The Fish House, Kirkcudbright
ID: S475140
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
The Fish House in Kirkcudbright is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the peaceful location, the secure garden for dogs, and the thoughtful touches, including welcome packs. The property is described as a home from home, with a well-appointed kitchen and a relaxing patio by the river. While there is a mention of a hot water issue and dog hairs on one occasion, the overall sentiment is extremely positive, with many guests planning to return.
Guests consistently note the property's exceptional cleanliness, with many reviews highlighting its immaculate condition. One review mentioned finding dog hairs, but this seems to be an isolated incident, not reflective of the general experience.
The location is frequently described as peaceful and tranquil, with a secure garden and proximity to local attractions. The sound of the nearby river adds to the serene setting, although no specific negative comments about the location are provided.
Reviewers find the property comfortable, with a warm and cosy atmosphere. The secure garden and spacious layout contribute to the comfort level. There is a single mention of a desire for a larger bed, but overall, the comfort is highly rated.
The property is lauded for being well-equipped, with a special mention of the kitchen's amenities. There are comments about a generous welcome hamper and a well-maintained garden. A few minor issues, such as a broken cafetiere and a hot water problem, are noted, but these do not detract significantly from the overall positive feedback.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through the provision of welcome packs and dog treats, although it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed. The attention to detail and additional amenities like picnic sets and nightlights are appreciated by guests.
About this property
The Fish House is at the end of a quiet country lane in the hamlet of Tongland near Kirkcudbright, the characterful cottage is finished to a high standard throughout and has views to the River Dee making it the perfect restful holiday base.
The detached cottage has been renovated and upgraded using stone from the ruins of the original Fish House that dated back to 1825 to provide a spacious and contemporary holiday cottage while retaining the character of the original building. The upgrade makes the most of the location and the Sitting room and kitchen are light and bright, the luxury finish includes reclaimed solid wood doors and ironmongery throughout but with all the modern finishes and fittings that are expected of newly built property including underfloor heating.
The Fish House is at the end of a quiet country lane in the hamlet of Tongland near Kirkcudbright, the characterful cottage is finished to a high standard throughout and has views to the River Dee making it the perfect restful holiday base.
The detached cottage has been renovated and upgraded using stone from the ruins of the original Fish House that dated back to 1825 to provide a spacious and contemporary holiday cottage while retaining the character of the original building. The upgrade makes the most of the location and the Sitting room and kitchen are light and bright. The luxury finish includes reclaimed solid wood doors and ironmongery throughout but with all the modern finishes and fittings that are expected of a newly built property including underfloor heating.
The local area is renowned for its stunning landscapes which include rugged sea shores intermixed with quite sandy beaches and travelling inland to the Galloway Forest Park with extensive walking/mountain bike trails and not to forget the Lochs and Mountains to explore in the wider area. Water sports are available in Kirkcudbright and also at near by Loch Ken which has an activity centre open to the public. Golf is widely available with a variety of courses from the hilly Kirkcudbright Course to the charming parkland course at Gatehouse of Fleet.
Kirkcudbright is the Capital of the Stewartry Area as the local surrounds are historically known. It is now an attractive harbour town with views over the Dee and is a thriving centre for arts and crafts. There are connections to the “Glasgow Boys and Girls” and this heritage runs through the town including private galleries and also the public Kirkcudbright Gallery which hosts a wide range of exhibitions. The town has a good range of local shops and also a swimming pool. The town is Beautifully located on the river, and still has a working harbour used by the local fishing fleet and a yacht marina.
Post Code: DG6 4NA
The Fish House is let weekly Friday to Friday with short breaks welcome outwith school holiday periods for either 3 nights Friday to Monday or 4 nights Monday to Friday.
Damage Deposit £150
STL licence: DG00084F
EPC: E
Accommodation for 4 on one level:
Front Entrance leads to Kitchen with breakfast bar and patio door to garden; Spacious sitting room with dining area, Wood Burning stove and window wall; Bathroom with bath and separate shower unit; Double Bedroom; three steps up in hallway to Twin Bedroom.
Facilities: Central heating cost included * Bed linen and Towels provided * Cot and High Chair available * Electric cooker * Washing machine * Tumble Drier * Dishwasher * Fridge * Freezer * Microwave * TV with DVD player * CD player/radio * Wi-fi * Hairdryer * Secluded, enclosed garden including decked patio with 2 steps down from kitchen and further steps down from deck to garden * BBQ * Garden furniture * Secure storage for bicycles and golf clubs etc * Gravel parking with space for two cars * 2 Dogs welcome (Additional charges apply).
Note: Due to the location there is limited mobile reception
Nearby points of interest
- Galloway Activity Centre
- Carsluith Castle
Reviews (29)
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful place, wonderfull accommodation
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Confirmed Guest
The fish house is an amazing property and so well equipped. It is ideally located and great for exploring the area. It is so well laid out and extremely cosy. The sound of the river was wonderful and the view lovely. I would highly recommend this property.
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Hazel Pratt
An excellent week spent with family who were staying in another cottage nearby. We visited many of the local beaches, did coastal walks, watched the excellent tattoo and enjoyed the town and its galleries. The house is well presented, well equipped and warm and cosy. We were not aware of the proximity of the river beforehand and got a big surprise as it was a wet week and was in full spate the whole time! It would have been interesting to see it flowing normally. A lovely area to visit.