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"Excellent cottage to have holiday in, the owners have gone above and beyond with facilities and the kindness, friendliness we experienced when on our holiday was exceptional, the only problem we had was having to leave it all behind."
Reviewed by StanAug 2022
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"Beautiful cottage in a lovely location very relaxing done to a very high standard"
Reviewed by SueJul 2022
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"We had a lovely stay here."
Can't think of anything that was missing for us to be able to enjoy the whole week. (Even weather was great). 1.5 miles to beach, Tesco and others do deliver here. Friendly owner, not intrusive on us at all. Surrounded by fields, hills, valley, forests and horses! Excellent experience was had by all of us.
Reviewed by GuyJul 2022
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"Lovely cottage, beautifully furnished and with every thing you would need."
Ideally situated for exploring the area's towns and villages. Castle Douglas and Kilmarnock are well worth a visit.
Lots of wild life and pleasant strolls.
Warm but inobstrusive hosts, on hand if needed.
Working out when to go back next year.
Reviewed by EllaJun 2022
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"Very comfortable fabulous setting perfect"
Reviewed by MichaelMay 2022
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"A first class property in every way!"
Totally relaxing and peaceful
Reviewed by JeanMay 2022
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"A fabulous well equipped, excellent condition cottage in a naturally beautiful area."
The owners were helpful but not intrusive. Can high recommend.
Reviewed by WendyMay 2022
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"Lovely cottage in a beautiful and peaceful location."
A well equipped and well kept property. 1.2 miles from the beach at Sunnyside. Just a gentle a stroll along a quite road. A very good base to explore the Solway Coast and old preserved properties of Historic Scotland and National Trust for Scotland. Only 5 miles from an RSPB wetland site.
Reviewed by DavidApr 2022
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"Lovely cottage."
Very quiet and peaceful well equipped.
Reviewed by RonaApr 2022
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"Lovely well maintained cottage."
Spent a lot of time in the Kitchen area watching the wildlife in the woodlands.
Reviewed by RichardApr 2022
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"Lovely cottage,lovely location and a very helpful host and would love to come back next year."
Reviewed by AmyMar 2022
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"Have just spent a week at this gorgeous cottage and would definitely recommend it."
From the lovely warm welcome to the beautiful interior and the great surroundings we think it was the nicest cottage we have stayed in.
Even though we had awful weather, the cottage was so warm and cosy and we would absolutely stay there again.
Reviewed by JacquelineFeb 2022
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"Excellent holiday property."
Upmarket, tastefully furnished and decorated with every attention to detail. It’s a credit to its owner. It was lovely to return, after walking in cold winter weather to this toasty warm cottage. We enjoyed the countryside views and it’s quiet position and the ample private parking. It was easy to drive (or walk) to Sandyhills and then onto all the beautiful coves, bays, walks and small towns of this area. We would absolutely love to stay again in Bracken Cottage.
Reviewed by GrahamFeb 2022
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"A homely spacious cottage for four people."
Nicely furnished with antiquities and well equipped. We spent most of our time in the large farmhouse kitchen. The house was lovely and warm to come back to after a days walking. It was so quiet and we were lucky enough to have a few days of clear skies at night to see the stars. Lovely pub 1/2 mile down the road, and about a mile to the sandy beach. Only thing was that the public toilets near the beach car park were not open. Nice walks along the coast to Rockcliffe and Kippford. Everything was perfect. Only gripe is that the downstairs bathroom has an electric shower and found the pressure very low.
Reviewed by JillNov 2021
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"A lovely cottage that has been finished to a high standard."
We really enjoyed our stay & will recommend it to our family & friends.
Reviewed by DavidOct 2021
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"My wife and I have just returned home having spent 5 nights at Bracken Cottage and are very impressed by it."
On our arrival, the house was nice and warm and a welcoming atmosphere was felt. The kitchen had more than we expected and it was nice to be able to sit and chat to each other as the other one of us made meals. The living room upstairs was comfortable and had a nice view to the nearby woods. The bedrooms and bathrooms were furnished with all one needs. Although it rain for 3 days and was quite misty at times it didn't affect our impressions of the area. The local beach was Sandyhills and is a lovely place to visit, as were the nearby towns and villages. The whole area around Dalbeattie is very peaceful and with lovely scenery its ideal for a quiet break away after a dreadful 18 months. Highly recommended.. but don't tell everyone !!
