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A fabulous seaside cottage in an idyllic position with stunning views all around and a 5 minute walk

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A window view of a green field with a lighthouse in the distance.
A white building with a blue-framed window and a door. There are plants and flowers around the entrance.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a vase, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bowl. There is a window with a view of the outside, a door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A white house with a stone wall and a picnic table in a grassy yard.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
  • Place, John Paul Jones Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandyhills Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sweetheart Abbey
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite to double bedroom downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

A fabulous seaside cottage in an idyllic position with stunning views all around and a 5 minute walk

Powillimount Cottage is a charming three bedroom, traditional stone built Galloway cottage that has been renovated for 21st century comfort. It is surrounded by cornfields and situated 5 minute walk from a fabulous dog friendly beach. It is quiet and secluded with lovely walks straight from the door. It is semidetached but you would not know it as the walls are very thick and Arthur a retired gardener lives next door (a lovely local character, who will no doubt charm you)!. The Cottage has idyllic seaviews, Southerness Lighthouse and the Lake District Mountains to the front and Criffel, Galloway's finest mountain behind. We get lots of repeat bookings from people who enjoy this very special bit of the Dumfries and Galloway countryside, the wildlife, the scenery, mountain biking (15 mins from two of the 7 Stanes) and Birdwatching (10 mins from Mersehead), or Golf (Southerness Championship Golf course is 10 mins away) to name but a few of the many attractions.. Powillimount is a comfortable cottage with one (superking size) double and one twin bedroom upstairs (steep stairs) and a single bedroom with a regular sized double bed and ensuite bathroom downstairs, along with a further shower room and lavatory. There is a large open plan living area with a cosy woodburning stove (though heating is provided!) and door leading out to the private, enclosed west facing garden where you can enjoy a BBQ watching the sun set behind Criffel. . It is a totally unspoilt region that revels in it's uniqueness that also attracts many artists who draw on it for inspiration. It really is the perfect place to get away from it all. Once you've been, you'll want to come back!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 8760758
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dumfries

Located in Dumfries, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandyhills Beach and Rockcliffe Beach, while John Paul Jones Museum and Shambellie House are cultural highlights. Dumfries Ice Bowl and Spring Lea Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

What's nearby

  • John Paul Jones Museum - 3 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Colvend Golf Club - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Sandyhills Beach - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Sweetheart Abbey - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
  • New Abbey Corn Mill - 16 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 34 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beagle Country Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steamboat Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid - ‬9 min drive
  • Anchor Hotel Bar
  • ‪The Fish & Chip Shop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A fabulous seaside cottage in an idyllic position with stunning views all around and a 5 minute walk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A fabulous seaside cottage in an idyllic position with stunning views all around and a 5 minute walk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A fabulous seaside cottage in an idyllic position with stunning views all around and a 5 minute walk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A fabulous seaside cottage in an idyllic position with stunning views all around and a 5 minute walk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A fabulous seaside cottage in an idyllic position with stunning views all around and a 5 minute walk located?

This Dumfries cottage is on the beach, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from John Paul Jones Museum, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sandyhills Beach and Colvend Golf Club. New Abbey Corn Mill and Sweetheart Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

4.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cottage location was amazing unfortunately no heating and hot water till Wednesday.

Overall we had a lovely holiday only downside was no heating till Wednesday and quite expensive.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2021
Thank you for your review, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay and am only sorry that the boiler broke and that the first engineer who came out on the Monday thought he had fixed it but on Tuesday it was obvious that he hadn't managed to. Thank goodness they came again the following day and got it up and running. I understand that the wood we gave you for the woodturning stove managed to keep the cottage warm and thank goodness the shower is electric so wasn't affected. We are so sorry that this happened and that you were so understanding about it all and will be in touch with you separately to make recompense.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy well appointed cottage in picturesque location

Comfortable beds, beautiful sheets, nice bathroom for relaxing in after a long walk. Plenty of space for sitting around in the evening. Well equipped kitchen, great views, walked along the beach for lunch at the pub. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

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