BALCARY TOWER, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Palnackie

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A balcony with a sofa and table, overlooking a clear body of water and a distant island.
A coastal building with a tower, surrounded by rocky terrain and lush greenery.
A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the sea.
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a fireplace, and a fur rug.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, a mirror, and a window with a view of the sea.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Castle Douglas, Southern Scotland
  • Place, Threave Garden
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Lock Ken
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Kippford Beach
    ‪37 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

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About the area

Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlingwark Loch and Threave Garden, while The Whitehouse Gallery and Stewartry Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Castle Douglas, Southern Scotland

What's nearby

  • Threave Garden - 28 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Lock Ken - 33 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Kippford Beach - 37 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Cardoness Castle - 48 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Mossyard Beach - 56 min drive - 49.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Brambles Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Mariner - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Beagle Country Pub - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Room - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪dalbeatie forest team room - ‬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.

How much is parking at BALCARY TOWER, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Palnackie?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BALCARY TOWER, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Palnackie?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BALCARY TOWER, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Palnackie?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in Castle Douglas, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Dundrennan Abbey, Carlingwark Loch and Threave Garden. 7stanes - Dalbeattie and The Whitehouse Gallery 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

Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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