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Ferryboat Cottage

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

"A beautiful, traditional Galloway cottage, with two wood-burning stoves, Ferryboat Cottage is one of the oldest properties in the area and is truly unique."
Ferryboat Cottage: Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
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Things You'll Love

Tastefully furnished, with cosy woodburning stove and vibrant modern colours. The oak-beamed ceiling adds old-world character.

Location

As its name suggests, this original ferrymaster's cottage stands in one acre of sheltered, lawned gardens, all south-facing and providing private access to the loch. The cottage also has electric storage heaters, making it very cosy, whatever the time of year.

With easy access to the Solway coast, Loch Ken is South West Scotland's centre for outdoor activities, with horse riding, golfing, sailing and water-skiing nearby.

Loch Ken is renowned for its fishing - this together with swimming can be enjoyed from the floating jetties at the bottom of the garden. A swinging mooring and private launching are also available. The gardens contain areas of European SSI and are a haven wildlife, including the adjacent RSPB Nature Reserve with the Red Kite Trail.

Owner's Description

Sitting Room

Large airy room with solid oak floor, sandstone fireplace and woodburning stove. Equipped with quality B&O TV, video & DVD and B&O music centre - for cosy evenings in, with views of the gardens and loch beyond.

Dining Room

Tastefully furnished, with cosy woodburning stove and oak-beamed ceiling adding old-world character.

Conservatory

Whatever time of year you are staying at Ferryboat Cottage you can enjoy the feeling of being in the garden from our large conservatory - views over the patio to the River Dee and the Nature Reserve beyond.

Bedrooms

Full of Scottish charm, the light and airy comfortable bedrooms are tastefully furnished with traditional hand-waxed furniture. Wake up to a view of the loch water sparkling in the early morning sunshine.

Kitchen

The traditional oak kitchen is fully equipped and laid out to make your work easier, with wonderful panoramic views over the garden and loch to the Nature Reserve beyond.

All bed linen, kitchen & bath towels, electricity, logs (for the fires) are included. I also provide a Welcome Pack of celebration bottle of cava, flowers, fruit, cakes, chocolates, milk and complementary tea, coffee and toiletries.

Find Out More

To find out more about this property please contact Hilda and Rob Johnston...

Office Address:
Hilda Johnston, 2 Warwick Farm, Warwick-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA4 8PA

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Key Details Box

Tourist Board Stars: 4 Stars

Sleeps: 4 (2 bedrooms)

Bathrooms: 1

Price Guide: £350 - £800

Town: Castle Douglas  MapMap

Location: Country

Arrival: Saturday

Departure: Saturday

Suitability

Disabled Access: Disabled

Children: Kids

Pets Allowed: Pets

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Features

Utilities

  • Highchair
  • Cot
  • Towels Provided
  • Linen Provided
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Washing Machine / Dryer
  • Hairdryer
  • Hospitality Tray / Welcome Basket

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge
  • Freezer

Outside

  • BBQ Area
  • Garden / Patio
  • Parking Space / Garage

Technology

  • Television (Terrestrial)
  • DVD Player
  • CD Player
  • Radio

On Site Entertainment

  • Video / DVD Library

Luxuary Facilities

  • Log Fire / Wood Burning Stove

Local Attractions and Activities

Testimonials

"A warm welcome from Rob and Hilda. Warm sunny days in this beautiful place. Stunning banks of bluebells to see on our walks and an oyster catcher on her nest outside the door. Of course we will be back -thank you."
Irene & Mike, Tony and Joyce, West Yorkshire

"We never realised there were so many stars up there - quite stunning on a clear night. Felt very much at home in your lovely cottage - thank you."
Kay & Gary, Kent

"A good week in a fantastic cottage. Stunning position. The fires made us lovely and cosy. Thank you very much."
Martin & Yvonne, Norwich

"great week in a wonderful cottage. Everything we could want and more. The best holiday we've had in Scotland. Thank you."
Dave and Sue, Darlington

"beautiful cottage in a lovely location. The extras provided were a lovely touch. We had all weathers - storms, rain, snow and gales, but cosying in front of the fire made up for it."
Kay and Mark, Manchester

"This is the hardest cottage we have ever had to leave - perfect Christmas and New Year. It even snowed!"
Jim, Debbie & Jamie, Brackley, Northants

"Fantastic cottage - wonderful location. Thanks for all the little extras you provided - really made us feel welcome. Wish the wildlife would learn to move to the side of the road instead of trying to outrun the car! Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us. (PS. Clachan Inn, Dalry: great food.)"
Creighton family, Stewarton, Ayrshire

"What a beautiful, peaceful setting! So many fantastic things to see and do - kite feeding station, Marrbury Smokehouse, Raiders Road (and links to 'The Thirty-Nine Steps') and of course fishing from the jetty. A wonderful week - thank you for a true 'home from home'."
Trevor & Mary-Ann, Leicester