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Laghead Cottage

Gatehouse of Fleet, near Castle Douglas, Southern Scotland
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
3 star
Highchair available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Cot available
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At a glance

  • A traditional single-storey cottage situated in a beautiful secluded spot on an upland farm
  • Offering superb panoramic views across the magnificent Fleet Valley
  • Featuring a cosy open fire, three beautifully decorated bedrooms and a generous garden
Overview
Property code: OC-D545746

Offering bright and spacious holiday accommodation for up to six guests, this characterful cottage sits in an ideal position for wildlife watchers, golfers, mountain bikers and hikers discovering a stunning corner of Dumfries and Galloway. Set in a tranquil and secluded spot, the surrounding area offers miles of peaceful walks, with the Darngarroch viewpoint a mile north, looking out across Loch Whinyeon. Heading north, the immense Galloway Forest Park (10 miles) is a must for outdoor enthusiasts. To the south, Gatehouse of Fleet (4 miles) is home to a range of traditional pubs and restaurants, as well as a nine-hole golf course. The area also has some beautiful beaches including Sandgreen, Carrick and Mossyard, all within 10 miles. Other local landmarks include the Big Water of Fleet Viaduct, Glenquicken Stone Circle, Threave Garden, the Cocoabean Company and Kenmure Castle, all within 15 miles.

Stepping inside this fresh and inviting single-level retreat, the spacious kitchen/diner offers a warm welcome, with a central country-style dining table perfect for enjoying a family meal together. The surrounding kitchen has a wealth of useful equipment alongside ample storage and workspace. Heading through, the light and cheery lounge features plenty of plush seating, a Smart TV and an open coal fire as well as large picture windows offering magnificent views of this stunning part of south-western Scotland. When it’s time to turn in for the night you will have a choice between three bright and colourfully decorated bedrooms all with delightful views: a pretty double and two cosy twins, one with a handy en-suite shower room. The accommodation is rounded off with a stylishly tiled bathroom.

Heading outside, the generously sized, fully enclosed, south-facing garden features plenty of space for younger guests to run around, with a sunny patio featuring outdoor furniture, offering a fantastic spot for a BBQ and for taking in the magical views across the Fleet. Parking and bike storage are available.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 twins, 1 double
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room, 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Washing machine, small tumble dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, electric oven, microwave
  • Cot and highchair
  • Open coal fire
  • Smart TV, CD player
  • Enclosed garden with patio, BBQ and furniture
  • Bike storage
  • Parking for 2 cars
  • Shop and pub 3 miles
  • For larger parties, a neighbouring cottage is located within walking distance and provides accommodation for a further 4 guests
  • STL Licence: DG00443F EPC: D
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Phillip Gladwin

This property is personally managed by Phillip.

Guest comments

Reviewed by Feefo Review 15th August 2026

Laghead cottage is in a beautiful situation. It's peaceful with lovely views. So close by to Gatehouse of Fleet which is a lovely town with lots of very good restaurants and cafes. An excellent ice cream shop too! Plenty to see and do in the area. Sadly the cottage does need a bit of an upgrade and could have been cleaner, but overall we had a Read morevery good holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Feefo Review 1st August 2026

What a fabulous place! Gorgeous location, very peaceful and a lovely, well equipped cottage. Very helpful and attentive owners. Spectacular views, Owls, Red Kites, Adders, lots of sheep and cows on the hills. Just perfect. The dogs loved it too! We will definitely be back again.

Reviewed by Feefo Review 12th July 2026

Cottage was really good fantastic views a short drive to the coast brilliant bird life which we really appreciated looking forward to our next stay

Reviewed by Feefo Review 11th July 2026

Beautiful location with stunning views. All on one level which was good for us. We loved watching the many birds who visited the feeders and trying to identify them. Only downside really was the amount of sheep faeces all around which did rather spoil walks in the immediate area.

Reviewed by Feefo Review 22nd June 2026

Love the cottage and location. The cottage was warm and lovely to have fresh flowers and welcome packs. Lovely and clean a comfortable bed. The only downside was the noise from the showers and very low water pressure. In them.

Reviewed by Feefo Review 20th June 2026

Ein wunderschnes Cottage,bei dem KEIN Wunsch offenblieb.Herrlicher Garten.Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefhlt in dieser Stille und mit dem fantastischen Ausblick-die Betten waren sehr bequem!

