[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Cottage in Stunning Rural Location Vacation home in Castle Douglas ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103770000/103762100/103762060/54bca0a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103770000/103762100/103762060/705f9298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103770000/103762100/103762060/59d6e03a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103770000/103762100/103762060/1bc64cea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103770000/103762100/103762060/06a50992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the beautiful Scottish countryside at The Steading, where you can unwind in the charming sitting room with a log burner or enjoy long walks and cycling directly from your doorstep. Furry friends are welcome to join you in this gorgeous cottage with 4 beautifully presented bedrooms, a spacious cottage kitchen, and a snug for family games night. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81195 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Cottage in Stunning Rural Location Let the stresses of everyday life drift away as you experience 'cottage life' in the most beautiful rural location. Surrounded by the stunning Scottish countryside our gorgeous cottage has 4 beautifully presented bedrooms, sitting room with log burner, snug and spacious cottage kitchen. Packed with nooks and crannies, enjoy a cosy morning coffee in the reading nook or catch up on emails at the dedicated work desk. Enjoy long walks or cycling directly from the door! Furry friends welcome. The space Arrive at The Steading to find enough parking for up to 3 cars on the driveway of the cottage. You will then be greeted by a charming, large lawned garden and patio. GROUND FLOOR SITTING ROOM:- Enter the cottage to the gorgeous sitting room with comfortable sofas, TV and cosy log burner. During cooler months this is the perfect place to enjoy an evening glass of wine of nip of Whisky next to the roaring fire after a full day exploring everything our beautiful region has to offer. In warm summer months the room is light and bright with a cooling breeze from the door leading directly out to the patio area. KITCHEN:- The cottage kitchen is a wonderful space for family or friends to gather at the large rustic table. Fully equipped with American style refrigerator, range oven and with plenty of space to prepare anything from a light lunch to a full evening meal, even the most demanding chefs will find everything they need! SNUG:- The cosy snug provides an additional area for watching TV or family games night and with the DVD player a great place to catch up on your go to DVDs. 2 large comfortable sofas make this an ideal spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the cottage to catch up with a good book or your favorite TV show. BATHROOM:- The downstairs bathroom benefits from a bath with overhead shower, WC and basin and saves tired legs from trips upstairs! BEDROOM 4:- A charming room with single bed, storage and lovely view over the garden. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM 1 (Family room):- Light, bright, and beautifully presented this spacious bedroom boasts a super comfortable king size bed and single bed, the room is big enough to accommodate the additional 'trundle' bed, a handy addition and is easily located under the single bed when needed. BEDROOM 2:- Again with a fabulous king size bed, this bedroom is truly charming, with views across the countryside to wake up to every morning, this lovely room truly is good for the soul! BEDROOM 3:- A single bedroom, beautifully decorated with storage. BATHROOM:- The second bathroom in the cottage, again with a bath and over bath shower, WC and basin, tastefully decorated with a cottage feel. READING NOOK:- The perfect spot to catch up with a good book, glass of wine or morning coffee, a comfortable armchair and well stocked bookcase mean that precious 'me' time is always within reach. WORK AREA:- A dedicated desk for working means that catching up on important emails or working from home is easily achievable. THE AREA The cottage is ideally located in Haugh of Urr, an ideal base to explore all that the stunning region of Dumfries & Galloway has to offer. In the village itself, The Laurie Arms, an award winning local pub, serves fantastic meals and is a short drive from the cottage and a brisk 15 minute walk. The town of Dalbeattie is only 6 minutes drive from Haugh of Urr, here you will find supermarkets, restaurants, cafe's and a selection of independently run shops. Castle Douglas (known as the regions 'food town') is a short 9 minute drive, again with independent shops, wonderful restaurants and Tesco supermarket. And with an artisan bakery, 3 award winning butchers, a craft beer shop, a choclatier and an Ice Cream and Confectioners you'll quickly discover how it has earned it's food town status. The wonderful Solway Coast (often referred to as the Scottish Riviera), is just a short 12 minute drive from the cottage, with beautiful harbor villages such as Kippford and the stunning sandy beach of Sandy Hills it is truly a fantastic place to spend long warm days (we get more in Scotland than you may think!). Guest access Guest will have access to entire property and garden area IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process. The online verification 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 the verification process is successfully completed, 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,195 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34420000/34415800/34415772/174f2190.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bengali Holiday Cottage - Sleeps 8 - Luxury Bungalow - Great Location Castle Douglas - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=34415772&PinnedHotelID=34415772&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### 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 ### 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated 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 is also known as 3804420 ## About the area ![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%7C54.97026%2C-3.84716&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mo8Sht_3SuGs5_gGKOufXuPqD8Y=) Haugh of Urr #### What's nearby - Threave Garden - 11 min drive - 11.0 km - Kippford Beach - 13 min drive - 14.2 km - Sandyhills Beach - 17 min drive - 19.6 km - Lock Ken - 17 min drive - 21.8 km - Threave Castle - 19 min drive - 13.9 km #### Getting around - Dumfries Station - 28 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 76 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Designs Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive - ‪Halikarnas Fish & Chips - ‬8 min drive - ‪Lochview Motel And Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Nikos - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Cottage in Stunning Rural Location pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Cottage in Stunning Rural Location? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Cottage in Stunning Rural Location? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Pass the Keys | Beautiful 4BR Cottage in Stunning Rural Location located? > Situated in Castle Douglas, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of 7stanes - Dalbeattie, Kippford Beach, and Threave Garden. Threave Castle and Colvend Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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