Cherry Tree Cottage

Had a lovely time, house lovely and would recommend to anyone, lovely and peaceful.

Property was everything that was described, very comfortable and spacious, if you’re looking to get away from it all then this is the place, you must be willing to drive if you want to go out for meal/drink etc as the property is remote.

Holiday Review: Cherry Tree Cottage, Dumfries We had a wonderful stay at Cherry Tree Cottage in Dumfries.

The cottage was spotless, cosy, and beautifully maintained, with everything you need for a comfortable break. It has that perfect mix of charm and modern convenience — warm, welcoming, and instantly relaxing. We were incredibly lucky with the weather too — a full week of sunshine, which made the whole trip feel even more special. Being able to enjoy bright, warm days relaxing on the patio really brought out the best of the area. We were also lucky to be able to watch a pair of House Martins nesting under the eaves flying in turn, back and forward to the nest [feeding their young]. There are lots of beautiful beach walks within 10–15 minutes, including Ardwell, New England Bay / the Pond walk, and Sandhead. Each beach has its own character, from peaceful sandy stretches to wide open coastal views. Morning strolls and evening walks were a highlight of the holiday. The garden and outdoor space at the cottage were perfect for unwinding after a day out, allowing our dog some freedom. Overall, Cherry Tree Cottage is a fantastic place to relax, explore, and enjoy the best of the Dumfries and Galloway coastline — especially when the sun is shining. I’d happily return for a third stay and definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway with great beaches nearby. Regards, Frances & John.

This is our second time at cherry tree cottage nothing has changed loverly rural location.

A perfect place to relax

5stars to the professional cleaners.

When we arrived at 3pm they were still in the thick of it having been left a mess by previous occupants. We therefore left them in peace for longer and the place was immaculate. Not good weather but saw wonderful places and met warm and lovely people. Would particularly recommend the pub 3 miles away in Sandhead - Tigh na Mara - for food and good company. House was elegant and supplied good resources. Great to have 2good bathrooms and the email advice from the owner. One thing only - it would have been good to have at least a pint of milk left.

Really enjoyed our stay at Cherry Tree Cottage.

Weather was hitty missy but did not spoil our stay. Cottage had everything we needed. Lovely beach at sandhead which the dogs enjoyed. The caravan park...Glen Luce was handy for a meal out. Everyone friendly.

Richard the property owner was very helpful and gave us very good directions to the cottage, He dealt with any queries we had.

Very peaceful location in the countryside and very comfortable beds

Property very nice apart from the bathroom a bit smelly and the garden needs a good tidying up

A real home from home ecperience.

Excellent accommodation. The house is equipped wuth everything you need for a great holiday. The surrounding countryside is relaxing and tranquil but just be aware of very narrow roads to the house. A beautiful quiet setting for a very relaxing holiday.

Well refurbished property with all mod cons.

Shame about the hot tub not being available and as such this feature should be removed from the facilities available. Certainly recommend to prospective clients. Definitely the garden area needs some attention although this did not detract from the holiday

Cherry Tree Cottage was a lovely place to stay with a well equipped kitchen and a spacious lounge with comfortable sofas.

The patio was lovely but unfortunately it wasn't patio-sitting weather while we were there. it would have been great if there had been a Visitors' Book - often previous guests leave good ideas for places to visit and pub recommendations etc. It would also have been great if there had been a welcome pack as many owners do. We think it would be advisable for the owner to look at the shower in the main bathroom, which overflowed very easily, making the tiled floor very slippery and wet. With no absorbent bath mat there, we had to use a towel to stand on to avoid slipping on the tiles. We loved the constant hot water and the heating system which seemed to be perfect all the time without us having to alter anything! This was a new area for us and we enjoyed the panoramic views from the cottage. with windows on all sides.

The property was indeed as stated: modern with all the facilities as given.

It was fabulous to look at, and a lot of money had clearly gone into making it the way it is. The beds and sofas were extremely comfortable, and the location was fabulous. Really gorgeous. We were even treated to a visit from a young hare on the patio one day. However, I should have paid more attention to the word 'modern'. This is a cottage for the young and able family, not for an old fogey like me who likes simplicity. Too many things were too complicated: one of the showers had a door so wide that getting in required some contortions, and yet the other walk-in shower was so big that the 'safety board' was too small, but the bath was too deep to use. Working the fabulous range was out of the question. Even locking the external doors seemed to require three hands. But I don't want to put off the generations who will have similar facilities in their own homes. This cottage is most certainly fabulous, it just didn't offer the support for people like me from the Victorian era :-).

