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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
70 Customer Reviews
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"A lovely cottage, all the facilities we needed."
A welcome pack of milk and biscuits was very much appreciated. It is situated very handy for touring.
Hi Susan, thanks for leaving lovely feedback. We're really pleased you loved the cottage and found it very handy for your touring. We're glad you enjoyed the welcome pack too! Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Edge Hill is a super little cottage, it is spotlessly clean, warm and comfortable."
It is the perfect base for visiting Galloway and surrounding area. The bed is comfortable, the bed is tight in the bedroom, as shown by the photos but dont think a lot can be done about that. I hit my toes on bed leg as I was getting into bed and it hurts but I learnt to be careful lol. I wanted for nothing more in the kitchen, everything was there. We visited both The Clachen and Lochinvar Hotel both were excellent. We went to see The Red Deer Range and fed the deers (they love carrots) and saw the Wild Goats. Raiders Road and Otters Pool well worth a visit. Also as a Liverpool supporter went to Glen Buck where Bill Shankly was born. Would we come back to Edge Hill.....you bet we would. Thank you for the treats you left us.
Hi Julie, thank you for your wonderful comments. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Edge Hill and found it to be a perfect base, you certainly packed a lot in! We’re sorry that you hit your toes on the bed leg, we are thinking of getting a small double divan but are unsure whether this would make for a slightly less comfortable sleep or be beneficial, as it would make the bedroom more spacious. We're glad you enjoyed the treats and we would love to have you stay again. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"We had a wonderful week at Edgehill Cottage, it has everything you need and a ..."
We had a wonderful week at Edgehill Cottage, it has everything you need and a secure back garden for our girls and the cottage was in an ideal position to see parts of Dumfries and Galloway we hadn’t yet explored The owners were on hand if needed and we thank them for their kind gifts for ourselves and our dogs Another wonderful week with Sykes Thank you
Hi Heather, thank you so much for your lovely comments, we really appreciate them. We're so pleased you had a wonderful week at Edge Hill and that you found our location ideal to explore new parts of Dumfries and Galloway. It was a pleasure to meet you and we're glad you liked the gifts. If you're exploring in this area again, we'd love to welcome you back. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Lovely house with everything we needed as a base, to tour an area of Scotland we hadn't previously visited, fully equipped for our stay."
Due to a storm passing through we simply sat for one day, and enjoyed doing nothing much watching the TV.
Hi David, thank you for your great feedback. We’re so pleased you loved our cottage and that it had everything you needed. We’re glad it gave you a base to tour around our lovely part of Scotland that we get to call home. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Damp smell in living room bedroom to small mattress uncomfortable fire alarm ..."
Damp smell in living room bedroom to small mattress uncomfortable fire alarm went of from 10pm to 1am before got it ofno answer on owner phone he phoned me next day and then asked if I had dog because it was ten pound charge I booked the holiday through homestogo not you the booking was for 2adult and 1 small dog left 10 pounds on board at cottage and had to put wheels bins out myself not much of a holiday
Hi Davina, wow, reading your feedback it sounds like you've had the worst holiday ever. We're not sure as to why your review is on Sykes website as you booked through Home to go but we shall address your comments here anyway. We're sorry you felt the living room smelt damp; we do have an old cottage but we definitely don't have any damp. We haven't had any issues before with the smoke alarms going off or since your stay. If you had only left me a message or text, instead of a missed call at 11:30pm when you phoned me, we would have been more than happy to try and fix the problem for you that night. Regarding the dog charge, Sykes have put our cottage on third party websites, including Homes to go, that we were unaware of. The information on these websites is inaccurate and we feel misleading eg: that we have a pet charge, the narrow bedroom, no smoking or vape pens. Had you seen our listing on Sykes, you may not have chosen our cottage due to the narrow bedroom, dog charge and no vaping being allowed. Our booking information only showed two adults, not two adults and one dog, which we feel is due to the miscommunication between booking companies. After our nice chat on the phone with you, we did say to you that we did not want the dog charge and Sykes informed you of the same, as we felt that you had already paid for your holiday for two adults and one dog through homes to go. We're sorry if you had trouble putting the wheelie bin out, if you had said, we would have been happy to do this for you. However, you did book a self catering holiday cottage for a week and the bins do have to be emptied. Regards, Adam Property Owner
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"My wife found the bed very uncomfortable, not because of the limited access but because of the mattress."