Reviewed by Feefo Review 16th May 2026

Laghead Cottage is the perfect location to relax, recover from lifes pressures, and see amazing wildlife. Views to the Isle of Man on a clear day. Easy access to all the wonderful and varied locations in Dumfries and Galloway. Laghead is very dog friendly, and the large garden is fenced all around. The owners have provided everything you need for yRead moreour stay, with compliments package and fresh flowers welcoming your arrival. Warm, and cosy, comfy beds and furniture, and fresh lovely bedding. Picture windows provide fabulous views across the fields, moorland to the coast. Sadly had to cut short our holiday due to illness. Would definitely want to come back again. Highly recommend. You wont be disappointed. Hide

Reviewed by Feefo Review 5th April 2026

This was our second visit to Laghead cottage, which speaks volumes. Lovely well equipped accommodation in a stunning location. We cannot wait until next time we visit.

Reviewed by Feefo Review 13th December 2025

Really lovely cottage, very tranquil and scenic. Wifi was great as it was needed due to no phone signal Very comfortable and well equipped was helpful having the instructions send prior to arrival as the directions were needed. Clean and couldn't ask for more, it was was a great stay

Reviewed by Feefo Review 22nd November 2025

Lots of rain, but we didn't care! We were warm and comfortable at Laghead, and the autumn colours in the woods at Gatehouse were beautiful. A very relaxing time for us and our dog.

Reviewed by Feefo Review 6th September 2025

Had a wonderful week at Laghead Cottage. The setting is fantastic and the garden is great for both humans and four legged friends. The house is well-equipped and comfy, although slightly dated. The peace, tranquility and views were just what I needed before returning to school!

Reviewed by Feefo Review 16th August 2025

Fabulous views and lovely cottage. Lovely walks from cottage gate. Idyllic retreat.

Reviewed by Feefo Review 31st May 2025

This was our 5th stay at Laghead. If you love a comfortable, homely environment, fantastic scenery and wonderful wildlife then its the place for yoy

Reviewed by Feefo Review 16th April 2025

Discover Scotland is a good company to deal with. They are friendly people to talk to and have good email communication. We have been to Laghead Cottage several times. It is always immaculate when we arrive, has all the facilities we would want, and is in a location that suits us well. The owners are helpful, and are making improvements to the cotRead moretage as time goes by. The information available about the cottage and surrounding area is comprehensive. We love watching the birds on the feeders too. Hide

Reviewed by Feefo Review 8th April 2025

Laghead cottage is extremely well equipped and it has been thoughtfully furnished. The location is perfect with wonderful views from the large picture window in the lounge. It has a lovely garden with a selection of sitting areas and is large enough to occupy our 4 legged friend. It is in an idyllic location with a feeling of being miles away, butRead more is relatively close to the charming town of Gatehouse of Fleet. We 100% would recommend it to anyone, and cannot wait to return sooner rather than later. Hide

Reviewed by Feefo Review 23rd February 2025

Laghead Cottage is in a eonderful location if you are wanting to be remote, with amazing views down over the Solway Firth, but also close enough to Gatehouse of Fleet and Kirkcudbright for picking up shopping. The cottage itself was very comfortable for 3 adult guest and 3 labradors - it had everything we needed to keep us warm and comfortable all Read morethe time we were there, and the garden is very safe for the dogs! Our host was very attentive and promptly answered any questions we had, and when the start of our holiday was delayed 3 days due to the storms, he and Discover Scotland sorted out a refund for the lost days very quickly and without being asked. All in all, a lovely cottage in a lovely area which I expect we will be returning to and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to other people. Hide

Reviewed by Feefo Review 13th January 2025

I wanted peace and tranquillity and found it once again at Laghead. From the cottage there is no need of a vehicle, there are so many tracks to take into the hills and the woods and very few vehicles on the country road. The sunsets viewed from the garden are amazing and if you are lucky you will see the rooks flying their roosting ritual. The cottRead moreage has everything necessary from cooking to relaxing and is spotlessly clean. The welcome package is amazing and definitely makes you feel welcome! Thank you Kate and Kevin. Hide

Reviewed by Feefo Review 16th November 2024

We had a lovely relaxing stay at Laghead. It's a comfortable, warm cottage, and had everything we needed. We were there for 2 weeks, and a change of linen and towels was provided for the 2nd week, which was nice. We have just booked again for next year.

Reviewed by Feefo Review 20th October 2024

Comfortable, well equipped, spotless cottage. Attentive host. Magnificent situation in countryside but close to Gatehouse.

Reviewed by Feefo Review 5th October 2024

Lovely spacious cottage, well equipped with really great views across to the Isle of Man. Mind the red squirrels on the road down to the town!

Reviewed by Feefo Review 28th September 2024

An excellent cottage set in a lovely location. It is well equipped with everything that is needed for a good holiday. The garden is large and totally enclosed. Ideal for dogs, ours loved it. We had problems over the Wi-Fi connection for the first couple of days but the owners were in regular contact with us until the issue was resolved. This was veRead morery reassuring and contact with them was good and friendly. There are plenty of places close to the cottage for walking if that is what you like to do. We would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a peaceful break. Hide

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