Faldarroch Farm

We really don’t want to say anything positive as we don’t want anyone else to stop us from going back

The cottage was absolutely charming.

It was secluded and peaceful. We really enjoyed walking around the pond and relaxing by the fireplace in the evening. The beds are extremely comfy. We slept like babies. The cottage had everything we needed so we had absolutely no complaints. We will hopefully be coming back in the future.

Outdoor area was very good.

Kids bedroom was well thought out and they enjoyed it. Main bedroom appeared fine but when we had to find something we ended up looking closer and found engrained dirt and cobwebs. Sitting area did not work as seating was uncomfortable,and couch was filthy and fit only for bonfire. Main oven did not work ,there was a note saying it would be repaired on Monday this did not happen don't know how long this note had been there for. Top oven difficult to control, we had booked for a week left early as fed up with inside space.

Good location, although next to a road it’s still quiet and the lawns and pond area behind the house are lovely.

Lots of gardens etc within an hours drive, some information leaflets about local attractions would be good. Our favourite part was the donkeys! The nook beds were very comfy, The sofa however needs replacing with a larger more comfortable one.

We first went to this cottage six years ago.

Location is lovely. Unfortunately standards have dropped. 1/ the front porch was filthy and most of the wood was rotten. 2/the main bedroom was very dusty and the fireplace had not been cleaned. 3/ There was an awful smell coming from the bookcase in the main bedroom 4/ The carpet in the living room was filthy 5/ It was advertised as a cottage for five people the sofa was only for two and very uncomfortable. The small bench was inadequate and a very old armchair. The cottage windows look like they've never been cleaned. Light fittings I'd never been dusted or cleaned. 6/All the frying pans were unfit to use they were badly rusted. 7/ The bathroom mirror was installed so high that we could only see the top of our heads. Basin waste didn't seem to be working properly. The shower needs to be replaced with a thermostatic one it was near impossible to adjust the right heat. And for some reason someone had put dishwasher tablets instead of soap on the face flannels. Summer house by the pond. The two chairs in it were unfit to use. I can't believe this was given five stars does Sykes actually inspect these places? As I said before cottage location was lovely. Unfortunately standards have really dropped which is a pity.

This is around the 15th cottage we have used and most have been through Sykes and we've normally been very happy.

Sadly this time there were quite major problems. There was a strong musty/damp smell coming from the extremely worn and uncomfortable sofa. Same also from the bookcase in main bedroom. We opened the door to look at a gardening book and it was so strong it was choking and the stench was in the book. You can smell it in the bedroom. Lucky the weather was so good as we kept the back door open all the time. Although the sheets, towels and bathroom were very clean, the rug in lounge and all the floors were not. Cobwebs and pockets of fluff everywhere and the windows were filthy. It is equipped very well in the kitchen with everything you need for cooking and eating so top marks for this and the second bedroom is roomy and well thought out. I'm not sure however how the lounge area accommodates five with a tiny sofa, an old very worn chair and small hard bench. The location is beautiful in the countryside and the new seating in the garden is lovely. This cottage could be so much more on the inside with just a clean up and new furniture and we don't enjoy giving a review such as this but it did impact our holiday and I'm gobsmacked no one else has mentioned it. I'm amazed and disappointed that sykes gave this such a high rating. This is the first time we've ever felt the need to give such negative feedback.

This is such a beautiful property to stay in.

The location is lovely and quiet and offers excellent space, both indoors and out. There is so much to see in the surrounding area, we really could have stayed for so much longer. We loved all the traditional furniture. We had no problems with the sofa, and felt it suited the room perfectly. Beds were very comfortable and the place was clean and warm. Washing machine available in one of the outbuildings and plenty if detergent supplied. We would absolutely recommend this place to anyone and our family would love to return in the future.

We enjoyed a wonderful week at Falddaroch Farm which had everything we needed.

Extensive grounds for the children and adults to play in, comfortable beds and general accommodation. Despite its remoteness in the Machairs and very poor roads all the towns are readily accessible although they generally lack amenities, particularly shops for food. The weather was perfect ever day, very unusual for the time of year.

