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Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Country living at its best, Airds of Kells is a superb holiday base for both family and large group holidays. The spacious accommodation of the 17th century House is situated in its own parkland on the Airds Estate, close to the shores of Loch Ken and is laid out in two parts comprising the main house and a south wing, ensuring space for all and also including a superb dining room with large ingle nook fire place. The terraced front garden provides views to the east and guest have access to the adjoining 3 acres of grounds, note dogs to be kept on leads due to farm stock and wildlife. The house is on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park making it a superb location for star gazing as it is one of only four Dark Sky Parks in the UK.
Local facilities include the near by Royal Burgh of New Galloway is only a 10 minute drive and provides an excellent community run Deli, good selection of cafes and tea rooms and Inns for eating out. Castle Douglas which is the areas main Market Town is a 20 minute drive with a good range of independent shops,delis, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Outdoor activities are numerous and with the Galloway Forest Park on the doorstep which is deal for biking with easy access to all the 7Stanes trails and walking, so you are spoilt for choice. If you prefer coastal walks the Solway Firth's empty beaches and captivating cliffs are close to hand. A full range of water sports are available at Loch Ken including sailing, canoeing, fishing and the Galloway Activity Centre offers hire and teaching facilities for both land and water based activities. Private course fishing on Loch Ken and Loch Skerrow is available by prior arrangement as well as access to several private trout lochs for Brown and Rainbow Trout.
Galloway is often described as the forgotten gem of Scotland with its wide open spaces numerous lochs, open moorland, forests, beaches as well as great facilities for walking, horse riding and cycling and other outdoor pursuits such as golf, fishing and shooting not to mention the chance to see the 10,000s of wintering geese or the wonderful Red Kites at any time of year and not to mention the chance to see a golden eagle if you are very lucky.
Postcode: DG7 2NJ
Airds of Kells is let weekly Saturday to Saturday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks
Damage Deposit £150
EPC:F
STL LICENCE: DG00207F

Accommodation for 8 on three floors:
Ground Floor: entrance hall/utility room; Cloakroom with w.c. and wash hand basin; Kitchen and Breakfast room including Rayburn cooker and 2 ring electric hob; Main hallway; Sitting room with wood stove; connecting curved passage to south wing; steps down to large Dining room with large ingle nook fire with wood stove.
First floor:
Main house: Reception landing with library shelves, desk and seating; Super King Master bedroom; Single Bedroom with additional fold out bed; Bathroom with bath and separate shower.
South Wing accessed by stone flag hallway and rough stones stair to landing; Twin bedroom; Double Bedroom; Bathroom with bath with hand held shower attachment
Second floor Main house: Full length of house gallery play room space.

Services: Oil and electric heating * Open fire with a small trailer load of logs provided (additional logs available at £30 per trailer load) * Bed linen & Towels included * Washing Machine * Drier * Dishwasher * Fridge Freezer * Electric cooker and microwave * T.V. and video * HI-FI/CD * Wi-fi * Cot and High chair *Bicycle storage * Enclosed garden with patio furniture * 2 dogs welcome * (Additional charges apply), Ample parking

Additional Logs if required £30 per trailer load payable direct to owner

Note: Dogs must be kept on the ground floor of the house and in the Utility room at night. There will be a minimum £50 cleaning fee if dogs are found to have been in bedrooms or on furnishings.
NO SMOKING within the property.





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Property manager

DiscoverScotland

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Freezer

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Library

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Food and water bowls are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby

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: 1938 sq ft (180 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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
Food and water bowls are available

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 DG00207F

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Airds of Kells House a House That Sleeps 10 Guests in 5 Bedrooms
558804

About the neighborhood

Map
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

What's nearby

  • Galloway Forest Park - 17 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Lock Ken - 18 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Clatteringshaws Loch - 20 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Threave Garden - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Mossyard Beach - 30 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smithy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪CatStrand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Smithy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Laurie Arms Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Barstobrick Visitor Centre - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Loch Skerrow, The Lane, and Gills Loch. New Galloway Golf Club and RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from the pressures.
The relatively remote location was good, with deer and hares visiting in the evenings. Somewhat disappointed that there were not more local walks to be made from the property. Altogether a lovely time at this well-equipped dwelling despite mixed weather.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Zoë w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bit vague
Overall we had a lovely time In a lovely house set in a beautiful area. Very well equipped in some areas but lacking in others. A 2 slice toaster is not sufficient to make toast for upto 10people and it took 45 minutes to make toast for 5. Be aware that the 2 buildings are not joined by the upstairs which makes that part of the building somewhat isolated. Fine if it is accommodated by a separate family but not if you're a large family with young children. The living room could do with more seating as it only accommodates comfortable seating for upto 6 people. The large dining room could be put to better use as it was a lovely big room with gorgeous inglenook fireplace. However, we didn't use this room at all and felt it would be better used as a living room due to its size. It was listed as having 2 tvs but there was only 1. It's also listed as having an oven but it doesn't. The only oven is the Raeburn. Enjoyed using this. Be aware that WiFi can only be received in the main part of the house. Outside to the front of the house, the patio area is in desperate need of making safe and not suitable for young children or people with mobility difficulties. This area we did not use due to this.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional family break
We had an amazing time away for my wife's 40th birthday, the property was large enough to allow privacy for our family and friends. We wouldn't hesitate to book again. The Poole's
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022