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KESTREL LODGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dumfries

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A balcony with a table, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine.
A red wooden building with a sloped roof, a window, and a sign reading "Kestrel 6".
A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden chair, a television, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A bedroom with two single beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Dumfries, Southern Scotland
  • Place, Lochrutton Loch
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dumfries Ice Bowl
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dumfries

Dumfries is home to this cottage. Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club and 7stanes - Mabie are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dumfries Ice Bowl and Dalscone Farm Fun. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Dumfries, Southern Scotland

What's nearby

  • Lochrutton Loch - 4 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Old Bridge House - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 13 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 14 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cavens Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tap - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Riverside Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria il fiume - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is KESTREL LODGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dumfries pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at KESTREL LODGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dumfries?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at KESTREL LODGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dumfries?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KESTREL LODGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dumfries?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is KESTREL LODGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dumfries located?

Situated in Dumfries, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lochrutton Loch and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mabie Forest Park and Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club. 7stanes - Mabie and Dumfries Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
No WIFI! To be fair, it isn't listed, but I took it for granted these days and had to hire wifi for 2 weeks! Not the hosts fault, but only noticeable if you are particularly looking for it. The
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot, very nice property

Everything we needed for our stay Never found the binoculars, but watched birds from the garden Lovely few days, really enjoyed our stay Thankyou
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice Cottage

Amazing. Lovely cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We have stayed at lodges here in the past, which were spotless and well-maintained. Unfortunately, not so this one The picture on the website shows a well-maintained exterior. We found dull paint/stain starting to crack and peel, litter scattered around the entrance, dirty windows encrusted with insect nests, and overgrown shrubs impeding the satellite signal.The living room should have a sofa and two armchairs. The chairs were outside the bathroom window, soaked through. One of us had to sit at the kitchen table. There were no tea towels; I had to wash the crockery and cutlery before we could use them. All the cooker rings had ingrained dirt around them; there was rust and flaking paint along the top of the grill. There were no bath towels in one bedroom; I found some in a cupboard but did not know if they were clean.There was dirt around the bath. The Portable Appliance Tests stickers were over 12 months out of date.I tried to contact the owners. I heard nothing for nearly 36 hours, even then it was from someone no longer involved with the property. I heard from the owner on day 3 of 4. She did apologise, but no action.The stain on the living room ceiling proved to be live on day 3. I left a bucket on the floor.Why did we stay? We drove 400miles bringing my 92-year old MIL to see her sister. If it had been less than 100m, we would have turned around there and then. The lodge has an air of being unloved, as though the owners have lost interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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