Faldarroch was a beautiful place to stay.

The cottage was warm and cosy with the added touches of the authentic architectural features. It enjoys a wonderfully peaceful location and is ideally located for exploring one of our favourite parts of Scotland. We were blessed with beautiful weather and were able to make the most of the stunning scenery with some great walks. The real bonus of Faldarroch, though, was the wonderful garden and grounds. We enjoyed walking up to the pond and sitting in the summer house with a cup of tea while the sun set, surrounded by the sounds of the birds in the trees.

Absolutely stunning cottage and outside area.

We were there during some very wet and windy weather but the fires and underfloor heating was fabulous. Internet is very slow but you fully expect that in such a rural setting. Good phone signal and just all-round stunning area of Scotland.

Would love to return in the warmer weather.

Cottage was warm,cosy and well equipped. The one and only complaint would be the sofa,which wasn’t comfortable and could probably do with replacing

A wonderfully restored farm cottage and outbuildings with literally everything you need to have a relaxing break.

The owner has gone to great lengths to ensure the restoration has not lost the original character of this Victorian farm and the grounds and surrounding area are a hidden delight. Plenty to see and do across the Machars and surrounding Burgh even in the winter months, it was an extremely peaceful break from the routine. In the words of Arnie, 'I'll be back'

Excellent retreat, we were sorry our stay was so short.

There was no mention in paperwork were/how to get heated towel rail on.

We had a wonderful stay for two weeks in this lovely cottage, which is very cosy and well equipped.

Perfect also for colder days with the underfloor heating. Very quiet and calm and a great place to discover the lovely landscape of Galloway, also perfect for cycling! Very friendly owner whu supported us by solving the problems with the Wifi... Perfect to come back!

Lovely property and well maintained.

Had all the facilities we needed and all worked. Only problem we had was that our children were young and the height of the beds above a flagged floor was a bit of an issue for littlies prone to falling out of bed. We laid blankets on the floor and were OK! Beautiful quiet area and the donkeys were the highlight of our stay.

Lovely quiet place to stay, with bags of character and handy for lots of good walking.

Comfortable and everything worked well. Would happily stay again.

Quiet, comfortable and truely original cottage.

Super garden!

Absolutely beautiful inside and out, maintained to the highest standard that can be expected when furnished with antique pieces throughout.

Very welcoming atmosphere left by owner with wee tea tray and lots of information about things to do and see locally. Grass and outer areas very well kept along with friendly donkeys which our daughter was ecstatic about. Overall wonderful experience and memories made at Faldarroch Farm, we'll definitely be back *****

A tired property.

Needs decorating, various bits of furniture needs replacing. even the summer house near the pond is not in good condition. Disappointed to say the least.

If I’d brought someone else we might have been fighting over comfy chair/cushions!

Could do with a more comfortable chair and a few more cushions An extra toilet roll and a new washing up sponge would have been appreciated Otherwise, lovely!

What a wonderful place to stay and would highly recommend.

A lovely cottage that is just picture perfect. Had the most relaxing and comfortable time. Beautiful place to have found.

Wonderful quiet location.

Trees, pond, stars! Donkeys in next field grateful for carrots.

A really lovely cottage.

Perfect for exploring this beautiful region. Lots to see and do here - the St Ninian trail, Logan Gardens, Kirkcudbright art town, Wigtown book Town, Culzean Castle, Garlieston with its WW2 connections. Kept us busy everyday. Plus the beautiful coastline here, never too far away - umpteen beaches to explore. Lots of nice places to eat nearby. Great swimming pool/hot tub/gym available to hire on nearby farm (Rural swim). Lovely cottage - nice welcome pack of tea, coffee, milk and biscuits plus fresh flowers. Nice gardens to explore and stream for the children to play in - take wellies! Overall a really good holiday in a lovely cottage. P.s there is a dvd player (not specified in listing)

Really enjoyed our stay at this quiet isolated cottage.

Lovely gardens and very friendly (if greedy) donkeys.

