Calluna Cottage, Rockcliffe
ID: S135482
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 7
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Calluna Cottage in Rockcliffe receives high praise for its stunning location, beautiful views, and peaceful atmosphere. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, spacious layout, and dog-friendly gardens with direct beach access. The cottage is described as clean, comfortable, and ideal for families and walkers. While some mention that the décor and mattresses could benefit from updates, these points do not detract from the overall positive experience. The abundance of birdlife and thoughtful touches, such as bird food, add to the charm. Many guests express a desire to return, highlighting the cottage as a welcoming home from home.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with only a few suggesting a deeper clean or minor improvements. Cleanliness is consistently mentioned as a positive aspect.
The location is universally praised for its proximity to the beach, beautiful views, peaceful setting, and access to walks and local attractions. Guests consistently highlight this as a standout feature.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable and spacious, with cosy living areas and good heating. Some noted that certain mattresses and pillows could be improved, but overall comfort remains high.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with a well-stocked kitchen, games, and garden furniture. A few guests mentioned maintenance issues such as mattresses, boiler servicing, and the EV charger, but these were not widespread concerns.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as bird food provided for feeders and a well-stocked kitchen. Please note that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Located on the shores of the Solway with outstanding views
A beautiful holiday home for up to 7 people on the shore of the Solway. Rockcliffe shore and its sandy beach is perfect for sunbathing, paddling or rock pooling.
Located on the shores of the Solway with outstanding views
A beautiful holiday home for up to 7 people on the shore of the Solway and close to Rockcliffe beach. The house is comfortable and spacious with outstanding views over the sea and local inlets and islands. Its private beachfront garden leads directly to the shore, perfect for barbeques overlooking the Solway!
The house is located on a quiet road in Rockcliffe, a small seaside village perfect for traditional family beach holidays, sailing, golf, cycling and walking.
Rockcliffe shore and its sandy beach is perfect for sunbathing, paddling or rock pooling. You can even buy ice-creams, tea and cake.
Rockcliffe is an ideal base for strolls, dog walks, rambles, birdwatching or serious hiking. Local countryside has rolling hills, forests, and coastline with outstanding views over the sea. The Jubilee path is an easy half hour walk around the coast to the village of Kippford with pubs, shops, cafe.
The surrounding waters are excellent for boating and windsurfing, for experienced sailors or beginners. You can sail from Rockcliffe or from the Solway Yacht club in Kippford.
Ideally located for cycling holidays. There are plenty of road and off-road cycling routes, for families or serious enthusiasts. The local woodlands form part of the 7Staines Forestry Commission mountain biking trails. The house has safe cycle storage, a hose and pump.
For golfers, nearby are a wealth of courses ranging from 9 hole par 3, up to the championship standard Links course at Southerness.
There's always plenty to do locally for adults or families with young kids or teens. For example, the Galloway Activity Centre offers sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing activities and courses; rspb Mersehead is outstanding for bird-watchers; Kirkcudbright has art and craft galleries; and Castle Douglas is a designated food town with restaurants and cafes.
The Cottage is perfect for families with or without children, or for groups and friends. One of the bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground floor making the Cottage accessible for those with reduced mobility. 2 Dogs are welcome.
postcode: DG5 4QH
Damage Deposit £150
Calluna Cottage is let weekly Friday to Friday, short breaks may be possible and are accepted at the owner's discretion, please contact us with your requirements.
STL Licence:- DG00405R
EPC: D
Accommodation for 7 over two floors:
Ground floor: Sitting room with wood burner; Sun-room; Spacious kitchen/dining room; Utility room; Twin bedroom with sea-views; Shower room with WC.
First floor: King size with sea-views; Twin bedroom (with additional truckle bed); Shower room with WC.
Services: Central heating * Wood burner stove * Bed linen & towels provided * Washing machine * Tumble dryer * Fridge and freezer * Microwave * Dishwasher * Wi-fi * TV with DVD player * Cot & high chair * Parking for 3 cars * Garden & patio with furniture and barbecue * Bicycle/wind-surf storage * Electric vehicle charging point available (additional charges apply, please read house folder) * Maximum of 2 dogs welcome (Additional charges apply).
Electric vehicle charging (additional charges apply, please read house folder)
Reviews (31)
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Confirmed Guest
Location is perfect along a very quiet (and narrow) well surfaced private lane. The view taking in the Estuary is outstanding. The mature garden surrounding the property proved to be very dog friendly and there is the added bonus of a further garden area situated across the lane and ending at the Estuary shore. The cottage is well equipped , comfortable and very peaceful and not overlooked. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to return.
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Confirmed Guest
Caluna cottage is well equipped, cosy and comfortable. The views are lovely and there is plenty to do. We walked along some of the coastal path, visited Crawick multiverse, the Devils Porridge, Dumfries house and the deer park. All fabulous places.
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Julie Little
Was pleasantly surprised by Calluna Cottage. The photos on the website don't do it justice. The inside is clean, very comfortable, and lots of choices of where to sit and very comfortable sofas. The bed was also great. Very well stocked with everything you need for a holiday, plus some. I like to cook and usually have to make do with pans, utensils etc, but the owners have thought of everything. The garden over the road is perfect, and right on the shore, sadly we didn't get very good weather so couldn't take full advantage. The area is beautiful, stunning cliff walks and a more gentle stroll through woods to the next village of Kippford where there is a choice of 2 dog friendly pubs for bar meals and also a cafe. (Check opening times of all 3 as think some close in winter) Only minor issue is the shower downstairs quickly runs cold (we didnt use the upstairs one), so fine for a quick morning wash but got a bit chilly when washing my hair ! But as I said, a minor point in an otherwise great cottage. Will hopefully be back