Seabank Cottage, Colvend, Rockcliffe
ID: S135613
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Seabank Cottage receives glowing praise for its beautiful setting, spacious and spotless interiors, and peaceful gardens leading to the beach. Guests consistently highlight the warm welcome and helpfulness of the owners, as well as the cottage’s comfort and excellent maintenance. The location is ideal for families, walkers, and those seeking relaxation, with easy access to coastal paths and local attractions. While a few guests mention minor issues such as limited fridge space and variable weather, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotlessly clean, immaculate, and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly praised as peaceful, beautiful, and perfect for walks, beach access, and exploring the area. Guests appreciate the quiet setting and proximity to nature.
Guests consistently mention the cottage as warm, cosy, comfortable, and homely, even during cold weather. The underfloor heating and woodburner are appreciated.
The cottage is described as well equipped and well appointed, with all necessary amenities. One guest noted limited fridge space for six people, and another mentioned the absence of internet TV, but overall satisfaction is high.
The owners are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, providing a warm atmosphere. While gifts are not mentioned, the attentive hosting is a highlight, though specific gestures cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Ideally located for a family seaside holiday at Rockcliffe.
Overlooking the Urr Estuary to Rough Island and offering spacious and comfortable accommodation for 6, the cottage has recently been refurbished to the highest of standards. The attractive garden surrounds the cottage and owners house ensuring privacy whilst also giving direct easy access to the shore across the private road at the front of the house, with space for boat storage and shore front picnics.
Rockcliffe is one of Scotland's most attractive stretches of coastline, and makes a wonderful base for a family holiday with a safe sandy beach and easy coastal walks. To the north, a network of paths take you through mixed woodlands and wildflower meadows to Kippford, a busy sailing and water sports centre, and also a popular destination for eating out with two good pubs. In the other direction, the path follows the shoreline to Castle Point and then along cliff tops towards Sandyhills. At low tide one can walk to Rough Island, a National Trust for Scotland bird sanctuary.
The area provides interest for all, including a wide variety of outdoor activities: walking to enjoy the great diversity of landscapes, flora and fauna; mountain biking for all abilities on the 7stanes trails in the peaceful Dalbeattie Woods and Mabie Forest; sailing and kayaking in the Urr estuary; and bird watching in the estuary, along the coast and at the nearby Mersehead rsbp reserve. There is horse riding at local stables, fishing of all sorts and golf at local 9 and 18 hole courses, including the easy to reach Championship links course at Southerness. The area provides interest for all be it outdoor activities like Horse riding at local stables, fishing of all sorts (too many special spots to name), golf at local 9 and 18 hole courses including the easy to reach Championship links course at Southerness. Walking and Mountain biking for all abilities can be enjoyed nearby in the peaceful and attractive Dalbeattie woods or Mabie Forest, other sections of the 7Stanes Trails in the Forestry Commission woods are within a 45 minute drive and the walk round Glentrool Loch in the Galloway Forest Park gives superb views and wonderful opportunities for seeing varied wildlife.
The rich tapestry of Scottish history can be explored at Sweetheart Abbey in the charming village of New Abbey or at the many castles in the area including the majestic Caerlaverock Castle on the east side of the river Nith in Dumfries or closer by at Threave Castle with a river for a moat that has to be crossed by boat! The regions connections to Rabbie Burns should not be forgotten with his farm at Ellisland just north of Dumfries and a museum in the town's Burns Street.
postcode: DG5 4QH
Let weekly Friday to Friday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks.
Please note that the cottage is restricted to sleeping a maximum of 4 Adults
Damage Deposit £150
STL licence: DG00070F
EPC:D
Accommodation for 6 on one floor, but with step to one bedroom: 1 King size bedroom; 2 twin bedrooms; open plan sitting room/dining/ kitchen; bathroom with over bath shower and cloakroom.
Services: Under floor heating in main rooms* Wood burning stove with initial supply of fuel provided * Bed linen & towels supplied * Washing machine * Dishwasher * Fridge with freezer box * Microwave * TV with DVD Player * CD Player * Wi-fi * Parking * Enclosed garden & Patio with furniture * Bicycle storage * No Pets allowed * No smoking*
Note: Maximum occupancy of 6 people including children & infants.
Please Note: Feather duvet and pillows in all bedrooms and cushion in living room.
Special Note for Electric Vehicles:There are no facilities for EV charging at Seabank Cottage, the nearest are in Dalbeattie, approximately 7 miles away
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage with everything you could need, in a beautiful location. Friendly and helpful hosts if you need anything, though otherwise they leave us to it. We’ve stayed in a few cottages in Rockcliffe, and this is our firm favourite. It’s a fantastic, family friendly area with lots of activities nearby, beautiful walks and lovely beaches.
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Susan Allen
Everything we needed for a peaceful. Restful holiday. .Lovely coast line for gentle walks.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely house in great setting for young family: sea, rock pools, coastal walks very close. The garden has plenty of grass for children to play and is attractive and quiet( with garden furniture) for everyone else. The covered area at the back of the house is very pleasant for being outside if it's hot.....or wet! The House was well equipped, clean and comfortable with many books. Internet TV wasn't available when we were there, but main channels were. Theo and Julian ( owners, next door) were very kind and helpful.