Extra pillows would have been good. A cafetiere in the kitchen would have been nice - although I knew there wasn't one I failed to pack one.
Hi Simon, we're so sorry your wife found the bed very uncomfortable and we're sad that you didn't reach out to us and ask for extra pillows, as we would have been more than happy to give you some more. It's unfortunate that you forgot to pack your cafetiere, as we mentioned in our email correspondence with you prior to your stay, this is something that we don't have in the cottage. We hope you had an enjoyable time in Dumfries and Galloway. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"An excellent fully kitted out cottage."
Spotlessly clean, safe enclosed garden with easy off road parking. A welcome pack supplied as well as treats and water bowl for pets. Maps, DVD`s, good wifi.also. Ideal location, with Southern upland way walk a minute away, with fishing very close by. The towns of Ayr, Girvan, Newton Stuart within easy reach, All in all a cosy holiday.
Hi Paul, many thanks for your fantastic feedback and great comments. We’re so pleased you enjoyed staying at Edge Hill and found the location was ideal for you to easily explore the local towns and surrounding areas. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Beautiful location, well furnished property and a warm welcome."
We loved it.
Hi Ruth, thanks for your great feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed the location and your stay at Edge Hill. We're glad you loved it. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Our second stay in this cosy, comfortble and well equiped cottage."
We hope to return later in the year to this ideal quiet location.
Hi Kathy, thank you so much for your great comments and 5 star review. We hope to welcome you back soon for your third stay at Edge Hill. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Had a great time at Edge Hill."
This is our second visit and we will certainly make a third. Clean and comfortable cottage with everything we needed ( including the peacefulness of the area. NIce friendly village, brilliant Community shop and pub and walks down by the river, Thankyou to the owners for yet another good holiday. Sue,Tony and Finn
Hi Sue, thank you so much for your amazing feedback. It was a real pleasure to welcome you, Tony and Finn back to Edge Hill again and we're really looking forward to welcoming you back for a third time! We're pleased you enjoyed so many of the things the village has to offer and the peace and quiet of the surrounding area. We're thrilled you had another good holiday here and we hope to see you all again in the near future. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Beautiful well equipped cottage in beautiful surroundings."
Truly an home from home. Lovely neighbours. Owners really friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to help me when I had car trouble on first arriving on holiday. Lovely pub just down the road in the village. Had a lovely Indian takeaway from Jewel in the Crown in Castle Douglas
Hi Karen, thank you so much for your lovely comments, we're so pleased that you thought our cottage felt homely and we were more than happy to help with your car trouble. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"We absolutely loved staying at Edge Hill."
The owners attention to detail was very much appreciated. We had everything we needed and thank you for the delicus biscuits ! We loved the village and ate at the hotel Several times, with the dogs The village shop was really good too. We would love to come back !
Hi Sue, thank you for such wonderful feedback and your kind words, we're so pleased you loved staying in our cottage and enjoyed the village amenities. We really enjoy living here and would love to welcome you back to Edge Hill again in the future. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"An excellent location in a super quiet village, ideal for a week's peak bagging in the locality."
House was a little tired in places, quilt and pillows could do with replacing. The Living Room had a doggy smell about it, not particularly pleasant for a non dog person. Everything else very good!
Hi Murray, thank you for your feedback and we're so pleased you enjoyed the location of our cottage. We’re disappointed that you felt the cottage was a little tired in places, unfortunately as you have not elaborated on this we are unable to make any improvements. We purchased the pillows at the end of April so you are only the second guest to use them, apologies if you felt like these needed to be replaced. We are also sorry that you felt the living room smelt doggy, we put a lot of effort into throughly cleaning the cottage and are disappointed that you found the living room had an unpleasant smell about it. We're so pleased that everything else was very good. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Extremely well equipped, lovely cottage in a quiet edge of village setting."
