Title: Laghead Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 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 # Laghead Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44960000/44954700/44954633/d3ee4b89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44960000/44954700/44954633/92a2da7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44960000/44954700/44954633/3d520b89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44960000/44954700/44954633/90cd1c63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44960000/44954700/44954633/4395beb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on an upland farm, this traditional single-storey cottage is situated in a superb hillside position with panoramic views over the Fleet Valley National Scenic Area to the sea and islands beyond. Enjoy a peaceful family holiday with seclusion, yet close proximity to Gatehouse of Fleet's amenities and activities. With a patio for barbecues and alfresco dining, pets are welcome. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Laghead Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms On the edge of Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, this traditional single storey cottage is situated on an upland farm, in a superb hillside position, with panoramic views over the Fleet Valley National Scenic Area to the sea and islands beyond. It is a simply wonderful location for a peaceful family holiday, offering seclusion, but not total isolation, with under 10 minutes away by car the picturesque town of Gatehouse of Fleet providing hotels, restaurants, shops, a delightful and testing nine hole golf course, tennis courts, river and loch fishing and numerous other nearby attractions and activities for both adults and children. With a patio for barbecues and alfresco dining, and a fully enclosed and south facing garden, pets are welcome. Sandy beaches and rocky coves for bathing, windsurfing and sailing are within easy driving distance; sea fishing and horse riding are also available; the Forestry Commission 7Stanes mountain biking trail at Kirroughtree is around 30 minutes' drive away; and the area is a haven for wildlife, with regular sightings of deer, red squirrels, red kites, grouse, barn owls, curlews and, in November 2022, for the first time, a golden eagle (see gallery photo). From the cottage door there are extensive walks and mountain bike rides over hill, past lochs, through forestry and down the valley;The Cocoa Bean Chocolate factory are all under 20 minutes' drive away; whilst Kirkcudbright Artists' Town, Castle Douglas Food Town and Wigtown Book Town are just 25, 30 and 45 minutes' drive away respectively. The Cottage is also perfect for bracing winter holidays where its warmth and comfort provide a cosy refuge for very attractive breaks at low season rates. Post Code:DG7 2BG EPC: D STL Licence: DG00443F Let weekly Saturday to Saturday, Short breaks may be possible at the owner's discretion, please contact us with your requirements. For parties of 2 or less a £20 discount will be applied per week, also, for bookings of 2 consecutive weeks a £20 discount will be applied to the total cost (not per week). \*Cannot be combined with any other offer\* Damage Deposit £150 Accommodation for 6 on one floor: Kitchen/Dining room with door to garden. Living room with open coal fire. 2 twin bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room. Double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, wash basin, wc and shower over the bath. Side porch. Services: Oil fired central heating \* Bed linen and towels provided \* Washing machine \* Small tumble drier \* Dishwasher \* Fridge \* Freezer \* Electric cooker and microwave \* Cot and High Chair \* Smart TV \* CD player \* Mobile reception \* Wifi \* No Smoking \* Good sized enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ \* Patio and BBQ platform with fantastic panoramic views over the Fleet estuary and the surrounding hills \* Bicycle Storage\* Parking \* Maximum 3 well behaved dogs with own bedding, sorry No cats allowed.\* . Extras: Additional charges apply per dog, per week/part week For larger parties Laghead Steading Cottage is located within walking distance and provides accommodation for a further 4 guests. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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: 1,292 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 22 ### 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 Property Registration Number DG00443F 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 Vrbo Property Laghead Cottage a Cottage That Sleeps 6 Guests in 3 Bedrooms 545746 ## 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%7C54.92075%2C-4.17195&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PcrlxXFYhRmHtR0NxGGLkNY-PhE=) Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway #### What's nearby - Cardoness Castle - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles - Cally Gardens - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles - Mossyard Beach - 17 min drive - 9.0 miles - Lock Ken - 30 min drive - 19.9 miles - Galloway Forest Park - 37 min drive - 26.1 miles #### Getting around - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 117 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Iron Brew - ‬6 min drive - ‪Galloway Lodge - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Skyreburn Teapot - ‬13 min drive - ‪Basecamp @ Laggan - ‬13 min drive - ‪Schoolhouse - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Laghead Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Laghead Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Laghead Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Laghead Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located? > Situated in Castle Douglas, this cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mill on the Fleet and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cally Gardens and Cardoness Castle. Loch Skerrow and Mossyard Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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