Title: Auchenlarie Courtyard No 1 - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms 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 # Auchenlarie Courtyard No 1 - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107960000/107954100/107954074/0d41fffc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107960000/107954100/107954074/b3209900.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107960000/107954100/107954074/915d24bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107960000/107954100/107954074/655e2c06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107960000/107954100/107954074/503dc36d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Auchenlarie Courtyard No 1, a charming Galloway Stone Cottage in the heart of Auchenlarie Holiday Park, is just a short stroll from enchanting Wigtown Bay and its secluded sandy beach. Enjoy spacious accommodation for 5 people with an open-plan living area leading to external decking with barbecue and outdoor hot tub perfect for family breaks at any time of the year. Guests can use park facilities like live entertainment, Sports Bar, Fitness Suite with Gym and Swimming Pool or dine at the Tide & Table Restaurant. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51109 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Kitchen - 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. ### Auchenlarie Courtyard No 1 - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms Auchenlarie Courtyard No 1 is a two storey Galloway Stone Cottage formed from a former farm steading in a courtyard setting, situated just a short stroll from the enchanting Wigtown Bay, with access to the nearby secluded, sandy beach. The cottage offers spacious accommodation for 5 in three bedrooms, with the open plan living area with doors leading to external decking with barbecue and outdoor hot tub making it perfect for family breaks and special occasions at any time of the year. Guests are welcome to use the facilities of the owner's family run Holiday Park opposite, which include live entertainment in the Starlight Suite, a Sports Bar, Children's Arcade, Fitness Suite with Gym and Swimming Pool, or dine at the Tide & Table Restaurant or Tides Takeaway. With a beautiful unspoilt sandy beach within a short walk, idyllic summer days can be spent building sandcastles, playing beach games, rock pooling, kayaking and paddle boarding. The nearby picturesque small rural town of Gatehouse of Fleet provides numerous opportunities for eating out, a delightful and testing nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, river and loch fishing. Historical attractions are Cardoness Castle, a late 15th-century fortified tower house that was the ancient seat of the McCullochs, and the ruins of Anwoth Church with its atmospheric graveyard, complete with Covenanter graves. Within a short drive are the wonderful sandy beaches at Sandgreen and Mossyard, perfect for bathing, windsurfing and sailing and the whole area is ideal for walking and cycling. Forest tracks near the cottage are ideal for mountain biking and the Kirroughtree Stage of the 7Stanes Mountain Bike Network is within a short drive. The area is a haven for wildlife, with regular sightings of deer and red kites. As the area is situated on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park, nominated Britain's first Dark Sky Park, a clear night will present amazing opportunities for star gazing. For the younger generation, Ernespie Farm in Castle Douglas offers both indoor and outdoor play areas along with a café with delicious offerings for all ages. The Cocoa Bean Chocolate Factory at Twynholm which has both indoor & outdoor play areas and offers Chocolate Making workshops; The Wee Pottery and the Dark Sky Planetarium in Kirkcudbright, along with numerous connections to Rabbie Burns, the national bard which can be found around the area are ideal for the days with inclement weather. POSTCODE: DG7 2EX Auchenlarie Courtyard No 1 works with Friday and Monday arrival days, with short break welcome throughout the year Damage Deposit:£150 STL: DG00329F EPC: C Accommodation for 5 over two floors: Ground floor: Open plan Kitchen/Living /Dining area; Shower Room. First Floor: 2 Double bedrooms; Single bedroom; Family Shower Room. Outside: Private Hot tub; Decking with Garden Furniture; Ample off-road parking. Services: \* Gas, Electricity and Central Heating included \* Bed Linen and Towels provided \* Electric oven & hob \* Microwave \* Fridge \* Freezer \* Dishwasher \* Smart TV \* WiFi \* High Chair \* Travel Cot \* Hot Tub \* Decking area with Garden Furniture \* Ample Parking \* Sorry no pets and no smoking ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,109 square feet ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 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 643692 ## 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%7C54.84419%2C-4.28065&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tp-gnJ6hdBbs25OxdzezHLJ6eFY=) Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries & Galloway #### What's nearby - Laggan Outdoor - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles - Cardoness Castle - 5 min drive - 4.9 miles - Mossyard Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles - Cally Gardens - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles - Galloway Forest Park - 32 min drive - 28.1 miles #### Getting around - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 109 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Iron Brew - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Skyreburn Teapot - ‬3 min drive - ‪Galloway Lodge - ‬6 min drive - Masonic Arms - ‪Basecamp @ Laggan - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Auchenlarie Courtyard No 1 - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Auchenlarie Courtyard No 1 - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms located? > Situated in Castle Douglas, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Laggan Outdoor and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mossyard Beach and Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn. Cardoness Castle and Mill on the Fleet are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Auchenlarie Courtyard No 1 - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony S. 30 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lodge 1 clean tidy spacious well equipped although near a main road it’s quiet hot tub with beautiful views if you like your wine would recommend taking a corkscrew as one wasn’t provided. Luckily we took a couple of extra bottles with screw caps. ##### Anthony S. 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