Southern Upland Way passes right by the door. Nice touch on arrival; milk, teabags and biscuits provided and much appreciated. Rear garden gravelled throughout with table and chairs to enjoy the view. Bedroom is a little narrow as described and care is needed. Kitchen has everything for a comfortable stay. Placement of the toilet roll holder made us smile, located on the wall behind the toilet. For convenience, suggest moving it to the wall opposite, next to the radiator. We didn't use the wood burning stove in the lounge, but can see others may appreciate it. Cold times of the year however, may require adjustment of the electric heating timings. Overall a very pleasant stay and would not hesitate to recommend the cottage. Plenty of interest in the area to keep visitors entertained. Thanks for the stay from Anne, Stephen and the dogs.
Hi Stephen and Anne, many thanks for your 5 star rating, comments and suggestions. We really appreciate all of your feedback. We're so pleased you had a pleasant stay and enjoyed the welcome pack on your arrival. It's really lovely to hear that you would recommend Edge Hill to others, thank you! Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage, cosy, well equipped and very comfortable, a well thought out set up."
Adam and Victoria were very welcoming hosts and provided a lovely welcome pack. Very friendly village where you are made welcome and lovely people who will chat and offer advice. Good little shop and petrol station. Great place to go walking on the Southern Upland Way, explore locks, coast and see the Threve Ospreys. I hope to return.
Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your wonderful and kind comments, we really appreciate your feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed staying at Edgehill and exploring the beautiful area of Scotland we are lucky to call home. We hope you'll make a return visit too. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"The cottage had absolutely everything you needed and was so clean, lovely enclosed garden so no need to worry about dog being in the garden."
It was lovely to use the log burner every night, we did have to buy extra wood but, that was not an issue as we did expect too.
Hi Angela, thank you for your great feedback and lovely comments. We're so pleased you found the cottage had everything you needed for your stay and the garden felt safe for your dog to enjoy. If you're ever in this area again we would love to welcome you back. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage in a great area."
Everything we needed in the house plus a great welcome pack and sign.The village is so friendly especially the shop keeper Bill. Great pub at bottom of village. Will certainly return next year. Obviously a very caring owner . Thankyou
Hi Susan, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and kind words. We're really pleased you loved the cottage and found the village welcoming and friendly. It's a great place to live and we'll look forward to welcoming you back again next year. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"The property had everything you needed, a fully equipped kitchen a lovely welcome pack and a lovely wood burner for the chilly evenings ."
Great for getting out for walks and other areas.
Hi Phillip, many thanks for leaving lovely feedback. We're so pleased you found everything you needed in our cottage and enjoyed the walking in our beautiful area of Scotland. We'd love to welcome you back to stay in the future. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"We were made very welcome with milk & biscuits both fir humans & dogs."
Sofa large & comfortable. Nice sized garden with good seating area & table, south facing & the weather was very hot so well used. Great shower, ample towels. I know the listing made it quite clear the bedroom was narrow but the bed frame sticks out so on the first night I managed to bash my shin and because the weather was warm it was like sleeping in a shoe box. But the worse thing was the sheet, thick & woolly, really uncomfortable. (Probably due to the unusual heatwave). There is no door between the kitchen & lounge either so it was difficult to get the dogs to sleep in their beds in the kitchen. Having said all that we did have a lovely week, the kitchen was great, lounge really comfy, good porch to dump your walking stuff. Nice sized garden with interest for the dogs & great shower.
Hi Jacqueline, thank you for leaving your feedback. We're pleased you felt so welcomed to Edge Hill and found both the inside and garden a nice place to enjoy your stay. It's nice to know you found the lounge and sofa comfy and that you thought the kitchen and shower was great too! Apologies that you found the sheet thick, woolly and therefore really uncomfortable. We do leave contact details in the cottage, for anything, no matter how big or small, we will do our best to help. We would have been more than happy to have changed your sheet to make your stay comfortable had you got in touch. Thank you for the feedback regarding having no door between the kitchen and lounge, this is something we will look into. We're so glad you had a lovely week though and we'd love to welcome you back. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Lovely place to relax."
