Title: The Longhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 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 Longhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Cottage in Castle Douglas with patio and fireplace ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102805500/102805440/5222026c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102805500/102805440/cff803bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102805500/102805440/78eaf37a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102805500/102805440/6490176d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102805500/102805440/e493b764.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at The Longhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81830 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## 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 Longhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms The Longhouse replicates the much-loved traditional west coast Longhouse. This modern version with the fully glazed side of the open plan living area creates a wonderful relaxing and light space with commanding views across open countryside to the south with Begairn and Screel hills on the horizon. To the rear of the property you will find Bramble and Bumblebee in the paddock, the owners Shetland ponies. You are welcome to say hello, but please do not feed them. Although in a rural location, The Longhouse is less than a 5-minute drive from Castle Douglas. The small, rural market town is known as the ‘Food Town’ offering a wide range of amenities. These include a range of interesting independent shops, art galleries, a community run theatre which doubles as a cinema, cafes, restaurants & pubs, a swimming pool, a 9-hole golf course, and a small independent brewery. The Longhouse is centrally located in the superb outstanding scenic area of South West Scotland including the Solway Coast making it perfect for enjoying the outstanding sandy beaches and cliff top walks within a 20-minute drive. Water sports are available on the Solway and also on nearby Loch Ken at the Galloway Activity Centre. Fishing is available locally, whether it be Game, Course or Sea fishing. The National Trust for Scotland's Threave Estate is on the doorstep where the House and surrounding gardens offer an oasis of tranquillity. The Estate offers the chance to see Ospreys at work in the summer months and Threave Castle which is located on an island surrounded by the river Dee. For the naturalist there are a number of Core Paths around Threave Estate which offer fascinating views of the surrounding countryside and wetlands, with the Red Kite Trail also close to the town and slightly further afield are the nationally important wildfowl reserves of Mersehead and Caerlaverock. With this being Scotland, golf is never far away and numerous 18-hole courses are within easy reach including the challenging Southerness links course. Sections of the Forestry Scotland 7 Stanes Mountain Bike Trails are easily accessible, the nearest being in Dalbeattie, with Kirroughtree near Newton Stewart and both Ae and Mabie near Dumfries within an easy Drive. For the younger generation, Ernespie Farm offers both indoor and outdoor play areas along with a café with delicious offerings for all ages. Slightly further afield is The Cocoa Bean Chocolate Factory which has both indoor & outdoor play areas and offers Chocolate Making workshops;The Wee Pottery and the Dark Sky Planetarium in Kirkcudbright. POSTCODE: DG7 1SD The Longhouse accepts bookings with a Monday or Friday arrival throughout the year with the exception of July & August Damage Deposit £150 STL Licence: DG00816F EPC: D Accommodation for 8 guests over 2 floors: Ground Floor; Open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living area with Wood Burning Stove (initial supply of fuel provided) and 42” Smart TV and stairs leading to the first floor; Master Double bedroom with ensuite shower room with Rain shower and hand held attachment; Bunk bedroom; Family Bathroom with over bath Rainwater shower and a hand held attachment, WC and wash basin; Utility room with Washing machine \* Drier and sink. First Floor: King size bedroom; Twin bedroom; Family shower room with WC and wash basin. Outside large patio area with Hot Tub, garden furniture and BBQ; Outside games room with snooker table and table tennis; Ample off-road parking. Services: Underfloor Heating and Electricity included \* Bed linen and towels provided \* Electric oven and hob \* Microwave \* Fridge/Freezer \* Dishwasher \* Washing Machine \* Tumble Drier \* Wood Burning Stove with initial supply of fuel provided \* Smart TV \* Wifi \* Travel Cot & High Chair available on request \* Patio area with garden furniture \* Hot Tub \* 2 dogs welcome \*(Additional charges apply) Ample off-road parking. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Wildlife walks 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: 1,830 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41490000/41485100/41485031/115f4955.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Airds of Kells House - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Castle Douglas - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=41485031&PinnedHotelID=41485031&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112930000/112922500/112922453/d63b97f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning 3 bedroom Cottage on a private estate in SW Scotland Mossdale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=112922453&PinnedHotelID=112922453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100863800/100863707/61c314ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Longhouse at Threave Castle Douglas - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=100863707&PinnedHotelID=100863707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=34415772&PinnedHotelID=34415772&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76371300/76371205/a9f70a25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kenmure Kennels - a house that sleeps 14 guests in 8 bedrooms Castle Douglas - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=76371205&PinnedHotelID=76371205&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69550000/69540700/69540625/65710e13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Braidwood - a house that sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms Castle Douglas - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=69540625&PinnedHotelID=69540625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114410000/114405200/114405149/a14ab2b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gardeners Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Auchencairn - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=114405149&PinnedHotelID=114405149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/106000000/105993400/105993394/46355bdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful house on private estate with hot tub, nature and adventure. 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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 is also known as 637110 ## 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%7C54.91613%2C-3.96414&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RIN3bw080dvXGj9lCX09ELQh0s0=) Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway #### What's nearby - Threave Garden - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Threave Castle - 11 min drive - 3.4 km - Lock Ken - 15 min drive - 18.7 km - Kippford Beach - 21 min drive - 23.6 km - Galloway Forest Park - 32 min drive - 42.4 km #### Getting around - Dumfries Station - 27 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 81 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Designs Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Kings Arms - ‬13 min drive - ‪Halikarnas Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive - ‪Nikos - ‬5 min drive - ‪Street Lights - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Longhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Longhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Longhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Longhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located? > Situated in Castle Douglas, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Threave Garden and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Threave Castle. RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve and The Whitehouse Gallery are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Longhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Reviews 10 ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda M. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Celebration A great accommodation for what we needed it for. A 60th family celebration. House was really clean, beds comfortable and felt the house was spacious and loved the open plan feel of the downstairs. Patio area great, hot tub great. All the family loved it. And it was compounded by the weather being sunny. Didn't manage to get around the area aswe wanted to use the property facilities. ##### Amanda M. 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