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BALCARY TOWER, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Palnackie

Cottage in Castle Douglas with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81560.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Castle Douglas, Southern Scotland
  • Place, Kippford Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Rockcliffe Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandyhills Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BALCARY TOWER, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Palnackie

Balcary Tower in Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway, sleeps eight guests.

Balcary Tower consists of a kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher, a utility with washing machine and tumble dryer, a dining area, a dining room, a sitting area and sitting room with TV and woodburning stove, plus a cloakroom. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite bath, ground-floor double, double with en-suite bath, and second-floor double, serviced by a bathroom and Jack-and-Jill shower room. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels inc. in rent. Outside, there is a front garden with patio, furniture, fire pit, and barbecue, a garage for storage, and off-road parking. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Escape to Balcary Tower. Dogs are welcome but they are not allowed on carpeted floors. Steps throughout the property. Guests are welcome to use the natural rock pool at their own risk, but please note that the steps and rocks can be slippery, and care is required. Pond in the garden and paths leading to cliff garden have rough steps, low walls/no walls, and steep drops near the path. Note: Good Housekeeping Bond of 450 GBP.

Amenities: Oil central heating. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, 2 x freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher. TV with Sky, 5 x TVs, WiFi, books. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available. Off-road parking for 10 cars. Front garden with patio, furniture, sea views, fire pit, and barbecue. Balcony with furniture. Garage with storage for kayaks, bikes, etc. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2.4 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.1 miles. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am. Dogs are welcome at the property but are only allowed in the kitchen and living areas, they are not allowed on carpeted floors. Steps throughout property, please take care. Please note that due to the steep access down to the Sea Rock Pool together with the large steps into the natural rock pool, it should not be seen as a swimming pool. Access to it is only available by separate arrangement.. Pond in garden and paths leading to cliff garden have rough steps, low walls/no walls, and steep drops near the path. This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £250

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: The small village of Palnackie nestles amongst lush woodland and remains much as it was when it was a thriving inland port servicing Dalbeattie and Castle Douglas. Today, fishing and pleasure craft use the small harbour near the Solway Coast, and the village offers brightly coloured houses, a shop, Post Office, café/restaurant and a pub. Auchencairn, just along the coast, is a wonderful example of an unspoilt traditional Scottish village and spectacular coastal and forest walks surround the village, offering open views across the Solway Estuary with its cliffs, beaches, hills and islands. The nearby towns of Dalbeattie and Kirkcudbright offer a full range of amenities, and this is an ideal location for exploring the Solway Coast, the forests and hills of Galloway, the 7stanes mountain biking trails and the superb Dark Skies on offer in this delightful corner of Scotland.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Castle Douglas

Located in Castle Douglas, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Threave Garden and Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park, while Shambellie House and Dumfries Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Borough Park or Laggan Outdoor. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Castle Douglas, Southern Scotland

What's nearby

  • Threave Garden - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Kippford Beach - 29 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Threave Castle - 30 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Rockcliffe Beach - 30 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Sandyhills Beach - 32 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Carlisle (CAX) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ark Tea Room By The Sea - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Beagle Country Pub - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Hotel - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Mariner - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Brambles Cafe - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BALCARY TOWER, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Palnackie pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is BALCARY TOWER, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Palnackie located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Dundrennan Abbey, Threave Garden and 7stanes - Dalbeattie. Greyfriars Episcopal Church and MacLellan's Castle are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

2.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
I would say this was a 3.5 stay. The location is the best part of the stay, with the house being beautifully set right on the bay. However, the house is a bit rough around the edges, and one of our biggest issues was the flies. It wouldn't take much to add a few screens, even if just in the kitchen and living room. It was clearly a known issue as fly swatters and bug sprays were provided, but when I say flies - I mean everywhere. Covering the wall, in all of our drinks, all over the food. We also had to constantly get wasps out. It made it difficult to fully relax and enjoy the space, and we had to make sure food was covered at all times. Otherwise, the biggest issue is the company that has been hired to manage the property. Not only was there zero, and I mean ZERO communication from them, but we weren't even told that we would be billed outside of VRBO. When I got a random email from some company saying a bill was due, I responded to the company and messaged the listing several times through VRBO with zero customer response. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to be double-charged, but nobody responded. Then, once again I messaged a question during our stay and no response at all. This isn't the way to do business. Additionally, and this might be a small point, but it is super annoying considering the price to stay here. Stock the bathrooms with toilet paper. One roll per toilet for a group of seven on a five day stay is stingy. At these prices?
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

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