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Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views

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Interior
Property grounds
Room
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Dalbeattie
  • Kippford Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rockcliffe Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Sandyhills Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views

About this space
A rare opportunity to stay in a truly beautiful period home in Kippford, one of the most beautiful villages in the region.

Directly on the banks of the estuary with spectacular views, the house can easily accommodate up to 10 guests with spacious, traditionally styled rooms oozing with character and period features.

The large mature gardens and spectacular scenery are perfect for the summer months with the house itself the ideal cosy setting for a magical festive getaway or winter break.

The space
Arrive in Kippford and you will drive along the most charming winding road on the banks of the estuary where you will discover Thornleigh.

A period Arts & Crafts house built in the 1920s, Thornleigh sits in an elevated position overlooking the estuary to take full advantage of the spectacular views (on a clear day it is possible to see the Lake District across the Solway Firth!)

On arrival, you will find enough space on the private driveway for up to 4 cars and will be greeted by beautiful, mature gardens.

On the ground floor you will find the spacious, fully equipped kitchen and breakfast area, large sitting room with sun lounge, snug/TV room and downstairs cloakroom with WC.

Climb the stairs with stunning original banisters, to be greeted with a large, midway landing that has two absolutely charming and cosy reading nooks, complete with a selection of books these are the perfect hideaways to enjoy a glass of wine and a good read and are spaces that children just adore and will quickly will adopt as their own!

Moving up to the first floor here you will find all four bedrooms and the main shower room.

The master bedroom has it's own en-suite bathroom, sofa and small table and chairs strategically placed to make the most of the breathtaking views. Bedroom 2 also looks out toward the estuary whilst bedrooms 3 & 4 have views to the rear and side of the house.

Thornleigh really is a special home with a truly traditional, period feel and we can't wait to welcome you!

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire house other than a small locked room on the first floor which is used to store a few of our own personal items.

Other things to note
From November 2022, I have chosen the award-winning property management company Pass the Keys® to manage my home and make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Pass the Keys® provide a fantastic standard of service for short-let properties like mine. Stay with the peace of mind that comes from a property which has been professionally cleaned and all supplied linen & toiletries are of hotel quality. Also provided is 24/7 guest support before and during your stay.

The local community-based team of Pass the Keys® personally inspects each home to certify they have met with the Pass the Keys® Property Readiness Standard.

IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys we require guest verification, which is provided by Superhog. Upon confirming your booking, Superhog will reach out to the lead booker through a secure link, providing detailed instructions for verification.

The online verification process requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay.

Once verification is successfully completed, the check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property.
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed

License Number: DG01117F

Property manager

Pass the Keys

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve and Kippford Beach, while John Paul Jones Museum and Shambellie House are cultural highlights.
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Dalbeattie

What's nearby

  • Kippford Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rockcliffe Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Colvend Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Threave Garden - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Sandyhills Beach - 28 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 29 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Treats & Eats Tearoom, Colvend - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Balcary Bay Hotel - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Brambles Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Beagle Country Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪De Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Period Home With Spectacular Views located?

Situated in Castle Douglas, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kippford Beach and Rockcliffe Beach. 7stanes - Dalbeattie is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

alan p.

Liked: Location
family holiday
Pleasant
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family celebration
Kippford is a pretty village on a beautiful river estuary and the location of Thornleigh is stunning - a stones throw from the beach where we swam and paddle boarded. The house is very spacious and well equipped with amazing views to appreciate the sunsets. The house is comfortable rather than luxurious but that suited us perfectly as we could relax and feel at home and we have all agreed that we will make Thornleigh an annual event!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kind of place you rave to your friends about.
Even the drive along the narrow lane some minutes away from property highlights you are going somewhere special. A location that cannot be bettered, the house was spacious with bags of character. We all just loved the place. Surrounding countryside beautiful and lets pay a little tribute to village cafe in Auchencairn. Don't go to Kippford and not visit Auchencairn 10 mins away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pass the Keys

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English