Auldgirth Vacation cottage rental with internet access, walking, TV and rural retreat

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  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 40 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • Pet friendly

From the owner

A warm friendly welcome awaits you at The Cheese House self-catering cottage, ideal for couples and families of up to four. Enjoy a peaceful break on our organic working farm, set amid the stunning scenery of Dumfries and Galloway.

The Cheese House comprises of an ensuite family room with double bed and bunk beds, a living/ dining room, a fully fitted kitchen and another bathroom. The bedroom has a wardrobe, chest of drawers, two bedside tables, towel rail and digital television. Beds are made up for your arrival and towels and additional bedding are provided. The Cheese House has central heating so is lovely and warm.

The living/ dining room has a four seater dining table, a digital television with DVD player and a selection of DVDs, a sofa and a single bed (for added sleeping capacity). The fully fitted kitchen is designed to meet all your needs with a washing machine, microwave, electric oven and hob, toaster, fridge and small freezer. Additional freezer space is available on request.

Between the months of March and June it is lambing time on the farm and guests are welcome to help feed the lambs. The Cheese House is ideally situated within Dumfries and Galloway for easy access to local attractions. There is lots to do in the area including walking, fishing, mountain biking, golfing and horse riding. In addition come and see local castles, art, gardens, wildlife and museums.

Prices include linen, electricity and heating.

Dogs are welcome but are charged £10 per dog.

Open all year round. Free Wi-Fi.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed Bunk bed
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • BBQ
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

The farmhouse (where my husband and I stay) is located directly opposite the Cheese House, so we are available to welcome you to the property and answer any queries you may have during your stay.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Dogs are welcome providing that they are not left in the property unattended and that they are kept on a lead

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Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 2 night

About the owner

Zan K.
Calendar last updated:
25 Apr 2024

Years listed:
10

Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

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Dream55185371379

Chillout
Sep 2023

Lovely remote peacefull place. Owners are so helpfull and friendly. WTching the cows ducks and chickens was a great experience. Even the weather didnt ruin the trip.

29 Sep 2023

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Coastal824051
London, United Kingdom

Relaxing family holiday in the Scottish countryside
Jul 2021

The cottage was ideal for our family group, which ranged in age from 10 to 83. Our hosts Zan and Joe were friendly and welcomed us on arrival with a box of eggs from the hens and ducks which roamed f… More 

20 Jul 2021

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Barkers1950
Crediton, United Kingdom

Stunning outlook, comfortable and spacious accommodation. Peaceful, loved it!
Sep 2020

The cottage is on a farm, off the beaten track and absolutely wonderful if you want to escape your usual daily urban hassle. Uninterrupted views of miles of country side from the windows, ducks and h… More 

21 Oct 2020

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43geoffreyh

Homely cosy cottage in a beautiful setting
Oct 2020

Spacious, warm and well equipped. Beautiful tranquil setting with easy access to many other attractions. Nearby beach is excellent and scenery gorgeous. Loved watching the animals and birds on the far… More 

11 Oct 2020

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AAMcH

Great place to stay, with a bonus of animals galore!
Aug 2019

We stayed here last year and we loved it as much this year as last! The property is as advertised, with all the amenities you could possibly need. The comforts of home and friendly farm animals to … More 

29 Sep 2019

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Send Zan (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Zan (the owner) before booking?

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How can I retract my booking request?

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How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Zan (the owner) a message.

If Zan (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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