This is one of the nicest places I have ever stayed. Well appointed, spotlessly clean and a warm welcome. Arlene is super-friendly and helpful and the little cottage is absolutely perfect. We only stayed for one night, but wished we could have stayed longer. we will be back! The area is gorgeous and the people so friendly. There is a small supermarket in the next village open 7 days a week which is handy too. The cottage had everything you could want, including wifi. Arlene's place is easy to find too, being right next to the church in Mochrun. It is a really quiet part of the country so if you want to get away from it all and stay in comfort, Arlenes's place is the one for you.

Great cottage, superbly equipped. Location lovely for sandy beech walks or trips to the Galloway Forest Park. Arlene was very friendly and welcoming. She even made sure we had candles during the brief storm we had. Hope to visit again soon.

This little house with everything in, nicely decorated, warm and such a nice family we can absolutely recommend to everybody who appreciates this nice jewel in Fife. Arlene was very helpful, always available and gave us very useful advices for places to visit. It was actually the nicest place we stayed at our 17 days travel thru the whole of Scotland.

A beautiful and thoughtfully equipped place to stay.

Beautiful little cottage in lovely surroundings. Arlene was an excellent host and everything was thought of from a lovely welcome basket to a backup generator when there was a power cut! Perfect getaway.

Perfect place for a couple to stay. Hosts are friendly and helpful. Wish we had booked a longer trip.

Beautiful self contained mini home from home, just perfect for trip around Scotland.

Arlene's cottage was a perfect base from which to explore Wigtownshire in our car with the dog. When we arrived, the cottage was not only spotless but had loads of lovely little touches like biscuits for our dog, logs ready to shove in the fire on a cold July day and tea and coffee to see us through our stay. The cottage itself is in such an amazingly tranquil spot in Mochrum and it was brilliant to be able to take a 2 minute drive down to a selection of beaches or to walk up the road to the Motte and Bailey mound. We didn't have the best luck with the weather and so in the evenings the cottage was a cosy place to batten down the hatches and watch a film. Self-catering accommodation was difficult to find near Wigtown, but we would definitely recommend the cottage no matter where it was. It was lovely to meet you briefly Arlene and we may see you again in the future if we head back for the book festival. Thanks! Sean and Charlotte.

I stayed in Drumfad cottage for 3 nights and hope to return in future. The exterior of accommodation is oozing country charm but inside you will find comfortable, modern furnishings and a well equipped kitchen, plus Emily left a welcome basket on the first night, which was a really nice touch. The cottage is near the quiet coastal village of Port William, and is well placed to explore the picturesque local surroundings, but you will need a car to do this. Also good to be aware that mobile coverage is patchy in these parts but wifi is available at the cottage. Overall would highly recommend a stay at Drumfad.

A great area for cycling on quiet country roads. Standing stones, stone circles, cup and ring marked rocks plus many more historic sites to keep a look out for. Dave's place is a haven for birds, it must cost a fortune for bird food. The house is set in a very quiet area and has the bonus of no light pollution if you are interested in star gazing. Will certainly visit again.

Dave and Sue were welcoming, friendly and helpful without ever being intrusive. The cottage itself was spotless and comfortable. It is in an idyllic location hidden away in woodland where the only noise you hear is the chirping of birds (of which there are plenty to watch, feeding right outside your window. Infinitely more entertaining than a tv). Two fantastic stoves provide the warmth. We had a fantastic few days relaxing down here and highly recommend it to anyone.

Fantastic cottage in a beautiful "glen" location with an abundance of flora and fauna, and kind, welcoming hosts. We stayed for a long weekend at Dave & Sue's cottage and really enjoyed ourselves. Great location for exploring Dumfries & Galloway's forests and coastline, and taking a break from busy city life. The cottage is well appointed and we loved not having a TV - something we never thought we'd say! Took some books, music and games, and went on adventures instead. Perfect. Dave & Sue are kind, friendly and very understanding of a confident and inquisitive 3 year old who asks all of the questions, all of the time... She was particularly keen to meet the hens and find their eggs each day, who were thankfully as tolerant as their owners. A really lovely cottage with fantastic hosts. We'll certainly be back next time we're visiting the area

Beautiful cottage great for self catering holiday. Quiet and dark skies at night!