Could not be better.

quiet, peaceful, and exceptionally clean with full amenities. Beds very comfortable and views terrific would certainly go back again, I really did not want to leave. To our mind this was a perfect stay

A Peaceful, Beautiful Stay at Cherry Tree Cottage We had such a lovely stay at Cherry Tree Cottage, located just over 20 minutes from Stranraer.

It’s in a peaceful, rural setting with hardly any cars passing by – perfect for a relaxing getaway. It’s also close enough to pop out for essentials, with a big Morrisons and Lidl available in Stranraer, and lots of beautiful spots nearby to explore. The cottage itself was absolutely gorgeous. It was warm and inviting when we arrived, which was a lovely touch. The open-plan living room and kitchen area was spacious and had stunning views, making it a great place to unwind. The bathrooms were spotless and modern – it would’ve been helpful to have a shower mat as the floor got a little slippery, but it was great that towels were provided. The beds and sofa were incredibly comfortable, and all the amenities worked perfectly – the Wi-Fi was excellent, and having a TV in the bedrooms was a lovely bonus. The patio area was great to look out on, and even though it was a bit too cold to sit outside, we really appreciated the outdoor sofa and jacuzzi – a wonderful surprise! We even had a friendly visit from the cows in the neighbouring field, which added to the charm of the stay. Richard, the host, was brilliant – friendly and very quick to respond to any questions we had. There’s lots to see and do in the area. Portpatrick is a highlight – a beautiful coastal village perfect for walks, and we recommend the Harbour House Hotel for a great meal or drink. We also visited the Red Deer Range in Galloway – just make sure to bring your own vegetables to feed the deer, as food isn’t provided and we didn’t realise until we got there! After that, we stopped by Kirroughtree Forest Café in Newton Stewart, which was so good we went back again the next day. The food and coffee were great, and there are lots of dog-friendly walking trails – our dog was off-lead almost the entire time. The only downside was that we visited slightly out of season, so a few places were shut – but that just means we’ll definitely return at a different time of year. I only wish we’d stayed longer as there’s so much more to explore. I 100% plan to return and would definitely stay at Cherry Tree Cottage again!

Lovely well furnished and comfortable cottage in a rural quiet area.

Great communications with the owner when had an issue with the hot tub. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a quiet retreat in the countryside yet only minutes drive to a beach.

We had a lovely restful stay at Cherry Tree Cottage and were very happy with the accommodation.

The beds were very comfy, the whole house was immaculately clean and welcoming. The kitchen was great - very well equipped, good sized pots and pans and a cafetiere. The directions took us straight to the house despite the leafy windy roads and little turnings that are so easy to miss. A very convenient base for travelling all over the Rhins, but especially for the South Rhins which was where we were concentrating our outings this time. The company of the many dairy cows on the hills around us was extremely soothing, and we enjoyed seeing them all come and go from the milking parlour every day. The wonderful 360 degree views from the house were a real bonus, and made our mornings and evenings a time to just watch the sky. We were very lucky with the weather, and used the patio every day. Altogether a great stay and would certainly go back if we return to this area

Luxury accommodation in a peaceful area.

Will definitely return.

Pros Nice and spacious, lots of natural light and very comfy sofas and general vibe.

Good location, nice and peaceful but not too far from (15-20 mins to a big shop) amenities and a good middle ground between all the nearby attractions. Lovely Patio however due to weather we couldn't take advantage of it. Cons There were a bunch of flies when we first arrived and we did have to swat quite a few to get rid of them. Plug sockets were behind beds would be nice to have some at bedside table level. Was some construction going at the time. Overall Very peaceful apartment, perfect for families, no glaring issues. Would definitely recommend for visiting Portpatrick.

We found Cherry Tree Cottage to be very comfortable and well appointed, the décor was lovely and all fittings were of a high spec.

