Title: Owl Cote - 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 # Owl Cote - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms Cottage in Castle Douglas with patio and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103900000/103893900/103893864/a84e165f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103900000/103893900/103893864/cb6bb909.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103900000/103893900/103893864/88841881.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103900000/103893900/103893864/14d7462a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103900000/103893900/103893864/d3429e0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Owl Cote - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1130 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. ### Owl Cote - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms Owl Cote offers luxury holiday accommodation for 5, with breath-taking views over the Solway Firth and towards the Murray Isles and beyond. The property sits in roughly in ¾ acres of typical coastal garden. Carrick Bay enjoys an amazing rural setting as well as providing a hideaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Carrick shore is a place of unspoilt natural beauty boasting a picturesque sandy beach. The star attraction of Owl Cote is situated upstairs, the large sitting room, with its glass gable and 10ft glass balcony giving year-round outstanding views over the sea. With a beautiful unspoilt sandy beach at the end of the drive, idyllic summer days can be spent building sandcastles, playing beach games, rock pooling, kayaking and paddle boarding. There are numerous nearby attractions and activities for all ages including, The Cocoa Bean Chocolate Factory which offers both indoor and outdoor play areas and chocolate making workshops. Slightly further afield is Galloway Activity Centre which offers both land and water-based activities on the shores of Loch Ken. Located approximately 5 miles from the picturesque small rural town of Gatehouse of Fleet which provides numerous opportunities for eating out - we highly recommend The Galloway Lodge for breakfast or lunch and The Masonic offers great food and beer! small shops, 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. Slightly further afield but well worth a visit are; Kirkcudbright known as the Artist's Town due to its links with the Glasgow Boys and Girls. The town is also home to the Dark Sky Planetarium, Kirkcudbright Galleries, a cookery school, community run swimming pool, 18-hole golf course, and an array of independent shops and eateries. POSTCODE: DG7 2DT Damage Deposit: £150 Owl Cote is let weekly Friday to Friday between June and end of September, throughout the rest of the year changeover days are Mondays and Fridays with short breaks accepted for either Friday to Monday or Monday to Friday. STL Licence: DG01685F EPC: C Accommodation for 5 over 2 floors: Ground floor: Master bedroom super King size bed with en-suite bathroom with over bath shower and access to the secluded front patio Family bathroom comprising of bath with hand held shower attachment, wash basin and WC. The second bedroom is a twin beds with en-suite shower room. In-between the upper floor rooms, there is a cosy single bedroom, where you could enjoy some star gazing from the Velux window. First Floor: Large living room with glass gable leading to balcony providing stunning sea views and multi fuel stove, fully fitted Kitchen. Services: Heating and Electricity included \* Multi fuel stove \* Bed linen and Towels are provided \* Electric Oven and Hob \* Fridge \* Freezer \* Dishwasher \* Washing Machine \* Drier \* Microwave \* Bread Maker \* Nespresso Coffee Machine \* 2 Wine Chillers \* Wi-Fi \*Smart TV in Lounge \* Bicycle Storage \* Travel cot and high chair \* BBQ \* Garden with Patio Furniture \* Maximum 2 Dogs Welcome \* (Extra charges apply) Car Parking. Note: There is a small fenced pond in the garden ## 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 - 3 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 ### 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 - 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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 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 638359 ## 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%7C54.83091%2C-4.21536&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=G4k3TYL5MgrA0h6sosVmxTqcDNg=) Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries & Galloway #### What's nearby - Castle Haven Bay - 15 min drive - 3.1 miles - Cardoness Castle - 23 min drive - 8.4 miles - Mill on the Fleet - 24 min drive - 8.8 miles - Laggan Outdoor - 27 min drive - 12.5 miles - MacLellan's Castle - 29 min drive - 12.9 miles #### Getting around - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 89 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Galloway Lodge - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Skyreburn Teapot - ‬12 min drive - ‪Masonic Arms - ‬12 min drive - ‪Gather - ‬17 min drive - ‪Star Hotel - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Owl Cote - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Owl Cote - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Owl Cote - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Owl Cote - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Owl Cote - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms located? > Situated in Castle Douglas, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Castle Haven Bay and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Kirkandrews Bay. 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. 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