Very charming house and friendly hosts. Spacious and clean and with all the things you need. Can highly recommend.

Quiet, secluded and lots of birds visible from the cottage due to an abundance of feeding places provided bij Sue and Dave. Not overly comfortable but good value for money.

Hi Sue and Dave, Thanks so much for welcoming us and sharing your beautiful corner of the country... We had a lovely time in the cottage and hope to return in the future! Kind regards, Dolores and Stephen.

Dave and Sue's cottage is a lovely, secluded house a few miles south of Sorbie. Relatively easy to find. The house itself is very nice - bigger than we expected - and was very comfortable. There is no TV, which adds to the sense of seclusion, which is exactly what we were looking for! The garden is a veritable bird sanctuary, so even if you aren't a bird lover when you arrive, you probably will be by the time you leave. The heating is run from a wood-burning stove, which requires daily topping up. This was a daily ritual I enjoyed, although if you have trouble lifting, this might present a challenge (although I'm sure Dave and Sue would be happy to help). Wigtown is about a 15 minute drive north, if you are a bookshop lover (we are), and about 5 minutes south is Whithorn. (Some scenes for the film The Wicker Man were shot around here, and still retains a frisson of that atmosphere.) All in all, a great house in a great part of the world. We're already thinking about a return visit...

Michael and Helen were welcoming and interesting hosts. We will definitely be visiting the Astronomy Centre when the skies get dark! We were greeted with tea and homemade cookies. Breakfast included eggs from their own chickens. The room was well fitted out, comfortable, and had a gorgeous view. A very nice night -- highly recommend.

Michael was a very gracious and attentive host. Helen's cooking was wonderful. The area is very peaceful and quiet. Extra bonus if you like astronomy. Michael is very knowledgeable and has his own observatory. We had an extremely pleasant stay.

Back Lodge was the perfect place for our short break. The area itself is quiet and secluded, ideal for walks down to the beach or through the woodland, and wildlife abounds all around. You have the feeling of complete privacy but are not far from small villages with beautiful food and plenty to see and do. As for the house, it was clean and tidy and had everything we could need, including lots of local information, wi-fi, and Sky TV. Plenty room for a family, and absolutely spacious for just the two of us. Comfortable bed and a simply stunning view out of the main bedroom window - falling asleep looking out to sea and the distant lighthouse was beautifully relaxing. Communication throughout was excellent. We have already booked a longer stay in October and can't wait to return.

Brilliant location with the best view you can ever get from your bedroom window, beautiful countryside, nice cottage and a very friendly host. Network for your phone can be an issue in the region. If you like a secluded place with easy access to the sea and a number of castles, gardens etc, this is the one!

This secluded cottage is an absolute dream. Really comfortable with everything you need in a home from home. Fabulously clean and tidy. Comfortable beds and simply the most stunning views. This place is a great little getaway and I can't recommend it enough.

Lovely private, quiet and secluded location with a great view - a hidden gem.

Just out of this world. The location and set up are just perfect.

An absolutely delightful experience. A warm and welcoming B&B nicely situated in a quiet location with a kind and considerate host. My room was clean and tidy and the bed extremely comfortable. With a spacious well appointed common area to relax and enjoy, plenty of parking space and easy access to both the coast and inland local attractions Castlewigg Lodge is ideal for exploring all that the area has to offer. Should you need advice on where to go and what to see you'll get it and, should you choose to indulge in Anne's cooked breakfast which is heartily recommended, you will be not be disappointed and truly be set for a day of exploring! I have no hesitation in awarding five stars to not only the accommodation and the location but also to the genuinely friendly couple who run it.

