Primrose Cottage, Rockcliffe
ID: S135596
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Primrose Cottage in Rockcliffe is highly praised for its superb location near the beach and its well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the clean, cosy environment and the convenience of having a helpful owner nearby. While some find the cottage small and the sofas uncomfortable, the charm and character of the property, along with its cleanliness and the inclusion of a well-furnished kitchen, make it a favourite for many. The outdoor utility area is a bonus for guests with pets or outdoor gear.
Most guests find the cottage to be clean and tidy, with only minor points regarding dusting and cobwebs. The overall impression is that the property is well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant stay.
The location is consistently lauded as excellent, with the beach being a stone's throw away and the availability of beautiful walks and quiet surroundings. The proximity to the beach and local amenities is a highlight for many guests.
Guests generally find the beds comfortable, but there are several mentions of creaky and uncomfortable sofas. The twin room was noted as cold and damp by one guest, but this seems to be an isolated comment.
The cottage is well-equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and additional utility area. Some guests mention the need for maintenance, such as replacing mattresses and addressing heating issues. The inclusion of free golf and the utility shed are appreciated.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owner, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Primrose Cottage is a charming traditional cottage recently modernised and refurbished to an excellent standard and is just yards from Rockcliffe's popular sandy beach with rock pools and wonderful views to enjoy, for the adventurous you can walk at low tide to Rough Island or for the very adventurous at spring low tides even to Hestan Isle, but you will need to check the tide times to avoid troubling RNLI! Guests are also able to enjoy free golf at nearby Colvend, an attractive 18 hole Parkland course**
Whilst you may wish to just stay at the cottage to enjoy the beach there are also local coastal walks to Castle Point or to the popular sailing centre of Kippford with its two well-known hotels for eating and dining, both overlooking the Estuary making them ideal places for enjoying a quiet evening drink while watching activities on the river. The cottage makes an excellent base for exploring South West Scotland with its outstanding natural beauty of rolling hills, open countryside and wonderful woods and forests. Wildlife abounds throughout and can be enjoyed by all whilst taking walks or cycling through the Forestry Commission Woodlands or indeed at local reserves such as rspb Merserhead or Wildfowl Wetlands Trust at Caerlaverock.
Leisure pursuits such as golf, pony riding, cycling is all well catered for with numerous local golf courses to meet all standards including a testing championship links course at Southerness. Cycling is also provided for all abilities be it exploring quiet country lanes or taking to the testing Forestry Commission 7Stanes Mountain Bike Routes, the nearest of these being in Dalbeattie Woods or Mabie Forest near Dumfries. The local area's peaceful lochs, challenging rivers, picturesque sea shore and of course, sea angling trips provide opportunities for fishing of all levels of capability.
** Guests staying at Primrose Cottage can take advantage of free golf at nearby Colvend Golf Club. Colvend is an attractive 18 hole parkland course located just 2 miles from the cottage, offering stunning views across the Solway and inland to the Galloway hills. This offer is for up to 4 players and must be booked directly through the clubhouse. For more details on the course visit :- http://www.colvendgolfclub.co.uk/
Postcode: DG5 4QF
Primrose Cottage is let weekly Saturday to Saturday between May and October, short breaks are welcome between November and April (including over the Festive period)
Damage Deposit £150
STL licence: DG00032F
EPC: D
Accommodation: 1 Double bedroom; 1 twin room (can be made into a double); Sitting room; Kitchen; Bathroom with bath, separate shower, wash basin & WC.
Services: Central heating & electricity included * Bed linen & towels provided * Washing machine * Drier * Dishwasher * Fridge * Freezer * Microwave * DVD Player * TV * CD Player * Cot * Highchair * Parking for 1 car * Enclosed patio garden * BBQ * Bike storage * WI-FI * Electric Vehicle charging point (additional charge applies) * Maximum of 2 Dogs welcome (Additional charges apply).
Electric Vehicle charge: Additional charge applies
Reviews (50)
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Charlie Mackie
Used this cottage several times now and never been let down.
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Kevin Adlam
A great getaway with everything you need to have a good time. Cottage was very clean and tidy with some nice places to visit nearby. We can recommend the RED KITE feeding station near Dalbeattie
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Confirmed Guest
This was a return visit so we knew what to expect. Can't fault Primrose Cottage - perfect location for the beach and walks for granddaughter, dog and us. Loved the changes made since our last visit. The seperate washroom is ideal for rinsing wetsuits and the tap by the back door meant that sandy feet could be cleaned before going indoors. It's a small cottage and kitchen / eating space is limited so inevitably finding room for everything is a bit of a challenge - but after all it's a holiday so who cares? Nice seating area outside at the front to catch the evening sun - and we were lucky - there was plenty of that. Parking is definitely a big bonus. We hope to return next year so that pretty much sums it up.