Title: Rowantree Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 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 # Rowantree Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70288900/70288816/8d39f764.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70288900/70288816/79f3d9eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70288900/70288816/453078c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, high chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70288900/70288816/db144bfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70288900/70288816/6ea45988.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the Galloway hills, Rowantree Cottage offers a peaceful retreat with an open fire and large enclosed garden. Its tasteful modernisation retains its original character, while offering comfortable accommodation for 7 on two floors. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71130 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. ### Rowantree Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms This former gamekeeper's cottage, built in 1896, lies up a peaceful glen in the Galloway hills. Here you are away from traffic noise and street lights, and on a clear night see the stars. The garden is a haven for birdlife and red squirrels . A short distance away are the many attractions of the area, with something to offer for all ages. The tastefully modernised cottage has been refurbished to retain its original character and features, making it a comfortable family holiday home. It is approached from the Skyreburn road up a short track, through the field beside the cottage to a large fenced car parking area. The small Paradise burn is at the rear of the cottage, through a gate with a secure latch. The beautiful Solway coast is just under three miles away, with superb beaches for swimming and water sports, and there are many golf courses to be enjoyed. Hill walking is on the doorstep and there are many hill lochs for fishing. Galloway Forest Park has the well known 7 Stanes Mountain bike trails at Kirroughtree and is also a designated Dark Sky Park. Nearby Creetown, reached further up the Skyreburn road has the Gem Rock Museum. Gatehouse of Fleet, 4 miles away, Kirkcudbright, the "artists' town", and Castle Douglas have excellent pubs and cafes, and are known for their food shops and galleries. There are also many interesting gardens and popular National Trust properties to visit. Good home cooking can be collected from The Scottish Pantry Catering, King Street, Castle Douglas. Both Tesco and Majestic Wines deliver to Rowantree. DG7 2HG Damage Deposit £150 Rowantree Cottage is let weekly Friday - Friday or Monday - Monday. Short breaks are accepted for either 3 nights Friday - Monday, or 4 nights Monday - Friday outside school holiday periods. During school holidays it is let weekly Friday to Friday only STL: DG00361F EPC:G Accommodation for 7 on two floors: Ground floor: Kitchen/Dining room; Living room with open fire, logs and coal are provided;Twin bedroom; Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, wash basin and WC. First floor: 2 Bedrooms (1 with king size double bed and a second with a single plus full size bunk beds); Shower room with shower, wash basin, w.c. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY IS 6 ADULTS & 1 CHILD Services: Electric heating \* Spring water supply \* Open fire - coal and logs provided \* Bed linen & towels supplied \* Washing machine \* Drier \* Dishwasher \* Fridge/Freezer \* Electric cooker and Microwave \*Nespresso coffee machine - initial supply given (please bring additional capsules of your choice) Phone (honesty box) and mobile reception \* Digital TV \* Video and DVD player \* HI-FI/CD player \* Wi-fi (at last test Download 33Mbps/Upload 12Mbps)\* Cot and High Chair\* Ample parking \* Garden is enclosed with stock fencing\* BBQ \* Maximum 2 dogs Welcome \* No Smoking \* Shops and eating out 5 miles \*Bicycle storage\* Extras: Charges apply per dog per week or part week. Please Note the cottage has a private spring fed water supply which is tested to ensure compliance with current standards. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### 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 - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing 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: 1,130 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 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 Rowantree Cottage a Cottage That Sleeps 7 Guests in 3 Bedrooms 546351 ## 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%7C54.89502%2C-4.26707&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JCl2cZR2gwraZENCmqvhOEcDxxU=) Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway #### What's nearby - Cardoness Castle - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles - Laggan Outdoor - 14 min drive - 6.0 miles - Cally Gardens - 16 min drive - 6.4 miles - Mossyard Beach - 17 min drive - 6.0 miles - Galloway Forest Park - 47 min drive - 34.8 miles #### Getting around - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 119 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Iron Brew - ‬13 min drive - ‪Galloway Lodge - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Skyreburn Teapot - ‬10 min drive - ‪Basecamp @ Laggan - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Riverside Cafe - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rowantree Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rowantree Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rowantree Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rowantree Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cardoness Castle, Mossyard Beach and Laggan Outdoor. Mill on the Fleet and Cally Gardens 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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