I've been absolutely delighted. Anne & Bob are great hosts, we've been warmly welcomed and a lot of effort was put into making our stay as pleasant as possible. The house is big, it's located in remote area an the neighbourhood is very quiet - perfect for few days' getaway (check the guidebook link on airbnb, it's a nice trip planning helper). The room (with built-in bathroom) was very clean, you go in there and it makes you want to behave properly out of basic respect (the luggage mats are an awesome idea). It takes a while to get used to showers with separate switch but I've seen it in other places in Scotland too so I guess it's standard :) Towels, soap & shower gel, coat hangers... it's all available. Wide selection of tea & coffee, Anne was honestly interested in our trip & needs, she genuinely was doing everything to make us feel at home. Shame we could have stayed for only 1 day. The breakfast... absolutely massive selection. I thought I knew what to expect from "full Scottish"... I was wrong. Very tasty food topped up with good wholemeal bread and home made jam / honey... You will feel like you're being spoilt by your grandma! And last but not least - lots of good books on the shelves if you need to pass some time and simply relax.

Very highly recommended! I recently enjoyed a delightful stay with Anne and Bob while travelling on my own, staying for one week. By the time I left, I felt Castlewigg Lodge was my home from home. Both Anne and Bob are very friendly and generous and warmly welcomed me when I arrived (much later in the day than I expected). They are attentive, engaging and a mine of information on the the area (and more!). My single room was clean, fresh and very comfortable. Anne's cooking is delicious and I felt thoroughly spoilt with the choice of homemade and local produce. I have been to Whithorn/Wigtown a number of times and feel the Lodge is in a great asset to the area. I am already looking forward to my next visit!

Anne is a very warm and welcoming host who explained the area to us giving us a few recommendations for dinner which met our needs. Her place is cosy and clean and we would recommend it to others.

Great place and an outstanding host. You can't go wrong here.

Everything was lovely, very much as described. Pretty area, nice tidy room, helpful nice people, great food, flexible attitude. Dining and common room had a pool table, loads of books and CDs, tons of tourist and local info. Everything great, nothing out of place. I'd come back, and I recommend it to others. Good access to the Wigtown Book festival, and great value for this area.

Anne, thank you very much for you warm welcoming and your helpful recommendations. I enjoyed my stay in Anne`s B&B very much. I will definitely come again. The area gives possibilties for a plenty of activities. I am addicted to ...... see you soon !! Best wishes Markus

Beautiful cottage which was just perfect! Had everything we needed and our dog loved the large garden area to run around. Had a great time and will definitely be back. Lynsay was lovely when she popped down to see if everything was alright - can't rate this place highly enough!

Fantastic weekend away, Lysnay was the perfect host and happy to assist with any questions I had prior to our arrival. The cottage and it's surroundings were stunning we had a fantastic time start to finish couldn't fault a thing and highly recommend! Will be back thanks again x

Absolutely perfect as a honeymoon surprise for my uncle and his new wife! They absolutely loved it!

Fantastic place to stay, beautifully decorated and well equipped Lynsay had thought of everything.. We especially loved the hot tub..

The cottage was of a very high standard with everything that you could need. Lynsay was a very hospitable host and we were made to feel very welcome. Overall, an excellent place to relax and unwind.

What a fabulous house. Clean, comfy and very well equipped. Plenty of kitchen items, towels and books etc- so well planned out! It's so much better than you assume you'll get for the price. The area is beautiful,really untouched by tourism but still plenty to do, just in a less busy manor! It was so nice here that we actually extended our stay by another night. We met the host, lovely! Couldn't ask for more, what a great girl! The grounds are safe and private and enclosed so your kids/ dogs can be left to play. The hot tub is a treat and the perfect end to every day. I cannot recommend this airbnb home enough. Thankyou for our stay x

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The house is delightful, its in a very tranquil location. The description is very accurate, it has recently been refurbished. All the facilities are good to excellent. The bed is VERY comfortable. The hosts are absolutely lovely. They provided many useful items, bread, butter, jam, tea & coffee. Lots of DVDs. BBQ with charcoal. I would recommend the house to my friends & family

Our stay at Boot Cottage was perfect- great care and attention has been taken in recently renovating this charming traditional Scottish cottage whilst retaining many original features. The location is quiet and ideal for visiting the many tourist attractions. The cottage is situated in a small village complete with nearby bus stop and very friendly local convenience and general store. Inside the property the ground floor has a great layout with spacious kitchen, lounge and dinning area. The shower room has a large shower area and great light from the overhead windows. The bedroom has a large comfortable bed, plenty of storage and views to the front over the nearby hills and a large window overlooking the garden. Outside there is a great space for BBQ and outdoor dinning. Highly recommend Boot Cottage and will definitely be back.

