as the harbour where you can see the fishing boats returning.
Anvil can be booked together with Waterwheel (UK5815) and Forge Mill Cottage (UK5816) to accommodate up to 7 guests.
The property is not wheelchair accessible.
No children under 12 years old.
EPC Rating = C
There is open water in the property grounds.
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Reviews (13)
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ROD McIntosh
Beautiful setting, very peaceful if you like rushing water. Garden is picturesque with a lot of nature dashing about - on the last day we had a heron visit a few metres from the window. Local restaurants had great food and I thought reasonable. Lots of places to see locally and a bit further afield including Aviation Museum in Dumfries. Portpatrick definitely worth a visit.
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Alan Phillips
What a beautiful place to relax and unwind. The cottage is spot on, easy access from the private car park with case's and into a well laid out and furnished cottage apartment with views over the stream and up the valley towards the mill pond, wonderful. The surrounding area is excellent for walking and sightseeing, we would recommend Thereve and Logan gardens, both are well worth visiting.
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Confirmed Guest
Now had two seperate holidays at anvil, early jan 2026 and early may 2026.Both times everyrhing was comfortable and warm and there were no problems