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ID: S515569
7 reviews
Pets welcome
2 Bathrooms
WiFi
Open fire
Parking
Croftdean in Colvend, Rockcliffe, is a well-presented and maintained cottage that has been refurbished to a high standard. Guests appreciate the quality furniture, warm and clean environment, and well-proportioned rooms. The location is good, with easy access to local attractions. While the property offers many good features, guests suggest minor improvements in facilities and amenities.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that guests are satisfied with.
The property is praised for its good location with ample parking space and proximity to local attractions, suggesting a favourable setting for guests.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the house warm, but there are comments about the beds not being king-sized as expected and the ensuite shower being slippery, which slightly affects the comfort score.
While the property boasts high-quality furniture and equipment, guests have noted issues with appliance instructions, door locks, and a shortage of towels, indicating room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.
A delightful holiday cottage on the edge of Colvend village with superb open views to the rolling Galloway countryside, the south facing garden is a perfect suntrap and ideal spot from which to enjoy the local scenery while the modern layout of the bungalow provides spacious and well equipped holiday accommodation for 6.
Croftdean is close to the Solway Firth and all it's smugglers coves, the delightful holiday cottage has superb open views to the rolling Galloway countryside and the private south facing garden is a perfect suntrap. The garden seating areas are the ideal spot from which to enjoy the local scenery while the modern layout of the bungalow provides spacious and well equipped holiday accommodation for six. Colvend Village is a small hamlet on the stunning Solway coast with a well stocked shop and popular tea room (seasonal opening hours apply). There is nearby access into the Dalbeattie woods which have walking and mountain bike routes to suit all abilities together with tracks that lead to Dalbeattie with all the facilities of a town.
There is easy access to the coast with the popular villages of Rockcliffe with it's beach and the sailing village of Kippford with two excellent pubs, both serving food just a 5 minute drive from the cottage. Kippford is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Dumfries and Galloway and there are always things to see and do around the village. Within a short drive are a number of sandy beaches and an excellent selection of golf courses including the championship links course at Southerness (fees payable). For the outdoor enthusiast this is excellent walking country and within a short distance (one within a 5 minute drive) are two of the main sections of the 7Stanes Mountain Bike Network. There are fantastic Nature and Bird Reserves at WWT Caerlaverock and rspb Mersehead, again within a short drive. This is an excellent base from which to enjoy an active holiday or in which to totally relax and unwind.
Post Code: DG5 4QA
Damage Deposit £150
Croftdean accepts short breaks throughout the year
STL Licence: DG00260F
EPC: A
Accommodation for 6 all on one floor: 4 steps up to Front Hall; Sitting room with wood burning stove and double patio door and 4 steps down to garden; Large Kitchen/Dining room; Utility room with ramp access to gravelled parking area; Double bedroom with en suite shower room; Double bedroom and Twin bedroom; Family Bathroom with bath and separate shower.
Services: Central heating and electricity included * Bed linen and towels provided * Washing machine * Dryer * Dishwasher * Fridge/Freezer * Electric cooker * Microwave * Wood burning stove with initial supply of logs provided * Wifi * Mobile reception variable * Garden enclosed with patio & outside sink ideal for rinsing sandy dogs and muddy boots * 2 dogs welcome (additional charges apply) * NO smoking * Village shop and tea room 5 minutes walk (seasonal opening hours apply) * Eating out 5 minutes drive.
Note Shared drive way through garden
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