Spacious cottage on an estate where peace, privacy, fun and exploration abound

Top rated by guests
Red Squirrels in Abbotsway Cottage garden
Kitchen with electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher, tall fridge
Kitchen leads through to the spacious sitting room
The cottage has it's own pretty garden on two sides
Garden looks over grass fields and woodland. An enclosed courtyard provides safe freedom for children and dogs
review stars
9.6Outstanding
(146 Ratings)
Guests raved about the beautiful, comfortable cottages, well-equipped kitchens, peaceful surroundings, wildlife sightings, lovely grounds, and welcoming hosts. They found the estates serene and perfect for relaxation, walks, and family getaways.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(146 Ratings)

Cottage in England

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this cottage rental

Spacious coastal cottage with great character and no neighbours. Abbotsway is very private, with its own secluded and fully-enclosed courtyard and a pretty garden with sturdy wooden furniture and a barbecue. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Wi-Fi, wood burner and its own games room. Historic harbour town of Kirkcudbright 9 miles, bustling market town of Castle Douglas 12 miles.

Abbotsway is a traditional stone-built cottage at the head of a wooded valley on Orroland Estate which rolls from the hills all the way down to the shore. Housing a loch, wildflower meadow, sculptured gardens, towering woodlands and unspoilt grassy fields; Orroland has all the best of its surrounding beauty in one place. During a stay here, it will feel like you are only sharing the views with the local wildlife and most of the time, you are.

The first thing you'll notice is the space. With roomy accommodation in two separate wings the house is ideal for families with children or for two couples sharing. Abbotsway comfortably houses 5 guests in a double, single and twin room. There is a shower room and a bathroom, one in each wing.

A modern kitchen/diner in keeping with the traditional styling of the house is adjacent to a spacious sitting room with cosy wood burner and large bay window ideal for watching wildlife.

An excellent games room provides table tennis, pool table and smart TV. You can enjoy free super-fast fibre wifi throughout the property.

The accommodation is all on ground level with occasional steps. It is a pleasant walk (or drive) from the cottage to Orroland's private landscaped loch and picnic pavilion. You can also walk (or drive part of the way) to Orroland Bay, an attractive beach with pebbles and large flat rocks ideal for making a base on and lots of rock pools to explore.

Extensive parking at the cottage with a dedicated EV charger with no additional charges.

Awarded a 5-Star grading following an independent inspection by the AA.

Short-Term Lets Licence Number DG00025F
EPC Rating: E

Amenities at Spacious cottage on an estate where peace, privacy, fun and exploration abound

Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(146 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests raved about the beautiful, comfortable cottages, well-equipped kitchens, peaceful surroundings, wildlife sightings, lovely grounds, and welcoming hosts. They found the estates serene and perfect for relaxation, walks, and family getaways.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage was so nice - clean and tastefully furnished, spacious and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen & nice welcome goodies of tea, coffee, milk & a tasty cake! Hand wash, washing up liquid, foil, clingfilm, shampoo & body wash all provided too! The dog welcome basket was brilliant, with bowls, towels, treats, first aid kit, tick removers, poo bags & dog tags for their stay! The dogs enjoyed exploring the enclosed courtyard & soaking up the sun. The gardens & fields surrounding the cottage gave us wonderful views of red squirrel, hares and deer, plus the many garden birds on the feeders daily. Great walks around the estate and surrounding area straight from the door. The gardens & beach both lovely to walk to/around. We caught seabass, mackerel, pollock & wrasse from the shore and saw seals and porpoise too. Galloway Forest is an hour away with many interesting places to visit. Lots of Red Kite to spot but the wildlife highlights for us was seeing golden eagles & pine martins! A special thanks to the gardener, who gave us some great wildlife spotting tips! All in all, a fantastic holiday in a stunning place! We will definitely return :)
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful cottage, immaculately decorated and very well equipped. The enclosed courtyard is great for the dogs. The grounds are stunning and very peaceful. Lots of wildlife to watch - deer, hares, red squirrels and numerous birds. Highly recommend it. 10/10
10.0 / 10.0
If you are looking for peace & quiet, then this is the place for you, and you can enjoy the wonderful countryside and local animal population. Seeing the red squirrel was the highlight of our week! The cottage is great, very high spec, everything works, and it is clean and beautiful, the decor is lovely. The only thing I personally would have preferred is the front garden to be fenced, the view from the front garden was beautiful, and for us, it would have been nicer to relax totally, with the dogs with us, and not have to worry about them bolting after a pheasant or two that just wonder into the garden. Saying that, this is only a very minor point, as it's the only negative to a very pleasant stay. (I marked the value for money a 4 because it is expensive, and I've stayed in cottages of the same standard for less money; however, because of the beautiful private estate, I believe it was worth the money)
10.0 / 10.0
Abbotsway Cottage is a home-from-home experience that is just gorgeous in its location, layout, cleanliness, and offering. We stayed over the Easter weekend for a week and were greeted after a long drive with a lovely little welcome tray, fresh milk, and yummy homemade brownies. Everything was thought of for the house and what we could use or need during our stay. The location was perfect and central to visiting places in the area. Orroland as an estate is stunning and so lovely that the owners want to share their estate with their guests. The wildlife on the estate is varied - we had a few firsts… squirrels, eared legged partridges, and nuthatches! Would highly recommended Orroland and Abbotsway Cottage - well definitely be returning!
10.0 / 10.0
Very enjoyable, despite last day weather ! V well equipped, v clean, great location. (a fire glove would help as difficult to just use the tongs with the logs - just a small point, in no way a criticism)
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing cottage definitely visit again!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect in every way. The cottage is beautifully decorated, very comfortable and extremely well equipped. The enclosed courtyard is perfect for the dogs to go out in securely. The grounds of Orroland are stunning with lots of places to explore. It truly is a magical place.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic cottage in a great location, the cottage was really clean and had everything you need for a break away from the hustle and bustle. Lots of wildlife around the cottage and great walks in the areas also. Would definitely recommend and will be returning as well as we had a great time.

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Spacious cottage on an estate where peace, privacy, fun and exploration abound. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Spacious cottage on an estate where peace, privacy, fun and exploration abound pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Spacious cottage on an estate where peace, privacy, fun and exploration abound?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.


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