Destination Balcary is exactly that - a wonderfully peaceful and spacious, beautifully renovated farmhouse situated above the Rockcliffe and Kippford coast with views inland and towards the Cumberland coast and fells. We found it hard to move out of the conservatory and that view. It's convenient not only for beaches but 7 stanes mountain biking and market towns both local and further afield. Nearby the Auchencairn Village Shop is great - excellent pizza and curry nights.
Lovely peaceful week
Review submitted on Thu, 31 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The Farmhouse is in a beautiful secluded location overlooking Auchencairn Bay. It is large and comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen. A lovely cake awaited us on our arrival. The fact that there are two lounges was a real bonus, as it enabled our son to watch DVDs or use his games console in his own space.
We went out and about during the day as there is plenty to do within easy driving distance. Coming back in the evenings and sitting in the conservatory with a cup of tea and enjoying the wonderful view was my favourite part of the day.
I hope we will be able to return to this beautiful retreat.
Farmhouse with a view
Review submitted on Sat, 15 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
This was a lovely welcoming farm house in a stunning location, we had everything we needed for our stay and dog friendly too. The house is beautifully decorated and very comfortable with friendly approachable owners, would love to return some day.
Sue replied 62 days ago
Thank you for this lovely review for The Farmhouse, its is so lovely to think of our guests enjoying their stay and making memories. We would like to welcome our guests back for a return visit.
Fabulous property with wonderful views
Review submitted on Wed, 05 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Other than the Scottish weather not being particularly summery, everything about our time at Balcary was first class, starting with the delicious sponge waiting for us on our arrival. The photos on the website created high expectations and the Farmhouse lived up to them, in particular the views from the conservatory, where, whatever the weather, we spent a lot of our time admiring the scenery and watching the wildlife - in fact, we rarely set foot in the lounge (either of them!). As a couple, we would expect a property of this size and quality to be somewhat out of our price range for a week's holiday, so the discount for a 2 persons booking was key in making a stay at the Farmhouse a viable option for us. A very enjoyable week in a beautiful location.
Sue replied 62 days ago
This is a super review for us, thank you so much. It says it all really.....if only we could assist the weather!!
A short but wonderful stay.
Review submitted on Mon, 26 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We enjoyed the most wonderful few days here. It was so welcoming and relaxing that we all agreed it made us feel as if we’d managed to be away from work and stress for longer that it truly had been. The accommodation and location were a tonic for the soul! We even fancy a winter break at Balcary in the hope of bad weather just so we can watch the storms roll in from all angles as the views are phenomenal and the farmhouse is so comfortable.
Sue replied 87 days ago
Thank you for this wonderful review for The Farmhouse. It is very rewarding when our guests enjoy their stay and feel that they have had a tonic for the soul......The views are phenomenal and have really to be seen to be believed. We look forward to hopefully welcoming our guest back to Balcary.
Honeymoon
Review submitted on Tue, 13 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Beautiful place to relax on our honeymoon for few days, unreal views, lovely town & places to visit & people really friendly & helpful. Great place to switch off & have time for yourself, thank you Sue & Dave
Sue replied 87 days ago
Thank you for this super review for The Farmhouse. We are so happy that our guests enjoyed spending their honeymoon with us and appreciating some peace and quite to relax and reflect.
Short family break
Review submitted on Mon, 29 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
This location is second to none the farmhouse is more than expected huge amount of space in the farmhouse and outside as well The nearest shop is about 2miles so make sure you take all the essentials salt pepper etc Great walks from the area and unbelievable views Would return and also recommend
Sue replied 110 days ago
Thank you for this lovely review for The Farmhouse, its very satisfying when our guests enjoy a lovely holiday with us and make some wonderful memories - returning guests and recommendations are super to have - thanks again.
WOW !
Review submitted on Wed, 24 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Fantastic, very spacious, comfortable and spotless cottage with amazing views, so peaceful and quiet, lovely to be able to watch the sea and the animals from the windows. Amazing views especially from the conservatory. Very well equipped with a delicious cake and local ice cream to greet you on arrival. The garden is huge and has the added bonus of the paddock to entertain your four legged family. Have stayed a few times at Ross Bay more of Sue's beautiful cottages, and can say that Sue's vision, style and standards are certainly evident at the Farmhouse. the weather was great too !! highly recommended. Thank you Sue and Family
Sue replied 110 days ago
This is a super review for The Farmhouse, it is much appreciated thank you very much. We are pleased that our guests enjoyed their first stay at Balcary.
Absolutely fabulous
Review submitted on Wed, 17 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
I have been to many cottages in my lifetime and this beats them all. Stunning farmhouse in a stunning location with spectacular views. A very relaxing and comfortable farmhouse with everything you could possibly want what more can I say 100/10. I have booked to come again next year
Sue replied 110 days ago
Thank you for this amazing review for The Farmhouse - it says it all really and makes us humble......we look forward to welcoming ur guests back in 2024.
