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Large Family Country House Located In An Idyllic Private Estate

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A traditional room with a piano, a fireplace, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, wooden furniture, and a large island.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A billiards room with a pool table, wooden furniture, and a checkered carpet.
A large, white, two-story house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
11 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Castle Douglas, SCT
  • Place, Lock Ken
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Galloway Activity Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Galloway Forest Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 10

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 11

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large Family Country House Located In An Idyllic Private Estate

Property Description:

Quietly situated within its own 800 acre private estate, Barscobe House is a large family home offering comfortable accommodation for a group of up to 18 guests, with an enclosed garden surrounded by beautiful countryside and fantastic westerly views over the rolling hills of the Glenkens.

Furnished in a traditional country house style, the house has a large reception hall with billiard table, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, play room and a large country style kitchen, so there is plenty of room for everyone! All the bedrooms and bathrooms are to be found on the first floor where there is a selection of double, twins and 5 single bedrooms.

With its own brown trout fishing loch, hills, ancient woodlands, river, waterfalls and historic listed castle all within its beautiful grounds, this secluded historic private estate is the perfect Scottish retreat.

There are also numerous other activities also locally available within 5-10 minutes of the house including sailing, canoeing, water skiing on Loch Ken; hill walking and mountain biking in the Galloway Forest Park; and the local golf course in New Galloway. Barscobe House is also within easy distance of sandy beaches and a range of nationally famous country houses open to the public, such as Drumlanrig Castle and Dumfries House.

PRICING: Minimum stay is 4 nights in low season and 7 nights in high season. Nightly rates vary according to season.

PLEASE NOTE: for families and couples only; stag parties, hen parties or the like are strictly forbidden and entry to the property will be refused.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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: dogs less than 999 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
£25 per dog per stay (max 2)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1889198
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Castle Douglas

Located in Castle Douglas, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Threave Castle and Morton Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Galloway Activity Centre and Cally Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laggan Outdoor or Dumfries Ice Bowl. Waterskiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Castle Douglas, SCT

What's nearby

  • Lock Ken - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Galloway Activity Centre - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • The Lane - 16 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 20 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Clatteringshaws Loch - 20 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ken Bridge Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Clachan Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lochinvar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Galloway Scottish Pasta - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Family Country House Located In An Idyllic Private Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Large Family Country House Located In An Idyllic Private Estate?

As of 12 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Family Country House Located In An Idyllic Private Estate on 14 Oct 2026 start from £2,692, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Large Family Country House Located In An Idyllic Private Estate?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Family Country House Located In An Idyllic Private Estate?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Family Country House Located In An Idyllic Private Estate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Family Country House Located In An Idyllic Private Estate located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of The Lane, Roods Loch and New Galloway Golf Club. Lock Ken and Dalry Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic property for a large family gathering. Spotlessly clean, comfy beds and everything you need to make for a brilliant stay. The children ran free in the gardens with not an iPad in sight, just as it should be .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent well-equipped property in a fabulous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house in a beautiful location

Nice house in a beautiful location, lots of space and the hall is a wonderful focal point for a group to spend time together
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Vacation

Every two years we plan a vacation for our entire family, 18 (soon to be 19) and therefore need to find properties which are large enough to accomodate us whilst also beinf dog friendly. It was universally agreed that Barscobe was, by far, the best property we have stayed at yet
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

I think we’d all go back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Damian Clapham

We have stayed in quite a lot of large houses over the years but this was by far the best we have been in. property was very clean and provided us with everything we needed from a property, snooker table was a huge bonus along with the daily walks around the private estate including the waterfalls. Brilliantly looked after by Duncan and Vicki who were able to help with any questions we had!! definitely recommend, we may well be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for large family stay

We were a family group of 14. Eight Adults and six kids with ages between 6 and 11. This was a perfect house for our annual family holiday. The house is large with plenty of space for the active kids, and those looking for a peaceful corner. It also turned out to be the perfect place for a kids treasure hunt. The snooker table was a hit with everyone. We had lovely evenings together in the large hall. With snooker, a few drinks and a log fire. Perfect! The garden is massive with something for everyone. A lawn large enough for football and cricket, plus lots of 'wilder' areas for exploring. The surrounding estate has some nice walks and beyond that the countryside is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holiday

