Title: Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=69604303&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms Cottage in Castle Douglas with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms ![Beach - Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms (Kippford, Dalbeattie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69610000/69604400/69604303/d513331f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms (Kippford, Dalbeattie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69610000/69604400/69604303/20273310.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms (Kippford, Dalbeattie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69610000/69604400/69604303/c9489e47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player - Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms (Kippford, Dalbeattie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69610000/69604400/69604303/5152fec8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms (Kippford, Dalbeattie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69610000/69604400/69604303/69a83800.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Craigrathan is a classic seaside holiday home in a private setting with wonderful views over the Urr Estuary. This spacious accommodation features large mature gardens, an open fire, wood burning stove and modernised facilities while retaining its timeless elegance. Take advantage of the enclosed garden furniture and secure bike storage to unwind. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62228 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms A classic seaside holiday home in a private setting with wonderful views over the Urr Estuary making this somewhere that you will want to return to time and again. A large mature garden surrounds the house and is beautifully maintained including large lawned area together with superb varieties of shrubs including Rhododendrons and Azaleas and other mature trees and flowerbeds.The house's traditional layout affords spacious accommodation including a large sitting room together with dining room with a snug seating area. The original features of the house have been maintained so that whilst it has been modernised to provide all necessary facilities it also retains a timeless elegance. The bustling seaside village of Kippford is a mecca for water sports with yacht moorings on the river and a busy sailing club running frequent events and regattas. The village centre is just a short walk from the house and has two pubs together with a tea room/craft shop. The area is a popular holiday destination with many historical sites to visit together with places to visit such as Loch Arthur Tea Rooms which is also an outlet for locally grown and produced produce and particularly excellent cheeses. South West Scotland is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty which can be enjoyed from pleasant walks within the Galloway Forest Park or along the Solway Coast. Cycling and mountain biking is superbly catered for with quiet country roads and excellent mountain bike routes on the 7Stanes Forestry Commission Trails, the nearest of which is at Dalbeattie, while Mabie Forest is also just a short drive away. Golf courses abound be it recreational nine hole courses or testing Championship Link Courses such as the one at Southerness. All in all Craigrathan is a holiday house which will be sure to please all tastes. Postcode DG5 4LJ Damage Deposit £250 (Unfortunately we are unable to facilitate the Damage Waiver Fee on this property, please select the Refundable Damage Deposit) Craigrathan is let weekly Saturday to Saturday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks. STL: DG00331F EPC: F Accommodation for 6 over two floors: Ground floor: Sitting room with open fire; dining room/snug sitting room with wood burning stove; kitchen/dining room; ground floor bathroom with over bath shower. Utility room. First floor: 1 Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom; 1 Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom; 1 Twin bedroom. Services: Oil fired central heating and electricity included \* Open fire and Wood burning stove (fuel not provided) \* Bed linen provided (but not towels) \* Washing machine \* Tumble dryer\* Dishwasher \* Fridge \* Freezer \* Microwave \* Colour television \* Telephone (incoming and emergency calls only) \* CD Player \* DVD Player \* WI-FI \* Travel cot and High Chair \* Parking \* Enclosed garden \* Garden furniture \* Secure bike storage \* Maximum of 2 dogs welcome (sorry no cats accepted) Extras: charge applies for dogs Note: Towels not provided ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Freezer - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - CD player - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - 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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 DG00331F ### Property is also known as 546153 Craigrathan a House That Sleeps 7 Guests in 4 Bedrooms ## About the area Castle Douglas is home to this cottage. John Paul Jones Museum and Shambellie House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Threave Castle and New Abbey Corn Mill. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing. [Visit our Castle Douglas travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Castle-Douglas.dx182747) [View more Cottages in Castle Douglas](https://www.expedia.ca/Castle-Douglas-Cottages.d182747-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.87158%2C-3.81146&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QtyMAv8quCzpRk-5_4tSAPZk420=) Kippford, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway ### What's nearby - Kippford Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Rockcliffe Beach 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Sandyhills Beach 10 min drive \- 9.6 km - Dalscone Farm Fun 37 min drive \- 41.3 km - Galloway Forest Park 53 min drive \- 56.6 km ### Getting around - Dumfries Station 26 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) 92 min drive ### Restaurants - The Ark Tea Room By The Sea 6 min walk - The Mariner 10 min walk - Kings Arms 7 min drive - Anchor Hotel 8 min walk - The Beagle Country Pub 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms? ### What time is check-out at Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms? ### Where is Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Craigrathan - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark M. Dec 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Craigrathan House was very clean with some fine antique furniture. Kitchen well equipped. Bedrooms could use more duvets for cold weather and we had to move reading lights around in the evening lounge. ##### Mark M. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer W. Jul 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jennifer W. 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