Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours!
Cutlar's Lodge is set in its own landscaped grounds in the heart of Orroland Estate which enjoys panoramic views over the Isle of Man and the Cumberland hills. It's nearest neighbouring property is about 3 minutes walk away. Cutlar's is just a stone's throw from the wild flower meadow and private loch with pavilion.
Many of our guests are couples who enjoy plenty of space and a special price for 2.
Cutlar's Lodge has 3 bedrooms, accommodating up to 5 people (1 double, 1 twin, 1 single), within its unique and comfortable walls. A comfortable night's sleep is assured in top of the range Hypnos beds. There is a downstairs bedroom and bathroom. Two upstairs bedrooms with a shared shower room.
An open fire gives life to the sitting room with a kitchen modern yet in keeping with the traditional feel of the cottage. The kitchen window looks out over the wild flower meadow and a dishwasher ensures you will only spend a pleasant amount of time in this spot.
A separate dining room gives a feeling of space.
From the sun porch you'll be able to relax and enjoy views out over the Solway Firth down to the Lake District and Isle of Man. You are a stone's throw from the private loch with its quirky pavilion and it is about 15-minutes walk to the rocky seashore with expansive waters warmed by the Gulf Stream. There are rock pools to explore, waterfalls to discover and large flat rocks which make an excellent base for a picnic.
The cottage is set in its own fully enclosed garden with a barbecue and garden furniture. Do you have children? A simple games room with table tennis, pool table and TV/DVD, in addition to the enchanting grounds, awaits them.
Property manager
Melinda Kennedy
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About the area
Kirkcudbright
Kirkcudbright is home to this cottage. Dundrennan Abbey and MacLellan's Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at 7stanes - Dalbeattie and Colvend Golf Club.
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
What's nearby
Dundrennan Abbey - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
MacLellan's Castle - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
Kippford Beach - 30 min drive - 32.1 km
Rockcliffe Beach - 31 min drive - 36.1 km
Getting around
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 125 min drive
Restaurants
The Belfry Cafe - 13 min drive
Solway Tide Cafe & Garden - 13 min drive
Mulberries Coffee Shop & Chocolatiers - 13 min drive
Balcary Bay Hotel - 14 min drive
Canton House - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours! located?
Situated in Kirkcudbright, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Dundrennan Abbey and within 9 miles (15 km) of The Whitehouse Gallery and Greyfriars Episcopal Church. Stewartry Museum and MacLellan's Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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“We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Cutler’s Lodge. The location is nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty, perfect for anyone looking to unwind and reconnect with nature. The property itself is of a very high caliber, with all the amenities you could need for a comfortable, relaxing break. We left feeling refreshed and eager to return!”The hosts are lovely and very quick to respond.
Alison K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
ECM E.
26 March 2025
A stunning rural retreat
Had a fantastic stay at this beautiful holiday cottage. Set near the coast with fresh air, lovely gardens, and a tranquil lake, it was the perfect place to unwind.
The cottage is tastefully decorated, incredibly comfortable, and extremely well equipped—everything you could possibly need was right there. The bed was super comfy, and every detail made it feel like a real home away from home.
We left feeling refreshed and already planning next visit!
ECM E.
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10/10 Excellent
3 July 2023
Lovely stay
Really gorgeous grounds with lovely walks from the front door, and a perfect base to explore the local area.
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10/10 Excellent
Matthias
29 August 2024
Simply the best
We’ve come back to this property many times over the years, because it is ideally suited to all our needs.
Matthias
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10/10 Excellent
27 February 2024
Week in February
Fabulous dog friendly location and a lovely property with excellent facilities. The grounds with access to the shore line are perfect for a stroll.
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10/10 Excellent
7 April 2024
Beautifully peaceful
We had an extremely peaceful and enjoyable stay at Cutlars Lodge. The house was immaculate and very comfortable. We and our dog had the most amazing walks and found all the area to be perfect.