This is an extensive and beautifully restored property in a secluded but not remote location.

I brought a touring bicycle and found it particularly handy for accessing all the Machars cycle routes, as well as the national route into Newton Stewart. There is some heavy earth-moving work going on at present in the adjacent field which means it is not as peaceful in the daytime as you might expect, but overall it is a grand place for exploring the lovely Machars peninsula.

Lovely cottage in a spectacular location.

Underfloor floor heating made a big difference during the cold snap in March. Would definitely consider staying here again if I’m in the area. Only two points for improvement:- 1 - underfloor heating in bathroom was never warm like the rest of the cottage. Was it something I was doing wrong? 2 - the lights in the kitchen need raising or changing. If you are 6ft or under it’s fine, but at 6:4 I kept bashing my head as they are situated just where you need to work. Other than that it’s perfect.

A lovely old farm cottage in a very quiet and secluded situation.

It had been updated to a high standard but still maintained its original features. The underfloor heating made it feel cosy even during the cold spell and the additional use of an open fire was most welcoming. The welcome pack and flowers were much appreciated. The kitchen was supplied with everything needed to make it a home from home. The cottage is to be highly recommended.

Great stay at Faldarroch Farm.

Interesting building and area. Very warm and comfortable. Lovely donkeys next door who enjoyed a carrot between them. Thank you.

Lovely place to stay.

Done with taste and design. Warm, comfy beds with lovely sheets/bedding and everything you need in the kitchen. Lots of hot water for after a long day if needed. Fabulous garden with a stream and pond - we loved sitting and watching the animals passing by. You can get fresh eggs from the next next farm along. Only negatives and they Personnal - the biscuits left (with tea bags and milk) where out of date by months And If there are five adults the sitting is not the best for chilling comfy in a evening - only my personal thinking

Amazing cottage.

It’s the perfect blend of traditional, with modernity hidden away but giving you lovely comfort. The underfloor heating makes you feel “plugged in” directly to a heater by your feet. The traditional style is all very tasteful. Wifi is excellent, beds supportive and the kitchen works, but it was a challenge to find the cutlery (but do read the manual - it’s in a drawer under the dining table). Great to have a dedicated EV charger, we left £40 honesty money to cover electricity costs charging our car. It was a bit of a fiddle to use, with an rfid card needed to start the charge. Apparently there’s an app that can be used to pay for electricity but I tried it and I was insta-bamboozled by what I had to do. Location is mesmerising! No donkey was seen, but lots of Roe deer. The road outside is so quiet that with don’t think anyone drove past our house all evening. This is the perfect rural getaway. Keep your speed down though as one deer did jump right in front of our car. The house does have washing machine and freezer, and they are located in the barn. In that barn you can see what makes this house lovely and cosy - a wood pellet boiler, massive thermal store and a solar inverter. I’m a solar geek myself, so I’m always interested to see how other people have done it.

There were no photos of the sofa or tv so it was relief to find them and that the sofa and all bed were confortable.

We loved the donkeys- a huge bonus! The bath was very high for my ambulant disabled husband to step into to shower and a handrail would also have been helpful, a shame when the property was otherwise all ground floor and accessible. The property was beautiful though and we had a great stay, one of the best equipped kitchens in a holiday let if unusually set out. We had to read the cooker manual but once we did that it was great. No icebox in fridge so thankfully we had not bought icecream and managed without ice.

The cottage was very warm, cosy and comfortable.

Everything was spotlessly clean. All the furniture, curtains etc were really high quality and the kitchen is extremely well equipped. The cottage is really private as there are no neighbours nearby. The gardens with the stream and pond were beautiful and we fell in love with the donkey that lives in the field next to the cottage. We would highly recommend the cottage.

Nicely refurbished bungalow.

Few problems that require attention though. Kitchen tap drips, Toilet has water leak to pedestal, wash basin trap partially blocked (Slow). No toilet rolls provided only one supplied? Good area to explore Galloway. Would we visit again... Yes.