Reviewed by IvorOct 2021
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"The holiday and area were ok."
My only comment which is for Sykes, due to covid and no fault of our own. We had to change the holiday date three times over the past 18months. I am sure that the April date 2020 was at a higher rate then when we finally went in October 2021. There was no refund and I am almost certain that a charge was made for re-arranging the October date! This holiday was completely paid for, for the April 2020 period.
Reviewed by CarolOct 2021
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"Having never been to Dumfries & Galloway before we can confirm that the cottage is is an ideal position to visit lots of areas of local interest and approx 5minutes walk away from the nearest beach."
The views from the cottage are great. Not having Wifi was a mild inconvenience however there is a really nice pub just down the hill on the lodge park which has wifi and decent food. Would definitely revisit the cottage again and have no hesitation in recommending it.
Reviewed by KathrynSep 2021
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"The owner, location and luckily the weather couldn't have been better."
Reviewed by RogerJul 2021
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"Only issues were no Wifi, which was a mild inconvenience but we found a coffee shop with Wifi not too far away where I could catch up on E-mails each day."
TV system a bit wierd and downstairs screen crackles a lot.
However, these are minor points. Very peaceful with helpful host just next door. Beautiful scenery with lots of walking potential. For those who like fishing and/or golf it's ideal.
Reviewed by ColinJun 2021
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this delightful cottage."
The location is so scenic and peaceful. The cottage has been designed and fitted out to perfection. The proprietors are a great couple and we thank them for their help and kindness throughout our stay.
Reviewed by MarianneJun 2021
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"The cottage was exceptional."
Very clean and had everything required for a good stay. The location was a bit rural for us as I have a problem with mobility and couldn’t walk to the beach. I had my travel scooter but no pavements and narrow windy roads. However that’s was my problem. We had a lovely holiday and enjoyed visiting the area. We would highly recommend this cottage.
Reviewed by SandraMay 2021
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"After having our long awaited break away cancelled with a different company in Wales, due to the enforced lockdown."
We booked with Sykes extremely easy and quick response. The cottage itself was absolutely amazing, extremely clean, well stocked in a lovely part of Scotland. It exceeded our expectations and was very well laid out and suited our needs. The only small grumble we have is that after we had been out walking and exploring during the day the only comfortable sofa to sit on and unwind on is the one in the kitchen. I’m not sure if this is a change due to Covid-19 and the hard wipe clean sofa upstairs is there for that reason? However we spent most of our time when in Bracken Cottage in the kitchen reading, or doing games activities at the lovely big Kitchen table. No WiFi was not an issue either as it was a grateful retreat from the digital age we live in. We had our 10 year old with us and he also loved the cottage, the countryside setting and especially the nearby horses. Would definitely recommend this cottage 100% - thank you we definitely recharged our batteries.
Reviewed by KendraOct 2020
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"Lovely quiet location excellent for walking and cycling."
Furnishings excellent and all rooms very spacious. Would definately recommend.
Television needed reset but would then not go on till the following day after reset and if changed channel it needed reset again so rarely able to use. No internet but aware of this when booked so not an issue but may be for some.
Reviewed by BarbaraOct 2020
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"I found the whole experience of booking with Sykes Holiday Cottages an easy and simple experience."
The information on the website was clear and straightforward , particularly in these extraordinary times. I liked the fact that Sykes holidays also gives information about where you are staying, things to do etc. Bracken Cottage was quality all the way from the soft furnishings and equipment to the fact that lights were on in the cottage creating a welcoming feel to the place when we arrived.
Reviewed by JennyOct 2020
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"Lovely location very quiet, just what we wanted."
The photos do not do it justice, much prettier than we expected.
If you have teenagers who need Wifi they may find it a little difficult. Our boys were aged 15 & 16 yrs they struggled to start but very quickly settled as we spent family time playing games.
The cottage was spacious and definitely just suitable for the 4 of us. Our teenagers occupied mainly upstairs whilst my husband soaked up the picturesque views outside and really enjoyed bird watching.
Even though the owners are next door you would never know as you are given your privacy. The cottage was very clean and had all the facilities we needed.
This is a brilliant area if you like walking which you can do from your doorstep. Nearest store is about 2 miles and the larger stores are about 12-14 miles.