Hi Anthony, thanks for your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed a relaxing stay. We'd love to welcome you back if you're visiting this area again. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage, freindly quiet area beautiful location all around."
Nice pub and restaurant the clachen at bottom of the village
Hi Rob, thanks for the lovely feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the location. We would love to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Had a lovely stay at Edge Hill, proprietors made us very welcome ."
Lots of information on how to use equipment and things to do and places to go also left a welcome pack.
Hi James, Thanks for your great feedback, we really appreciate it. It was wonderful to meet you and we’re so pleased you had a lovely stay in our cottage. We would love to welcome you back to Edge Hill in the future. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Really lovely holiday cottage set in an ideal location to explore beautiful Dumfries and Galloway (and south Ayrshire)."
This is my second stay here, it is simple old cottage-style accommodation but has everything you need, was lovely and clean and is very well thought out. Wifi was particularly good. I did not need heating on but there is a starter pack for the log burner and a nice welcome pack. I would recommend this property and will return. If you want to escape the rat race go to Dumfries and Galloway.
Hi Philip, thanks for your wonderful feedback and your lovely comments about our cottage. We're so pleased you enjoyed your second stay at Edge Hill and we will be looking forward to welcoming you back for a third time! Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"The cottage is in an ideal location to tour the Galloway Forrest."
There are a lot of walks to be done from the doorstep of Edgehill. The "Southern Upland Way" passes the front door. The cottage is at the top of the village, A lovely place with nice friendly people, who speak to one when passing by. The Clachan Inn has friendly, helpful staff and serves excellent meals. Booking essential as it very busy. The cottage is very clean, well kept and decorated. A small welcome gift made us feel right at home. This is probably one of the best, if not the best, cottages we have stayed in.
Hi David, Thank you so much for your amazing feedback, it's so pleasing to hear you had such a wonderful stay and that you enjoyed the village and our cottage so much, we love it here too. We would love to have you stay again in the future. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Beautiful cottage lovely clean and welcoming nice quiet location rear garden is a lovely suntrap shower was excellent to."
We both really enjoyed our stay here.
Hi Mark, Thanks for your great feedback, we really appreciate it. We're so pleased you both really enjoyed your stay in our cottage. We would love to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage."
Everything you needed was there. Nice welcome pack. Ideal base for exploring the Lovely countryside and beaches. Good food and drink at two places in the village. Nice relaxing place to be. Really enjoyed our weeks holiday.
Hi John, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed our cottage, the village and the surrounding areas and that you had a relaxing holiday. We would love to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"This is a wonderful place to stay."
The welcome package is so nice. I am not able to walk too far but there are things that you can drive to. Our weather was not to good but still plenty to drive to. The only thing I could complain about is I’m a smoker and there’s no ashtray in the garden which would be nice. The whole place is wonderful and Murphy my cocker spaniel loved the space. Adam and Victoria were lovely hosts
Hi Catherine, Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you thought our cottage was a wonderful place to stay and you enjoyed our welcome pack. We hope to have you stay again in the future. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Edge Hill was a great place to stay, was well equipped and beautifully furnished."
We hope to stay again if it is not booked. Thank you to the owners Victorial and Alan for all the help and extras.
Hi Kathleen, Thank you for your great feedback and we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. We'd love to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"A quiet, comfortable, well-equipped, welcoming place to make 'home' for a week."
It's unusual to find somewhere suitable for a single person (and their dog!) to stay and Edge Hill is all I could have asked for. Thank you!
Hi Lindsay, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so glad that you felt at home during your stay. If you're visiting this area again we would love to welcome you back to Edge Hill. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Very well equipped."
Useful to have enough crockery and cutlery for the day that can go in the dishwasher rather than wash up after each meal. Will look to book this cottage again when we visit Dumfries and Galloway
Hi Ron, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We would love to welcome you back to Edge Hill again in the future. Kind regards, Adam. Property Owner
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"Good place to explore the Galloway area lovely peaceful village"
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"Lovely property every thing you require, only negative is that the bedroom is a little on the small side would be Better with a three quarter size bed."
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"A real little gem of a holiday let, it just has everything you need, I must admit it exceeded expectations, I can see a lot of care and thoughtfulness has gone into this."
