Corrafeckloch Cottage

A beautiful, well equipped cottage set in the most wonderful grounds.

A complete escape from the hustle and bustle of regular life. The grounds were a joy to walk around, pond dipping was enjoyed along with feeding the many birds and the pine marten. Hopefully we will be back sometime. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your wonderful cottage.

A super cottage in an amazing location.

There was plenty of wildlife to be seen from the gardens with the highlight being a nightly visit from the pine marten, 2 put in an appearance on one of the nights. The cottage is well equipped, very clean and comfortable with everything you need for a stress free break. We were very lucky with the weather so spent quite a bit of time in the fabulous gardens watching the various birds coming to the bird table.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your cottage and you felt very much at peace with the surroundings.

The birds were very busy at the bird table and what a joy to see a pine marten, woodpecker and very briefly a tawny owl. If you like nature you will like this property .

After our first visit for a week in December last year we couldn’t wait to return this year ( 12th – 26th June 2026 ).

The cottage was clean and beautifully furnished throughout. The kitchen had plenty cutlery, plates, cups, pans, etc, everything you need for a fortnights holiday and more. It has a lovely homely feeling and being set in 11 acres of private grounds within a large coniferous forest, it certainly was peaceful and quiet and a fantastic place to relax, if that is what you want to do. There was plenty room to park our 3 cars just outside the back/courtyard door so unloading and reloading was easy and to make it quicker we passed things through the sitting room window! It was great to sit at the dining area window and watch the bird table and the skies beyond. Frequent visits from 2 Red Squirrels and lots of close views of Great Spotted Woodpeckers, at least 3 Jays and plenty Siskin. Nice to see the Tawny Owl sat on a post near to the open barn and also this years chick. Didn’t see the Pine Martens this time ( we saw up to 3 every night back in December ) but that’s nature for you – nothing is guaranteed. The water tank is pump fed and there is an explanation in the Info booklet on water usage but not on Sykes website. Showering and washing was NOT an issue even when friends joined us for 4 days – we just gave it 20 minutes between people showering and washing, allowing plenty time for the water tank to refill. Just looked at next years availability on the Sykes booking site and we can see that part of the comparable weeks for next year is already booked. If not at another time next year, then we will definitely return in the near future. Christine and Keith did everything they could to make our stay as enjoyable as possible – thank you.

Our second visit to this beautiful cottage.

We loved our time here as much as the first. The location is amazing with loads of wildlife. We will definitely be back. A real home from home. Gary, Allison, Colin and Dawn

the cottage was great wildlife was excellent, everything you need in kitchen, and loads of room to relax in, only problem was the hoover needed a good clean out filter etc and behind and underneath beds and furniture could do with being hovered now and again as there was dust and cobwebs behind them,

Fabulous location and property.

Peaceful and relaxing with an abundance of wildlife. Definitely intend to return.

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Corrafeckloch Cottage.

The rooms were spacious and comfortable. We ate breakfast watching the birds and a red squirrel on the feeders. It was great to have the pinemarten come to the lounge window in the evenings to feed on the eggs, peanuts and jam sandwich we put out for him. We enjoyed visiting Wigtown, Portpatrick and the Mull of Galloway as well as nearby bird reserves. We were blessed with warm, sunny weather but that is not always the case in south west Scotland.

The house is lovely - everything you might need is there.

Its warm, clean comfortable, well maintained, feels like a home. The bird table is busy and great to watch. The setting is quiet - no traffic noise (you are quite a way up the track from the main road!) At the moment (Dec 2025) there is building work taking place on the house next door, but if you're off out for the day its not an inconvenience! I would book this again at a different time of year! On a purely personal note I find the locked gate and key safe a bit of a pain but fully understand the need for this in such an isolated place! After all if it was broken into while we were staying there then our stuff would go as well as the cottage owners' goods!

Comfortable well equipped cottage in beautiful location

Best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in.

The cottage itself was beautifully decorated with soft bedding and towels. The welcome basket was amazing. The wildlife we saw was incredible including the red squirrel and pine martin. Leave cracked eggs on the window bottom by the back door and nuts and they come around dusk time. We also saw the magnificent white barn owl. The forest walks in the nearby visitor centre were wonderful along with the rspb one.

The location is absolutely stunning, surrounded by peaceful forest perfect for relaxing walks.

Pine martens are visiting every night. The cottage itself was charming, spotlessly clean, and very well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable break. We would highly recommend Corrafechloch Forest Cottage for anyone looking for a tranquil and idyllic getaway in a beautiful part of the country. We hope to return again soon!"

A very cosy, comfortable and well equipped cottage.