We enjoyed the comfy beds / bedding and the accommodation was very spacious. It was great being able to take our small pet / dog Katie with us. There was also plenty of TV entertainment i.e. internet, You Tube, Netflixs, with a great soundbar and sub woofer creating a hi fidelity sound. Overall we spent a great week at Cherry Tree Cottage and would certainly return for another stay. The owner, Richard supplied us with very helpful directions which was much appreciated and made our journey arrival go smoothly. Would highly recommend Cherry Tree Cottage for a relaxing stay. Regards,John & Frances

On arrival at cottage we found bath filled with dirty towels and bedding,floors had not been swept,dishwasher was full of washed plates etc,the hot tub had not been drained and water was cloudy and filthy.

i contacted Richard the owner he promised that someone would be round soon to get cottage cleaned.sure enough girl appeared and brought fresh towels and linen she gave bathrooms a quick once over and made up beds.made appointment to come back next day and Finnish the cleaning.we took a photo of a pile of hairs and oose which if our wee dog had have swollen would have chocked the wee fella.we are most disappointed in this aspect of cleanliness considering what we paid for this property.i sent Richard an email regarding a part refund for one less time in the hot tub but heard nothing back.i hope this helps whoever plans to book this lovely cottage in the future it's a shame because the cottage itself was amazing.regards Alex sneddon

Wow , what a beautiful bungalow, bright airy and in a wonderful location, with lovely outdoor space .

Bed was very comfortable and good quality linen. Only downside on arrival no housekeeping has been done , no beds changed and dirty towels left in shower , a quick message and phone call to Richard and hour later 3 lovely ladies arrived to clean , on leaving one of the ladies said she would drop off some vouchers for the inconvenience needless to say they never arrived, poor customer service. Reading a review from May someone said the shower in both bathrooms were leaking , I had hoped this would have been sorted....it hadn't every time the shower was used the floor was like a swimming pool, such a shame as the flooring is gorgeous.Lovely pub in the village and the beach there is fabulous our springer spaniel loved it such a shame weather wasn't on our side . Please remember this lovely property is surrounded by fields with cows and sheep in them when it's sunny and doors are open you need fly spray and lots of it as you are bombarded with them . The hot tub was great to use only problem again was the wet weather and I think a couple of the jets have stopped working.

great stay , bungalow was wonderful , no visitors book, no pamphlets for places to go , just a tad out of the way , wonderful outdoor area for chilling , hot tub a bonus , all in all pleased with the property dave &sophia

This cottage is lovely, clean and very comfortable.

It’s set in the perfect location with fabulous views alongside peace and quiet, just what we were after. A good pub in Sandhead for food and drink not to mention the beach for the dog ,who had a fabulous time.

Beautiful property, this was our second stay here and was not disappointed, plenty of gardens to visit and beaches that are so clean, the patio area is great for hot days to just relax and enjoy the countryside view.

The property has all amenities and is of a high quality finish. We would certainly recommend this and will be back ourselves in the future

This was an amazing property and beautifully situated in the country.

So tranquil and relaxing. The cottage is beautiful and had all amenities including the fabulous hot tub! The owner was always at the end of an email and responded immediately. I can honestly say what a beautiful part of the country this is and is central for numerous beaches which are so clean and the people are so friendly. I didnt want to leave. 1st family holiday at home in years and would defo go back again x

Log burner not cleaned full ashes No logs Kindle and lighters Ladies clothes in wardrobe Medication in bedside drawer Toilet leaking en suite bathroom Shower in main bathroom overflowed when used mop used on every shower had taken quick shower as it would have flooded Arranged for cleaner to pick up clothes and leave log burner fuel Tues am nobody arrived Hot tub no water response information email sent no response so it wasn't filled didn't notice as it was last line in information message

The owner had thought of everything.

Even went in the hot tub looking at the view you could even see the Isle Of Man . It was nice to see deer & hares out of the window . Because there isn't any light pollution you could see 1000s of stars . Overall a great holiday

Great place in a lovely area

The cottage is beautiful set in open countryside, everything is provided even a hot tub which we did not use, beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable, only 10 minutes from the beach which is stunning.

The patio of the cottage has two areas one dining and the other less formal lounge seating. The only down side was we didn’t book for two weeks, would certainly recommend booking early for next year, we’d gladly go back for longer

A really enjoyable weeks stay at Cherry Tree Cottage.

Great location, lovely cottage with everything you need already there. A great place to unwind and relax.

Jacuzzi stay with no jacuzzi in working order.

Its like sea view stay with no windows. Did not get any refund or help. Don't recommend this accommodation and webside . Wasting of time and money.

Cherry tree cottage is an amazing place to stay, and I will definitely be returning for another stay.

Fantastic holiday cottage-very well equipped - clean and comfortable in a lovely tranquil location.

Had a wonderful break and would highly recommend this cottage- look forward to a return visit . (Weather was wonderful too!).