Guests say
Driftwood is a well-received cottage praised for its cleanliness, stunning location right on the beach, and comfortable amenities. Guests appreciate the dog-friendly garden, the high standard of furnishings, and the well-equipped house. While there are minor concerns about maintenance and privacy, the overall guest experience is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
The property is consistently described as spotless and exceptionally clean, with no 'doggy smell' despite being pet-friendly. One review mentioned dirty windows upon arrival, but this seems an isolated incident.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, offering spectacular views and a sense of seclusion. It is also noted as a great base for exploring the local area.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, even during bad weather. The spaciousness and high-quality furnishings contribute to the overall comfort.
The property is well-equipped and maintained, with good amenities. However, there are comments about intrusive CCTV cameras and a see-through ensuite door, which suggest room for improvement in privacy and facilities.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
A magnificent holiday base for all the family to enjoy with direct access onto the beach.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, DVD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner, Patio Doors To Patio
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Ceramic Hob, Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Patio Doors To Patio
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Patio Doors Leading To Patio
Bedroom 3: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Zip and Link Single (2ft 3in) Beds (Double On Request), Pull Down Bunk (2ft 6in) Beds (Children Only)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
LPG central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for multi-fuel burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Doggy extras. Lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. 2 medium-sized dogs welcome. Private parking for 4 cars. Wheelchair access. No smoking. Please note: The property sleeps a maximum of 8 adults, 2 children and 1 infant. Couples and family bookings only, no hen or stag parties. There is direct access to the beach from the garden. This property has a security deposit of £200. No charging of electric vehicles.. This delightful, detached, single-storey beach house stands in a magnificent position with direct access onto 2 miles of sandy beaches and rock pools, and sits right next to the 13th green of the local golf course, making it an ideal holiday location. The uninterrupted views of the sea and shore line with the Lakeland Fells to the south and Criffel and the Galloway hills to the east are breathtaking. This seaside holiday home provides comfortable and well equipped ’beach house’ style accommodation with level access to the oceanside patio from the living room, the en-suite bedroom, the adjacent bedroom and the conservatory. The light and spacious, open plan living space has three large picture windows spanning three of the walls taking advantage of the spectacular panoramic views and making this a wonderful year round retreat. The shower room is large and has a walk-in shower, and is wheelchair accessible. The small village of Southerness with its quaint lighthouse stands on the Solway Firth and is home to an outstanding championship golf course which borders the property and welcomes visitors. For bird watchers the rspb nature reserve is just along the coast at Mersehead. Golf, cycling, walking and exploring rock pools is direct from the doorstep, so overall this is an ideal holiday location for beachcombers and outdoor enthusiasts (there is room for bike and golf club storage the property). Other attractions nearby include, Sweetheart Abbey, Drumlanrig Castle and gardens and Mabie Farm Park and Forest, which has wonderful cycle routes. This area of Dumfries and Galloway is steeped in Border history and is rich in historical attractions including many castles, Robbie Burns connections and interesting towns and villages which host a lively calendar of festivals and events. Shop 500 yards, pub 400 yards.
Free WiFi
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Families or couples only.
Small to Medium sized dogs only allowed.
There is a security deposit of £200 and a dog charge of £30 per dog to be paid 2 weeks prior of arrival date by BAC's directly to the owner.
Letting Licence No. DG00141F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (10)
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Chris Eccles
Great location super dog friendly garden. Beds are comfortable an the whole place is spotless.
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely spacious cottage in a fantastic location right on the beach with reasonable amenities close by. However, for us, there were a number of things that detracted from our stay which may or may not bother others. The picture windows in the living room and kitchen are a key feature of the cottage so we were surprised to find that they were very dirty when we arrived and obviously hadn’t been cleaned prior to our visit. They were so bad and spoilt the beautiful views that we cleaned them ourselves and what a difference it made ! They should be cleaned prior to each booking. Next was all the annoying ‘polite notices’ around the place, they are everywhere ! When we stay in a holiday cottage we don’t want to live in an instruction manual constantly reminding us to close the door at night, wipe up spills on the hob, strip the beds, clean the BBQ, etc. We found the CCTV cameras overlooking the patio intrusive and gave rise to the feeling of being watched. We understand the need for security but when guests are staying the cameras should be turned off for privacy. The see-through ensuite door in the master bedroom is an absolute ‘No’ ….. someone using the facilities is not what we want to see, ever ! There is a 9am check out for the cottage which we felt was unreasonable and seems to be an unjustifiable post Covid hang over for some hosts. Trying to get 7 adults and children up, washed, dressed, fed, packed, the place tidied and out of the door by 9am is totally unrealistic and would have meant lots of tears and tantrums and a bad end to the holiday. Consequently we decided to leave the day before so we could take our time preparing to leave and then enjoy the afternoon at local attractions, without hanging around waiting for them to open at 10am, before we headed home. Driftwood is a lovely cottage and in an amazing location but it felt as if the focus was on the cottage rather than the guest experience and we wouldn't stay there again.
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Pauline Handy
Absolutely beautiful roomy cottage with spectacular views. Everything we could possibly need was available in the cottage and it was super clean. Marlene, the owner, was lovely, a real pleasure to meet. We had dreadful weather which made even a walk along the beach a challenge, so it was lovely to come back to such a cosy cottage. Would highly recommend Driftwood.