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The Nook - Dumfries And Galloway

Balmaclellan, near Castle Douglas, Southern Scotland
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Working farm
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Complex
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At a glance

  • Cosy cottage perfect for couples
  • Water sports, archery, quad biking and mountain biking all within close proximity
  • Go stargazing in one of the Dark Sky Association accredited dark spots

 

Property code: OC-CA355

With Galloway Forest Park on your very doorstep, you won't struggle to find activities and pursuits for even the most adventurous outdoorsmen. Head to an outdoor activity centre just 6.5 miles away and partake in a host of activities, including windsurfing, archery, kayaking and mountain biking. If you prefer to enjoy the area on foot, summit Mochrum Fell, Cairnsmore or Fell of Fleet, all accessible within 20 miles of your home. Those who prefer to while away a day fishing, the local Loch Ken (6.5 miles) is teeming with pike, roach, perch and bream. Look out for local wildlife on your travels, including otters, red kite and red deer. A local hotel with bar and restaurant can be found just 2.5 miles away, a good distance for a charming country walk.

This spacious property is all set out on one level, accessible via an outdoor ramp leading to the front door. Once inside you'll head straight through to the contemporary kitchen and dining room, a sociable space to enjoy a lazy breakfast or romantic evening meal. This room boasts electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and a washing machine, as well as lovely views out to the rear landscape. Next door, a spacious living room is a lovely space to relax, and French doors open out onto the garden, letting fresh air breeze through. Here you can enjoy some TV, or turn out the double sofa bed and get to sleep. The bedroom is a bright and airy double with a comfy bed, and in a separate room, you'll find a bathroom with WC and shower. Travel through the property via original farmhouse doors and past oak beams, for a truly authentic countryside experience.

Enjoy a wonderfully peaceful surrounding area, outside you'll find a spacious garden set to lawn with four steps leading up and a gravel driveway to park a car. There's an outdoor picnic bench here, so you can soak in the last of the summer sun and enjoy a glass of wine.

 

  • Sleeps 2+2
  • 1 double bedroom. 1 sofa bed in the lounge sleeps an additional 2 guests
  • 1 bathroom with WC and shower
  • Electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and a washing machine
  • TV
  • High chair available
  • Enclosed garden with picnic bench
  • Parking to the front of the property
  • Pub 2.5 miles, shop 1.5 miles
  • Short term Let License number : DG00607F 
  • EPC rating : E
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Gavin Grant

This property is personally managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Laura 27th September 2025

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Lovely cottage, ideal location , great place for dogs.

Reviewed by Una 13th September 2025

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Lovely cottage. Enclosed garden great for my little dog. Bonus of donkeys to feed (take treats for them please!) Well placed for travelling and walking and visiting but very quiet at night and garden is a sun trap. This is our second visit ther and we would go again in the blink of an eye!!!!

Reviewed by Susan 6th September 2025

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A lovely little cottage set in a beautiful peaceful location. The cottage had everything we needed and the dogs loved the secure garden. The dog field was fabulous especially after the dogs had been on a lead all day. They loved it.

Reviewed by Angela 3rd September 2025

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Lovely cottage in a quiet area. Dog walking field a few minutes walk from cottage. Lots of wildlife to spot, we saw kites, hares, deer, highland coos, wonderful donkeys who are really friendly. Highly recommend for dog owners.

Reviewed by Christine 19th February 2025

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Lovely, cosy cottage, quiet location, ideal for couples who enjoy walking with their dogs. Even has an exercise field for if you just want to let them have a run and spend more time relaxing!

Reviewed by Joan 8th February 2025

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We had lovely week at The Nook. It is a lovely cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The location was so peaceful and the scenery was beautiful. We enjoyed feeding the donkeys and birds every day. Really good selection of birds. Had some lovely days out we love this part of Scotland. Will definitely be back next year as it is booRead moreked up all this year. Thank you again Sue and Derrick. We will well recommend to friends and family. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 4th January 2025

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We had fantastic time cottage very cosy and warm relaxing fantastic garden for dogs and exercise field for dogs they was in doggie heaven anyone loves nature scenic views lovely donkeys so take some carrots because they come and greet you and you will have a lovely time enjoy

Reviewed by Kay 14th December 2024

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Friendly welcome and lovely extensive welcome pack, a real home from home with everything you would ever need. Beautiful location, ideal for us with two small dogs, as there was a large safe enclosed garden for them to run free. Definitely book again and recommend to all our friends. Thank you.

Reviewed by Jacquie 26th October 2024

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Fantastic week at The Nook. The location is stunning, so peaceful and lots of nature and wildlife to enjoy. I travelled with my greyhound and the large fully secure garden was perfect, and the secure dog field was a huge bonus. The cottage was equipped with everything you needed and was a lovely place to return to after a day hiking and exploring. Read moreI was very sad to leave but can't wait to return again next year. This is definitely a cottage I will return to every year. Sue was a fabulous host. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 28th September 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 14th September 2024

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Rural location very quiet and isolated A must if you want a piece full holiday as I had just retired it was ideal The dogs loved the dog field even if you dont have a dog its a nice little walk then a bench in the field to sit relax and any the views Would recommend

Reviewed by Jacqueline 31st August 2024

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Everything u need there nice big garden for dog and a very large inclosed field for dog to have a very good run around plus not to far from the a 75 to get to lot of nice place s

Reviewed by Trine 10th August 2024

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The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped. The shower is brilliant; very strong. Wifi excellent and television great. Washing machine worked fine and drying in the garden. The enclosed garden and dog exercise field much appreciated and well used by our dog. The location is very rural, which was wonderful as so peaceful and quiet. Joy to seeRead more red kites and hares, as well as the resident horses and donkeys. Scenery is stunning. We plan to go back(-: Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 6th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in a peaceful location, perfect for couples with dogs with plenty of walks

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