The log burner was lovely and helped save on the electric heaters, it’s in a little complex at the top of the town but no one bothers you. First time to this area and Galloway Forest Park is superb (I done a lot of cycling), very little traffic and beautiful scenery. Perhaps one little thing missing was a clothes line - this would help avoid the use of expensive tumble dryer. All in all what a lovely little place and was sad to leave. Simple accommodation, an old cottage but excellent. One of the best cottages I have stayed in.
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"The property was perfect for us and our dog."
He loved the garden. The food in the hotel just down the road was lovely and the people were great.
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"Comfortable cottage with plenty of space and with everything you need for a short break."
Enclosed garden was an added bonus if you have a dog. Lovely quiet location.
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"Excellent cottage in a lovely village with fields all around, and few good facilities nearby such as the petrol station which was a couple of pence cheaper than other petrol stations, store for groceries and two pubs within short walking distance."
The cottage was very comfortable, clean and had everything we need including parking at the front, secluded and secure garden for our two pets. Very peaceful and tranquil area too with lots of birds. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this cottage.
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"While the bed was very comfortable the bedroom is rather narrow, apart from that it’s a really nice place to stay"
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"A very nice stay, able to settle in easily."
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"Edge hill is a gorgeous cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay ..."
Edge hill is a gorgeous cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay we had a great time as we do photography as a hobby it is situated in the perfect place dark skies wildlife and beautiful scenery a photographers dream Edge Hill is a great base to explore Galloway and the surrounding area we hope to return very soon
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"Had a super stay at your little cottage which really does have the Southern Upland Way on the doorstep!"
Excellent facilities for such a small place although we did have to hunt down toilet roll on our first day! The log burner is so cosy. The only disadvantage for us was the space around the bed which was a bit awkward to manoeuvre around due to my disability. Would definitely stay again :-)
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"It was a very warm and comfortable place as a base for our walks."
It was really clean and well stocked with crockery etc. if you like decent coffee take your own aero press or cafetière as there is nothing there to make coffee. The fully and safely enclosed garden was excellent for our wee dog. Great WiFi. A truly homely base from which to enjoy local walking.
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"Lovely cottage in a very friendly town."
Spotlessly clean and very cosy and comfortable. Security for dogs in the garden was invaluable. Perfect, thanks.
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"A great little cottage, but the furniture is tired and the vacuum cleaner could do with being updated."
The location is fab, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a charming quiet village with amenities and just a car drive away from Castle Douglas for further shopping needs. WI-FI could be a bit hit and miss at times. Would visit again though
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"Great wee place - comfortable & cosy."
Appreciated thoughtful touch of having heating and a light on as we arrived after dark. Perfect base to explore the area with walks from the doorstep. Would definitely recommend.
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"An excellent cottage well placed for walking and cycling with lovely views to the big hills from the back garden and kitchen."
The friendly village has local shops covering your needs and a self-service petrol station. While the bedroom is a bit narrow, it has plenty of wardrobe space; and the kitchen is very well appointed.
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"Was a peaceful location were everyone was friendly"
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"Fourth visit to this cottage, just as good as ever."
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"Edgehill is a very nice cosy cottage in a great location for exploring Galloway."
The cottage is very well equipped and has a log burner for cold nights. There are lovely views from the back garden which is also enclosed with seating for eating outside. We would recommend Edgehill for couples looking for a good base for walking and cycling.
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"Nice comfortable cottage in a very friendly village, ideally placed for the many places of interest."
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"Perfect area to take a break, Southern Uplands Way right in front of the door."
Scenery to die for so many places to visit. Totally amazing place will be recommending to family and friends. Will be visiting again
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"The scenery was amazing."
Was very pleasantly surprised there was a washer drier in the cottage. The people were very friendly. Suggest if you want to dine in The Clachan pub you book very early before you arrive as we could not get a table. Our dogs loved the secure back garden.
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"A lovely cottage to relax and unwind in - everything we needed and more."