Being a mile from the road the track is a bit rough, but that is to be expected. The big attraction for us was the wildlife. We saw Pine Martens each of the seven nights we were there and a Badger six of the seven. The surrounding trees are full of birds, mainly Chaffinch, but also Siskin, Crossbills, Coal Tits, Great Tits and Blue Tits. We also saw Red Kite, Buzzard and Jay. A pair of Great Spotted Woodpeckers seemed to be nesting close by. We also heard Owls at night, there are three owl boxes in the surrounding buildings and tree. Corrafeckloch did feel like a home from home, but with the bonus of extra wildlife. We were a bit concerned at first when we were seeing raandom lights in the vicinity, given it's remoteness. This is until we'd worked out they were solar lights, likely being triggered by the wildlife.

Absolutely stunning location.

If you want to get away from everything this is the place for you. The cottage is furnished to a very high standard and immaculately clean inside. Nothing is too much trouble for the owner and she couldn’t be more helpful with any issue. The wildlife is great with nightly visits from pine martens and daily visits from red squirrels. Will definitely be back. Totally in love with this wonderful place and its remoteness.

This was our second time to Corrafeckloch, last year we went for our honeymoon and loved it so much we booked to return for our 1st year anniversary and we weren't disappointed with even more pine martens visiting!

We were worried about the building work as we knew it should have been completed but it really didn't affect us. The builders are lovely and appreciate a cuppa! There was no radio blaring or shouting. When sat inside without the TV or radio on you couldn't see or hear the work going on, so it doesn't affect the stunning views. The only time you might hear it would be if you were sunbathing in the Scottish sunshine on the front lawn! There are lots of places you can go and sit around the property grounds so easy to get peace and quiet if you want to sit outside. We shall be back for a third time as we love it! The wildlife is amazing and lots of walks and cycling from the door. The cottage is very spacious, we took my mum, step dad and aunt along too this time and I think they will be coming back with us as they loved it as much as we do! Corrafeckloch is a very special place.

As at 23rd August 2024, this property is a working building site.

The external photos of the house that were listed up to this date are not an accurate representation. There is an extension being built on the barn that approximately doubles its footprint and extends significantly in front of the house. There are builders on site Monday to Friday, using power tools, and there are materials and amenities associated with a building site (skip, portaloo, etc.). There were two deliveries of building supplies during our week long stay. Otherwise, the house itself is as shown and is comfortable and well appointed. The grounds are extensive and offer pleasant trails for wandering. There is an abundance of wildlife when it is quiet outside. If the listing photos do not show the new building alongside and in front of the original house, you can look at our Google review for pictures.

The perfect place to be if you want to experience a 'get away from it all ' holiday.

The cottage is beautifully appointed and has everything you could need. So peaceful and relaxing with the opportunity to see red squirrels and pine martens right outside the door. Lots of walks and stunning scenery. We would highly recommend this cottage and hope to be back.

Great stay if you’re looking for a bit of isolation and peace.

Everything was provided that we needed and a nice welcome pack. Whilst we did have some issues with live tv reception, the wildlife around the cottage kept us entertained. The Pine Martin was a nightly visitor, as well as the red squirrels and numerous species of birds. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend if you don’t mind being a bit isolated.

Lovely cottage on its own, very peaceful.

Had everything you needed.Walks from the door and a good location to explore the surrounding area.Plenty of outside space to take it all in, but the best thing is the wildlife that you see from the cottage. Pine martens, barn owls , red squirrels and lots of birds.If this is your thing don’t hesitate to book it!! 10/10 from us. Building work on a barn at the side, which didn’t bother us at all.

Beautiful and well maintained property.

Great wildlife experience. We will book again

Wonderful experience at this gorgeous spotlessly clean cosy cottage.

We go to about 5 to 6 cottages a year and this is the best , the surroundings is just perfect . There is a barn conversion going on next to you but had no noise are trouble from it what so ever .

Outstanding cottage, really well equipped with everything you could need, stunning location.

Lovely owners. Quiet and great for wildlife watching. Great for several couples or a family as lots of space and you can almost have 2 separate areas. Walks and cycling from the door, highly recommended. Already booked to go back!

Cottage very comfortable and clean and inviting but the water system was awkward to negotiate at times.

Some minor issues like absence of draining board and a wooden cutting board in the kitchen. Apart from that a very nicely set up cottage. Extraordinary access to view some rare wildlife. Close cottage environs well laid out and thoughtfully designed. Low-slung cars beware of pot holes driving up to the cottage.

Such a peaceful location with plenty of wildlife.

The house has been beautifully restored and well equipped for a comfortable stay. This was our 4th visit to this property and we hope to return again next year.

Wonderful place to get away from it all.

Beautiful well kept comfy house and stunning gardens. The owner, Keith, is easy to contact, replies quickly and is very helpful. Water system takes a bit of getting used to, but fine as long as you remember to keep the pump going! Absolutely loved our stay and hope to return sometime.