Weekend stay
Review submitted on Thu, 30 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Great place house was warm fully stocked kitchen and comfortable super place to take dogs will return in the future
Sue replied 177 days ago
Thank you for this excellent review for The Farmhouse. We are pleased that our guests enjoyed their short stay and hope that they will return in the future.
Fantastic
Review submitted on Fri, 03 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Both the house and its location are just beautiful. This is an extremely comfortable home in a stunning setting, thank you.
Sue replied 177 days ago
We are really pleased that our guests enjoyed their stay at The Farmhouse making the most of the coastal countryside setting..... nestled away. Thank you for the lovely review.
Absolutely fabulous!
Review submitted on Thu, 23 Feb 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
What a fantastic stay we had at Destination Balcary! The farmhouse was wonderful accommodation, very spacious, clean and warm and great to have a good sized utility room for dog and walking/outdoor gear. The views fabulous! Loved watching the tide come and go in the bay from the conservatory. It's a lovely area for exploring, the coastline between Kippford and Rockcliffe/Castle Point spectacular as is the coast walk from the farmhouse to Rascarrel Bay. Kirkcudbright's always a pleasure to visit. We had fabulous food at Mr Pooks Kitchen in Castle Douglas, can highly recommend, some of the cafe's there also good, Streetlights very dog friendly, also 'Gather' above Mossyard Bay which has stunning views. The Chocolate cake on arrival was scrumptious. The only downside of our holiday was having to leave!
Sue replied 211 days ago
Thank you for this super review - what a title!! It is great when our guests enjoy staying in our cottage, and exploring the local area, dining out and experiencing all there is on offer in our lovely region.
A wonderful get away.
Review submitted on Mon, 09 Jan 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The organisation was seamless, the property in excellent condition and a very attentive host. The setting is perfect to relax with plenty of landscapes to explore.
Sue replied 211 days ago
This is a great review for The Farmhouse thank you. We are pleased our guests enjoyed their New Year stay, and explored the surrounding countryside and coast.
Airds of Balcary
Review submitted on Thu, 05 Jan 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Off the beaten track but ideal for getting away from it all. Extremely spacious and well maintained. Plenty of local walks.
Sue replied 257 days ago
Christmas at Balcary.....we hope our guests enjoyed being off the beaten track - peace, quiet and tranquility to enjoy with family over the festive time, no noise or disturbing neighbours except the cattle maybe with a moo here and there.......lots of memory making, no light pollution - bliss!
Relaxing break
Review submitted on Mon, 12 Dec 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Wonderful views and a very relaxing holiday. The farm house is very big and very comfortable. Beautiful dark sky area and sea views
Sue replied 257 days ago
Thank you for this lovely review for The Farmhouse. We have great sea views and the dark sky park to enjoy so what is not to like?
Beautiful farmhouse
Review submitted on Mon, 12 Dec 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We all really loved staying in your beautiful farmhouse, it is a truly stunning property. It was lovely and clean and had everything we needed. The location is stunning with total peace and quiet and beautiful ever changing views of sea and sky. My daughter and I loved walking our dog down the track to the beach everyday and meeting your lovely cows. It is the perfect place to stay to get away from it all. It was lovely to meet you Sue. We hope to be back sometime in the future. Many thanks
Sue replied 257 days ago
Thank you for this great review for The Farmhouse. We are pleased that our guests enjoyed their stay, the house, the walks, the beach, the views and time away from it all. It would be lovely to welcome them back in the future.
Wow & amazing
Review submitted on Fri, 02 Dec 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The view is a wow & the farmhouse is amazing. Had a fantastic relaxing few days. The farmhouse is modern and so spacious. The location is so peaceful. My old dog loved every minute too.
Sue replied 292 days ago
Thank you for this lovely review for The Farmhouse. We are really pleased our guests enjoyed their few days away and look forward to seeing them next year.
Wonderful house in a stunning location.
Review submitted on Sat, 19 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Wonderful house in a stunning location. If you want peace and quiet with amazing views then look no further. Beautiful decor, good quality bedding and luxury throughout. The owner even provides hand wash, shampoo, conditioner etc along with a welcome cake - the Victoria sponge with fresh cream was delicious. There are stunningviews from the conservatory and you could quite happily sit in there all day. The only noise is the wind (and rain). The walk around the cliffs and back via Loch Mackie make a great circular route.
We cannot wait to return
Sue replied 292 days ago
This is a great review for The Farmhouse, thank you so much. Our guests enjoyed getting out and about walking straight from the farmhouse door and experiencing the greatness of the Balcary scenery. We hope they will return.
