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A magnificent holiday base for all the family to enjoy with direct access onto the beach.

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Southerness, Dumfries
  • John Paul Jones Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sandyhills Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Caerlaverock Castle
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Dumfries

Located in Dumfries, this cottage is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of John Paul Jones Museum and Colvend Golf Club. .This cottage is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Sandyhills Beach and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from New Abbey Corn Mill.

What's nearby

  • Dumfries Ice Bowl - 22 min drive
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 25 min drive
  • Sandyhills Beach - 28 min drive
  • Caerlaverock Wetland Centre - 33 min drive
  • Caerlaverock Castle - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 24 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Steamboat Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beagle Country Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The 19th Hole - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪19th Hole - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant at Cavens - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A magnificent holiday base for all the family to enjoy with direct access onto the beach.

A magnificent holiday base for all the family to enjoy with direct access onto the beach.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Sky, DVD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner, Patio Doors To Patio
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Ceramic Hob, Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Patio Doors To Patio Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 3
Bedroom 3: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Zip And Link Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Pull Down Bunk (2ft 6in) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet. LPG central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for multi-fuel burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Doggy extras. Lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. 2 medium-sized dogs welcome. Private parking for 4 cars. Wheelchair access. No smoking. Please note: The property sleeps a maximum of 8 adults, 2 children and 1 infant. Couples and family bookings only, no hen or stag parties. There is direct access to the beach from the garden. This property has a security deposit of £200. No charging of electric vehicles.. This delightful, detached, single-storey beach house stands in a magnificent position with direct access onto 2 miles of sandy beaches and rock pools, and sits right next to the 13th green of the local golf course, making it an ideal holiday location. The uninterrupted views of the sea and shore line with the Lakeland Fells to the south and Criffel and the Galloway hills to the east are breathtaking. This seaside holiday home provides comfortable and well equipped ’beach house’ style accommodation with level access to the oceanside patio from the living room, the en-suite bedroom, the adjacent bedroom and the conservatory. The light and spacious, open plan living space has three large picture windows spanning three of the walls taking advantage of the spectacular panoramic views and making this a wonderful year round retreat. The shower room is large and has a walk-in shower, and is wheelchair accessible. The small village of Southerness with its quaint lighthouse stands on the Solway Firth and is home to an outstanding championship golf course which borders the property and welcomes visitors. For bird watchers the RSPB nature reserve is just along the coast at Mersehead. Golf, cycling, walking and exploring rock pools is direct from the doorstep, so overall this is an ideal holiday location for beachcombers and outdoor enthusiasts (there is room for bike and golf club storage the property). Other attractions nearby include, Sweetheart Abbey, Drumlanrig Castle and gardens and Mabie Farm Park and Forest, which has wonderful cycle routes. This area of Dumfries and Galloway is steeped in Border history and is rich in historical attractions including many castles, Robbie Burns connections and interesting towns and villages which host a lively calendar of festivals and events. Shop 500 yards, pub 400 yards.
Free WiFi

The garden is secure, but dogs must be supervised as some may find a way out.
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Families or couples only.
Small to medium sized dogs only allowed.
Additional pet(s) may be welcome at an additional charge.
There is a security deposit of £200 and a dog charge of £30 per dog to be paid 2 weeks prior of arrival date by BAC's directly to the owner.
Letting Licence No. DG00141F
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a dishwasher.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Golf 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 is also known as

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A magnificent holiday base for all the family to enjoy with direct access onto the beach. Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Driftwood
Property is lovely in fantastic location. One if our party uses a wheelchair and found all very accessible. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Driftwood
This was our second stay and again enjoyed it very much. Great location and Driftwood has everything you need. I must mention the beds, the most comfortable you could wish for. Excellent property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin v.

Beautiful sea side stay
The hosts were amazing! They made us feel so welcome in their beautiful seaside cottage. Plenty of room, lovely garden & close to shops in the little village. We enjoyed our stay so much & really hope to visit again one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019