Albany Cottage, Rockcliffe
ID: S372309
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 7
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Albany Cottage in Rockcliffe is highly praised for its unbeatable beachfront location, stunning views, and easy access to coastal and woodland walks. Guests consistently mention the cottage’s comfort, well-equipped kitchen, and suitability for families and those with limited mobility. The owner is described as helpful and responsive. While some minor maintenance issues and parking challenges are noted, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with only occasional minor issues such as full bins or uncut grass. Cleanliness is generally well maintained.
The location is universally celebrated, with direct beach access, beautiful views, and proximity to walks and local amenities. It is a standout feature of the property.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a cosy atmosphere. Some note minor noise from the boiler and a need for updates in certain areas, but overall comfort is high.
The cottage is well equipped, especially the kitchen, and has useful features for those with mobility needs. Some guests mention small maintenance issues, limited parking, and a desire for additional items like a BBQ or larger pans.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Albany Cottage is a classic family holiday cottage sleeping 7, fronting onto the popular sandy cove of Rockcliffe beach in this picturesque coastal village on the Solway Firth.
Albany Cottage is a classic family holiday cottage sleeping 7, fronting onto the popular sandy cove of Rockcliffe beach in the picturesque coastal village on the Solway Firth.
The accommodation has both a ground floor bedroom and separate shower room, a particular feature is that the living room and bedrooms have sea views. The traditional construction makes it a light and airy house with good sized rooms ensuring space for all even with large groups. The Reception Hall/Dining room is welcoming while the adjoining sitting room’s wood burning stove makes it snug and cosy in winter after a day out exploring the local area.
The cottage makes a perfect base for family beach holidays also with walks through the nearby wild flower meadows and woodland managed by the National Trust for Scotland. These walks take you over the hill to the “sister” village of Kippford which is a popular and busy sailing and water sports centre with two hotels and a tea room all making excellent stops for refreshments before you return home. Nearby, Colvend has a general store and tea room, more facilities can be found in ‘The Granite Town’ of Dalbeattie, 7 miles away.
The beautiful Solway Coast offers spectacular scenery and wildlife, with a bird sanctuary on Rough Island, accessible at low tide and an rspb Reserve at Mersehead, a short drive away. Local leisure facilities include sailing in the neighbouring village of Kippford and golf courses at Colvend, Southerness, Kippford and Dalbeattie. ‘World-class’ mountain-biking opportunities (7 Stanes) and walks are popular in the nearby Dalbeattie forest.
Albany Cottage is on the right side of the pair of semi detached cottages and the adjoining Munro Cottage can be taken so that larger groups may be together in one location.
Post Code DG5 4QQ
Albany Cottage is let Friday to Friday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks.
Damage Deposit £150
EPC: E
STL Licence: DG00261F
Accommodation for 7 over two floors:
Ground Floor: Reception/Dining Hall; King size bedroom; Sitting room with wood burning stove and bay window; Kitchen with door to garden; Shower room
First Floor: Landing; King size bedroom; Family bathroom with over bath shower; Single bedroom; Twin bedroom.
Outside: lawn and gravel seating area to front with car parking and shared lawned garden to rear.
Services: Electricity and oil heating included * Wood burning stove with initial supply of fuel provided * Bed linen and towels included * Fridge * Freezer * Electric oven, Induction hob and Microwave * Dishwasher * Washing Machine * Smart T.V & DVD Player * Wifi * Hair driers * USB Sockets * Cot and high chair * Parking * Shared rear garden (which is not fully enclosed) with furniture plus a shared open garden area to the front which is not enclosed * BBQ * 3 dogs welcome (Additional charges apply) * No Smoking
Special note: The cottages are of traditional historic construction, and have been sympathetically restored using traditional materials and breathable paints. This does however leave walls rough in parts and also with historic staining evident in small areas, though recent surveys report that there is no ongoing damp
Reviews (28)
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Mike Chapman
The house was great. A large room so the seven of us could all have a meal together. We were nearly on the beach it was so close. We had a couple of problems with the heating and the shower. These were solved quite quickly.
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Elizabeth Weightman
This holiday is all about the location. Perfect for a quiet getaway right on the beach. We went in March and Rockcliffe was quiet. I imagine in the height of summer it would be very busy. The beach is amazing, sandy and covered in shells. The tide goes way out leaving a very clean beach and rockpools to explore. There is no shop in Rockcliffe, just a little cafe that is open periodically. You can walk easily through the wood to Kippford where there is a cafe and hotel, both do good food. Albany Cottage has parking for 2 cars and though basically furnished was suitable for our family (6 adults, child and baby). There is a large garden (shared with the house next door) to explore, but we spent all our time in the front garden overlooking the magical bay.
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Gillian
Albany cottage has a fantastic outlook particularly if the sun is shining as it was over Christmas.