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The Smithy - Dumfries And Galloway

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
3 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Working farm
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Pretty little cottage in the Galloway Hills
  • 8 miles from Loch Ken for water sports and fishing
  • Can be booked with another property for more space
Property code: CA371

An attractive cottage for couples and small families to enjoy exploring the Galloway countryside.

Set in the wild Glenkens of Galloway, this characterful one-bedroom cottage is part of Bartaggart Farm, two properties perfectly located for outdoor lovers and peace seekers alike. By day, you can take in the splendour of the Galloway hills from this romantic retreat full of rustic charm, and stargaze under the unspoilt dark skies by night. For adventure, indulge in all manner of water sports on nearby Loch Ken, 5 miles, where you could also try your hand at climbing, archery and more.

The single-level converted cottage is adjacent to the farmhouse and has a tastefully decorated country feel throughout. Homely wooden fittings perfectly complement your rural surroundings, accenting neutral tones for a light-filled interior. Every room has an idyllic, private view of the leafy garden or the stunning expanse of countryside outside the property’s front door.

Enter up a ramp into the property and entrance hall, with a large cupboard storing the handy washing machine with the boiler. Ahead is the charming, well-equipped compact kitchen, with everything you could need to cook a romantic meal or rustle up some family home favourites. At the back of the cottage is the cosy double bedroom and a modern shower room. Relax by the TV in the spacious lounge, which can also accommodate two guests on its comfy sofa bed. There is ample dining space for four, making this cottage a great rural getaway for small groups or families, as well as a sanctuary for two.

Out through the French doors of the lounge is the pretty garden, with a large walled courtyard and those stunning views. You might decide on a refreshing al fresco picnic and drinks on the lawn of the private garden, taking in the fresh air stirring through the trees.

  • 1 double bedroom and a double sofa bed in the lounge sleeping 2+2
  • 1 shower room
  • Electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine
  • 3 miles from the nearest shop
  • Highchair
  • Wi-Fi
  • TV
  • This property is adjacent to the farmhouse
  • Short term Let License number : DG00606F  
  • EPC rating : D
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The rolling fields and hills surrounding the steading make it a haven for nature lovers; walkers and cyclists will find plenty of trails nearby, as well as excellent areas for spotting wildlife. A range of stunning views from burns to rivers to woodlands to mountains are not too far away, and neither are the captivating villages with their excellent amenities.

Visit the Galloway Red Kite Trail and local feeding station at Castle Douglas (12 miles) to get up close to these magnificent rare birds, while the Red Deer Range, adjacent to Galloway's Wild Goat Park offers more arresting mountain views and stunning wildlife. Nearby (18 miles from the cottage) is the breathtaking scenery of Doach Wood with its towering trees reaching up to 130 feet. And of course there is Loch Ken, where rowing, sailing, mountain biking, climbing, zip wiring, and lots more will make for an exhilarating getaway.

While a local grocery shop is 3 miles away at Balmaclellan, if you should decide to sample civilization on your break, New Galloway (5 miles) features the Catstrand, an Arts centre, cinema and live music venue. You can sample local produce in its range of restaurants and lovely tearooms, or stock up at its shops and post office. Castle Douglas (15 miles) offers supermarkets, restaurants and gift shops.

Gavin Grant

This property is personally managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Irene 6th April 2024

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Lovely comfortable cottage in beautiful surroundings. Friendly hosts. Benefit of dog exercise field, which our greyhound loves.

Reviewed by margaret 23rd March 2024

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Reviewed by Laura 16th March 2024

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Brilliant stay. The Smithy is warm & cosy and a great base for exploring. It was private and completely secure for dogs. The horses and donkeys are beautiful. Fantastic dog friendly trails at Kirroughtree & Glentrool in Galloway Forest Park. A great walk between Kippford & Rockcliffe & Sandyhills. We were pleased to see how many tea rooms & restaurRead moreants in Castle Douglas were dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 2nd March 2024

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Reviewed by Ian 29th December 2023

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Reviewed by Catherine 23rd September 2023

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A beautiful, relaxing,dog friendly cottage with fantastic dog friendly garden and field. Owners are lovely and helpful. Couldn't ask for more and can't wait to go back next year

Reviewed by Linda 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by Tim 2nd September 2023

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Super cottage, perfect layout, such a beautiful and peaceful setting.

Reviewed by jacqueline 26th August 2023

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i just love the little place everythink you need nice garden, and very big enclosed field for my two dog

Reviewed by Carol 19th August 2023

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We really enjoyed our week at the Smithy, 2 adults, 2 dogs. It was doggy heaven with the dog field. We did take a couple of days to find our feet and on reflection would have taken some sandwiches and a flask of tea especially at the beginning of the week when some tearooms close. It is so incredibly beautiful and peaceful and a very cosy cottage. Read moreThe welcome pack was very thoughtful. We would return again and its outstanding value. Recommend Raiders Road Forest trail and Mossyard Bay.. Hide

Reviewed by Clare 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 1st July 2023

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Perfect for those wanting to be in the middle of nowhere, lovely surrounding area and great dog exercise field. Tidy cottage with everything you should need with a great enclosed garden. Very dog friendly and the groceries left for us on arrival were very much appreciated. Thank you.

Reviewed by Linda 10th June 2023

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Reviewed by Irene 27th May 2023

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Lovely comfortable and homely accommodation, secure dog field, beautiful scenery, peace and quite, and friendly hosts, what more could you ask for.

Reviewed by jacqueline 13th May 2023

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Reviewed by felicity 22nd April 2023

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Location, location location....to coin a phrase! A complete rural idyll to get away from it all, surrounded by nature and stunning countryside. The cottage was cosy, warm and had everything we needed, including a secure back garden and dog exercise field - not that our 3 really needed it as spent most days walking in the Galloway Forest. Host very Read morefriendly but gave us total privacy, but nice to know someone was on site if we had an issue. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 11th March 2023

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Reviewed by Sinead 13th January 2023

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Lovely place to stay! Pretty location and good walks nearby. Everything you could need in the cottage ready for arrival and great dog walking area and secure garden (limited Internet access at times, so worth knowing if that's not something you can live without).

Reviewed by jacqueline 1st October 2022

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Reviewed by Catherine 17th September 2022

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Fantastic cottage in a beautiful areas extra bonus of a really good dog friendly garden and dog field. Hosts are lovely and left a lovely welcome hamper. Have had a fantastic holiday and will definitely be returning as well as recommending it to others

Reviewed by Cathy 10th September 2022

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Fantastic location with lots of wildlife on the doorstep - rabbits, hares, deer, owls and bats. The garden is actually dog secure, the first time I've ever stayed anywhere with a safe garden. The property is very spacious. Although not far from the main road it's nice and quiet for a pleasant morning/evening stroll. There is even a dog walking fielRead mored. The welcome provisions were very generous, perhaps overly so for anyone who doesn't eat much dairy. Loved the biscuits though. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by David 5th September 2022

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A really beautiful conversion from a Smithy to holiday cottage. Kitchen well serviced and very clean and comfortable inside with a nice bed. Two good enclosed areas for dogs to run around. Really good sized rooms with a good walk in shower in the bathroom. Located a bit out of the way hence the four stars for location but very peaceful. Access downRead more a narrow track so take it slowly. Plenty of birdlife to see and two friendly donkey's so take some carrots. Definitely recommend this cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Marilyn 9th July 2022

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Excellent little cottage, well appointed with its own enclosed driveway and private garden accessed from the sitting room with lovely patio and well kept garden. Very pet friendly and great dog exercise field. Very congenial hosts who have 2 horses and 2 donkeys. Situated in the central Galloway hills with outstanding views. Excellent access to manRead morey attractive places to visit. Everything you neeed. Very good value for a top notch cottage and would love to go again. Hide

Reviewed by Annette 25th June 2022

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Reviewed by Anne 4th June 2022

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Reviewed by Edward 30th April 2022

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Quietly out of the way, but a good centre for touring. Drumlanrig Castle 20 miles north east; Dumfries 20 miles east; Castle Douglas & Threave Gardens 15 miles south; Clatteringshaws visitor centre, red deer and goats, 15 miles west; Wigtown (books) 30 miles and Whithorn Story museum 40 miles south west; Mull of Galloway RSPB & lighthouse 55 miles Read moresouth west; Logan Botanic Gardens 45 miles south west; Glenwhan and Castle Kennedy Gardens 35 miles west. Roads wind so not fast. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 23rd April 2022

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The Smithy Cottage is set in a quite & beautiful location which we found for ourselves and the dogs very relaxing! Lots of places to visit in the surrounding areas for us to all in joy. Our dogs loved the in closed exercise field for a last minute run around. Sue is a great hostess & made us very welcome. Many Thanks. M & T Daisy & Poppy.

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