Lovely cottage, beautifully furnished and in a peaceful location.

Beautiful house, been six times so far.

Peaceful and full of wild life.

An all round excellent stay in a beautiful, comfortable cottage with a delightful remote setting.

We really enjoy staying here and will definitely be returning. The local wildlife was fantastic even late in the year, deer, fox, pine marten and owls. Highly recommended if you want to get away to peaceful surroundings

Fantastic 2nd stay at this amazing cottage, well equipped, lovely furnishings and spotlessly clean.

Grounds are amazing with wonderful wildlife from small garden birds to buzzards and owls, pine martins, deers, foxes and a shy red squirrel, great to enjoy peace and quiet with just the bird song to listen to. Lovely fire pit area to watch stars sparkle away whilst listening to the owls, Meet both the owners one day and both are very friendly and very helpful . Loads of paths from the cottage and many more in Glentrool about 5-10 min drive away, many waterfalls at the Wood of Cree

A comfortable and well appointed cottage in a beautiful and peaceful location.

Our third time here and hopefully we will be back!

probably sounds like a cliché, but did not want to leave.

The peace, quiet, sheer tranquility, bliss!

Loved the cottage and the grounds.

We didn’t use the car the whole time we were there. A very special place.

This is an exceptional cottage where great attention has been paid to detail; everything you could need is provided and is of top quality.

The setting of the property is idyllic, surrounded by woodland and wildlife. We loved watching the birds, deer, pine marten and squirrels. We would not hesitate in recommending this cottage and intend to return ourselves. The owners are very professional and offer exceptional customer service.

I will definitely visit this cottage in the future.

A really nice cottage in a beautiful setting.

A lovely property in a beautiful secluded setting with delightful walks and places to sit around a small loch and summerhouse created by the owners in front of the cottage.

Comfortable and well furnished, this is a perfect place to relax in peace and tranquillity and enjoy the abundant wildlife around the property. Our family of three adults and the dog had a brilliant week but the accommodation would work equally well for families or couples and is well placed for trips to the Galloway Forest, a host of visitor attractions and the coast.

A lovely cottage in a peaceful location with good facilities and plenty of wildlife.

Very comfortable cottage, the view is fantastic.

No traffic noises which makes this cottage unique. My only quibble is that it was heartbreaking to watch the swallows try over and over again to get into their nesting place only to find it has been boarded up. What a shame, they have flown thousands of miles to come back!

A stunning cottage and as secluded as it gets.

True peace and quiet. The stars have never looked as bright as they do at Corrafeckloch Cottage. The cottage is beautiful. Everything has been thought of. The restoration of the cottage could not possibly be improved. What an amazing job the owners have done. The snug between the upstairs bedrooms especially a highlight for me. A place to read a book, sip a cuppa, and look out into true wilderness. Bliss. We had visits from many chaffinches, woodpeckers, red squirrels and pine martens! My family saw many of these animals for the first time, from the comfort of the cottage. The other thing I'd like to call out? The cottage is pristinely clean. Clearly, a lot of attention to detail and love has been paid to this cottage, and it has truly paid off. We didn't want to leave! Really nice things to do nearby are to visit the Crafty Distillery, which is a great if you're into your gins. We really enjoyed that. Also, Heads of Ayr Farm Park is a brilliant day out.

The cottage is so lovely surrounded by wildlife we have been four times and are going again in December.

We have stayed in many holiday homes and they have all been good but I think this is the best property we have stayed in.

It has been beautifully restored with everything needed for a comfortable stay. It was ideal for us because it was isolated and with so much land to enjoy the nature, yet it is near enough to a town to get supplies. I spoke to our host and she obviously really cared about us enjoying our stay.

Another great week staying in this first class cottage, which is a credit to its owners.

It offers complete comfort, in an amazing location, peaceful, scenic & full of wildlife to enjoy. We can't recommend it enough & hope to return soon, we'll never tire of it. Thank you!

This is a lovely property, sensitively restored and very comfortable in a very peaceful setting.

We really enjoyed our stay and hope to book again for next year.

Great stay.

House was spotlessly clean and an abundance of information provided about things to do and see. The house is quite remote and limited phone and wifi, but it makes for a lovely retreat. The access road is fairly long but actually in very good condition and no concerns taking our car along it. Would certainly recommend and hope to return again sometime in the future.

The cottage is comfortable, clean and perfect for a relaxing time in peaceful and beautiful surroundings.

We stayed in May and like someone else has since said in a review the forestry lorries drive very fast it was really worrying to be walking on the track or even worse meeting then head on - on a narrow track in the car , we found the track very difficult for our very low sports car as there were huge potholes on the forestry track to the cottage we had no idea it would be like that .

