Title: Gardener's Cottage-UXT Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gardener's Cottage-UXT Cottage in Castle Douglas with kitchen and furnished balcony ## Photo gallery for Gardener's Cottage-UXT ![Property grounds - Gardener's Cottage-UXT (Near Castle Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32914500/32914485/9626a083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Gardener's Cottage-UXT (Near Castle Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32914500/32914485/a69ef0b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Gardener's Cottage-UXT (Near Castle Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32914500/32914485/74cd2fbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Gardener's Cottage-UXT (Near Castle Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32914500/32914485/d6100460.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![High chair, freezer - Gardener's Cottage-UXT (Near Castle Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32914500/32914485/4c860674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Crofts Estate, in the Galloway Hills, is home to these charming cottages with dramatic views of the Solway Firth and Cumbrian Hills. Take romantic strolls through woodland walks and hillside trails radiating from your doorstep. With a shared garden featuring a bridge over a burn and small waterfall at Gardener's Cottage or enjoy your own private gardens with streams at Marwhin House or Arkland Mill. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gardener's Cottage-UXT Gardener’s Cottage is a detached Victorian building situated within a 3000-acre estate providing the perfect base for your stay. Enjoy the wood burner and open fire, with feature bridge over stream in garden and many tourist attractions nearby.. Enjoying an idyllic situation on the 3000-acre Crofts Estate, surrounded by the Galloway Hills, these holiday cottages have enviable, dramatic views towards the Solway Firth and Cumbrian Hills beyond. Accessed along a private drive, and adjoining a cluster of well-maintained estate buildings, Stable Cottage (ref UUD) makes a romantic hideaway for two, offering stylishly furnished accommodation – its walls adorned with the original work of various Scottish artists. The larger Victorian detached Gardener’s Cottage (ref UXT) has been elegantly furnished, and features an attractive shared garden with a bridge over a burn and a small waterfall. Arkland Mill (ref STTZ) stands detached with a lovely large garden, a summerhouse and its own bridge over the stream. Marwhin House (SWWR) and Marwhin Cottage (ref SWWS) also stand detached, situated within 25 yards of each other, still with there own privacy, the latter two properties being set in gardens with a delightful stream and pond. Woodland walks and hillside trails radiate from the doorstep. Dumfries lies just 12 miles away, where there are plenty of shops, restaurants and museums, as well as a good theatre. Castle Douglas (8 miles) is a traditional market town with individual shops specialising in food and local produce. There are many beautiful beaches within easy reach along the Solway, and the National Trust Threave Gardens, 8 miles, makes for an interesting day out. Other tourist attractions in the area include the Galloway Kite Trail, the Galloway Forest Park and golf courses and museums in Dumfries. Village shop and pub within 4 miles.. 2 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner Dining room: Open Fire Kitchen: Microwave, Fridge, Freezer Utility Room: Washer Dryer Separate Toilet. First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for open fire and wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Large garden. 50-acre natural, wooded grounds with barbecue (shared with other properties on-site). No smoking. Private parking for 1 car. Please note: There is a stream with a bridge in the garden and burns and a loch in the grounds. These properties have a natural water supply from a spring and bottled water supplied for drinking and cooking.. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. 50-acre natural, wooded grounds with barbecue (shared with other properties on-site). No smoking. Please note: There are burns and a loch in the grounds. These properties have a natural water supply from a spring and bottled water supplied for drinking and cooking. There is a water feature/pond on the grounds of this property. There is a private water supply to this property. There is open water in the property grounds. Pets must be kept on a lead at all times. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 DG01390F If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as su-UXT-UXT ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.04972%2C-3.90468&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FeJTd7Kv43vWKlw7NoxmdRMtPUc=) Near Castle Douglas #### What's nearby - Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club \- 18 min drive \- 14.8 miles - Robert Burns Centre \- 19 min drive \- 15.2 miles - Dumfries Ice Bowl \- 19 min drive \- 14.7 miles - Dalscone Farm Fun \- 20 min drive \- 17.2 miles - Galloway Forest Park \- 29 min drive \- 20.5 miles #### Getting around - Dumfries Station - 25 min drive - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 87 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lochview Motel And Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Galloway Arms - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pringles Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Quinns Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Jar - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gardener's Cottage-UXT pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Gardener's Cottage-UXT? ### What time is check-in at Gardener's Cottage-UXT? ### What time is check-out at Gardener's Cottage-UXT? ### Where is Gardener's Cottage-UXT located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Gardener's Cottage-UXT Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra Parr 5 Sept 2025 #### Wonderful, third time visiting and looking forward to the next. Wonderful, third time visiting and looking forward to the next. ##### Sandra Parr This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanette Edghill 6 Jul 2025 #### F Fantastic house, set in beautiful grounds ##### Jeanette Edghill ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne L. 26 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect hidden gem Beautiful spot, ideal location, charming cottage which is gorgeously and tastefully maintained. Spotlessly clean and contained everything we needed. Highly recommended. ##### Joanne L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare M. 23 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing cottage We had the most needed time out at this cozy, clean cottage. We were left to wander at leisure or sit in the garden near the waterfall. Margaret came to our rescue with a drop of milk when we arrived. She was very kind about my resent loss of my Mother and my need to get away from everything. We would definetly go back. ##### Clare M. 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