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Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

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A white building with a stone foundation, surrounded by a gravel driveway and a stone wall.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a view to the dining area.
A rustic outdoor patio with a stone table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a flowering tree.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a red kettle, and a stove.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a bookshelf, and a stone fireplace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
  • Place, Lock Ken
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Lane
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Galloway Forest Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

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About the area

Castle Douglas

Located in Castle Douglas, this cottage is in the mountains. Threave Castle and MacLellan's Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at New Galloway Golf Club and Loch Ken Marina. Galloway Activity Centre and Tolbooth are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Lock Ken - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • The Lane - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • New Galloway Golf Club - 16 min drive - 11.3 km
  • RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 23 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ken Bridge Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Laurie Arms Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Galloway Scottish Pasta - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Laurie Arms Pub - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Loch Skerrow, The Lane and Gills Loch. New Galloway Golf Club and RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional family break

We had an amazing time away for my wife's 40th birthday, the property was large enough to allow privacy for our family and friends. We wouldn't hesitate to book again. The Poole's
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
So good to hear that you enjoyed your holiday at Airds of Kells and do very much hope that you can visit again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Away from the pressures.

The relatively remote location was good, with deer and hares visiting in the evenings. Somewhat disappointed that there were not more local walks to be made from the property. Altogether a lovely time at this well-equipped dwelling despite mixed weather.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2024
Many thanks for your lovely review of your stay at Airds of Kells, we hope we can help you again with your future holiday plans.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
A lovely house in a wonderful setting. Plenty of room for 7 adults and 2 dogs. Plenty of seating in the front room but every chair is past its best. It is a dog friendly cottage but there isn’t a private garden so our dogs had to be kept on lead at the front of the property because of sheep with lambs. There is a small paved area round the back where you can sit out and watch them off lead but it is a bit overgrown. We were delighted to see hares, red kites and deer from the window and it is possible to have a short walk in the grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bit vague

Overall we had a lovely time In a lovely house set in a beautiful area. Very well equipped in some areas but lacking in others. A 2 slice toaster is not sufficient to make toast for upto 10people and it took 45 minutes to make toast for 5. Be aware that the 2 buildings are not joined by the upstairs which makes that part of the building somewhat isolated. Fine if it is accommodated by a separate family but not if you're a large family with young children. The living room could do with more seating as it only accommodates comfortable seating for upto 6 people. The large dining room could be put to better use as it was a lovely big room with gorgeous inglenook fireplace. However, we didn't use this room at all and felt it would be better used as a living room due to its size. It was listed as having 2 tvs but there was only 1. It's also listed as having an oven but it doesn't. The only oven is the Raeburn. Enjoyed using this. Be aware that WiFi can only be received in the main part of the house. Outside to the front of the house, the patio area is in desperate need of making safe and not suitable for young children or people with mobility difficulties. This area we did not use due to this.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
Many thanks for the feedback which has all been taken onboard and things like the Toaster etc will all be attended where required. We are very pleased that you still an excellent holiday and enjoyed the lovely house and the wonderful scenery of the area.
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