Title: Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 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 # Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms Cottage in Castle Douglas with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69610000/69604400/69604303/c9489e47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69610000/69604400/69604303/b1915080.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, high chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69610000/69604400/69604303/be18ed6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69610000/69604400/69604303/20273310.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69610000/69604400/69604303/d513331f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Craigrathan is a classic seaside holiday home in a private setting with wonderful views over the Urr Estuary. This spacious accommodation features large mature gardens, an open fire, wood burning stove and modernised facilities while retaining its timeless elegance. Take advantage of the enclosed garden furniture and secure bike storage to unwind. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62228 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## 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. ### Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms A classic seaside holiday home in a private setting with wonderful views over the Urr Estuary making this somewhere that you will want to return to time and again. A large mature garden surrounds the house and is beautifully maintained including large lawned area together with superb varieties of shrubs including Rhododendrons and Azaleas and other mature trees and flowerbeds.The house's traditional layout affords spacious accommodation including a large sitting room together with dining room with a snug seating area. The original features of the house have been maintained so that whilst it has been modernised to provide all necessary facilities it also retains a timeless elegance. The bustling seaside village of Kippford is a mecca for water sports with yacht moorings on the river and a busy sailing club running frequent events and regattas. The village centre is just a short walk from the house and has two pubs together with a tea room/craft shop. The area is a popular holiday destination with many historical sites to visit together with places to visit such as Loch Arthur Tea Rooms which is also an outlet for locally grown and produced produce and particularly excellent cheeses. South West Scotland is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty which can be enjoyed from pleasant walks within the Galloway Forest Park or along the Solway Coast. Cycling and mountain biking is superbly catered for with quiet country roads and excellent mountain bike routes on the 7Stanes Forestry Commission Trails, the nearest of which is at Dalbeattie, while Mabie Forest is also just a short drive away. Golf courses abound be it recreational nine hole courses or testing Championship Link Courses such as the one at Southerness. All in all Craigrathan is a holiday house which will be sure to please all tastes. Postcode DG5 4LJ EPC: F Damage Deposit £250 Craigrathan is let weekly Saturday to Saturday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks. Accommodation for 6 over two floors: Ground floor: Sitting room with open fire; dining room/snug sitting room with wood burning stove; kitchen/dining room; ground floor bathroom with over bath shower. Utility room. First floor: 1 Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom; 1 Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom; 1 Twin bedroom. Services: Oil fired central heating and electricity included \* Open fire and Wood burning stove (fuel not provided) \* Bed linen provided (but not towels) \* Washing machine \* Tumble dryer\* Dishwasher \* Fridge \* Freezer \* Microwave \* Colour television \* Telephone (incoming and emergency calls only) \* CD Player \* DVD Player \* WI-FI \* Travel cot and High Chair \* Parking \* Enclosed garden \* Garden furniture \* Secure bike storage \* Maximum of 2 dogs welcome (sorry no cats accepted) Extras: charge applies for dogs Note: Towels not provided ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Freezer - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - CD player - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing 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: 2,228 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96680000/96678400/96678358/f813e556.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pass the Keys | Traditional Scottish Cottage in Beautiful Location Rockcliffe - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=96678358&PinnedHotelID=96678358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70288700/70288631/0fcdcdb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rocklea - 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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 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 Property Registration Number DG00331F 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 546153 Craigrathan a House That Sleeps 7 Guests in 4 Bedrooms ## 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%7C54.87158%2C-3.81146&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QtyMAv8quCzpRk-5_4tSAPZk420=) Kippford, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway #### What's nearby - Kippford Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Rockcliffe Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - 7stanes - Dalbeattie - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Colvend Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles - Sandyhills Beach - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles #### Getting around - Dumfries Station - 26 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 92 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ark Tea Room By The Sea - ‬6 min walk - ‪Kings Arms - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Beagle Country Pub - ‬11 min drive - ‪Anchor Hotel - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Mariner - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms located? > Situated in Castle Douglas, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kippford Beach and Rockcliffe Beach. 7stanes - Dalbeattie is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark M. 8 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Craigrathan House was very clean with some fine antique furniture. Kitchen well equipped. Bedrooms could use more duvets for cold weather and we had to move reading lights around in the evening lounge. ##### Mark M. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer W. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jennifer W. 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