Airds of Kells House, Castle Douglas
ID: S183317
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 8
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Airds of Kells House is a well-loved and beautifully furnished property with stunning countryside views. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms with quality linen, and the ample space throughout the house. The setting is peaceful, and wildlife sightings add to the charm. Some guests suggest minor improvements to the outdoor areas and kitchen facilities.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is highly praised for its fantastic countryside views and peaceful setting, perfect for exploring Dumfries and Galloway. Wildlife sightings are a bonus, although the presence of pheasants was noted as off-putting by one guest.
The house is described as comfortable, with well-appointed bedrooms and thoughtful touches like torches provided. Quality linen and towels are appreciated, though suggestions for blinds and a shower curtain indicate room for improvement.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, though some guests suggest the addition of another oven and non-slip backing for rugs. The need for attention to outdoor surfaces and a shower head bracket were also mentioned.
While the reviews reflect a well-loved house with thoughtful fixtures and an abundance of kitchenware, there is no mention of gifts, so it is not possible to provide a score for thoughtfulness in this context.
About this property
A lovely country house set in a magical situation close to the shores of Loch Ken and the Galloway Forest Park accommodating 8, it provides everything for a perfect holiday. Local amenities can be found in Castle Douglas which is around 11 miles and New Galloway 6 miles.
Country living at its best, Airds of Kells is a superb holiday base for both family and large group holidays. The spacious accommodation of the 17th century House is situated in its own parkland on the Airds Estate, close to the shores of Loch Ken and is laid out in two parts comprising the main house and a south wing, ensuring space for all and also including a superb dining room with large ingle nook fire place. The terraced front garden provides views to the east and guest have access to the adjoining 3 acres of grounds, note dogs to be kept on leads due to farm stock and wildlife. The house is on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park making it a superb location for star gazing as it is one of only four Dark Sky Parks in the UK.
Local facilities include the near by Royal Burgh of New Galloway is only a 10 minute drive and provides an excellent community run Deli, good selection of cafes and tea rooms and Inns for eating out. Castle Douglas which is the areas main Market Town is a 20 minute drive with a good range of independent shops,delis, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Outdoor activities are numerous and with the Galloway Forest Park on the doorstep which is deal for biking with easy access to all the 7Stanes trails and walking, so you are spoilt for choice. If you prefer coastal walks the Solway Firth's empty beaches and captivating cliffs are close to hand. A full range of water sports are available at Loch Ken including sailing, canoeing, fishing and the Galloway Activity Centre offers hire and teaching facilities for both land and water based activities. Private course fishing on Loch Ken and Loch Skerrow is available by prior arrangement as well as access to several private trout lochs for Brown and Rainbow Trout.
Galloway is often described as the forgotten gem of Scotland with its wide open spaces numerous lochs, open moorland, forests, beaches as well as great facilities for walking, horse riding and cycling and other outdoor pursuits such as golf, fishing and shooting not to mention the chance to see the 10,000s of wintering geese or the wonderful Red Kites at any time of year and not to mention the chance to see a golden eagle if you are very lucky.
Postcode: DG7 2NJ
Airds of Kells is let weekly Saturday to Saturday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks
Damage Deposit £150
EPC:F
STL licence: DG00207F
Accommodation for 8 on three floors:
Ground Floor: entrance hall/utility room; Cloakroom with w.c. and wash hand basin; Kitchen and Breakfast room including Rayburn cooker and 2 ring electric hob; Main hallway; Sitting room with wood stove; connecting curved passage to south wing; steps down to large Dining room with large ingle nook fire with wood stove.
First floor:
Main house: Reception landing with library shelves, desk and seating; Super King Master bedroom; Single Bedroom with additional fold out bed; Bathroom with bath and separate shower.
South Wing accessed by stone flag hallway and rough stones stair to landing; Twin bedroom; Double Bedroom; Bathroom with bath with hand held shower attachment
Second floor Main house: Full length of house gallery play room space.
Services: Oil and electric heating * Open fire with a small trailer load of logs provided (additional logs available at £35 per trailer load) * Bed linen & Towels included * Washing Machine * Drier * Dishwasher * Fridge Freezer * Electric cooker and microwave * T.V. and video * HI-FI/CD * Wi-fi * Cot and High chair *Bicycle storage * Enclosed garden with patio furniture * 2 dogs welcome * (Additional charges apply), Ample parking
Additional Logs if required £35 per trailer load. Please add to your booking or contact Discover Scotland to arrange.
Note: Dogs must be kept on the ground floor of the house and in the Utility room at night. There will be a minimum £50 cleaning fee if dogs are found to have been in bedrooms or on furnishings. NO smoking within the property.
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Nearby points of interest
- Galloway Activity Centre
Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely house,very spacious. Bedrooms were beautifully furnished. Kitchen was well equipped but there needs to be another oven for the number of guests. The patio area was very welcome in the sunshine.
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Laura Slaven
We had a truly wonderful stay at Airds of Kells House. The location is fantastic - perfect for exploring all that Dumfries and Galloway has to offer, as well as being surrounded by countryside views. My kids had such fun running wild in the grounds. We even saw deer on arrival (though they didn't return during our stay). The pheasants kept us all amused with their crazy running, though they were a little overwhelming for the dogs when outside (on leads). The house itself is really well equipped, with an abundance of crockery and tableware in the kitchen. We cooked the most delicious Easter roast in the rayburn. The bedrooms are also well appointed, we loved finding a torch in each for nighttime (or possible powercuts, but this didn't happen) - a nice touch. The beds and pillows are comfortable, with good quality linen and towels provided, and so much space for everyone. Additionally, the bathrooms are lovely, with plenty of hot water to go round. It's obvious the house is well loved and it is decorated to a high standard. If I had one minor comment, it would be that the rugs in the kitchen could do with non-slip backing, as we went skidding on them a few times! The only room we didn't use was the dining room (except to hide eggs for the Easter egg hunt), as the dining space in the kitchen was more than adequate for the 6 of us. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property :)
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Confirmed Guest
Very special house... Gorgeous views. Quality, thoughtful and homely fixtures and fittings. Beautiful cattle in woodland pasture outside. The fields surrounding the house were covered in pheasants awaiting their fate in the pheasant shooting season. We found this an off-putting feature.