Guests say
Hawthorn Cottage receives glowing praise for its beautiful sea views, peaceful location, and high standard of cleanliness. Guests consistently mention the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and relaxing sun room overlooking the Solway Firth. The cottage is described as spacious, cosy, and tastefully decorated, making it a perfect retreat for relaxation or exploring the Dumfries and Galloway area. The owner is noted as helpful and responsive. Minor suggestions include improved pillows and a grab handle in the shower, but overall, guests are eager to return and highly recommend the property.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and very well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly praised for its stunning sea views, proximity to the coast, and peaceful surroundings, with easy access to local attractions and amenities.
Guests describe the cottage as warm, cosy, spacious, and comfortable, with special mention of the beds and relaxing sun room. A minor suggestion was made for better pillows.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, especially the kitchen and sun room. Some minor feedback included a suggestion for a grab handle in the shower and a bathroom arrangement for four guests.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches beyond standard hospitality, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
With sea views and a beach just 50 yards away, this is an ideal property from which to enjoy the coast.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Bluray Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Conservatory.
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Woodburner
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil fired central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is sea frontage, 20 yards away.. Hawthorn Cottage sits at the edge of Southerness’ vast sandy and rocky beach. This period, single-storey holiday property looks out across the Solway Firth with beautiful views of The Lake District and Scotland’s second oldest lighthouse. The cottage is set in a stunning position and enjoys uninterrupted views of the sea. The living room features a Smart TV with access to Netflix and Amazon Prime (via guests’ own accounts).
Situated in the heart of 7Stanes mountain biking country, this is an ideal location from which to explore castles, abbeys, mansions and ruins, or the Machars Peninsula and the Galloway Hills. The cottage is very close to rspb Mersehead and WWT Caerlaverock is easily reached for a day out. In fact, the whole area is great for wildlife, much of which can be spotted from the cottage including otters, porpoises, thousands of barnacle geese in the winter and much more. The famously challenging Southerness championship links course is a five minute walk away.
Free WiFi
The shop is not open outside of the summer season.
From 1st January 2024 this property will no longer accept pets.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Reviews (18)
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Colin Wilkinson
Excellent location. Quality fittings and furnishing.We usually need to take little things like salt & pepper and certain utensils but everything was already provided.Lovely welcome hamper.Visitors book comments says it all.
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Confirmed Guest
Absolutely loved this cottage. Cannot fault it. We have strong ties to the area so have stayed in a lot of different accommodation over the years but this is honestly the best!
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Confirmed Guest
First class cottage in a lovely location. The cottage exceeded our expectations so much so that we have booked again. The area has much of interest and many excellent cafes and restaurants. Dumfries and Galloway is a very large area with much to offer.