Guests say
Sunnyside Cottage offers a cosy and comfortable stay in a peaceful village setting, making it an excellent base for exploring the Galloway area. Guests frequently praise the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Many appreciated the thoughtful welcome packs and friendly host. While the majority of stays were positive, some guests noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, particularly regarding the uneven flooring at the entrance and occasional cleaning lapses. Despite these concerns, most visitors enjoyed their time and would consider returning.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, but several reviews highlighted lapses in cleaning standards, with a few reporting significant issues such as dirty kitchenware and bathrooms. The majority of feedback was positive, but the negative experiences lower the overall impression.
The location is widely praised for its tranquillity and proximity to local attractions, walks, and the Galloway Forest Park. Guests appreciated the peaceful village atmosphere and found it ideal for exploring the surrounding area.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, a cosy atmosphere, and effective heating. The cottage is described as spacious for two and provides a restful environment, though a few noted minor issues such as low seating.
The cottage is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, but recurring concerns about maintenance—particularly the uneven entrance flooring and occasional issues with the shower—were noted. Some guests also suggested improvements to the outdoor space.
Many guests appreciated the welcome packs, including wine, biscuits, and milk, as well as festive touches like a Christmas tree. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A delightful little cottage in a peaceful village location..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with courtyard and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. Sunnyside is a delightful terraced cottage set quietly in this charming small village close to the stunning Galloway Forest Park. Completely modernised in 2021 the cottage boasts a charming living room with large wood burner perfect for those chillier evenings after a day exploring the area. New Galloway is a quiet little village with an excellent village shop, lovely coffee shops and the Catstrand, an Arts and Information Centre and Theatre. From Sunnyside you really are only a stones throw from the Galloway Forest Park, the first Dark Sky Park in the UK, where you can marvel at the most amazing starry night skies and is a hugely popular area for walkers and cyclists and is home to dramatic and ancient woodland, some truly magnificent scenery and wildlife and can also claim two of the world famous 7Stanes mountain bike trails at Kirroughtree and Glentrool. From Sunnyside you can also explore the stunning coastline around the area which is breathtaking with many sandy beaches, dramatic cliff top walks and pretty little harbour villages to explore.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (32)
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Zena Goldman
We’ve stayed at Sunnyside a few times now. It’s a nice little cottage in the heart of the village. It’s a great location for exploring the area. The village is lovely and quiet and the owners are very kind and helpful.
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George
I am writing this review to warn future guests about severe safety and hygiene issues at this property. Upon arrival, we discovered a highly unsafe, damaged floor right at the entrance. After researching local guest logs, we discovered this structural issue has been reported for over six months, yet the cottage company continues to let the property out without undertaking remedial work.The cleanliness of the cottage was completely unacceptable. We had to spend our first two hours cleaning just to make the space habitable. The hygiene issues included:Kitchen: Filthy condition, with old food left on the grill pan.Crockery: Dirty dishes put away inside the cupboards.Waste: Active mold growing inside the kitchen rubbish bin.Bathroom: Human excrement left on the toilet brush.It is highly irresponsible for the rental agency to rent out a property with known structural safety hazards and zero cleaning standards. Avoid this property.The cottage itself is in a great location, and thankfully the bedding had been changed and was clean. Nice touch that a bottle of wine was left but did not make up for the general state of the accommodation.
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Confirmed Guest
Nice little cottage .. if you want peace and quiet this is for you… yes the road out side cottage is a little narrow but you only have to 30 feet away and you have a big car park .. in load the car and park up. Locals are friendly and helpful … this was our 2nd visit .. and we will be back again soon x