"River Ken Cottage" - Fantastic views/walking - Rural place in Galloway Hills | Cottage in Castle Douglas

9.8 (27 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Saint John's Town of Dalry Cottage | "River Ken Cottage" - Fantastic views/walking - Rural place in Galloway Hills

1 Bedroom Cottage in Saint John's Town of Dalry, Castle Douglas

"River Ken Cottage" is situated only a few meters from River Ken in the Galloway Hills 45 minutes from Dumfries. If you are looking for peace and quiet you have found it here. Amazing views, fantastic walking/cycling.
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"River Ken Cottage" is a very idyllic riverside log cabin situated 10 miles from St. John's Town of Dalry in the Galloway Hills. Great cycling/hiking right on the doorstep and close to Southern Upland Way. Roe and red deer are seen on the hills daily. Nearest town is Castle Douglas with a wide selection of goods. Drumlanrig and Culzean Castle, Galloway Forest Park with Dark Skies Observatry for star glazing and Wanlockhead Lead mines are just some of the many attractions in the area. As we are "in the middle of Nowhere" you will need your own car. We are 20 minutes from St. John's Town of Dalry and Moniaive villages with shops, pubs and restaurants.
The property is on ground floor level, heated by electric air pump and comprises:
Entrance Porch with chest freezer
Open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area
Lounge Area with TV and DVD
Kitchen Area with 2 ring ceramic hob, microwave with grill and convection oven, fridge, toaster, kettle
Dining Area with table and chairs
Bedroom with double bed (access from one side only) and views over river
Shower Room with shower enclosure, electric rail, WC and wash basin
Facilities:
All fuel, power, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair available on request.
The Cottage has a covered veranda perfect for al fresco dining, external picnic table and BBQ. Off road parking.
Our house is on site so you can always get in touch.
Please note there us no wifi in the cabin and phone signal can be limited unless you are with EE.

"River Ken Cottage" - Fantastic views/walking - Rural place in Galloway Hills is located in Saint John's Town of Dalry. "River Ken Cottage" - Fantastic views/walking - Rural place in Galloway Hills provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Balcony/Terrace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

"River Ken Cottage" - Fantastic views/walking - Rural place in Galloway Hills has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Saint John's Town of Dalry has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Saint John's Town of Dalry, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Kitchen

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: please get in touch if you want to bring children.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number dg00604f special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: DG00604F

Reviews

Henny D.
Jun 25, 2025 11:06:21 PM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Very nice and quiet house in a beautiful environment, nice hostess, we had a little BBQ.
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