We will definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent
1 July 2024
Excellent break in wonderful location
We have just had a wonderful break staying in Cutlar’s Lodge. The house is in a fabulous location with stunning grounds to enjoy. There are nice walks including beaches and countryside on your door step. The Lodge is stylish, roomy and very comfortable. We hope to make a return next year. Faultless.
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10/10 Excellent
17 January 2024
A great family break
A little piece of heaven on our door step. We had a lovely break. Our dogs were more than happy! Lots of sniffs and walks.
Would definitely use again
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10/10 Excellent
Sue P.
12 April 2016
Excellent cottage in beautiful surroundings
Excellent cottage in beautiful surroundings
Cottage is so amazingly well equipped with everything you could possibly need, a real home from home
Our daughter really loved all the toys & being provided with her own little cutlery & bowl set, thank you so much!
Comfortable, cosy , beautiful location, well equipped. Perfect for relaxing , walking and exploring.
Chris M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
13 December 2023
Enjoyable
Enjoyable holiday in a beautiful part of the world.
Our only comment, which I am sure the owners are aware of, is th lack of toilet facilities in the upper level.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jacqui D.
28 August 2013
Cutler's Lodge at Orroland.
The perfect 'home from home ' experience with exceptional surroundings and wonderfully peaceful location. Cutler's Lodge is ideal for a stress free holiday. Long walks amongst the immaculately maintained gardens which emerge from a pretty wooded walk onto the sea shore. Log fire and everything at hand to ensure the best, relaxing holiday you would ever need.
Jacqui D.
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10/10 Excellent
24 October 2022
Lovely cottage in the countryside
Thank you so much for the stay in Cutlars lodge. It was a wonderful cottage in a beautiful location. We particularly enjoyed the access to the coastline. We had a problem with a wasp's nest which was sorted out exceptionally quickly- thank you! We would definitely visit again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent
15 September 2022
Peaceful holiday
We have enjoyed a September break in this lovely, peaceful place with artistic landscaped grounds that lead down to a dramatic coastline; it has much appeal for lovers of walks, nature and wildlife.
The cottage is warm, spacious and comfortable, and many people, like us, return to holiday there again. It is alao a good base for exploring this unique area of Scotland.
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10/10 Excellent
26 September 2022
Wonderful week in Orroland
We had a wonderful week in this magical place. There really is something for everyone here from the beautiful grounds to the comfortable accommodation. We had to make a few changes to our arrival time and Melinda and Sarah could not have been more helpful. The peace and tranquillity of this magical place are just what we needed after a really stressful time. highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Susan B.
23 May 2015
Well equiped and comfortable
Cutlars Lodge is well equiped and maintained to a high standard and it is in a delightful and peacefull setting. Our weather was rather cool and changeable so it was good to come back to somewhere warm and comfortable. Fiona and Bob (the housekeeper and gamekeeper) could not have been more welcoming and helpful. We hope to return soon!
Susan B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Alan D.
24 February 2016
Fantastic Family Weekend
Our four day stay began with the warm welcome of cake and fresh flowers. The spotless Cutlar's Cottage was perfect for our family break, The comfy ground floor twin room next to the beautiful bathroom suited Granda to a T, a travel cot and high chair was provided for the baby, the kitchen with all mod cons was perfect and the snooker/table tennis room was a bonus. The grounds provide plenty of opportunity for a stroll - even in the rain, and the walks to the beach and around the surrounding countryside were not too taxing. All in all a lovely place to stay.
My family and I loved our stay at Cutlar's lodge. The house is charming and comfortable. We enjoyed evenings by the fireplace. The grounds are attractively landscaped and maintained. The food shopping at local stores, as recommended by the hosts, was a big success, especially the community store in Auchencairn and Caterbirds in Castle Douglas. It was wonderful to be surrounded by views and a wide variety of walks. We went several times to the dramatic shoreline and the walk above the house. It was good central location for daytrips to Kirckudbright, Threave Gardens, and Caerlaverock Castle.