Beautiful birdsong but watch out for the gnats at dusk! There is now a washer dryer fitted and dark carpet throughout - much better for us dog owners but the hoover is not really up to the job! Well positioned for the coast and local towns but essentials available in the village at the post office and garage. There is also a bottle bank in the village next door to the school and lovely free range eggs for sale outside house opposite it. Information files at cottage very helpful and some interesting books. The bed is tight to get in and out of but comfy once you are settled. Sofa didn't provide much back support and is getting a little tired, however the shower is fantastic! We will be back at some point!
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"The cottage was spacious and very well-equipped."
We were very happy with the holiday. The area is really beautiful and traffic very quiet.
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"The cottage is very well equipped renovated to a high standard very warm and cosey tge log fure added to the overall experience we visited during covid restrictions but still managed to enjoy a meal at tge clachan which is within in walking distance the villagers are all very friendly."
Would recomend for a quieter relaxing holiday with dogs.
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"A cosy little cottage located in a very rural setting with some beautiful views."
Very well equipped and spotlessly clean. Would definitely book again.
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"The cottage has been beautifully upgraded, with fittings and appliances to a very high standard."
It is situated in a quiet location and has a spacious rear garden, with trees and shrubs which all help to make it ideal for relaxing on fine days. We went to celebrate our 57th Wedding Anniversary and really chill out. This property allowed us to achieve that, perfectly!
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"The cottage was very well organised and equipped."
Having rented many holiday cottages over the decades I have experienced places that vary from barely adequate to superb, but rarely are they so well equipped and with clear instructions for the appliances and local information. Often it is a mystery as to how to operate some weird domestic appliance, or there is a strange mish mash of kitchen utensils, but not at Edge Hill which had a properly equipped kitchen and clear instructions for everything. Also, nice touches like having the Ordnance Survey maps available.
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"Great location for walking and kitchen equipped with everything you could need."
Biscuits were a lovely touch and great to have plenty cleaning materials. Also good to have a dog friendly property were our dog was allowed on the sofa (with blankets to protect it).
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"Handy location for my activities at Forest Lodge where I needed to come and got at random times and have food preparation facilities."
Didn't have chance to use the log burner due to being out most of the time so not worth lighting the fire, but noticed that although there were a reasonable number of logs there was no spare kindling for a second fire if I had used it. Thankfully the storage heaters just about kept enough warmth in he cottage to allow me to be reasonable comfortable in the cold weather. Only real issue was that the bedroom was rather cramped and I found it impossible to walk down the side of the bed especially with arthritic knees and being a large person. I ended up having to move the bed to one side to increase the space on the other side so that I could squeeze into and out of the bed. In general the cottage was good for my purposes and I am probably looking to book it again for next year - just sad to notice a sizeable price rise for next year.
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"I feel this cottage is overpriced."
The bedroom is exactly as pictured and described. Too small for comfort and bordering on claustrophobic. Some issues with cleaning - a stained toilet bowl in a new bathroom (which I was able to clean with the cleansers provided). The cooker was greasy inside and bedroom windowsill thick with dust (this may be because it’s really hard to get down the side of the bed). A pint of milk on arrival would have been lovely for us strangers to the area (lots of tea and coffee left). It didn’t spoil our holiday and we’ve had a lovely week. The cottage has a great range of equipment, the garden is wonderful for dog owners and the location fine for access to the Southern Upland Way.
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"A more powerful Vacuum cleaner needed for dog hairs."
The couch was ok but I'd prefer a higher back for neck support. Having said that a bed settee was a bonus. Altogether a great Sykes cottage as usual.
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"Cottage would be better and more sensibly equipped with a washer/drier as opposed to having a dishwasher."
The cottage is for a couple whom should hardly generate a lot of dishes. However if you are there for a week or longer it would be so handy to have a washing machine. Despite this, was our second visit to the cottage and thoroughly enjoyed it!
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"Nothing I can think of at the moment."
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"The cottage was as expected with a dog friendly enclosed garden."
Washing machine would have been more use than having a dishwasher. Bed and sofas were a bit soft as I have a sore back. Cottage was ideally situated for touring around the area.
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"A fabulous little cottage - this was our second visit."
Well equipped, excellent location, very comfortable all round.
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"Fantastic holiday lovely cottage brilliant location relaxing stay for us also ..."