This delightful cottage was perfect for our needs (couple with small dog) . It is cosy, very well equipped and clean. William and Karen warmly welcomed us. They have thought of everything, even for the dog! This made our stay very comfortable. The location is perfect for exploring The Machars and beyond. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to my friends and family and would happily return in the future.

A cosy, very comfortable cottage with everything you could need for a quiet getaway. Boot cottage is a really quiet and relaxing place to spend a week. Highly recommended and would definitely visit again!

We were lucky enough to stay at this lovely wee cottage for a few days and can thoroughly recommend it. Boot cottage looks tiny from the outside but its tardis like qualities makes for a great stay. Inside it's modern and very comfortable with a lovely upstairs bedroom with a super comfy bed. If you're tall, remember to duck on the way up! We found the location great for accessing all the local towns and we ventured down to find St Ninians Cave which is a lovely walk. We met the hosts, William and Karen, on arrival and they were welcoming and kind enough to leave us some basics - milk, bread, butter etc - which was really appreciated. All in all a lovely stay. Thank you.

William & Karen make you so welcome and have such good amenities and first class equipment and utensils for use: and an extremely comfortable queen size bed upstairs. The 'Boot House' is convenient to larger villages in the area and from there is much to enjoy on both the Machars and Rhinn peninsulas. If time had permitted we would have stayed for at least a couple of weeks. Dianne

The Drill Hall is a haven of beauty and luxury in a curiously remote part of Scotland. Our hosts could not have been more charming; the welcome, the ambience, the comfort and the catering are all of the very highest order. A real treat.

Great location for a few days away from it all. Fabulous breakfasts, we didn't bother with luncheon during our stay...

Sally's place is safe, spacious, well stocked and a real home. The location is beautiful, quiet and erady to be loved. Don't miss out on this hidden gem.

Great communication and organization. Cosy and tidy place in a great location. The house has everything you need. Worth recommending!

Had a lovely stay at Liz and Stewart's house. It's very clean and well equipped, both the double bed and single beds were extremely comfortable. The communication was great and they are quick to respond. Garlieston is a beautiful village with great views and a lovely little pub that also sell good pub food at a reasonable price. Overall a great experience and definitely will be back if working up that way.

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This home has everything you need for a lovely weeks break. We believe a nice home from home. Both Liz and Stuart appeared and were such a nice couple. We would recommend this home to anyone who may be looking to book a really nice home. Really nice homemade cookies with nice bottle of wine on arrival where we were lucky enough to meet both Liz and Stuart

I brought my family to a place that is very dear to me ,I was worried it might not be as wonderful as it has been for me since I first came here as a little boy ,my grandparents and parents have lived here on and off for most of their lives ,to share the magic has been fantastic. The Spinney is truly a home from home ,the attention to detail in providing this is something to be very proud of ,from booking to arrival the communication has been spot on ,and once the door is open you are able to relax ,unwind and immerse yourself in this unique part of the world .The cottage is very beautiful,the garden is wonderful with so many birds and butterflies.We like to cook and we did ,everything on hand and a dishwasher !! Fantastic when you want to get back to your holiday.Beds are very comfortable ,showers powerful and hot ,living room cosy ,especially with the stove on .Books for bedtime ,conservatory to while away a showery day relaxing .All in all the perfect place ,thank you guys from Me and my Family .

A beautiful spacious cottage with a good sized garden, larger than we had expected. We felt at home and enjoyed relaxing nights in after busy days out enjoying this lovely corner of Scotland. The beds are comfortable and the bedrooms have plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. The neighbourhood is extremely quiet so we didn't hear any noise at night time. The cottage had everything we needed, the kitchen is extremely well equipped and the cooker, washing machine and dishwasher easy to use. There were five of us, grandparents, parents and a toddler and as such we particularly liked having both a bathroom and a shower room so we could use one per couple. Likewise in the evenings we had the choice of sitting together or separately either in the lounge or conservatory. Garlieston is an ideal place to stay if you want a peaceful holiday off the beaten track. We thought this small seaside village is a lovely place to be, we enjoyed early morning and evening walks along the coastline. Locals often stopped to chat to us which made us feel very welcome. The village pub serves good meals, there is a small shop, a bowling green and a couple of small playgrounds too. Garlieston is in easy reach by car to nearby places and we didn't find the roads too busy either. We did notice that the village is frequently served by bus during the day. We really enjoyed our week at Spinney Cottage and it was perfect for the relaxing family holiday we wanted.