Barscobe House is a lovely old property tucked away down a private drive. We were there to celebrate a big birthday and the house was the perfect spot for a family get together. We spent most evenings in the main hall area, where there was space for everyone to sit, play snooker and socialise together. The large and well equipped kitchen was perfect for catering for a large group and the pantry and cool room were a great bonus for food and drink storage. The views from the garden were wonderful and we were lucky enough with the weather to be able to sit out and enjoy them. The garden offers plenty of space for children and dogs to run and we made the most of it. We had a lovely time at Barscobe and would consider returning next time we have a family get together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

Castle Douglas was a fabulous, interesting, retreat for our family of 9 adults and 5 children for 5 days. With magnificent views especially for bedrooms over gardens, woodlands, farmland (with sheep) streams and other water, all around. Look out for the massive old tree in the garden!! Plenty of space on the lawn for a quick game of football, cricket, or rounders! Unfortunately, we couldn’t let the dog off the lead as there were gaps in the fence so a little downside if you have a dog. The downstairs rooms were bigger than expected with loads of nooks and crannies to hide if you needed a quiet moment. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable with modern bedding. The bathrooms were good, 2 with baths and 2 with showers. We never felt cold at all as the heating was very efficient. The House was as expected for a very old building with massive, interesting, well furnished rooms, space for everyone. The modern kitchen was exceedingly well equipped with double oven, crockery, pots and utensils etc. The cold room housing the fridges and freezers was an interesting and useful space for food storage and of course the beer!! The boot room was great for the dog. The snooker table provided entertainment for all ages and we had some lovely evenings around the open fires which were lovely and atmospheric. Kids enjoyed playing hide and seek etc, and generally having space to be kids. The caretakers were kind in not rushing us out on moving out day, which we thank them for. All in all, a very different way to spend a few days with family and friends which we wouldn’t mind repeating!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

'Wedding Week' at Barscobe !

I can not recommend this house enough to people !!! We stopped at Barscobe House from the 13th-20th May 2017. It was amazing! from the start we had an extremely warm welcome from the house keeper which completely set the tone for the holiday! you couldn't help but not get excited about the house when you were around Vicky as her excitement was infectious! Vicky told us what were good walks for the area and how to get to the loch and waterfall. Our first day was lovely weather so we walked to the waterfall and then the loch were we had a play in the rowing boat that's in the boathouse down there ! It was a great hit with everyone and the dogs loved it too. We stopped at Barscobe for our wedding week as we wanted both our family's all under one roof, we had 16 people in total and 3 dogs, we were very apprehensive about everyone getting along and if people would be getting frustrated by not having their own space but because of the sheer size of the house this was never a worry it was more a case of trying to find people as everyone spread out and had their own space! The Snooker Table was a big hit also as everyone tended to chill on a night in the grand hall mainly with various snooker tournaments taking place (which was brill for bonding!). As for our wedding on the 18th we all got ready for the ceremony at the house we went to Gretna Green and had the service at the Anvil hall and had the reception back at the house after. We had brought our own garden gazebo and a big BBQ on the lawn the drawing room leads out on to, the weather was fab and the house and setting made for beautiful pictures. We owe our fantastic day to this house and for that we will be forever grateful! Cant wait to go back on one of our big anniversaries! Much love, the new MR & MRS Xxx
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

Excellent house with very large garden in quiet countryside
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tekort stoelen voor buiten.

Heerlijke huis maar slechte kwaliteit meubels, niet antiek maar versleten en doorgezakt. Voor de rest zalig.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October Half Term 2021

Wonderful property for large family gatherings. Amazing living and entertaining space set within stunning surroundings. Lovely walks with the dog within the woodlands and rivers, which seem to be endless. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is an excellent venue for families or large parties. Situated in a beautiful tranquil area

Great communication from the owner prior to stay and our onsite contact was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Lovely joint family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful country property!

We enjoyed a lovely 1 week stay at Barscobe House. I only wish it had been a bit longer! The house is a grand old country home which was very spacious indeed. We were a large family group of 17 ranging in age from 89 years old to 2 years old. There was plenty of space to spread out throughout the property. There was also plenty of space in the kitchen and boot room area to accommodate our Golden Retriever "Monty" on his first ever holiday. The bedrooms were large and well furnished. The walk in shower was convenient for the older members of the family. The garden is huge and was wonderful for the little ones to run around in. They particularly enjoyed exploring the woods nearby with a "den" for them to play in. The estate was wonderful for walks, especially the lovely walk to the nearby waterfall, which is definitely a must-see! A special thanks to Vicki and Duncan who were wonderful hosts, visiting every morning to check that we had everything we needed. The local area had plenty to see as well, ranging from beautiful beaches to quaint tea rooms. All in all, I would certainly recommend Barscobe House for a wonderfully relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castle Douglas

We appreciated the wonderful country setting and the beautiful gardens. The views and walks were spectacular. Duncan and Vickie cheerfully check on us each day. The critter house met all our needs. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Home!

