In Castle Douglas .Stay at this Castle Douglas cottage and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kippford Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Rockcliffe Beach. Also, 7stanes - Dalbeattie is within 3 miles (5 km) and Colvend Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km).
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Kippford Stables - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
Kippford Stables has been recently modernised and provides a cosy holiday base in the popular seaside village of Kippford, conveniently located behind the Anchor Hotel and with only a short walk to the other restaurants and tearooms that the village has to offer.
The spacious sitting room with dining area is on the first floor to make the most of the views to the estuary and across to Screel, the highest peak in the local area. The terrace garden to the rear of the cottage is accessed over a bridge and has attractive seating areas allowing the sunsets to be fully enjoyed and setting the water and hills of to stunning effect.
Kippford is a popular sailing destination and is busy with yachts and dingies together with small commercial fishing craft, these all provide a forever changing scene on the river. There is direct access to various walks which also link to longer coastal paths while it is only a short drive to the numerous fabulous sandy beaches which dot the Solway Firth in-between rugged headlands. The local area has lots of choice for outdoor pursuits including easy access to the 7 Stanes mountain bike trails, a wide variety of golf courses, lochs and forests for fishing or wildlife watching.
Post Code:DG5 4LN Kippford Stables is let weekly Saturday to Saturday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks Damage Deposit £150
Accommodation for 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children on two floors: Ground Floor : Entrance hall, King size bedroom; Single bedroom with pull out child's bed; Shower room First Floor: Spacious Sitting room with dining area; Kitchen with door to bridge leading to terrace garden Parking for 2 cars Facilities: Oil central heating & Electricity included * Linen and towels provided * Washing machine * Dishwasher * Fridge * Small bench top Freezer *Electric cooker and microwave * T.V with DVD * CD Player * Cot and High Chair * Parking * Enclosed hill terrace garden with furniture and BBQ * 2 Dogs welcome * Eating available at adjacent Anchor Hotel
Extras: Additional charges apply per dog, per week/part week
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General
Garden
Unit size: 807 square feet
Policies
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 are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Kippford Stables - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms to the airport?
This cottage is 57.3 mi (85-min drive) away from the Carlisle (CAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Kippford Stables - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is Kippford Stables - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms to the beach?
This cottage is a short 1-minute walk from Kippford Beach and 4.3 mi (14-min drive) from Rockcliffe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Kippford Stables - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Kippford Stables - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Kippford Stables - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Kippford Stables - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Kippford Stables - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does Kippford Stables - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Kippford Stables - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms to downtown Castle Douglas?
This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Kippford.
Reviews
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8/10 Good
Ailsa H.
Sep 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely sea view.Everything you could need.Very nice
Ailsa H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dave J.
Aug 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay in centre of Kippford
Just behind The Anchor pub. Clean and tidy. Double bed comfortable, twin beds not so - new mattress needed? Tiny sink in bathroom. No wifi - should we not have been warned? Overall excellent