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Merse End

(Ref. 1150591)

Rockcliffe near Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway Show on map

Customer rating 5.0

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • views (10)
  • property (9)
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22 Customer Reviews

  • "Stunning house with fabulous views."

    Can't wait to return. Perfect.

    Thank you so much for your feedback. Looking forward to your return. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janice5.0★Mar 2026

  • "Merse End is wonderful - a beautiful, comfortable property with fabulous views in a lovely setting (good walks from the door as well as a little further afield)."

    There was plenty of room for the six adults in our group with great communal spaces, including a really well equipped kitchen/dining area. The bedrooms are very comfortable and bathrooms were luxurious. Our group regularly holiday together - we liked the property so much we booked while we were there to return in 2027.

    We are so pleased we enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return in ‘27! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Feb 2026

  • "Phenomenal house - everything about it screams high class quality and comfort."

    It was warm, clean and had everything you could possibly need. The views are stunning and the location is really nice and central. Absolutely perfect!

    Thanks so much for your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed Merse End. Haste ye back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie5.0★Dec 2025

  • "Incredible plot and view."

    There are also some nice costal walks on your doorstep. I would recommend for others to visit.

    Reviewed by Duncan5.0★Nov 2025

  • "Beautiful house- spotlessly clean!"

    Our third visit and we had another amazing week.

    We are so pleased you had another fab stay. Haste ye back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Merse End was perfect for a very relaxing week away."

    The house is spacious, clean and has everything we needed. The views from all the rooms onto the bay are amazing, allowing you to watch the seabirds and the tides come and go. Plus the front garden attracts birds, rabbits, and we spotted a weasel one morning. Walks along the coastal path start at the end of the drive and castle point and Kipford are worth the walk.

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. It seems you’ve been blessed with wildlife appearance this week. Glad to see weasel still around. Shame no red squirrels. They’re becoming very rare. We hope you can come back for more spots soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Beautiful house in a fantastic location."

    Reviewed by Clare5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Superb property, spotlessly clean and well equipped."

    View over the solway firth was beautiful and we never tired of looking at it. Ideal for restful holiday or walking in beautiful countryside. Enjoyed feeding the birds every day (multiple times) and even saw a baby deer just outside the front garden. Definitely a place to return to.

    Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Jul 2025

  • "We had a brilliant stay at Merse End."

    The property is clean, spacious and well equipped. The pictures definitely don't do it justice. Location was ideal for what we wanted to do. Owners were really helpful. Need to mention the blind system on the front windows is difficult to operate (the owners do acknowledge this) and although it's a private road it is part of a popular walking route so be prepared to see a lot of people passing by. But we enjoyed it so much we've booked again for next year.

    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We look forward to your return next year! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2025

  • "A stunning property."

    The views are amazing. So peaceful. Very clean and comfortable property. Lovely walks from the door. Very good value.

    Thank you so much for your kind words. We will pass this on to the team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Wow! What a location."

    What a view! We absolutely loved Rockcliffe and the property itself was fantastic. It far exceeded our expectations. Looking at the visitor book, some people stay multiple times and we can certainly see why. 5 ***** all the way.

    Reviewed by Olwyn5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Absolutely stunning property for our belated honeymoon (with the kids!"

    ). Immaculately clean and the most wonderful view, even on the evening of very heavy rain! The snug was perfect for my teenage son and we all loved exploring the rocks and sitting on the rocks at the water's edge every day. Very comfortable beds and the huge tv was great for our movie evenings together. Owners' communication was brilliant with quick and helpful responses. Missing it already and we will definitely be back!

    Many thanks for your wonderful feedback! We look forward to you returning to Merse End! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sara5.0★Jun 2025

  • "We enjoyed ourselves immensely."

    All bedrooms looked out at the beautiful seeview. The weather could not have been better. If there was a chill the underfloor heating automatically turned on. The kitchen was well equipped. Thank you.

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★May 2025

  • "Outstanding house."

    Wonderful views

    We are so pleased you loved the house! Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0★Apr 2025

  • "The property was quite cold the day we arrived and we found all the thermostats turned to Zero."

    There was no wood available to make a fire in the living room stove. So, we spent a fairly uncomfortable first evening in the property. After turning the thermostats up, by the next morning the property was warm. For a property that sleeps 6 it could do with more than a 2 slice toaster, minor niggle. Other than this we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to others.

    Dear Mr Chapman We are very sorry to read that you had no kindling and that the property was cold when you arrived. This is not the norm for the property. We will attend to this and ensure that this is not the case in future. Regarding kindling and the fire. There is kindling in the garage but we do not provide logs for the fire. This is in the listing. We are so glad you thoroughly enjoyed your stay otherwise. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Robert4.0★Mar 2025

  • "What a fabulous house , could not fault it."

    Beds we're really comfy and all facilities we're great

    We so happy you found the house and its facilities so much to your liking. Many thanks for your kind words. We hope to have you back at Merse End soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Marge5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Beautiful place well equipped had a fantastic stay"

    We are so pleased you had such a great stay. Haste ye back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Beautiful house with fabulous views of coast line, Just lovely weeks holiday for walking and relaxing"

    We are so pleased you had a lovely stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lorna5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Exceptional house with all modern comforts."

    Set in a very quiet area of Rockliffe beach with uninterrupted views out into the estuary through floor to ceiling windows over both floors. Accessibility for those less able has been considered carefully. Very well equipped kitchen, beds comfortable, central heating very efficient for colder days, bathrooms large and plentiful. We will definitely be booking again for next year.

