Albany Cottage, in the picturesque coastal village of Rockcliffe beach on the Solway Firth, offers a classic family holiday cottage experience. Enjoy sea views from both the living room and bedrooms while snuggling up by the wood burning stove after exploring local walks through nearby wild flower meadows and woodland managed by The National Trust for Scotland.
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Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 785 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Albany Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms
Albany Cottage is a classic family holiday cottage sleeping 7, fronting onto the popular sandy cove of Rockcliffe beach in the picturesque coastal village on the Solway Firth.
The accommodation has both a ground floor bedroom and separate shower room, a particular feature is that the living room and bedrooms have sea views. The traditional construction makes it a light and airy house with good sized rooms ensuring space for all even with large groups. The Reception Hall/Dinning room is welcoming while the adjoining sitting room’s wood burning stove makes it snug and cosy in winter after a day out exploring the local area.
The cottage makes a perfect base for family beach holidays also with walks through the near by wild flower meadows and woodland managed by the National Trust for Scotland. These walks take you over the hill to the “sister” village of Kippford which is a popular and busy sailing and water sports centre with two hotels and a tea room all making excellent stops for refreshments before you return home. Nearby, Colvend has a general store and tea room, more facilities can be found in ‘The Granite Town’ of Dalbeattie, 7 miles away.
The beautiful Solway Coast offers spectacular scenery and wildlife, with a bird sanctuary on Rough Island, accessible at low tide and an RSPB Reserve at Mersehead, a short drive away. Local leisure facilities include sailing in the neighbouring village of Kippford and golf courses at Colvend, Southerness, Kippford and Dalbeattie. ‘World-class’ mountain-biking opportunities (7 Stanes) and walks are popular in the nearby Dalbeattie forest.
Albany Cottage is on the right side of the pair of semi detached cottages and the adjoining Munro Cottage can be taken so that larger groups may be together in one location.
Post Code DG5 4QQ Albany Cottage is let Friday to Friday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks. Damage Deposit £150 EPC: E STL Licence: DG00261F
Accommodation for 7 over two floors: Ground Floor: Reception/Dining Hall; King size bedroom; Sitting room with wood burning stove and bay window; Kitchen with door to garden; Shower room First Floor: Landing; King size bedroom; Family bathroom with over bath shower; Single bedroom; Twin bedroom. Outside: lawn and gravel seating area to front with car parking and shared lawned garden to rear.
Services: Electricity and oil heating included * Wood burning stove with initial supply of fuel provided * Bed linen and towels included * Fridge * Freezer * Electric oven, Induction hob and Microwave * Dishwasher * Washing Machine * Smart T.V & DVD Player * Wifi * Hair driers * USb Sockets * Cot and high chair * Parking * Shared rear garden (which is not fully enclosed) with furniture plus a shared open garden area to the front which is not enclosed * BBQ * 3 dogs welcome (Additional charges apply) * No Smoking
Special note: The cottages are of traditional historic construction, and have been sympathetically restored using traditional materials and breathable paints. This does however leave walls rough in parts and also with historic staining evident in small areas, though recent surveys report that there is no ongoing damp
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Food and drink
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Gravel flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number DG00261F
About the area
Located in Dalbeattie, this cottage is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rockcliffe Beach and Sandyhills Beach, while John Paul Jones Museum and Shambellie House are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking. Visit our Dalbeattie travel guide
Is Albany Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Albany Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Albany Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Albany Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Albany Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms located?
Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rockcliffe Beach and Kippford Beach. Colvend Golf Club and 7stanes - Dalbeattie are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Albany Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms Reviews
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Cosy, well equipped cottage with a lovely view. Our elderly parents loved that they didn't have to go anywhere to enjoy the beach and they could get out for easy walks. With amenities just a few minutes drive away and local to wildlife viewing options this worked well for us. None of us were keen to leave.