Title: Idyllic Detached Cottage With Stunning Sea Views Over The Solway Firth Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=182806&destination=Newton+Stewart%2C+Scotland%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=22274146&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Idyllic Detached Cottage With Stunning Sea Views Over The Solway Firth ## Photo gallery for Idyllic Detached Cottage With Stunning Sea Views Over The Solway Firth ![Interior - Idyllic Detached Cottage With Stunning Sea Views Over The Solway Firth (Carsluith)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22280000/22274200/22274146/50d778ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled among trees, Kirkdale Port offers a serene retreat with wonderful sea views. The sitting room invites relaxation with its wood-burning stove, while the kitchen is equipped for meals in. Explore nearby Gatehouse of Fleet or Castle Douglas Food town. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Idyllic Detached Cottage With Stunning Sea Views Over The Solway Firth Kirkdale Port is a charming traditional cottage surrounded by trees looking out to sea. The house is quiet, peaceful and secluded. Sleeping six, there is one double room and two twins all with sea views. The sitting room with dining area (table for 6-8) has wonderful sea views, a wood-burning stove (free logs) and central heating. Enclosed garden. Kitchen with fridge/freezer, washing machine, washer-dryer. TV/DVD, CD. Toys, books and games provided. The cottage is five minutes from popular Gatehouse of Fleet with shops, bars and restaurants and only twenty minutes from Castle Douglas Food town and Wigtown Book town with all that they offer. There is so much to do on the doorstep - Galloway Forest Park, UK's only Gold Tier dark sky, famous 7Stanes mountain biking, forest trails, walking, beaches, golf courses, horse-riding, fishing, tennis, sea angling. We also have the popular Cream o Galloway, the Cocoa Bean and Laggan outdoor all within 10 minutes of the cottage. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Golf ### 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) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 DG00589P ### Property is also known as Idyllic Detached Cottage Stunning Sea Views Over Solway Firth Idyllic Detached Stunning Sea Views Over Solway Firth Carsluith Idyllic Detached Stunning Sea Views Over Solway Firth Idyllic Detached Cottage Stunning Sea Views Over Solway Firth Idyllic Detached Stunning Sea Views Over Solway Firth Carsluith Idyllic Detached Cottage Stunning Sea Views Over Solway Firth Idyllic Detached Stunning Sea Views Over Solway Firth Carsluith Idyllic Detached Stunning Sea Views Over Solway Firth ## About the area Located in Newton Stewart, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn and Cardoness Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Laggan Outdoor and Cally Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Tolbooth and Swallow Theatre. [Visit our Newton Stewart travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Stewart.dx182806) [View more Cottages in Newton Stewart](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Stewart-Cottages.d182806-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%7C54.85050%2C-4.32359&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=klgOXZktuwHo4_sMf6dqcq-Aj9s=) Carsluith, SCT ### What's nearby - ![Port Of Larne roundabout and Harbour highway Co Antrim Northern Ireland 02-02-2023](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634001357335/b17ab6a3-4761-41ab-bcc8-f7d7c113023f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cairnryan Port 50 min drive \- 45.8 miles - Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Wigtown Square 27 min drive \- 20.4 miles - Galloway Forest Park 32 min drive \- 25.6 miles - Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal 55 min drive \- 47.9 miles ### Getting around - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) 108 min drive ### Restaurants - Laird's Inn 7 min drive - The Skyreburn Teapot 5 min drive - Rendezvous Cafe 22 min drive - The Ploughman Inn 22 min drive - The Harbour Inn 34 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Idyllic Detached Cottage With Stunning Sea Views Over The Solway Firth pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Idyllic Detached Cottage With Stunning Sea Views Over The Solway Firth? ### What time is check-in at Idyllic Detached Cottage With Stunning Sea Views Over The Solway Firth? ### What time is check-out at Idyllic Detached Cottage With Stunning Sea Views Over The Solway Firth? ### Where is Idyllic Detached Cottage With Stunning Sea Views Over The Solway Firth located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Idyllic Detached Cottage With Stunning Sea Views Over The Solway Firth Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard H. 26 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location Secluded location at end of private track surrounded by wildlife with a private beach at the bottom of the garden. Spent evenings watching the sunset across the Solway Firth. Very relaxing and so peaceful. Comfortable well-equipped cottage. Would love to come back next year. ##### Richard H. Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kirsty W. 14 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay A wonderful location right on the beach. We saw deer and rabbits within a few metres of the cottage. A great holiday! Directions could have better. Postcode took us to other side of road but luckily bumped into the owner. ##### Kirsty W. 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