    Thank you for your kind words. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Merse and look forward to your return! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Merse end is simply an extremely good property in a stunning location along the south west coast of Scotland."

    The house is both comfortable and practical with a modern layout and a nice fitted out interior, and whether you are waking up or you are easing into the night, the darkness warmly invites the stars to illuminate your evening, the views from the property are all that you would want from a coastal break. We spent our days walking and exploring around the local area taking in the local history, and we also spent days driving out to explore the Dumfries and Galloway area and all that it has to offer from its rich and magnificent heritage. So location wise it’s an ideal hub. The owners are also so helpful and they ensured we made the most of our time at Merse end.

    We are so pleased you very much enjoyed your stay at Merse. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Frank5.0★Jan 2025

  • "We felt very lucky to be able to stay at Merse End."

    A wonderful home. Extremely clean and well kept. Loved the idea of a Maintenance Book where visitors could note any issues (this is the first time we've seen this approach). We didn't have any issues but it showed how much the property and visitor experience is looked after.

    Thank you for your wonderful comments. Looking forward to your return to Merse. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kirsty5.0★Nov 2024

  • "A fantastic place with a cosy atmosphere, beautiful views, and a relaxing vibe."

    The bedrooms and bathroom are spacious, and it has everything you could possibly need. I’ll definitely be coming back!

    Reviewed by Shahul5.0★Oct 2024

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with balcony and ensuite shower, double basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x family with single and double bed
  • Ground-floor bathroom with freestanding bath, corner shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Ground-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • First-floor bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen/diner with TV
  • Utility
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Snug with TV
  • Oil central heating
  • Underfloor heating
  • Electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster and kettle
  • 3 x Smart TVs, WiFi, selection of games and DVDs
  • Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Driveway and rear off-road parking for multiple cars
  • Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio, furniture, and additional non-enclosed front lawn
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawned and gravelled area, garage with bike storage and gym equipment
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 1.4 miles, pub 4.2 miles
  • Note: The non-enclosed front lawn is across the road from the property
  • Note: Open-tread staircase

The property

Dalbeattie 6.7 miles.

Merse End is a beautiful, three-bedroom house situated along the scenic coastline of Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie.

Perched on a peaceful private single track road, right on the edge of the bay of the Urr, this idyllic property offers breathtaking views and sleeps six, perfect for families and friends seeking a refreshing, seaside break.

After admiring the spectacular views of the rocky beach and coast from the property’s beachfront lawn, walk up to the house to find another large front lawn with a furnished patio area so you can enjoy your breakfast and dinner outside, watching the sun dip in and out of the horizon.

After a long day at the beach, slip around to the rear entrance of the house to have a quick rinse in the ground-floor wet room, wash off the sand and saltwater.

Chefs will be able to cook up a feast in the well-equipped kitchen/diner, fitted with a Smart TV so you can have dinner and a movie.

Let the food settle as you stretch on the plush sofas in the sitting room and bask in the warmth of the woodburning stove.

Those with mobility issues can take advantage of the ground-floor bedroom where they’ll be able to sink into the large double bed and marvel at the coastline beyond the French doors, as well as the ground-floor bathroom with both a large bath and walk-in shower.

Then head up the stairs to find a snug with a selection of games and DVDs, and a telescope for aspiring astronomers.

As the day winds down, retreat to either a twin room or the master super-king and sip on a glass of wine as you enjoy the unspoilt views of the coast at dusk from the balcony.

Tear yourself away from your haven to enjoy a delicious meal at The Anchor Hotel Kippford, or drive up to the town of Dalbeattie where you’ll be spoilt for choice of eateries, and supermarkets for when you need to stock up the fridge.

You can also stroll through Dalbeattie Forest Town Wood and feed the ducks at the pond or take an educational trip to Dalbeattie Museum.

Once you’re ready for more adventure, head over to the lovely town of Kirkcudbright and marvel at the exhibitions and displays at Dark Space Planetarium, admire the art at Broughton House & Garden, a Georgian mansion converted into an art museum with a Japanese garden, then walk along the marina harbour before going to savour a traditional Scottish meal at The Castle.

On you way to Kirkcudbright, pop into Castle Douglas and sample the many flavours of its independent delis, bakers, butchers and greengrocers.

Take a boat trip to Threave castle or enjoy the beautiful grounds of Threave gardens.

As you journey up to Dumfries, stop at Mabie Farm Park, a small amusement park with a petting zoo, then continue up to the town centre to Dumfries Museum with its local and prehistoric exhibits as well as an outdoor camera obscura, and walk across the 15th-century Devorgilla Bridge to take in the scenic views of the River Nith.

Make Merse End your next beachside escape.

EPC Rating: Band C

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.

Where you’ll be staying

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DALBEATTIE

Castle Douglas 6 miles; Kirkcudbright 13.5 miles; Dumfries 14 miles.

The attractive country town of Dalbeattie is nestled in the south west of Scotland. The town sits within a wooded valley on the River Urr and provides access to the picturesque Solway Coast with its miles of beaches and pretty fishing villages. Dalbeattie is originally known for its granite quarry, which exported stone all over the world, most notably for the Eddystone Lighthouse and Thames Embankment. Today it is renowned for its outdoor activities with the world famous 7stanes mountain biking complex nearby as well as forest walks in Glentrool, where you can follow in the footsteps of Richard Hannay in The Thirty Nine Steps. Dalbeattie and the surrounding area offer panoramic views of the Solway Firth, the Lake District and the Galloway Hills. A great location, which has something for everyone.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
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