We had our annual family reunion here. The house has bags of character. Very memorable stay. We had 11 of us that swelled to 14 midweek and the house was never crowded - always spare rooms downstairs to relax and find quiet time. They installed a new walk in shower which was superb. The kitchen was very well equipped and I loved the AGA. Negatives were the windows - we were told that only one of them opened due to age - I'm not deducting a star for that - but we had a bit of a heat wave while we were there. Two dishwashers made for easy clean ups and two washing machines were great. Dryer needed fixing which I am sure has been taken care of. Overall 5 stars - would I stay here again? No question.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property was great everyone loved it.

We had a great time together even though the weather was not good, plenty of rain and wind and we could not really use the grounds, but enjoyed the snooker and darts every night, the loch was a bit remote but we did catch once I got my breath back, the internet was bad and I thought this would be a problem at first but was probably a blessing. Overall we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The perfect place!

For a group of 16 friends and family, with nine children between 10 and 6 years old, Barscobe was the perfect destination. The house is an exquisite blend of grandeur, comfort and beauty; the grounds and views breath-taking! Walking over the hills through a blizzard to show the kids the loch, arriving just as the sun came out, the snow stopped and the light seem to make the whole landscape glow, will be a memory to last a lifetime! Having space back at the house to dry clothes, warm up round three open fires, play together, eat together or disappear for a quiet read was priceless. The bar and snooker table was the icing on the cake! The kitchen was well stocked with culinary basics that we thought we'd have to buy and the cold room a god send for all our leftovers. Impressively, the entire house was spotlessly clean and constantly warm, we felt at home from the moment we arrived. Excellent, friendly communication from the caretakers and owners. The Clachan Inn in Dalry did great food with wonderful service for us. The water sports centre on Loch Ken were very helpful and knowledgeable. It all made for a truly wonderful holiday and the first of many trips back we hope. Thank you all.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Grand but comfortable!

Lovely house, perfect for a large family get together and very well equipped, both in the kitchen and generally. Major plus was the lift, so my 89 year old father could get up and down to the bedrooms, the only minus was, no walk -in shower so he was unable to wash while there, and only one shower in the 4 bathrooms, over the bath. The other baths had shower attachment on the taps, but no screen or curtain.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location and a amazing house

Great location and a amazing house with lots of character. Would stay here again 100%
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic place and great for a large family gathering. The house, estate and gardens are great.

Had a great time and would certainly go back. Great house and the snooker table was a big hit. The views are fantastic and was a really tranquil place. Loads to do in the surrounding area for adults and kids. We would book again. The wilds, jones and middletons
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A family getaway

Barscobe is accurately described on the site, however the pantry is large, cold with large fridge, small fridge and chest freezer, excellent when ordering a single shop for ten. The idea for the holiday was to get away from the hustle and bustle of working life and Barscobe fitted the bill perfectly. Dry days spent on the lawn playing rounders, badminton etc, exploring the estate and taking the boat out in the middle of the loch. Evenings and rainy days playing darts, snooker or board games around the large kitchen table. Barscobe enabled us to have "family fun" in a beautiful house in a picturesque setting. Who could ask for more
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A taste of a bygone age with modern comforts

We had a memorable family gathering here through Easter Week 2016. We loved the utter peacefulness of the surroundings, the glorious views, but above all the house itself. To enter it feels like stepping back into a bygone age. Where necessary, modern comforts of a high standard have been introduced, and these have been chosen carefully to fit in with the Edwardian/1920s style. Thus there is efficient central heating, a bright kitchen with modern appliances, excellent beds in every room (including the former servants' ones), etc. But the original layout and much original furniture remains, as well as the books, photographs and memorabilia of the family who have owned the house for over 60 years. If you feel like stepping back in time to a more leisured age then come here. We saw only 2 cars pass the house all week, and yet by Scottish standards it is not remote. There are 3 village stores and two inns within 5 miles, and Castle Douglas is 12 miles away down a fast road. Our grandchildren loved the freedom to roam, the red squirrels outside the front door, etc. Within the estate are beautiful woods, fine waterfalls and a good-sized trout loch. Barscobe is a truly enchanting place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016

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