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Comfortable ground floor flat with stunning river views, Glencaple.

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Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Third-party on-site parking, car recommended
TV, DVD player, books, music library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Glencaple, SCT
  • Caerlaverock Castle
    6 min drive
  • Dumfries Museum
    8 min drive
  • Old Bridge House
    9 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    58 min drive

Room options

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Exterior

Holiday Inn Dumfries, an IHG Hotel

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (536)
The price is CHF 76
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Holiday Inn Dumfries, an IHG Hotel

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfortable ground floor flat with stunning river views, Glencaple.

Minimum stay three nights. The Flat at Glencaple offers very comfortable and cosy ground floor accommodation for two in the heart of the village. Built in the early 19th century, it has been renovated to a very high standard. Living room has a wood burning stove as well as efficient electric heating so you'll be warm and cosy. Lovely riverside views from the living room and bedroom. Free WiFi is available. Situated on the Burns and Solway Coast Heritage Trails it is only a few miles from the Wildfowl and Wetlands Reserve at Caerlaverock. In winter Barnacle geese fly past your window morning and evening and other geese, wildfowl and ducks can be seen on the river. Otters are often spotted nearby and in summertime porpoises and seals have been seen on the river. This area is a nature lover's paradise (BBC's "Autumn Watch" broadcast from here in 2015). Also well-placed for gentle walking, cycling, fishing, sightseeing and relaxing. Lovely beaches are only half an hour's drive away and Caerlaverock Castle is just up the road. Galloway Forest Park was the first Dark Sky Park in the UK - in winter it gets dark quite early so you could get there, star gaze, and back before it gets too late!

Glencaple has a very busy cafe and shop (The Boathouse), and popular hotel (The Nith) serving lunches and dinners all year round - both just around the corner from the Flat. Go to www.caerlaverock.org.uk for more information about the area. Dumfries has several excellent restaurants including Home (recently reviewed by Grace Dent in the Guardian) and The Globe, established in 1610 with Head Chef and Sous Chef having combined one and two star Michelin experience.

Scottish Short-Term Lets Licence DG00039F

During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be close to Shambellie House. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Ruthwell Church and 6 minutes from Caerlaverock Castle
Comfortable ground floor flat with stunning river views, Glencaple. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Dumfries apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Sue Greig

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number DG00039F

Comfortable ground floor flat with stunning coastal views, Glencaple. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent apartment
Lovely location and awesome views. Property was very comfortable and cosy. We're allergic to feathers so Sue made sure there were no issues. She took great care to think of our wellbeing. We are an older couple so comfort and ease of getting around the flat are important to us. The flat was well equipped and tastefully decorated. Thanks fir a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian M.

Nice for two
Nice wee flat with bonus of having a sunny little garden at the back. Didn't need to use the burner at this time of year but bet it will make the place very cosy and snug in Winter.The bed felt very hard but was surprisingly comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A
Good place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F., California

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage, Relaxing Location
We arrived at the cottage at the tail end of a 3 week trip in Scotland and I was coming down with an illness. But staying in the quiet and well appointed row house was the antidote I needed: super quiet; great kitchen, bed, and garden. We would absolutely book again. Caeleverlock Castle was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary E T., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for the Dumfries & Galloway Area
Easy to find, directions straight to the door. Key safe easy to locate. Place was welcoming. Kitchen well equipped. Logs for the fire. Couldn’t ask for more. Host v helpfu
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isla T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay with all the ameneties we needed
Lovely cosy property. Sue was very responsive and helpful when we had a query. Very much looking forward to returning sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glencaple holiday
We had the most beautiful stay in Sues flat! Location was so perfect, near the pub and the cafe, and walk out the door and there are stunning views all day, but amazing sunrises. Also only a short drive into Dumfries for any shopping. The flat was very spacious for the two of us and it had everything we needed! Thanks for having us Sue, will definitely recommend this place and be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Estuary Retreat
Cosy flat. Everything you need is here. Very helpful. Just the ticket. Hearing the Geese coming into roost was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Glencaple flat
Clean and everything you would need. We know the area well, traveled all round a
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for exploring Dumfries
A nice property that was in an excellent location for exploring Dumfries and the surrounding area. It is nice and quiet and there are lovely views of the rolling hills and river Nith.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy riverside flat
We enjoyed our stay here - very quiet and comfortable. The flat had everything we needed for a week-long visit to Glencaple. We’ll come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we wanted
This is a lovely little cottage in a beautiful location. Everything is there that you need and it all works. How many cottages have we stayed in with no matches! Not that we needed them in this case, but it was good to see that there were 2 boxes there just in case.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful break
Clean and cosy flat in a beautiful location. Lots of useful information provided to help you make the most of your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful week exploring Dumfries & Galloway
This flat was the perfect base for exploring Dumfries and Galloway. It was homely, well equipped and perfectly located. We're keen to come and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great choice of property!
We were looking for a place to stay to enable us to visit the South West Coast in Dumfries & Galloway and also visit friends in Langholm. The Flat was perfect. Great location, all the necessary facilities, cosy and comfy, we slept well and relaxed during our stay. Lots of storage, kitchen equipment and comfy sitting room and heating. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature on your doorstep
Lovely,peaceful,scenic getaway. Loved the property, cosy with everything you need. A real home from home. Great for those who love walking, beautiful scenery and discovering the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, peaceful holiday location.
Clean, light, airy. Well-equipped, comfortable flat. Suited us perfectly for a week's break.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely short break
Great location, well equipped, lovely garden
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenny E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent.
This property was just like a home from home with everything provided and great views especially the sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bird watchers delight
Lovely quirky cottage. Between Dumfries, Calaeverock castle and the Wildfowl Trust. A ideal gateway to the stunning scenery of Dumfries and Galloway.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our 4 night stay
The flat was spotlessly clean and very comfortable and had everything we needed. It is in a great location for birdwatching - lots of barnacle geese at this time of year! Breakfast at the Boathouse was excellent too. Thanks for an enjoyable stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isobel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and very comfortable
Very well equipped, comfy bed, fantastic log stove. Everything we needed really. Generous with everything, even spare light bulbs and batteries in the cupboard if we needed them.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Sheffield, uk

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to spend some time
Lovely flat for a holiday Dumfries nearby. Easy access to see wildlife
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort and peace!
We spent a thoroughly enjoyable four nights at the flat and wished it could have been longer. We particularly loved the views across the estuary and being able to sit in the lovely garden each morning to eat our breakfast. (Yes, it was sunny!) The flat was clean and comfortable, it contained everything we could need for an easy stay - all the usual things but also extras such as matches, pens and notepad, pegs for the washing line, books, simple medical kit, spare toiletries... Out and about we walked along the coast to Caerlaverock Castle, then caught the bus back, had coffee at the Boathouse, explored the vintage treasure trove (shop) across the road and also went into Dumfries, then down the opposite bank of the Nith to Sweetheart Abbey. All in all a relaxing and welcome break - it is easy to see why there are so many repeat bookings in the visitors book. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ewan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
We loved our short stay at this lovely cottage. The area is really nice with a friendly hotel two minutes away to have a glass of wine while the sun goes down. Had some really nice walks too. Hopefully be back for a visit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021