Fantastic holiday lovely cottage brilliant location relaxing stay for us also our dogs The only downside we had was the bed was hard so we slept on the bed settee for the last couple of nights but it was a beautiful location and would highly recommend and would definitely stay again thank you
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"Bed wasn't great, but location excellent."
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"Lovely cosy little cottage in a excellent location for walking."
Cottage was well equipped having everything you need to make a home cooked dinner, the walking guides and OS maps were great, a thoughtful touch! Very dog friendly, our dog really enjoyed his stay too. You could tell a lot of thought went into the making of this holiday cottage. The only minor for us was the bed was firmer than we would habe liked, but this is down to personal taste.
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"Excellent well equipped cottage in a good location."
It felt very safe and the people were very friendly. The property contained lots of tourist information regarding sightseeing in the surrounding area which was very helpful. There was a pub with a restaurant serving superb, reasonably-priced food within easy walking distance - The Clachan Arms. Our only negative comment was that we found the bed too firm for our liking but this did not detract from a most enjoyable stay.
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"Wonderful cottage; everything we needed was there."
Perfect. Thank you.
Summary
- All ground floor
- One bedroom: 1 x double
- Shower room with shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Sitting room with multi-fuel stove.
- Electric heaters in all rooms
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
- Smart TV with FreeSat and integral DVD player, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs
- Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
- Iron, Ironing board and hairdryer at the property
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off road parking for 1 car
- Enclosed graveled garden to the rear
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking or use of vape pens
- Shop and pub 7 mins walk
- There is also a 24 hours petrol station in the village
- Property does not have a charging point for Electric Vehicles; charging from within the property is prohibited; Electric Vehicle charging is available in the village car park
- Note: bedroom is very narrow; may not be suitable for people with limited mobility
- Please note this property accepts up to 2 dogs, there is a £10 pet supplement per dog
- Please note: Short breaks must begin on a Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday.
The property
A lovely semi-detached cottage located in St. Johns Town of Dalry, an attractive and inviting base from which to explore the charming surroundings.
Perfect for couples to spend some quality time, this retreat has been designed to a lovely standard with a cheery interior that promises to elevate your stay.
The lounge boasts a delightful L shape sofa and a multi fuel stove, which rests amongst pastel coloured walls for an uplifting finish.
Whether you are just starting your day or winding down after a long afternoon, this setup is a home-away-from-home.
The double bedroom is tied together with a wardrobe and a chest of drawers, echoing a quirky feel with bold décor and patterned bedding.
Close by, a well-appointed shower room continues this sense of vibrancy, with quality fittings to complete the formation.
The kitchen/diner has a charming overtone, perfect for enjoying those home-cooked meals in the company of your loved ones.
From here you can access the enclosed gravelled garden, ideal for some fresh air after an adventure-filled day, with pleasant views sitting in the distance.
Resting on the Southern Upland Way, this retreat lies within easy reach of Ayrshire and Arran and just a short drive away is the Galloway Forest, boasting the UK's first Dark Sky Park.
A cosy Scotland cottage, elevated by the beauty of the Galloway Hills.
EPC Rating: Band E
EPC Rating: Band E
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: DG-00068-F
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
ST. JOHN'S TOWN OF DALRY
New Galloway 3 miles; Castle Douglas 16 miles.
Dalry, or St. John’s Town of Dalry, to give it its full title, is a village in Kirkcudbrightshire and is on the route of the ancient pilgrimage from Edinburgh to Whithorn and St Ninian’s Cave. The Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem owned much of the land around the village and offered particular support to pilgrims undertaking the journey. The village today is attractive and has two pubs offering meals and a general store. The nearby towns of New Galloway and Castle Douglas provide more opportunities for shopping. Ideally located for walking, fishing and cycling, the surrounding Galloway Forest Park is home to some of the renowned 7stanes cycle venues and also boasts the UK’s first Dark Sky Park.
Note: bedroom is very narrow; may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. Property does not have a charging point for Electric Vehicles; charging from within the property is prohibited; Electric Vehicle charging is available in the village car park. Please note: Short breaks must begin on a Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas