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Cottage
This newly refurbished two storey cottage has everything you would need to accommodate a family of five for a holiday or short break.
Heron View consists of a lounge with wood burning stove, a kitchen/dining room. Also a bath/shower room with adjoining utility room (with washing machine) downstairs. Upstairs there is an en-suite master bedroom with freeview smart television. The twin room has a guest bed with a single bed also (3 adult singles in total).
The lounge room has a light and airy atmosphere with lovely views over adjacent farmland. It is equipped a cosy wood burning stove. It also has a wall mounted 40' smart television with freeview and DVD player.
There is a fully fitted kitchen with fridge-freezer, dish washer, microwave, and all equipment required for a self-catering holiday...This newly refurbished two storey cottage has everything you would need to accommodate a family of five for a holiday or short break.
Heron View consists of a lounge with wood burning stove, a kitchen/dining room. Also a bath/shower room with adjoining utility room (with washing machine) downstairs. Upstairs there is an en-suite master bedroom with freeview smart television. The twin room has a guest bed with a single bed also (3 adult singles in total).
The lounge room has a light and airy atmosphere with lovely views over adjacent farmland. It is equipped a cosy wood burning stove. It also has a wall mounted 40' smart television with freeview and DVD player.
There is a fully fitted kitchen with fridge-freezer, dish washer, microwave, and all equipment required for a self-catering holiday. In addition there is a shared external utility room which has a tumble dryer, cycle lock-up and drying facilities.
The cottage has double glazing throughout and has oil central heating with radiators in each room.
Pets are allowed but we must be informed at time of booking.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Pets are allowed but owner must be informed at the point of booking. There is a £10/dog charge
There is a fuel supplement charge from October to March (£20/week and £12.50/short break)
Bedrooms
1 King3 Singles
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Donald D
Hosting since April 2016
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 92%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: Once the key procedure has been explained I will say hello to our guests at some point during the initial part of the stay. I am available on my mobile readily If you have any issues or need guidance to where to go to eat, visit landmarks or point them in the direction of more strenuous activities then I am more than happy to help!
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Lovely Cottage, been to Herons View and the other cottages at High Kirkland, Robins Nest and the Byre a number of times now, all very comfortable and cosy. We have stayed here at different times of the year and always enjoyed our stay. It was lovely and warm in the hot tub on one of the days when it was cold and frosty. Just one mile into the great town of Kirkudbright were you can get anything you might need and nice to wander about all the arty shops, National Trust, Broughton House, Macllelans Castle in the middle of town or a wander by the harbour, then back to a lovely log fire. Often see plenty of wildlife, deer, red kites and rabbits nearby, as well as the sheep and cows in the surrounding farm land. Returning a couple times more this year. Donald the owner is always available when needed.
Visited January 2020
Written 25 January 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Rachel M
19 contributions
Amazing - would highly recommend
This cottage is just brilliant. It’s fantastically located for exploring Dumfries and Galloway. It’s beautifully presented. The perfect spot to relax and unwind!
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need, the heating is great, as are the showers, the log burner gives the place that extra cosy feel and the hot tub is just a lovely added extra.
Book here! It’s great. And so reasonably priced.
Visited February 2018
Written 13 February 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Coastal676437
Thank you so much for your comments. It makes it worth while when you get such positive comments. We work hard at keeping High Kirkland at a good level and hopefully you will come back and see us soon!
Written 14 February 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Discover569914
4 contributions
Mrs
Fabulous cosy cottage. Home from home. Well equipped. Very comfortable for our family of 2 adults & 3 children. Beautiful rural location yet only few minutes by car into centre of Kirkcudbright. Very efficient communication with owner. Highly recommended & we hope to come back
Visited October 2016
Written 25 October 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Coastal676437
Thank you very much for your lovely comments. We try hard to make sure our guests can get that home from home feeling. We have a great situation for families to explore the up and coming area of Dumfries and Galloway. We have a new addition of a hot tub next year at Heron View!!
Written 26 October 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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What this rental offers
Kitchen and dining
Dishwasher
Freezer
Refrigerator
Kettle
Microwave
Cooker
Toaster
Living spaces
Highchair
Entertainment
DVD player
Television
Things to do
Fishing spots available
Wi-fi and internet
Wi-fi
Outdoor amenities
Patio
Private yard
Nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
Parking
Secure parking available
Bathroom and laundry
Dryer
Iron
Linens provided
Towels provided
Washer
Indoor amenities
Central heating
Fireplace
Internet access
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About the neighbourhood
Our local town is Kirkcudbright, an attractive and bustling little fishing town, for a long time famed as the favourite resort of artists and craftspeople, and now also a popular centre for exploring the varied and attractive Galloway countryside.
During the summer months Kirkcudbright has a full programme of events and festivities. Among the many attractions on offer, on most Thursday nights during July and August Kirkcudbright Pipe Band can be heard playing in the town. This has a great finale with it’s own ‘Edinburgh Tattoo’ which is a fantastic climax to the summer.
Getting around
The easiest way getting around is by car.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Travelling approximately 4 miles west passed Castle Douglas on the A75. You then take a left onto A711 to Kirkcudbright for another 6 miles. Once in Kirkcudbright you travel into the town centre where you will come to a main crossroads.
Turn left here onto the B727. You will pass a Tesco on your right hand side. Travel on this road out of town. You will pass a cemetery on your left and then you will approach a very sharp hare pin bend.
Do not go around this bend. Take a right up the hill, and High Kirkland is based approximately 3/4 mile along this road. High Kirkland is perched up on the right hand side and is sign posted at the bottom of the road.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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