It was a pleasure to stay at Spinney Cottage. It was even bigger than I thought. Sunny terrace, which I used most, new kitchen, which has basically everything (as I cook, missed cooking oil), cozy fireplace which was already ready, so I just couldn't stop myself from trying it :) Unexpected gifts and OMG - the cookies was just out of this world! And I'm serious! I think You, guys, should be selling it, indeed! Garlieston itself is tiny, has nice wood-walks on other side. But as I traveled in that area of D&G, bus excess was more tan good to reach all my destinations. Recommended! -Renata

This place is amazing. There are fantastic walks in all directions. The cottage is brilliant. Comfy beds. A well stocked kitchen. Lots of comfy sofas and chairs. Highly reccomended.

We stayed here with our 3 kids (7, 5 and 3 months) and had a fabulous time. Lovely area, amazing beach for kids to potter about a 30 sec walk away and a very kiddy friendly property and garden with great accessibility. Everything you could wish for. We went on some great walks (7stanes...Forestry Comission Scotland), enjoyed a Chinese takeaway from Newton Stewart, went to the Cocoa Bean Company (best hot choc ever) and Dalscone Farm Park...amongst other things. Aldi and Sainsbury's in Newton Stewart were really handy to stock up on supplies. Property was immaculate with a lovely welcome gift waiting is...thanks.

Lovely places to stay - nice and quiet in a good location for exploring the area and relaxing! Thanks again

Kate was a very engaging and like able hostess. The rooms were clean and comfortable and beautifully appointed in a nautical theme. The beds were heavenly and high quality. The view from the room was like something from a postcard. The breakfast was great and kept us going all day. I give this establishment and hostess the highest rating. Sent from my iPad

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Great stay whilst cycle touring. Paul and Anna were very kind and hospitable hosts, and getting to keep our bikes indoors overnight was a bonus too. Paul recounted many wild cycle touring tales of his own, great to find someone else with a passion for it! The place is just a few metres off cycle route 73 in Wigtown, 36.5 miles from the ferry at Cairnryan for the cyclists amongst you.

I felt like part of the family. Paul and I went to the pub for fish Friday and he made my breakfast in the morning. I only met Anna briefly but we had a lovely chat. Would definitely go back.

We were met with such kindness and friendliness from both Paul and Anna. They went above and beyond to help us settle in, from giving us food to telling us about the local area and helping us prepare for the race we were competing in the next day. We really had a lovely stay and would suggest it to anyone!

Paul and Anna are thoughtful, conscientious hosts who made our stay really excellent. Their place is lovely - cosy and welcoming, just like being in your own home. Anna and Paul really kindly dropped us to a lovely pub and collected us after! We enjoyed sharing a drink with them and chatting about all kinds of topics; they're great company if you want people to talk to with really varied life experience and interesting conversation. The bonus of three gorgeous dogs only made our stay even better. To top it off, Anna left out the most fantastic breakfast for us - a complete treat! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a comfortable, welcoming place to stay!

Unfortunately I was unable to make it to Paul's home due to a family illness. However Paul was very understanding and completely helpful throughout. He even offered me discount on a room for next year s Wigtown Book Festival which I hope to take him up on. Thanks Paul.

Great value / fantastic hosts / lovely location

Paul and Anna were very friendly and welcoming - as was their adorable and bouncy puppy! The house was somewhat hard to find as the post code took me to a different street and my sat nav didn't seem to recognise the actual street name. However, once I found them I had a great night's sleep in the very comfy bed. I had to leave early the next morning so rather a brief but very pleasant stay.

Anna and Paul were very accommodating and nice hosts. Everything was really great, we felt very comfortable with them and can only recommend the accommodation! Wigtown itself is a small dreamy town, very quiet but beautifully situated.

