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Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours!

Discover your own private haven with an enchanting wildflower meadow, private loch, and pavilion nearby. Enjoy family-friendly games or relax on the sun porch overlooking Solway Firth.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
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Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6122 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1313 sq ft (122 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number DG00026F

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

What's nearby

  • Dundrennan Abbey - 7 min drive
  • Greyfriars Episcopal Church - 13 min drive
  • MacLellan's Castle - 14 min drive
  • Kippford Beach - 49 min drive
  • Rockcliffe Beach - 52 min drive

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!?

Check-out 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 mi (15 km) of The Whitehouse Gallery and Greyfriars Episcopal Church. Stewartry Museum and MacLellan's Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Characterful stone cottage in its own fully enclosed garden. No neighbours! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alison and Colin W.

A perfect place to stay
I can’t recommend the lodge enough. The location is perfect; quiet in lovely grounds and close to the sea. The lodge itself is like a home from home, with everything needed for a comfortable stay and immaculately clean.

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Cutler’s Lodge, everything is clean and comfy.Orroland estate is a lovely place, well kept. We would certainly visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

Elizabeth C.

We had a lovely break
Our family of five had a lovely time at Cutlar’s lodge. Everything was well appointed and comfortable. The broadband was excellent and the WiFi was usable throughout the property.
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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Chris
Comfortable, cosy , beautiful location, well equipped. Perfect for relaxing , walking and exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Sue P.

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui D.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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Beautiful Location
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Susan B.

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

B R.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce D.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

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Cottage in Wonderland!
We spent a week in May in Cutlar’s Lodge. The weather overall was kind which gave the estate something of an Edwardian summer feeling. Absolutely beautiful with a delicious hint of eccentricity! The cottage itself is spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The location, as indicated, is exquisite and so peaceful. We spent a lot of time sitting watching swallows, martins and even a red squirrel. It was also delightful to stroll through the estate or down to the shore. It is a fine area for walking. There are plenty of maps and guides in the house. We did the local walks from the house (in the rain but green and lovely) round the point from Balcary Bay (spectacular) and up Screel Hill and Bengairn (strenuous!) Dundrennan Abbey is well worth a visit. Kirkcudbright is picturesque and relaxed and we can recommend the Selkirk Arms for dinner! The community shop at Auchencairn is well stocked and does a good coffee. A beautiful area and a perfect holiday cottage. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Pete M.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Liz G., Sheffield

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Comfortable and extremely well equipped dog friendly accommodation in beautiful countryside estate
We had a very enjoyable week in the Orroland Estate. Beautifully modernised ,comfotable warm and cosy and tastefully decorated house. Well equipped kitchen . Delicious welcome cake and Tea/ coffee. Enclosed dog friendly garden and big traffic free estate estate with paths down to the beach were brilliant for daily dog walks.Easy walk or cycle down to the Lodge where our friends were staying Excellent walking cycling from the door Quiet and secluded Wifi included We all had a lovely active yet relaxing family holiday Thanks to Melinda, Fiona and the Orroland Team Team Hopefully we can come back at some point soon!