We would definitely look to book again
Reviewed by KeithJul 2020
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"Second visit to Bracken Cottage."
Lovely lovely place. Very quiet but within easy reach of places to visit. Cottage equipped with everything you should need for a comfortable holiday. Sofa has been replaced since last visit although I didn't think it was as bad as had been mentioned on reviews. Sky tv a bonus. Couldn't fault this cottage and will be back next year.
Reviewed by LynneFeb 2020
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"Quiet lovely setting staying in a first class cottage"
Reviewed by SusanNov 2019
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"Absolutely lovely cottage, beautiful views & scenery, ideal for quiet walks, not too far from nearby towns for shopping."
Beach a mile down the road & even went on a deer tour & was a very enjoyable experience. Cannot fault this place & will be definitely booking this cottage again next year.
Reviewed by AlanOct 2019
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"The cottage was in a very quiet location only 1 mile from the coast and was surrounded by excellent walks, wonderful scenery and a wide range of wildlife and farm animals."
It was well equipped for a self catering holiday and had everything we needed, including plenty of towels and hot water.
As a previous reviewer said one of the settees in the lounge had certainly seen better days and was uncomfortable to sit on but that was a small point. From a personal perspective the lack of wifi was a bit of a problem but we muddled through. It made us realise how much we now depend on it for all our information.
Reviewed by AmandaAug 2019
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"Bracken Holiday Cottage provides everything needed for a restful holiday."
The kitchen equipment made cooking easy, not always the case in holiday cottages, and the beds were comfortable. The owner, Mrs Jardine, was very helpful but unobtrusive. The view from the cottage was relaxing and we particularly enjoyed watching the many House Martins flying about the cottage, especially in the evenings.
Reviewed by FrancesJul 2019
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"Lovely cottage in a quiet location, very private."
Sofas are uncomfortable but that us a minor detraction.
Reviewed by JudiJun 2019
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"Wonderful cottage,beautiful location."
Cannot fault.highly recommended.
Reviewed by GillianApr 2019
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"The cottage is really well equipped and great for a busy active family."
The surroundings are also lovely and the horses caught my children’s attention all week. The cottage is ideally situated to cover a vast area of Dumfries and Galloway.
One small point - there is no WiFi at the cottage - so families with older children this may be more of a problem?
We would certainly return
Reviewed by EmmaApr 2019
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"We had a lovely time at Bracken Holiday cottage."
Very comfortable and clean. There are lots of things to do near by and lots of places to visit, castles and towers. Also if you have children a lovely beech near by. We are also interested in the wild life and you can visit many of the bird reserves in the area. Also in the evening watch the swallows flying over which was nice to see.
There is a road next to the property but not busy when we where there, and you only see the owner Hazel if you need her, and she will soon get things sorted if necessary. She was very nice and helpful, for our first stay.
We would certainly think about returning to this cottage.
Reviewed by JonApr 2019
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"A great area I know well & the cottage is an ideal place situated quietly away from all hustle & bustle but close enough to the beach & other attractions, super owner, very friendly & the cottage was well equipped, cosy well kitted kitchen etc."
superb.
Reviewed by DonMar 2019
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"Brillant property."
Superb position, 1 mile to Sandyhills beach, 10 mins to Dalbeattie and 20 mins to Castle Douglas with a lovely range of independent shops. Bracken cottage is a beautiful property with a gorgeous view. The cottage has everything you could need. Plenty of parking and although right next door to the farm very private. It's definitely not if we would return but when!
Reviewed by LynneFeb 2019
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"Lovely detached cottage next to the owners farm, however there is no noise or effects from this."
Owner very friendly.
One mile from a beach with walks and walks at Covend to Kippford, so great for families.
Lots to see round and about and a great 12 mile round trip through Forrest to Dalbeattie from Covend.
Beds really comfy, sofas in lounge not so comfy.
Reviewed by JackieSep 2018
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"Great place to rest and relax lovely countryside beaches about a five minute car ride away with access to two beaches in the area parking is pay display at both beaches."
Reviewed by AndrewSep 2018
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"Excellent location, close to a sandy beach with parking, toilets and a shop."
Despite being attached to a farm, there is clear separation to ensure your privacy. Very clean, owner on hand if you have any problems or queries. Very comfortable. Quiet and lovely to watch the swifts going in and out of the nests. Dalbeattie close.
Reviewed by JanetJun 2018