Impeccable Hosts where I was made to feel more like a friend than a Guest as was invited to join them for a lovely dinner too which was so thoughtful and welcoming. Overall they went above and beyond what I could ever have expected and a more than appreciated. Thoroughly recommend to any future Guests! ;0)

Very cosy room and a nice welcome. we would love to come back to enjoy the area with good weather.

Anna's place is very homely, cosy and clean. She and Paul are excellent hosts, are very welcoming and knowledgeable. Great breakfast selection and lovely, tame dogs. Not bother at all.

Me and my dog Billy had a brilliant time here and we would love to go back. Anna and Paul are wonderful hosts and we were made to feel extremely welcome. They especially welcomed my dog Billy into the house and he had the time of his life being around Anna and Paul's dogs and going for exciting walks altogether. The room is lovely, and you can even see the sea. Breakfast was great and everything felt very relaxed and homely. I very much enjoyed playing music with Paul, going for walks with Anna and the dogs, exploring Wigtown and the surrounding places, and the lovely company and conversation. Thank you very much and we hope to see you again soon.

I can only recommend Anna and Paul's place, nice town, lovely people, Forest Park is a short drive. The house is clean and tidy and the breakfast is great as well.

I had a particularly agreeable stay in Wigtown at Anna's place and was made to feel completely at home. The three dogs were very well behaved and not at all annoying. The shower-room is on the ground floor next to the kitchen, so may be a little bit of a trek if required in the middle of the night. And some of the fixtures are in the process of being fixed - so very much a normal family home!

Anna and Paul were amazing and their home is adorable! They are one of those couples constantly improving and their home is proof of it. It's in a charming, safe little town a walk away from almost anything you could wish for in a Scottish village. We fell in love with Wigtown and hope to return.

What a great stay we had! Thanks again Anna and Paul everything was perfect, great view great room great people and royal breakfast.:) We hope to see you 2 in Leeds or France whenever u like.

This was just a fabulous experience.Alison was very helpful and the yurt and the locations n of it was fantastic can. A huge bonus was the horses in he field even though one of them came to the yurt to say hello and stole a toothbrush!! They were lovely animals

An escape from it all in a beautiful part of the world. Loved sitting outside at night toasting marshmallows and our morning visits from Bella the horse poking her head inside. Inspired by the 'off grid' lifestyle. We may have picked the sunniest days of the summer too!

A real yurt in the real countryside! Will definitely be coming back again!

Had a wonderful stay at the yurt. A very warm welcome from Brett who had already got the fire going for us so it was very cosy when we arrived. No problems finding it due to the fantastic directions from Alison before our arrival. The yurt was very well equipped. We came prepared but didn't need to as they seemed to have though of everything. We went to Newton Stewart for dinner but could easily have cooked on the gas burners. A very short (1 minute) walk from the car to the yurt and even closer from the yurt to the toilet/washroom. Beautifully quiet with only the sound of the animals and the fire at night. We were also lucky enough to have cloud free night so had the most amazing view of the stars. Fantastic visit - will be back for sure!

The yurt was awesome. In a stunning location with loads of wildlife, including a free horse alarm call!!! The wood burner kept us toastie and the rain on the roof made it feel like the best place in the world to curl up with a book

We loved our stay in Alison's yurt. After a long drive from Norfolk it was just what we needed for an overnight stay before catching the ferry to Belfast - beautiful surroundings, a very cosy yurt with plenty of firewood helpfully chopped for us by the hosts, a tinkling burn behind for the kids to play in, and a little kitchen area complete with pots and pans, plates and cutlery etc. Alison's teenage kids were very friendly and introduced our boys to their horses who were grazing in the same field. There was no shower but local spring water was provided for drinking, and rain water for washing. We were all totally relaxed by the experience. Thanks!

Beautiful place! Had a great time in the yurt. Lovely hosts! Great view and even three horses who visited us now and then.

We really loved our night in this tranquil, beautiful spot, cosy under our duvets, the wood burning stove still burning. My girls adored the horses coming right up to the door, the babbling brook nearby and the general "coolness" of the place ... They only picked up their phones to take photos