Title: The Byre @ Camp Douglas Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # The Byre @ Camp Douglas Cottage in Castle Douglas with kitchen and fireplace ![Dishwasher, high chair, freezer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75840000/75832600/75832589/7118bd5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, high chair, freezer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75840000/75832600/75832589/0608e70a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75840000/75832600/75832589/ae3b67ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75840000/75832600/75832589/1147b975.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75840000/75832600/75832589/6e782272.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Byre @ Camp Douglas is a charming barn conversion, nestled around a small courtyard with picturesque views of Loch Ken. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of the gas fired wood burning stove in the living room, unwind in the summerhouse within your private enclosed garden or explore nearby attractions like Red Kite Feeding Station and National Trust Threave Garden. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## 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. ### The Byre @ Camp Douglas A beautiful barn conversion set around a small courtyard with views over Loch Ken and ideally placed to explore the beauty of the local area.. Ground Floor: Living room: Smart TV, Gas Woodburner Kitchen/dining room: Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher Utility Room: Washing Machine Separate Toilet. First Floor: Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, TV Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, TV Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. LPG central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Travel cot and highchair.. Enclosed back garden with summerhouse, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Front courtyard (shared). Kennels available. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. The Byre @ Camp Douglas is a lovely and inviting barn conversion set around a courtyard and boasting picturesque views over Loch Ken. Furnished and beautifully decorated it is a large, bright and airy house with lots of space for all the family to enjoy. On the ground floor there is a fully fitted kitchen which has all the modern appliances you would need and the advantage of space for the large dining table so the cook need not miss out on all the fun. The bright and airy lounge has lovely views over Loch Ken and for the chillier evenings a large gas fired wood burning stove. Upstairs the three bedrooms are spacious, the master with an en-suite bathroom and there is a modern family bathroom. Whilst The Byre @ Camp Douglas shares a communal courtyard to the front there is a private and fully enclosed rear garden with a summerhouse – the perfect place to sit and watch the sun go down over Loch Ken. The Byre @ Camp Douglas is set in a quiet countryside location which makes the most of the views yet is only a 5 minute drive from the small market town of Castle Douglas with its array of small unique shops selling local produce and quality gifts, some excellent restaurants and larger supermarket shopping. If you want to explore more of this beautiful area then you couldn’t be better placed than at The Byre @ Camp Douglas as attractions are plentiful, from beautiful sandy beaches to dramatic cliff tops. With sailing, swimming, horse riding, fishing, golf and water sports all close by, there is something for everyone. On your doorstep is the Red Kite Feeding Station where the red kites are fed daily at 2pm, it really is a joy to watch. There are many beautiful gardens to visit including National Trust Threave Garden. Close to the Galloway Forest Park, home to the first Dark Sky Park in Europe, and central to five of the 7Stanes, at Kirroughtree Forest and Dalbeattie Forest, it is a popular location for cyclists and mountain bikers. Kirroughtree has some of the best technical single track mountain bike trails in Scotland. Beach 16 miles. Pub and restaurant 2¾ miles. Free WiFi EPC Rating = D DG00763F ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Freezer ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Fishing ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111250000/111249100/111249029/80dd5aa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom accommodation in Ringford, near Castle Douglas Ringford, near Castle Douglas - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=111249029&PinnedHotelID=111249029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33737100/33737026/5ed191e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach. 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Fenced garden, dogs welcome. Bridge of Dee - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=112918794&PinnedHotelID=112918794&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 DG00763F 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-UK37609-UK37609 ## 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%7C54.96414%2C-3.99112&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5l4EuWaptISQZDTQ9dJ4nMm0CMw=) Castle Douglas #### What's nearby - Threave Garden - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles - Lock Ken - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles - Kippford Beach - 26 min drive - 16.0 miles - Galloway Forest Park - 31 min drive - 22.8 miles - Mossyard Beach - 34 min drive - 23.8 miles #### Getting around - Dumfries Station - 28 min drive - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 93 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Designs Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Halikarnas Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive - ‪Nikos - ‬7 min drive - ‪Street Lights - ‬6 min drive - ‪Schoolhouse - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Byre @ Camp Douglas pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Byre @ Camp Douglas? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Byre @ Camp Douglas? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Byre @ Camp Douglas located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Threave Castle, RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve and Threave Garden. Lock Ken and Loch Ken Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Byre @ Camp Douglas 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) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ediri O. 8 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay Outstanding property in lovely location. Generous welcome basket was nice surprise. Everything we needed for a fantastic stay. ##### Ediri O. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie D. 6 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean property well equipped Will stay again fantastic please ##### Julie D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn Martin 4 May 2025 #### A lovely accommodation, perfect for a family with plenty of space. A lovely accommodation, perfect for a family with plenty of space.Spotlessly clean, very well appointed and a very nice ( and unexpected) welcome pack.We stayed with our grandchildren (10 and 7) and they had a ball. Close to various family activities in D&G. ##### Dawn Martin ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne C. 17 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### The property Beautiful house catered for every need immaculately clean ##### Joanne C. 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