Perfect escape and relax!
Review submitted on Mon, 31 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Stunning house, stunning location. Perfect to get away from it all and actually slow down to a relaxed pace. Great local walks. Great views from the conservatory to watch whatever the British weather threw at us! Thoroughly recommend.
Sue replied 327 days ago
Thank you for this super review for The Farmhouse. Our location on the beautiful solway coast does lend itself to relaxation and watching the view, tides and changing weather. Thank you.
Homecoming
Review submitted on Fri, 07 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
I was born and bred near to this location so perhaps this review will smack of bias. However, it must be said that returning to this part of Galloway after a long time away makes one realize how beautiful and rugged the coastline is around Balcary Bay.
The farm location leaves nothing to be desired although care should be taken on the rather bumpy approach road. The property affords marvellous views across Balcary Bay with the option of walks along the cliff paths and down to Rascarrel Bay, altogether a paradise for humans and their dogs The accommodation was first rate and left nothing to be desired although visitors with an electric toothbrush will need an adaptor should the device be powered from a two-pin socket
As a family we cannot wait to return some time next year.
Sue replied 349 days ago
Thank you for this lovely review for The Farmhouse. We have to agree that the coastline on the doorstep is amazing whatever the weather. The farm lane is a lovely drive, but pole holes do develop and heavy rain running away does not help but we do try and keep it in good order, its an ongoing maintenance project! All three bathrooms have shaver sockets in them - which are located in the bathroom units, just tucked out of sight.......We are really pleased our guests enjoyed their stay and it would be super if they decided to return.
Destination Balcary
Review submitted on Tue, 04 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our recent stay at this farm house, it was very spacious and comfortable. There were some lovely walks near by and beautiful sea views from the conservatory.
Sue replied 354 days ago
Thank you for this lovely review for The Farmhouse......when you want to stay in a place like no other.......
Absolutely perfect
Review submitted on Tue, 20 Sep 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Having stayed in many holiday cottages this was by far the most pleasant way of arranging a holiday. Sue was so helpful from the start, answering my questions to offering us a choice of welcome cakes - the Victoria Sandwich cake was delicious Upon arrival we was blown away with the property, the conservatory was an amazing room where we saw Red Kites flying over overhead & the neighbouring fields. The wildlife in & around The Farmhouse spotted were a hedgehog, roe deer, hares & porpoises. We were only at the house for 3 nights but my highlight was walking across to Heston Island, my tip is check the tide times, go barefoot until you hit the causeway & keep your eye on the tide coming back in but it is well worth the walk. Finally the house itself is so well equipped we had everything we needed to make all our meals (having dogs we don’t dine out) & enjoyed the woodburner whilst watching a film at night. A massive thank you to Sue & family for creating such a tranquil place to stay, we will return & highly recommend it.
Sue replied 361 days ago
Thank you for this amazing reivew for The Farmhouse. Our guests certainly had an action packed short break. It is lovely to hear of all their experiences they, and its not just us saying these things! We really appreciate this review as we have tried hard to make it "a place like no other" and creating a holiday destination for our guests to enjoy is what we try hard to do.
Lovely holiday
Review submitted on Sun, 11 Sep 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The farmhouse had everything you needed really comfortable beds and an amazing view we can recommend the lemon drizzle cake
Sue replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for this lovely review for The Farmhouse. Glad our homemade lemon drizzle cake was enjoyed, along with a good nights sleep in a comfortable bed and super views.......that is what holidays are all about at The Farmhouse!
Away from it all
Review submitted on Sat, 27 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The Farmhouse is exactly what it says it is - a house in the middle of a working farm surrounded by fields and farm animals however this house is bang up to date with it's appliances, furnishings and luxuries, everything that you could ever need in a holiday cottage. Although I said surrounded by fields it doesn't conjuror the right image because the house is overlooking the Solway Firth and the views especially from the conservatory are spectacular, looking along the coast to Southerness Point and over the Firth to the Lake District. If you are looking to get away from it all this cottage should definitely be on your short list Sue has put a lot of thought and effort into converting this property into a wonderful place to stay.
Sue replied more than 1 year ago
This is a lovely review for The Farmhouse, which captures what we try to achieve. Thank you so much for this great review.
Stunning farmhouse in a stunning location.
Review submitted on Wed, 10 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
This was exactly the holiday we wanted. Destination Balcary has the most amazing views. We enjoyed doing the coastal walk. The Farmhouse is spacious, spotlessly clean and the kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils you would need. The welcome cake and ice cream is a nice touch. Sue is so lovely and makes you feel very welcome. We would go back in a heartbeat.
Sue replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you this super review for The Farmhouse - our first review! It is lovely to think that our guests would return in a heartbeat.
