Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
$760 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

A timelessly elegant house with spectacular sea views, serene woodland walks to the loch and seashore, and a fun-filled games room outside. It offers characterful accommodation for 8 guests with plentiful entertaining space, a woodburning stove and 4 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms. With no immediate neighbours, your space is your own.

Super-fast Fibre Wi-Fi | Wood burner and logs supplied | Family-friendly | 4 Bathrooms | Private games room | Walks to seashore | EV Car Charger | 1 dog welcome

Downstairs you’ll find a warm and inviting farmhouse family kitchen, complete with AGA, with seating and equipment for 14 guests to dine together. There’s a comfortable sitting room with woodburning stove and seating for 14. The snug is a separate space for games/creative pursuits/work or just peace with a table and chairs for 4, desk, comfy seating and smart TV. There’s a useful utility room for coats, boots, washing appliances, and a downstairs WC.

The house has ample parking and a large garden with a sun trap terrace, sturdy furniture and barbecue, lawns, hedges, woodland and wonderful views across the Solway Firth to the Cumberland Hills. Your own private games room with pool table adjacent to the house, just across the gravel parking area. Share your environment with the red squirrels that live in the woodland round the house.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms – two twins and two king-bedded rooms. Three have ensuite shower rooms; the fourth has its bathroom adjacent with both shower and bath. Inter-lined curtains and luxurious bedding ensure a good night’s sleep.

Extensive parking at the cottage with a dedicated EV charger with no additional charges.

Bed linen and towels, electricity, heating oil and logs for the woodburning stove are all included.

Awarded a 5-Star grading following an independent inspection by the AA.

Short-Term Lets Licence Number DG01769F
EPC Rating: D

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2314 Sq Ft (215 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Jan 26, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    Absolutely beautiful cottage in a fantastic location. Great facilities and lovely rooms. We would definitely return when visiting the area again.

  • Aileen H.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    This is the 2nd time this year we have stayed at Auchengashell and honestly I can't wait to return for a 3rd visit. We spent our family Christmas here and we arrived to the house being so beautifully decorated with tree and decorations. Our Christmas dinner around the large kitchen table was pure bliss. Thank you for all the lovely items left for us especially all the little dog treats. This house is not just a holiday home because as soon as you step indoors it just wraps you up like a big bear hug with all the beautiful rooms and well thought out items everywhere. I could honestly live here forever!!

  • Submitted Nov 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    Perfect stay in a fabulous house. It is such a calm place and we were able to recharge our batteries and will certainly be returning.

  • mairi j.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    House was very comfortable and the grounds were fabulous. Could have done with a coffee machine and a tumble dryer but other than that everything was perfect

  • Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    We have had the privilege and pleasure of renting some lovely holiday homes in the last few years and Auchengashell is most certainly up there with the best . A vert well equipped holiday house ,well heated , extremely comfortable and just very user friendly . It is set in beautiful landscaped countryside .What more could you want ?

  • John M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    This is a beautiful house on a large estate . We had a relaxing holiday for four couples . Lots of space , comfortable beds and well equipped. Highly recommend.

  • Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    We were looking for a large house in which our three children, their partners and our grandchildren (nine of us in total) could get together for a week, whatever the weather. Auchengashell was lovely with plenty of space in the living room and kitchen/diner and also giving each of us a bedroom and bathroom of our own. The location is wonderful, with walks to the beach or other parts of the estate being very welcome. We really enjoyed the local wildlife with rabbits, hares, red squirrels and many birds easily observed from the house. We had a wonderful time and Melinda and Robert were very responsive to our queries and sorted out minor problems speedily.

  • Roland J.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    Everything was spotlessly clean and lovely Gorgeous interior design Excellent fully equipped kitchen with electric aga Huge private garden and additional grounds on site to explore. Beautiful woodland path all the way to the beach. We will definitely stay again

  • Wendy T.

    Submitted Mar 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    Auchengashell is a spacious, classical, warm and comfortable home in stunning surroundings, it is generously equipped and the comfortable beds, linen and towels were of a high quality. Orroland Estate offers, Sea views and pebble beach access, beautiful grounds and woodlands, including a Loch and Pavilion ideal for family gatherings or a Romantic evening by the splendid fireplace. There is so much to explore for all ages, exciting the imagination and inspiring the creatives. The wildlife is bountiful and fascinating, Red Squirrel watching is an absolute must, and look out for the Roe deer. For `twitchers' there are Guinea fowl, Heron, Buzzards, Pheasant, Geese, Jay, and a host of coastal, small garden and woodland birds. We loved fetching fresh milk from the milk machine in the Village shop/cafe at Auchencairn, and enjoyed pottering around Kirkudbright and the Harbour. We explored coastal inlets and stumbled upon a Ministry of Defence Estate/Firing range with a beach; accessible when the flags are down and the Barrier up!! I'm reluctant to publish my review as I don't want too many people to find out about this Special hideaway!!

  • Aileen H.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    I can only say that after staying at this gorgeous house I instantly had to book it again. I already miss the views, the sunrises, the beach, the kitchen, the grounds, the sheep, the birds, the squirrels...just everything! Aileen x

  • Submitted Dec 22, 2024

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    With a view across the Solway Firth to the northern fells of the Lake District, Auchengashell is a wonderful house in a lovely situation. We were a party of seven and there was more than enough space. Despite it being December, we were also never cold: the house is well heated and there is a large stove. The best part? The walks from the front door. Whether it was a stroll to the beach, or a hike in the nearby hills, the property offers fantastic access to the surrounding countryside. Highly recommend for a stay.

  • Jillian O.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We loved this place! The house is beautiful, the garden is great and the walk to the beach is magic! Thank you for a lovely holiday.

  • Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Auchengashell is a beautiful house, which served us very well. The spacious bedrooms have lovely quality beds, bedding, towels and toiletries.We really enjoyed seeing red squirrel and other wildlife around the estate, which is very tranquil to walk around. The pool room was well used by us all, particularly when it rained. The very well equipped kitchen with its huge table, made for comfortable family meals, and impressive wood burner in the lounge was really cosy. WIfi at the property is excellent, unusual for such a remote location. Such a peaceful setting, Orroland and Auchengashell are a unique experience.

  • Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We stayed for a weekend. The house is immaculate and equipped with everything you need. The house is beautiful. I loved the welcome cake and coffee. We enjoyed a BBQ too. The house has spectacular views across the solway. Absolutely beautiful. We had a fab time playing pool. Orroland is simply magical. Stunning grounds to explore. So peaceful. We loved seeing all the wildlife- guinefowl, squirrels, rabbits, hares, deer, kite, heron to name a few. Highly recommend.

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