Skerrow - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a round wooden table, a sofa set, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with a double sink, a stove, and a built-in oven.
A modern house with a sloped roof, a wooden exterior, and a glass door leading to a patio area.
A spacious room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a sofa with cushions, and a pendant light.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to The Lane

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
  • Place, The Lane
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lock Ken
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Galloway Forest Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom\comma\over-bath shower\comma\ wash basin & WC

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

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About the area

Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas is home to this cottage. The Whitehouse Gallery and Stewartry Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Threave Castle and MacLellan's Castle. Galloway Activity Centre and Cally Gardens are also worth visiting. Waterskiing, canoeing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

What's nearby

  • The Lane - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lock Ken - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 47 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Mossyard Beach - 48 min drive - 49.4 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ken Bridge Hotel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cross Keys Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Clachan Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lochinvar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Galloway Scottish Pasta - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Skerrow - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Skerrow - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skerrow - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Skerrow - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in Castle Douglas, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Lane and New Galloway Golf Club. Lock Ken is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely ideal for a stay in New Galloway, very comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Many thanks for your great review of Skerrow, lovely to hear you found the accommodation very comfortable and enjoyed your stay. We hope we can help you again with your future holiday plans.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Modern and well presented

Nice property in a lovely location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
Many thanks for your review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and well maintained property, in a nice little village. Appreciated the welcome voucher for the adjacent shop.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
Thank you for your great review of your stay at Skerrow in New Galloway. We hope we can help you again with your future holiday plans.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
Thank you for the review.
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