Guests say
Guests consistently praise Hardhills Cottage for its stunning views, peaceful and private setting, and high-quality renovation. The hot tub, conservatory, and log fire are frequently mentioned as highlights, contributing to a relaxing and comfortable stay. The property's proximity to Castle Douglas and local attractions, along with its well-equipped and stylish interior, make it a highly recommended holiday destination.
Reviews consistently mention the cottage being immaculate and very clean, suggesting a high standard of cleanliness that contributes positively to the comfort and enjoyment of the guests.
The location is frequently praised for its stunning scenery, proximity to Castle Douglas, and peacefulness. However, one review mentioned difficulty in finding the property and another noted traffic noise, slightly impacting the score.
Guests describe the cottage as warm, comfortable, and like a home from home, with special mentions of comfy beds and a cozy atmosphere. The high level of comfort is a recurring theme in the reviews.
The cottage is lauded for its well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, pool table, and games, indicating excellent facilities. One review suggested that instructions for the heating would be helpful, indicating a minor issue with maintenance information.
While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive about the property and its amenities, there is no specific mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
Castle Douglas 1.2 miles. Hardhills Cottage is a stylish, two-bedroom bungalow nestled rurally near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway. Enjoy breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside as you step into the open-plan living area, and a contemporary, fully-equipped base for easing your self-catered stay as a family of four. Arrive to a private driveway, with plenty of space to park up, before stepping indoors and making your way to the heart of the home, the living space, complete with a sleek kitchen, a handy breakfast bar, and plush seating, enveloping a lovely woodburning stove for those cooler evenings. Next door you will locate a convenient utility, a suntrap conservatory, and the formal dining room, perfect for entertaining, before finishing the evening with a game of pool and a tipple. If the weather allows, carry the conversation outside, with a private decked area to take advantage of, complete with a barbecue, plenty of furniture, a haven for relaxation whilst the stars appear overhead. As you move through the cottage, you will discover two tastefully decorated bedrooms, a king-size with an en-suite walk-in shower and a twin with Smart TV, the latter serviced by a sleek bathroom with both a bath and a walk-in shower. Come morning, enjoy a fresh coffee and delve into a chapter of a good book from the conservatory, before heading to one of the beautiful local beaches nearby Sandy hills, Rockcliffe or Kippford and enjoy a long walk with breath taking scenery . Head to the nearby market town of Castle Douglas where you can browse the boutique shops and a plethora of independent stores that offer a wide variety of Scottish produce, with Threave House and Garden, and Threave Nature Reserve nearby. For further exploration, why not venture to Kirkcudbright, the ‘artist’s town’, home to a range of galleries and shops, or enjoy an afternoon near the harbour, overlooking River Dee. Escape to Dumfries and Galloway with a stay at Hardhills Cottage.
The attractive country town of Castle Douglas is nestled in the southwest of Scotland, in the Dumfries and Galloway region. Castle Douglas is known locally as the 'Food Town', playing host to a large selection of independent food shops, as well as a range of wonderful pubs and restaurants. The town provides access to the picturesque Solway Coast, with its miles of beautiful beaches and scattering of pretty fishing villages. Carlingwark Loch lies just south of the town, a large, freshwater lake, great for coarse fishing and sailing. Enthusiasts of water sports need look no further than Loch Ken and The Galloway Activity Centre. It offers sailing, windsurfing, powerboating, kayaking, canoeing, and a wobbly water park. Less than half an hour’s drive on the A713, it is an ideal place for a family or groups. Hop aboard a boat and venture to Threave Castle, perched on an island in the River Dee, and explore its glorious gardens elsewhere on the estate, open to the public all year round. Dumfries and Galloway is an area renowned for its outdoor activities including bird watching, mountain biking, fishing, star-gazing and golfing. Practise your swing on the 18-hole golf course situated in the grounds of the former 18th Century country mansion, Cally Palace. Pull on your walking boots and go hiking across west Scotland’s inspiring landscape, or sail along its wonderful coastline. Whatever you fancy for your holiday in Scotland, Castle Douglas is the perfect base for experiencing it all!
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with Smart TV.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Utility.
Dining room/games room.
Conservatory
Underfloor, air source heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
2 x Smart TV, Sky package, WiFi, pool table.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private driveway for 3 cars.
Front lawned garden, and rear decked area with furniture and barbecue.
The garden is fully enclosed.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1.5 miles.
Note: There are steps to the exterior.
Enjoy rural Dumfries and Galloway at Hardhills Cottage.
Very much a property for those interested in eco tourism with the property having Solar panels, Battery storage and an ashp.
Nearest fast EV chargers 3.6 miles away in Castle Douglas.
Please Note: This property can only accept booking starting on a Friday or a Monday.
Note: No under 25's, unless booking with a family.
Reviews (22)
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Anne Marie
Has everything you need and more.Bit hard to see from road maybe sign would be better placed at the bottom of the drive
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Owen
A very well equipped, comfortable cottage, with a lovely view of hills and a large pond. Everything you could ever need for a holiday base. The hot tub is a fabulous bonus, we were star gazing in that most evenings. The pool table was fun too, we had not played pool for years. There are many good books to read, sky TV, all you want if the weather is bad and you wanted to cozy up indoors. The lodge is very stylish and warm, but you also have the benefit of a wood burning stove for those chillier evenings. It is a very short drive to the shops in Castle Douglas.Threave castle and gardens is nearby. You take a boat ride to the castle, which is unique. Another great castle to visit is Caerlaverock castle, it has an unusual design. There are lovely woodland walks in Dalbeattie forest to Kippford Bay, which is a nice place to visit. There's a great pub restaurant (The Anchor Hotel) which serves fantastic food. A must do is feeding the wild goats and red deer, we took several kilos of carrots and they were gone within minutes. Hahaa Logan's fish pond is a unique place to visit, and Logan's Botanical Gardens is amazing! The Wood of Cree is another beautiful place to visit, with lots of waterfalls. Walks around Glen Trool, Kirroughtree, Clatteringshaws Loch are wonderful. Of course you can walk up the Merrick, if you are fit enough. A drive down Raiders road is good if you want a nice forest drive. Stinchar falls is another nice walk to a waterfall. There are many waterfalls to discover in the Galloway, if that is your thing. Eskrigg nature reserve is a great place for bird watching and looking out for red squirrel. There's so much to do in the Galloway, a week simply isn't long enough. We will definitely stay at Hardhills Cottage when we next return to the Galloway, I doubt you could wish for a more lovely place to stay. Thank you.
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Brenda
Don't you know when owners are away, if not why not, we could of been given an alternative number. Why is it so difficult to get in touch with yourselves by phone, not everybody has whats app, you don't even have a phone number on your web site had to find it on google. Very frustrated holiday people The travel instructions are wrong at the last instant, you do not turn left onto B727 (which isn't signed) you go 50 yds past B727 then turn right into the cottage driveway. Very noisy traffic mainly HGV's at night even with the windows shut. On the plus side the people I did speak to were very helpful