2 Fleet Street

We enjoyed our short break in the cottage.

Owners were very helpful. It was cosy and suited our purposes as a base for touring the area. We found lovely walks to do from the doorstep and lots of interesting history to explore, such as the origin of the town and its literary links to D L Sayers and John Buchan. Great variety of places of interest beyond the town for nature, gardens or art.

This is the second time we have stayed at this property, and was surprised to see that it was being sold!

Enjoyed our stay accommodation had every needed

This was the 2nd time we've stayed at Fleet Street, the cottage was clean and in excellent condition although it could have been warmer.

The only downside was that the back garden is a walk from the back door where there is a passage onto the road, we have 2 dogs and managed to block this off for safety. The cottage is well located for all the amenities, Pub, spar, park etc. Also parking wasn't an issue. I can recommend staying here and will in due course return for further visits as Gatehouse of Fleet is a great area.

I emailed yourselves halfway through the holiday so please see comments .

We left the accommodation during holiday period to return home as were too cold . Radiators were on but house just didn’t warm up downstairs enough so not sure if thermostat not working properly despite setting to maximum . No heating on upon arrival on a cold day . Floors and walls downstairs were very cold being tiles and stone .

Excellent accommo, warm, clean and all facilities needed

Lovely little cottage in a great location, we have stayed twice and have booked again.

We enjoyed a short break in this lovely cottage which was very central with a great restaurant across the road and a good garden for the dogs.

Found doors were a bit tricky to open but to be expected in a heritage property. Would definetly recommend and hope to return again.

Nice cosy cottage.

Great for a short break away. Issues with the lock on the back door and it would be good to highlight that the garden is not attached to the cottage with perhaps a picture shown of the path to access the garden. I had to cut down brambles to get to the lawn at the garden area. Torch not working. Gatehouse of Fleet is a lovely town with lots of nice walks for the dog. Masonic arms do a lovely Sunday carvery.

House in brilliant location for taking advantage of town facilities all in easy walking distance.

Very pleasant stay for 2 adults and dog. Shower/bath water temp and pressure very good but some kind of non-slip bath mat could improve things for some. Nice bright twin bedroom would be improved by having the 2 windows freed up so they could be opened. TV/wi-fi very good and extra door keys helpful. In general a great week’s stay and would return/recommend if occasion ever arises.

Comfortable in a good position enjoyed Gatehouse and environs.

I loaded two throws by mistake but returned them to the shed 10 days later

Quirky cottage right in the middle of this beautiful little town.

Walks of all types straight from the door. Opposite a pub and near to a shop. Comfortable beds. We will return

We had a lovely couple of days at 2 Fleet Street.

It was such a sweet, characterful place and had everything we needed. The beds were super comfy and we felt very at home. Gatehouse-of-Fleet was such an interesting place which we loved exploring, and the cottage is really well located for lots of interesting days out. Thank you!!

Nice little cottage on the main street and right across the road from a busy pub and restaurant.

Comfortable beds and big enough rooms. Central for most things in dumfries and Galloway. Sofa and chairs could do with updating and quite uncomfortable but generally a good little cottage in a busy little town.

I really liked the house and its position in the village.

It is nice and homely and well equipped. The garden is great for sitting in and luckily the weather allowed that. I would definitely book again. My only tiny complaint is the tin openers don't work but I had taken my own as this often happens. A good holiday all round.

second visit to this letting and is great .

.fantastic area everything you need near by ...pubs ...shops... parks...beaches ..and forrests ..the let is very clean and well kept ..takes a little while for the heating to warm up but it is end terrace and febuary ..will deffinatly return ...had a great week and the masonic pub is amazing for food

As always loved our stay at 2 Fleet Street xx

Loved this quirky cottage, other than the double bed!

The front bedroom is bigger and lighter, and could perhaps be made the main bedroom? Otherwise, facilities are excellent. Gatehouse of Fleet is a lovely place to stay. Lots of nearby walks for the dogs, special mentions for Iron Brew for breakfast, and yummy cakes, and the Masonic Arms for a teatime drink and some delicious food. Both very dog friendly, can’t wait to return.

Had a lovely stay.

Very warm, cosy and comfortable. Great position with the town, very central. Needed to contact the owner because I locked myself out

Sehr hübsches, gepflegtes Cottage zentral im Ort gelegen.

Großer, gemütlicher Wohn-Ess-Bereich, Küche angrenzend. Küche ist ausreichend ausgestattet, obwohl wir ein Schneidbrett und einen großen Topf vermisst haben. Die beiden Schlafzimmer verfügen über gute Betten und zweckmäßige Wandschränke. Das Bad ist ein bisschen spartanisch, ohne eine Steckdose, Licht am Spiegel und Handtuchhalter, aber man kommt klar. Sehr angenehm der Kontakt zu den Eigentümern, als wir eine Einweisung für die Bedienung der Heizung benötigten. Im Gegensatz dazu die Agentur Sykes Holiday Cottages: Mehrfache Anfragen aufgrund einer notwendigen Änderung unserer Buchungen blieben unbeantwortet - komplett ohne Reaktion!

Cottage in a great location and central to all facilities.

The garden is as described and separate from the house but you definitely needed a torch for last dog trips before bed. We had to buy one as the one provided didn't work. Apart from that we had a good stay.

Hi we had a lovely stay the cottage was clean and comfortable and in a great location.

We would probably not return for the sole reason that the garden was not attached to the property and the wall surrounding it not as high as we needed. Our dogs are medium and large and had to be supervised to and from the garden and kept on leads as they could easily jump over. We were hoping to just leave the back door open for them to go in and out as and when they pleased during our stay. The only other negative issue was the door locks/ keys they were both really difficult to lock and unlock from the inside and need attention as could potentially cause an issue if there was a fire. All in all though a pleasant stay in a great central location for exploring the area, the weather was reasonably nice and the people really friendly. The masons arms up the road did a lovely pint, and we had fab takeaway fish and chips from the ship inn over the road. An enjoyable stay overall.

Great place in nice town!

Would look to visit again. Local pubs dog friendly and offering good food.

Generally positive but minor grumbles.

No hairdryer bulb not functioning above double bed. No info about heating but all in all would recommend

No hairdryer.

Upstairs curtains very thin--need lining or replacing;they don`t keep out the light. 1 tea towel for a week inadequate.. Beds in front bedroom very uncomfortable. Not up to Sykes usual standard.

Well equipped very clean excellent shower and bath and big fridge freezer plus point is a garden for dogs .

Ship inn opposite does very good food a bit further afield is inn on loch well worth a drive out excellent food and views. Internet was great and a large TV was good . Only moans double bed only accessible on one side .Cottage is excellent value for money in a lovely area to explore the Scottish countryside

We had a lovely time in this cottage.

It's warm, comfortable and well-equipped. I noticed that some other feedback concerned the small double bedroom, but we had no problems; the bed was very comfortable. We also liked the big TV (although we were out a lot) and the central location, near the great local walks, the shop and the pub.

Fabulous cottage well equipped, clean, cozy and brilliant location for local walks and exploring dumfries & Galloway.

Great for dogs. Nice big porch to clean them down and leave wet coats & wellies in. A great secure back garden to let dogs out.

Beautiful cottage, very cosy and warm.

It was lovely to return to after days out exploring this gorgeous part of Scotland and the garden was an added bonus for the dog. We would not hesitate it staying here again. The village has everything that you need regarding shops, pubs and cafes alongside wonderful walks from the doorstep. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you x

Only suggestion that I could make would be thicker duvets - a couple of them were about 5 tog, need to be a bit warmer for a winter stay.

A minor point - generally the property was comfortable and well equipped, and it is a great area for a quiet get way.

Everything was good about our stay at Fleet Street

We enjoyed our stay immensely.

The property is equipped with more than what we needed and all the appliances and utensils were practically new judging from their condition. The gated garden area was invaluable for the dark early morning dog routine. Extremely warm and cosy in the evenings and perfectly placed to enjoy the charming little town. A wonderful park and miles of footpaths within a few hundred yards of the house which was great for the dogs. It is a pity we could not stay for longer.

We have stayed in many dog friendly cottages and this has to be up there with the best.

Great location, immaculately clean, really couldn't fault it.

Gorgeous, well-maintained cottage with everything you could wish for to make it home from home.

The cleanliness was top notch and the decor really lovely. Fantastic location within walking distance of everything in Gatehouse. Highly recommend and we will be back. Thank you to the hosts!

This was our second year using this property and had a lovely time.

The location is very good if you wish to travel around the area as it is central to many interesting places. My only suggested change for the owners to consider would be to install a handrail in the bathroom. As an older visitor I found shower over the bath a little precarious to step out of when wet.

Cottage in ideal location for all amenities.

Garden an added bonus. Quiet, quaint and compact. Slept in front bedroom as much lighter and airier. Bathroom lovely. Would benefit from a welcome guide letting you know where cleaning utilities (hoover) etc (if available) were stored. Would benefit from some instructions on how to use TV, (BT box and TV), and other appliances etc Unfortunately, we were unable to access the TV during our stay due to an ariel not being installed and weather conditions for BT box. The weather was bad so TV was missed. Had to contact owner on a number of occasions. Left 1 day early.

A beautiful cottage, everything you need for a stay.

An ideal base to go walking or the beaches, which there are plenty of, small towns and villages. Cocoa bean chocolate farm, Galloway ice cream farm, ideal if you have kids. Only issue we had was the back door, took a while to work out you had to lift the key whilst turning it to get it open. Loved the garden, saw the red kites and the weather was great apart from 1 day. But that’s the weather for you. Would definitely recommend staying here.

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2 Fleet Street is a very attractive and comfortable cottage. Excellent location in Gatehouse of Fleet, so close to the shop for essentials, easy for travel to explore the area, great walks from the front door, the lovely peaceful garden and of course the Excellent Ship Inn across the road! It had everything we needed for a very full week in fine weather. Thank you.

We were delighted with our stay in the cottage.

Everything was as described, all really convenient for visiting the local pubs and cafes as well as nearby walks on the beach and superb woodland. Access to garden not a problem for the dogs and a real bonus in the good weather. Might just need to look at the back door lock.. we really struggled with it. Would not hesitate to visit again.

Only issue was back garden access it meant you had to take dogs out for the last piddle before bedding down and first piddle in the morning before their walks everything else was great thank you

Lovely cottage beautifully decorated and extremely clean.

would highly recommend to friends and family and hope to stay again soon.

Amazing stay here .

.perfect for the dog lover ..the walks are right on your doorstep dark skies at night are also amazing ..was a little chilly but it is February when we visited ..very close to local pubs and the shops for supplies ....beaches worth a visit are brighouse bay...dhoon beach ..and carrick beach ..we will definitely return to gatehouse of fleet a warm and welcoming town

Been here before, loved it so came back :-)

Small things would make a difference.

Towel rail in bathroom, non slip mat in bath that has already been fedback. Better lighting - cottage is very gloomy. Better mattresses. I had to send off to Amazon for a mattress topper as single beds so uncomfortable. Double bed has dents in it where two people have slept.

At first sight the property appears to be OK but had a number of issues, namely Windows that couldn't be opened, which was especially ghastly in hot weather- only the bathroom window could be opened upstairs Lack of info about equipment in the cottage No nonslip mat in bath- serious issue when showering Outside space was far from satisfactory as it did not link directly with the house .

Lovely cottage equipped with everything you need.

Living room a little bit dark could possibly do with better lighting, being a certain age made reading difficult. Really nice village ,Great walks from your doorstep. Would definitely stay again.

Lovely cottage in a great location, the only quibble was the double bed in the master bedroom, which was quite awkward and small, so we ended up sleeping in the twin room.

We also struggled to understand which bits of garden went with the cottage, so perhaps a small diagram/map in the welcome book wuld help? Everything else was absolutely spot on.

It was a lovely area and the cottage was central to everything.

For dog owners it was ideal, the garden was enclosed and plenty of walks in the woods which were on the doorstep.

Excellent cottage- clean and comfortable and easy to park.

Double bed in boxroom did not work for us- not enough room and difficult to use. Fixed easily as we could move into the single bedded room. Maybe make it clearer that although garden is enclosed the access to it is not. Fine for us as our old dog won't run away but might be an issue with younger dogs. Location is excellent - shop, dog friendly pubs and great walks very close. Lovely area.

We loved 2 Fleet Street!

It's been beautifully renovated and has everything you could possibly need. Particularly enjoyed the comfy lounge. The bedroom layout (as mentioned by previous reviewers) is awkward but dictated by the shape/size of the rooms and we opted to sleep in the twin bedded room and were perfectly comfortable. The garden is separate from the house and accessed via a little alleyway but totally enclosed and safe for children/dogs.

I read the previous reviews, and have to say I was a little apprehensive as they were mixed.

The photographs don't do the cottage justice. It's a lovely cosy cottage, very clean and well equipped. We had a perfect stay.

The property was clean and well presented and we have no complaints.

I did notice that the drain outside the back door has a tendency to back up.

We enjoyed our stay very much.

One minor problem was that we had to juggle around the 4 duvets to provide warm enough cover for three people (in Autumn). We had to use a single duvet and a double duvet with the double bed, and a double duvet with one of the single beds. It wouldn't have been OK if there had been 4 of us. Or if it had been colder at night. Anyway, apart from that (easily fixable) issue the house was great.

The cottage was well presented and spotless.

Ideally situated for local amenities and country walks. Let down by worn out single divans and a double bed hard against a wall in the box room. This made sleeping uncomfortable for the elderly.

The house was show with a double room , in realality it was at best a small single with a double mattress placed on top of a box made of rough shiplap.

The mattress was old and very uncomfortable and it was impossable for two people to be in the room unless one was in the bed.