Cosy cottage in spectacular location overlooking Balcary Bay | Cottage in Castle Douglas
1 Bedroom Cottage in Sandyhills, Castle Douglas
The Studio is currently on the market but will be available for bookings until the end of September 2023.
Please note our weekly bookings have a Friday start day.
The Studio is a one-storey cottage, with sea view, overlooking the breathtaking scenery of Balcary Bay & the island of Hestan, notorious in smuggling folklore, and the setting for SR Crockett's 'The Raiders'. The cottage is located just 50 yards from the beach, and a stone's throw from the start of a popular footpath along Balcary cliffs to Rascarrel Bay. It is centrally located for exploring this beautiful region of Scotland.
Accommodation comprises a small double bedroom, a bathroom with electric over-the-bath shower, and a living area with fully-equipped modern kitchenette, including oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge freezer & washer/dryer. The living area contains a sofa bed, TV with in-built CD/DVD player and a breakfast bar style dining table. Heating is by electric storage. Wifi is also available free of charge.
Outside is a south-facing patio area overlooking the sea, with table & chairs and a storage shed for mountain bikes, fishing gear or watersports equipment.
The Studio enjoys a high volume of repeat bookings - some of our regulars even come more than once a year to get away from it all & relax in the beauty of the changing seasons.
The coast here is teeming with bird life, and on clear still days at high tide you may be lucky enough to spot harbour porpoises from the cliffs at Balcary Point.
This stretch of coastline is popular for sea fishing, and many of the local restaurants, including the nearby Balcary Bay Hotel, serve locally caught seafood, such as scallops and crab.
Of the many wonderful walks in the region, two of the finest are close to the cottage. The Balcary to Rascarrel coastal walk begins almost on the doorstep of the cottage, whilst the nearby Screel Hill walk affords a panoramic view of the Solway Firth with the Lake District mountains beyond, and inland to the Galloway Hills. With careful planning, you can even walk across the sands at low tide to the island of Hestan.
The village of Auchencairn (2 miles) has a shop and post office, and the towns of Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie and Kirkcudbright are all within 20 minutes drive from the cottage, with many interesting shops and other attractions.
The region's scenic beauty, dramatic weather and quality of light attracts many talented artists and photographers, and there are a number of events during the year to celebrate their creativity, such as the Spring Fling and the Kirkcudbright Arts Trail, and there are several outstanding Art Galleries in the region.
Further inland along the picturesque shores of Loch Ken is the Red Kite Trail where you can see these magnificent birds in the wild, or for a more close-up experience you can visit the Red Kite Feeding Station near Laurieston.
The region's quiet roads are popular with cyclists, and for mountain bikers, there are the 7Stanes trails at nearby Dalbeattie, and Kirroughtree (near Newton Stewart).
For watersports enthusiasts with their own equipment, there are opportunities for sailing, windsurfing and sea-kayaking in Auchencairn Bay.
Cosy cottage in spectacular location overlooking Balcary Bay is located in Sandyhills. Cosy cottage in spectacular location overlooking Balcary Bay provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cottage features Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Cosy cottage in spectacular location overlooking Balcary Bay has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Sandyhills has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Sandyhills, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Bathtub or shower
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Dining table
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Bed sheets provided
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Sofa bed
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Living room
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Electric kettle
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Freezer
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Microwave
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Stovetop
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Toaster
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Washing machine and dryer
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Near the beach
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Car recommended
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Pet friendly
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Smoke-free property
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Birdwatching nearby
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Cycling nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Golf nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Sailing nearby
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Windsurfing nearby
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DVD player
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TV
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In a rural location
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In the mountains
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Near the bay
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Near the sea
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Outdoor furniture
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Patio
Policies
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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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