Faldrrock cottage is one of the best cottages we have ever booked with skyes The location is fantastic the cottage is wonderful and they have kept lot of the original fixtures and fittings.

And all set in a very quiet location and if you love walking and cycling this is the place to sray

We really enjoyed our stay at the farm cottage.

It's a lovely peaceful location and the cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Had a fantastic stay!

!!...cosy and warm and everything we needed for a much needed break!!...only negative was it could of done with a big comfy armchair and a new mattress on the double bed. But I would definitely stay again.

The four-poster mattress gave me bruises, and the couch is a bag-of-bricks - but who cares, this place is gorgeous!

The location is remote and peaceful, the site is fascinating and delightful to explore, and the house has been beautifully rebuilt & restored, with thorough attention-to-detail and high-quality work throughout. Most of the modern stuff inside is hidden away, the antique furniture is quirky and fun, and the whole atmosphere is one you can just sink into and enjoy. And the underfloor heating works a treat! And all only 5 miles from the beautiful Luce Bay. I'll be moving in permanently next week! [wink]

Excellent property with excellent facilities in a remote location which was exactly what we wanted.

The only slight gripe we had was the double bed which was too soft for our liking, so ended up sleeping in the single beds. The peat/wood burner was excellent. There is a cracking butchers in Wigtown as well as a CoOp for grocery shopping. Lots of book shops in Wigtown too, which are great for browsing on rainy days. The usual bigger grocery shops can be found in Newtown Stewart or Stranraer. Plenty to see and do in Dumfries and Galloway regardless of the weather. We would definitely recommend a tour of the Bladnoch Distillery, their whiskies are excellent.

Amazing property all you need for the perfect holiday my only complaint would be maybe a new mattress for the big bed.

Beautiful gardens and lots of lovely walks.

Faldarroch Farm!

Perfect! So peaceful and quiet - get away from it all. The grounds are lovely. There are lots of walks to take in the region, plus some great historical sites.

It would have been good to know there was a washing machine.

Lovely cottage and garden.

spent hours in the summer house watching the wildlife on the pond. Very quiet and remote but some lovely gardens quite close by. Also some nice forrestry walks and cycle tracks if the weather permits.

We had a great holiday at Faldarroch.

The cottage is secluded but not remote, and we found we could visit the whole of southern Galloway (from Kirkcudbright right round to the Mull of Galloway) from it. The rural position is delightful : we saw deer, buzzards, and a red squirrel in the immediate vicinity. The cottage itself has been very sympathetically restored, and we enjoyed warming ourselves in front of a real peat fire. One of the best!

The cottage is ideally situated for exploring that part of the country.

The extensive grounds make it an ideal couples or family destination. The house is well equiped and very comfortable with constant hot water. The local area has endless possibilities for walking and the return to a warm and cosy house. The owner is attentive and the issues we did have, the battery in the heat alarm needed replaced, were dealt with immediately. Would have no hesitation in recommending Faldarroch.

The cottage was has refurbished to a very high standard.

The owners commitment to environmental standards with underfloor heating and good insulation made it much more comfortable than any other cottage we have stayed in. It was exceptionally well equipped for home cooking as well.

Everything you require and more in cottage very quiet location and have to travel to eat out.

Suggest take meals to freeze and just put in oven for convenience. Plenty barbecue area if required

The house is a charming mixture of old and modern.

With full underfloor heating throughout it is cosy. The choice of using the large, easy to light, solid fuel stove in the main room gives an extra heat source if needed. The bathroom has a strong shower and a modern material bath that allows for a good soak if you've just had a hard day walking. The kitchen has good cooking utensils and pots and pans of a very good standard. The Smeg oven was spotless and hit a temp of 240 for our pizza one night with ease. The kitchen layout is old fashioned and could take a little getting used to but this has really been dictated by the cottage and is more than made up for with the standard of the equipment. If you need a big comfy sofa and armchairs and a big TV and strong WiFi this is not the place for you. If you do want good mattresses on the beds, a large drying room, huge garden with large pond, place to play games outside and feel as if you are in a different world then Faldarroch is a place I could recommend.