Website: http://www.barbourcoastalretreats.co.uk
The big plus of 14 Union is its location, the harbour and marina just a few minutes away, and treasures such as incredible Broughton House and garden, Tollbooth, and Kirkcudbright galleries not much further. Sitting room is comfortable and spacious, the well-sorted kitchen a pleasure to work in. Street parking was available every time needed even though scarce in town; take care to leave room to pull out again as it's narrow. Big plus for us the harbour fishmonger from where we bought a dozen boat-fresh scallops for £10, major treat. We think 14 is quite pricey, having no outside sitting space...more
We expected 118 to look like the photos on the website, but unfortunately it does not. The photos were taken some years ago and while the house is undoubtedly a great holiday home, it seriously needs some TLC, starting with the door and porch you enter by which are grim to say the least. For the price we paid, or for any price at that matter, we expect a spotless interior and well maintained building. The kitchen had several areas that had not been cleaned and the 'famous welcome basked' contained 2 items! Lots of areas of chipped paint and general scuffing made it all very disappointing, ...more