Title: Rowan 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 # Rowan Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Cottage in Castle Douglas with kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70289000/70288936/79f52de7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70289000/70288936/eff2f900.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70289000/70288936/82fc126a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70289000/70288936/4965ea76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, freezer, ice maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70289000/70288936/2c5c602f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the Royal Burgh of New Galloway, Rowan Cottage offers a tranquil retreat with a woodland garden and burn. Guests can unwind on forest walks from the doorstep, enjoy local art at The Catstrand or visit nearby Threave Castle and Broughton House. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - 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. ### Rowan Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms The cottage is ideally located for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. There are numerous riverside and forest walks starting out and returning to the town, some from the doorstep of the cottage. With an endless variety of hill, coastal and forest walks within a short drive. New Galloway golf course is about ½ a mile from the cottage and there are numerous other courses within easy reach. If you would like more of a test or challenge the championship courses at Ayr and Southerness are within easy driving distance. Situated on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park, Britain’s original Dark Sky Park offers plentiful opportunities for stargazing; The Forestry Commission 7Stanes Mountain Bike routes are located throughout the area with the nearest one being at Kirroughtree with trails suitable for all abilities. The Raiders Road, a scenic forest drive is open from Easter until October allows plenty of opportunities to explore the forest with a stop at the Otter Pool a must for a paddle and a picnic or a BBQ. Nearby Loch Ken is a busy water sports destination with sailing, canoeing, and other water and land based activities available at Galloway Activity Centre. For the fishermen (and women) course fishing is available on Loch Ken (permits can be purchased locally) with other Lochs within easy reach. River and sea fishing is also available within a few minutes’ drive. Wildlife abounds with the Red Kite Trail giving superb opportunities for watching Red Kites and other birds. There are also numerous National Trust and Historic Scotland sites worth exploring including Threave Castle near Castle Douglas and Broughton House in Kirkcudbright. Kirkcudbright itself is a bustling harbour town with strong connections to the Art World through the Glasgow Boys. The busy market town of Castle Douglas is also within easy reach with a good variety of specialist independent local shops, restaurants and cafes. It also offers a swimming pool, 18 hole golf course and the Fullerton Theatre which also doubles as a cinema. Postcode: DG7 3RB Damage Deposit: £150 Rowan Cottage accepts bookings with an any day arrival with short breaks accepted throughout the year. STL:- DG01383F EPC:D Accommodation for 6 across 2 floors: Ground floor: 3 steps to entrance; Sitting/dining room; Kitchen; Sun Porch; Double bedroom; Shower room. First floor: Cloakroom with WC & wash basin; 2 x Twin bedrooms Facilities: Oil Central Heating \* Electric hob \* Washing machine \* Tumble dryer \* Fridge \* Freezer \* TV \* CD player \* WI-FI \* Garden (not enclosed) \* Parking \* Bicycle storage \* Bed linen & Towels provided \* Maximum 2 dogs welcome (Additional charges apply). EV Charging Points:- There are 8 public charging points 100 yards from the Cottage at the public car park PLEASE NOTE: The garden features a small pond and burn which are not fenced. Please ensure that young children are supervised at all times. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Freezer - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - CD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - 3 steps to reach entrance - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Canoeing nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing 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 - 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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 DG01383F 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 Rowan Cottage a Cottage That Sleeps 6 Guests in 3 Bedrooms 556718 ## About the area Castle Douglas is home to this cottage. Threave Castle and MacLellan's Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve and Blackcraig Wood. Galloway Activity Centre and Cally Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Castle Douglas travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castle-Douglas.dx182747) [View more Cottages in Castle Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castle-Douglas-Cottages.d182747-aaCottages.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%7C55.07337%2C-4.13943&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BANTNykxV7JvjI4PK0QKfbb6ICk=) Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway ### What's nearby - The Lane - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - New Galloway Golf Club - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles - Galloway Forest Park - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles - Lock Ken - 10 min drive - 8.7 miles - Loch Ken Marina - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles ### Getting around - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 71 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Clachan Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Smithy - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Ken Bridge Hotel - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Lochinvar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cross Keys Hotel - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Rowan Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Rowan 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 Rowan Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rowan Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rowan Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located? > Situated in Castle Douglas, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of The Lane, Gills Loch and Roods Loch. New Galloway Golf Club is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rowan Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Monica H. 24 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Dog friendly Garden not suitable for small dogs. Double bed terrible! ##### Monica H. 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