We also wasn't keen on the cctv but only because it made us wonder if we was safe staying there as its in the middle of nowhere. The wildlife was lovely , the cottage was comfy but a non slip bath mat in the showers would be good . Personally we wouldn't go there again due to the forestry lorries and pot holes !

A perfect location for a family holiday

Track running along side cottage used by forestry commission and lorries travel at speed and this should be made aware of for people with children and dogs.

Not in cottage information when booked. We were also perturbed to find that CCTV cameras were running all the time and found this intrusive and felt we were being spied on.

The most beautiful cottage in amazing surroundings.

The cottage is finished to a very high standard and has everything you need. It’s secluded in the forest so if you like peace and solitude but still near enough to lots of great places to visit this is where you should head. Fantastic week. Thank you.

Quiet and peaceful.

We all enjoyed just sitting back and watching the birds and wildlife.

Lovely cottage in absolute stunning scenery.

The drive through Galloway forest was also spectacular. Cottage was very clean, comfortable & warm. Would suggest that guests bring a lot of bird seed or buy lots whilst there. They ate a bag a day. We aren’t familiar with birds but there were some stunning ones to look at. Expect a daily red squirrel visitor. Christine, one of the owners, is lovely & happy to help with any queries. The only negative is that WiFi isn’t very good but we were pre-warned about this so can’t complain. Would highly recommend this cottage to those in need of peace, relaxation & requiring stunning views. Great place to go to escape people & covid.

lovely spot .

everything perfect...plenty of wild life - red squirrels frequent visitor in the garden.

What a wonderful place to stay.

In fact the pictures do not even come close to doing this lovely home justice! Its cozy but spacious., and has everything you could need to make your stay marvelous. Woke up to bird song, saw the owls as they fly past the house and even the odd red squirrel. You have almost no need to leave (but the closest town is definitely worth a visit - Newton Stewart). The property has walks to explore around the pond and the woodland. We had the best holiday we have had in years and will certainly be back - I am sure our little dog is already missing the fire and meandering through the woods! Cannot recommend highly enough.

Lovely accommodation in beautiful scenery.

We were unlucky with a week of near solid rain but one of those things. Tv signal not great went off altogether in heavy rain.

Wonderful cottage in a forest location,wildlife in abundance owners have thought of everything .

the area is a walking,cycling paradise with forest paths open throughout,our first visit to this part of Scotland and would highly recommend the cottage and the area

Corrafeckloch is just beautiful, the farmhouse it's self is perfect.

Spacious, beautifully decorated and homely. The setting is beautiful, to have such lovely views, a loch and walks for the dog on your doorstep all to yourself is wonderful. We didn't venture out much as we would normal do as we really didn't feel the need to staying in such a lovely place. We holiday with Sykes 3 times a year and always choose new places to visit each time. We've stayed in some beautiful places but Corrafeckloch is one we will go back to, can't wait to return!

The cottage was lovely very comfortable and clean.

We especially loved the remoteness and the abundance of wildlife.

Wonderfully maintained cottage in an isolated position with an abundance of wildlife yet also plenty of places to visit close by

a lovely cottage would recommend

Everything about our stay at Corrafeckloch was brilliant, the cottage and surroundings were beautiful and just what we wanted for a relaxing family holiday.

The house has been beautifully decorated and furnishings were perfect for relaxing after a busy day exploring! We can’t wait to stay here again!

the whole package was fantastic, the cottage was very comfortable, the area was so quiet and peaceful, walking was very easy along the tracks and the wild life was a joy.

We had a fab week!

The cottage was well equipt and clean, lovely amount of wildlife around the cottage. And plenty to do nearby, would love to return

A beautiful, cosy cottage in a fantastic location, with wildlife and walks right on your doorstep.

If you are looking for peace and quiet this is the property for you. Only a short drive to lovely walks around Glentrool and The Wood of Cree. The beautiful Mossyard beach is approx. 30 minutes away. We would highly recommend this property!

Peace and tranquility if you enjoy walking this is the place for you from gentle forest walks and access to Southern Highland Way a abundance of wildlife all around the cottage from birds to deer

This Cottage Is Just Amazing!

Perfect In Every Way Possible! No Faults.. Myself & My Husband Our 3 Young Children & Pooch Had The Most Amazing Week! Done Hours Of Walking Enjoyed The Amazing Views.. Have No Faults With The Cottage! If You Like Being Away From Everyone Then This Is Your Cottage! Can't Wait To Go Back!

Beautiful cottage with all modern facilities.

Great location, peaceful and secluded and perfect for any nature lover with plenty of wildlife right outside your front door. Lots to see and do in the area and a heap of useful information provided in the cottage about local attractions. Would definitely recommend

All though it is said that there is a shop 12 mins away we never found it, the pub in winter only opens Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but other than that we were very impressed with it.

But on a personal basis we did find it too remote for us, all though it was nice just too far from civilisation,

Fantastic place .