Margaret M.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
18 June 2024
Wonderful stay in a magical place
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Orroland. The owners really have created a very special place that didn’t disappoint. The grounds are stunning with the lakes, wildflower meadows and tump. We spent a lovely evening in the boathouse with the log fire roaring, playing board games. The walk down through the woodlands to the shore was beautiful. We were so excited to discover the waterfall and, coming from Norfolk, to see a red squirrel on the shore!
The house was spotlessly clean and had everything that we needed for a comfortable stay. The only improvement I could suggest is an additional toilet. We are a family of six and sometimes it was tricky with just the one bathroom.
Thank you for a wonderful stay in possibly the prettiest part of Dumfries and Galloway! We hope to return soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
B R.
29 April 2015
Fabulous Break
Excellent week at Orroland where both the accommodation and the estate were brilliant. We love this area of Scotland and it's great to know that gems like this exist. The lodge is especially good for dog lovers with fantastic walks right from the door and a huge variety of walks just a short drive away. Orroland is only 15 minutes drive away from both Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas and only half an hour from the Galloway Forest Park (for dark skies experience). Thoroughly recomment Orroland for all lovers of peace and quiet.
B R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Joyce D.
29 December 2014
Xmas at Orroland
A fabulous cottage in beautiful grounds. Warm and comfortable. A warm welcome with thoughtful xmas goodies. Home made mince pies, seasonal hamper of jam, pickle, cheese, chocolates and wine. Decorated xmas tree and floral arrangement . Owners thought of everything. A very nice walk to the shore and lake. Would like to return in the summer.
Joyce D.
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10/10 Excellent
22 August 2022
Our second stay at Cutlar's Lodge.
This was our second stay at Cutlar's Lodge and the Estate was exactly as we remembered it. The cottage was cosy, clean and had everything we needed, including the large, secure garden. Loved watching the nesting House Martins! The grounds looked fantastic and we were lucky with exceptional weather during this stay. Our 2 young boys loved roaming around the Estate and walks down to the shore (as did the dog!). Had some great days out around Dumfries and Galloway - particularly memorable were the beach at Dhoon Bay and Alpaca trekking near Kirkcudbright. All round, a fantastic week!
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10/10 Excellent
1 September 2022
Beautiful
We loved every minute of our stay. A family of 5 (4 adults, 1 teenager) with 3 dogs. The enclosed garden and surrounding grounds were not only beautiful, they were ideal for us, especially having access to the beach. The accommodation is spacious, comfortable and homely (1 bathroom!) We enjoyed board games and playing pool. We made use of the bbq and even had the log fire on one chilly evening. We explored local towns and villages. Did the Balcary Bay circular walk (stunning) and another near Kirkcudbright.
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8/10 Good
Pete M.
5 November 2015
A touch of luxury
We live in a very tranquil location ourselves, so staying in Cutlar’s Lodge was like home from home.
We felt very welcome and spoiled right from the start, especially finding the delicious lemon drizzle cake and the freshly ground coffee left out for us! We felt truly pampered, and felt as though every possible effort had been made to make sure we enjoyed our stay.
The cottage is so much more spacious than we realised, and the grounds have been a joy, even at this time of year. We have resolved to return in the spring to see the Rhododendrons and perhaps the summer too!
Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome.
Pete M.
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10/10 Excellent
Liz G., Sheffield
18 July 2022
Beautiful cottage and area
The instructions and final arrangements email from the owners were clear and helpful. We arrived at the cottage to find a lovely welcome pack not only for us, but also for the dogs - cheese, oatcakes and amazing local pickle for us, and blankets, treats, poo bags etc., for the dogs.
The house is very clean, comfortable and spacious and well equipped.
The grounds were amazing - the meadow is beautiful and we saw deer, hares and red squirrels. We loved the walk down to the beach too which was cool in the hot weather that we had.
We would (and already have) recommended Orroland to our friends - a lovely place to stay and unwind.
Thank you!
Liz G.
About the host
Hosted by Melinda Kennedy
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