Title: Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys Holiday home in Castle Douglas with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys ![Interior - Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys (Castle Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87850000/87848600/87848569/0f2bb1ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys (Castle Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87850000/87848600/87848569/c43f05d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys (Castle Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87850000/87848600/87848569/5c371020.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys (Castle Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87850000/87848600/87848569/ef3e5837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys (Castle Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87850000/87848600/87848569/4103b06b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 92002 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys About this space Relax & unwind in this outstanding, spacious rural cottage, with spectacular views across the Dumfries & Galloway landscape. Sleeping up to 9 guests with 5 bedrooms (2 en-suite) the cottage is a perfect sanctuary to recharge, or, explore all this beautiful region has to offer. Beautifully renovated, Hallcroft Cottage offers a truly rural experience with all the comforts of modern living. All main rooms have breathtaking views across the countryside beyond. Furry friends welcome (see below) The space Dumfries & Galloway is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the setting of Hallcroft Cottage takes full advantage of the rolling countryside our beautiful region is known for. Arrive at the cottage to discover a beautiful, newly renovated farmhouse. Enter into the large open plan dining & additional seating/snug area. The snug, with it's woodburning stove, is the perfect place to curl up in the evening with a good book or, enjoy a 'wee dram' whilst taking in the beautiful view from the window. The good size dining table will happily accommodate family mealtimes prepared in the well equipped kitchen next door. The kitchen itself has a smaller table ideal for morning coffee next to the large picture window. Move from here into the main sitting room, a comfortable L shaped sofa is great for a night in front of the TV, but is spacious enough for a family games night! Downstairs you will also find the first of two master bedrooms. With comfortable double bed and en-suite shower room, it is a pleasure to wake up in this beautifully presented bedroom, again, with breathtaking views across the fields beyond. An additional twin bedroom with en-suite shower room is also located on the ground floor. Climb the stairs to discover a further 3 bedrooms, the second master bedroom with spacious king size bed, another twin bedroom and a single bedroom, all with outstanding views. On this floor, you will also find the large main bathroom with bath (ideal for a long soak after a full day of activities), over bath shower and vanity unit. The cottage is the ideal get-away for a large family break and is perfect for an extended family gathering (think all the family together at Christmas or New Year or a fun family summer holiday). The secluded and enclosed garden area is overlooked only by the neighbouring cows! Located centrally within the region, the cottage is the ideal base for exploring the area. Dumfries & Galloway has endless opportunities for activities, adventures, sightseeing and unique experiences. With walking & cycling routes on the doorstep, the cottage is also a great base for those who love the outdoor life. We look forward to seeing you soon at Hallcroft! Guest access Guests will have access to the entire property and garden area. Other things to note 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 meaning my home is professionally maintained and cleaned. 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 facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process. The online verification 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 the verification process is successfully completed, 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - 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 ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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: 2,002 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41490000/41485100/41485031/d778087d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Castle Douglas - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=41485031&PinnedHotelID=41485031&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70257300/70257239/ac8f5367.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### You will love the space both inside and out. 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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 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 Property Registration Number 001 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 3293256 ## About the area Located in Castle Douglas, this holiday home is in a rural area. Garden of Cosmic Speculation and Ellisland Farm are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Threave Castle and Morton Castle. [Visit our Castle Douglas travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castle-Douglas.dx182747) [View more Holiday homes in Castle Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castle-Douglas-Private-Holiday-Homes.d182747-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C55.05663%2C-3.94595&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IXtpfi9QMfjDWOEkRKmjH2zpCsg=) Castle Douglas ### What's nearby - ![Threave Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092801/3d64a2a8-375f-47be-bb35-7b97bcc8e61a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Threave Garden 23 min drive \- 15.1 miles - Galloway Activity Centre 21 min drive \- 14.2 miles - Dumfries Ice Bowl 25 min drive \- 18.2 miles - Dalscone Farm Fun 26 min drive \- 20.6 miles - Galloway Forest Park 27 min drive \- 18.2 miles ### Getting around - Dumfries Station 21 min drive - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) 89 min drive ### Restaurants - Lochview Motel And Restaurant 10 min drive - Galloway Arms 9 min drive - Jar 16 min drive - The Inn on the Loch 10 min drive - Pringles Bar 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys? ### Where is Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys located? ## Have a question? 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