Title: Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views 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 # Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89660000/89653200/89653121/6d5bcce4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89660000/89653200/89653121/cfeecef4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89660000/89653200/89653121/ff56b396.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89660000/89653200/89653121/9c5c64d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89660000/89653200/89653121/dad2eefd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101604 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views About this space A rare opportunity to stay in a truly beautiful period home in Kippford, one of the most beautiful villages in the region. Directly on the banks of the estuary with spectacular views, the house can easily accommodate up to 10 guests with spacious, traditionally styled rooms oozing with character and period features. The large mature gardens and spectacular scenery are perfect for the summer months with the house itself the ideal cosy setting for a magical festive getaway or winter break. The space Arrive in Kippford and you will drive along the most charming winding road on the banks of the estuary where you will discover Thornleigh. A period Arts & Crafts house built in the 1920s, Thornleigh sits in an elevated position overlooking the estuary to take full advantage of the spectacular views (on a clear day it is possible to see the Lake District across the Solway Firth!) On arrival, you will find enough space on the private driveway for up to 4 cars and will be greeted by beautiful, mature gardens. On the ground floor you will find the spacious, fully equipped kitchen and breakfast area, large sitting room with sun lounge, snug/TV room and downstairs cloakroom with WC. Climb the stairs with stunning original banisters, to be greeted with a large, midway landing that has two absolutely charming and cosy reading nooks, complete with a selection of books these are the perfect hideaways to enjoy a glass of wine and a good read and are spaces that children just adore and will quickly will adopt as their own! Moving up to the first floor here you will find all four bedrooms and the main shower room. The master bedroom has it's own en-suite bathroom, sofa and small table and chairs strategically placed to make the most of the breathtaking views. Bedroom 2 also looks out toward the estuary whilst bedrooms 3 & 4 have views to the rear and side of the house. Thornleigh really is a special home with a truly traditional, period feel and we can't wait to welcome you! Guest access Guests will have access to the entire house other than a small locked room on the first floor which is used to store a few of our own personal items. Other things to note From November 2022, I have chosen the award-winning property management company Pass the Keys® to manage my home and make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Pass the Keys® provide a fantastic standard of service for short-let properties like mine. Stay with the peace of mind that comes from a property which has been professionally cleaned and all supplied linen & toiletries are of hotel quality. Also provided is 24/7 guest support before and during your stay. The local community-based team of Pass the Keys® personally inspects each home to certify they have met with the Pass the Keys® Property Readiness Standard. IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys we require guest verification, which is provided by Superhog. Upon confirming your booking, Superhog will reach out to the lead booker through a secure link, providing detailed instructions for verification. The online verification process requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay. Once verification is successfully completed, the check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property. Pets - allowed Smoking - not allowed License Number: DG01117F ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,604 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 3336205 ## 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%7C54.87100%2C-3.81081&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=c8VpK4y8SAEZJZOeePXANuP8KcM=) Dalbeattie #### 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 - 29 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 93 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kings Arms - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Ark Tea Room By The Sea - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Beagle Country Pub - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Mariner - ‬12 min walk - ‪Anchor Hotel - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views located? > Situated in Castle Douglas, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kippford Beach and Rockcliffe Beach. 7stanes - Dalbeattie is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### alan p. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Location #### family holiday Pleasant ##### alan p. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan J. 12 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The kind of place you rave to your friends about. Even the drive along the narrow lane some minutes away from property highlights you are going somewhere special. A location that cannot be bettered, the house was spacious with bags of character. We all just loved the place. Surrounding countryside beautiful and lets pay a little tribute to village cafe in Auchencairn. Don't go to Kippford and not visit Auchencairn 10 mins away. ##### Bryan J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine P. 30 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family celebration Kippford is a pretty village on a beautiful river estuary and the location of Thornleigh is stunning - a stones throw from the beach where we swam and paddle boarded. The house is very spacious and well equipped with amazing views to appreciate the sunsets. The house is comfortable rather than luxurious but that suited us perfectly as we could relax and feel at home and we have all agreed that we will make Thornleigh an annual event! ##### Elaine P. 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