Title: The Buoys - a lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Buoys - a lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Family-friendly cottage in Castle Douglas ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74310000/74300900/74300877/6d4f8bd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74310000/74300900/74300877/2e7bf705.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74310000/74300900/74300877/8d8677d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74310000/74300900/74300877/ab9eb909.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74310000/74300900/74300877/2bfd849d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a magnificent coastal location, Mossyard's traditional working farm offers the perfect setting for your stay. The Buoys lodge boasts uninterrupted views of the beaches and coves, with a spacious glass-fronted veranda to soak up the scenery. Enjoy fresh local produce on arrival, relax with books and games inside or explore nearby Gatehouse of Fleet. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61238 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Ocean view ## 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. ### The Buoys - a lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Mossyard, home of the McConchie family for five generations, is a traditional working farm situated in a magnificent coastal location with the beautiful backdrop of the Galloway Hills. Mossyard, located 4 miles west of Gatehouse of Fleet, is in the heart of rural Dumfries & Galloway, south west Scotland. The Buoys, our well-loved and popular original lodge, occupies a commanding and uninterrupted view, not only over the beaches and coves (a five-minute stroll from the door), but down to the Cumbrian Hills and The Isle of Man. The living/ dining area has sliding glass doors opening out on to a spacious, glass-fronted veranda, and beyond to the sea. Inside, we have a selection of books, games and DVD’s for those wet days, or darker evenings. A basket of fresh local produce is provided on your arrival. and our bed linen is of the highest quality. We hope you will love Mossyard as much as we do. Postcode : DG7 2ET Security Deposit £150 The Buoys is weekly let Friday to Friday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks Accommodation Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen, Master Bedroom with King size bed, 2 x Twin Bedroom, Shower Room with wash basin and toilet, Separate WC Services Gas central heating, with gas fire in living room, Wi-Fi, Digital TV, DVD, CD, Radio, iPod docking station, washing machine, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, gas hob & oven, garden furniture & gas BBQ \* 1 dog welcome. There is a drier in the laundry room if required. Accessibility The Buoys is not graded formally for disabled use. We do however take great care in making sure that we offer comfortable accommodation for elderly guests, ambulant disabled and guests with frail mobility. You can drive right up to the door at The Buoys. There is a compacted gravel surface outside the property. There are three steps to get up into the property. There is a small 'lip' on the threshold of the doorway. Once you are inside the property the rest of the accommodation is all one level with no more steps. EXTRAS: Charges apply per dog per week/part week. Food Shopping & Provisions Asda & Tesco will deliver to Mossyard. Please note - the garden area is not enclosed ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Meal delivery service ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,238 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74310000/74301000/74300986/205b81b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Threaby Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Gatehouse of Fleet - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=74300986&PinnedHotelID=74300986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33737100/33737026/5ed191e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach. Kirkcudbright - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 87 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=33737026&PinnedHotelID=33737026&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 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 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 is also known as 546054 ## 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%7C54.83878%2C-4.25862&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OHQoyq0Bifae2xmhkwos4hxpc6I=) Gatehouse Of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway #### What's nearby - Laggan Outdoor - 4 min drive - 2.0 km - Cardoness Castle - 8 min drive - 8.5 km - Mossyard Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 km - Cally Gardens - 11 min drive - 10.5 km - Galloway Forest Park - 36 min drive - 47.8 km #### Getting around - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 113 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Iron Brew - ‬9 min drive - ‪Galloway Lodge - ‬8 min drive - ‪Masonic Arms - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Skyreburn Teapot - ‬5 min drive - ‪Basecamp @ Laggan - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Buoys - a lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Buoys - a lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Buoys - a lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Buoys - a lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located? > This family-friendly Castle Douglas cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Laggan Outdoor and Mossyard Beach. Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn and Cardoness Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Buoys - a lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.