Coachhouse (the), Durhamhill – Home 389761 House
- 6 bedrooms
- 16 sleeps
- min stay varies
Coachhouse (the), Durhamhill – Home 389761
- House
- 6 bedrooms
- sleeps 16
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 22 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from manager
Description
Bathed in natural light, with blazing woodburners and underfloor heating as well as panoramic views of the stunning Galloway countryside, this high spec, recently-converted coach house is specially designed for large groups to live in the lap of luxury. The games building/mini cinema provides entertainment in any weather.
Friendly llamas, cats and hens.
The house is approximately 30 minutes drive from the glorious Solway coast.
The games room is another converted coach house and has table football, table tennis, small air-hockey, and chess table. It converts into a cinema to enjoy wine, woodburner & popcorn.
The house easily sleeps 12 people in 6 bedrooms . For 2 more guests, a sliding partition between the bunk & twin room can be opened, to allow the use of 2 extra beds, 2'6'' wide, (limited floor space), and there are 2 sofabeds , One in each open plan sitting/dining area (small doubles - suitable for one adult or 2 children each). The huge oak dining table seats 16. There are 6 bath/shower rooms, including the 3 en-suites. Underfloor heating adds to the comfort.
Two open plan kitchen/dining/sitting rooms each have woodburner, flat screen TV & dvd player with surround sound.
The house can be divided into two separate units for Mon to Frid rentals outwith school holidays, each with 3 bedrooms, and sleeping 6 (+1/2 on guest beds/sofabed) for individual rental - contact owner for prices.
The east end, incorporating the new extension with its wildflower meadow roof running into the top garden, has one upstairs bedroom with kingsized bed and ensuite wetroom. A ground floor room has twin beds with zip and link mattresses to form a super-kingsized bed, and en-suite. Another ground floor room has a small double (4 ft wide) bed. There is a shared bathroom on the ground floor & big open plan kitchen/dining/seating room with huge glass windows/sliding doors, and a generous oak table. There is a 4ft wide sofabed in the sitting area (suitable for one adult/ 2 childeren).
The west end has 3 upstairs bedrooms - en-suite double bedroom, twin room & bunk room (sliding partition between the twin & bunk room allows room for 2 extra guest beds, with limited floor space, or the sofa bed on this side could be used for 1 adult/2 children. There is a shared bathroom upstairs and a downstairs shower room as well as the open plan kitchen/dining/ sitting room. There is a huge arched glass doorway, through which the horses & carriages once passed. The bunk beds are hand-built & sturdy with 3ft wide mattresses, suitable for adults or children.
The gardens have 2 stone barbecues, fresh herbs & a giant stone horseshoe seating area at the top level with magnificent views to the hills as well as the wildflower meadow roof. It has some steep slopes and drops, and there are livestock in the surrounding fields, so young children need supervision. There are plenty of private seating places & a big outdoor table & chairs, with barbecue & herb garden, at each end.
Another building houses the laundry with drying facilities and secure storage for equipment or motorcycles. Cyclists, walkers, fishermen, hikers & motorcyclists particularly appreciate these facilities.
It feels as if the Galloway countryside is all your own to explore, as it is still relatively undiscovered by tourists. It is like a 'miniature Scotland' with hills, lochs, rivers, woodland, great beaches and a milder climate than the east side of the country. Outdoor activities are numerous, including watersports, fishing, hiking, several golf courses, the famous 7-Stanes Mountain Bike trails, Galloway Activity Centre & Laggan outdoors with the longest zip-wire in Scotland.
Along with many other activities & places to visit, children can visit the Chocolate Factory, ring a bell for the ferryman to row them to Threave Castle and peer into the scary dungeon, visit Mabie Farm Park, feed our friendly llamas and hens & take Annie the llama for a walk, help collect eggs & pick vegetables in season. In good weather, Alan offers motorcycle sidecar trips.
The house is near the village of Kirkpatrick Durham, a conservation village, where many artists reside.
Castle Douglas, renowned as 'The Food Town', is 5 miles away, with many independent shops & two supermarkets.The nearest pub serving food (kids eat free) is 1.5 miles away, in the village of Springholm.
We offer residential courses in writing, photography and art with very experienced & encouraging tutors.
The house and games room/studio are available for hire by people wishing to run their own courses or retreats.
Cot, highchair, stair guard, fireguards, linen, towels and logs are all provided free.
We minimise the use of chemicals in the house and it should be suitable for most sufferers of Multi-Chemical Sensitivity (please call beforehand). Two downstairs bedrooms & bath/shower rooms make the house suitable for people with walking difficulties. Please call us to enquire about suitability for wheelchairs. Alan & Juliet enjoy a challenge so, if you have any unusual requests, be it special needs or simply wanting to know the best place to fish, you are welcome to contact us.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed
Bedroom 5: Bunk bed
Bedroom 6: 4 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 3 Full baths, 3 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Table tennis
- Games room
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 17:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Families with children are very welcome, sorry no dogs.
Check-in is generally after 4.30 pm and check-out is by 10am but this may be flexible by prior arrangement shortly beforehand (depends on other bookings).
About the manager
Juliet Caird
- Response rate:
- 71%
- Calendar last updated:
- 15 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 47 reviews
Excellent
47 reviews
- Excellent
- 47
- Very Good
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- Average
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- Poor
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“The Coach House”
What an amazing place. This is the second 80th birthday family celebration we have had there and couldn’t imagine it being anywhere else. The Coach House has such wonderful memories for us all. … More
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“Fantastic house and lovely hosts”
Booked the entire house for a family celebration (7 adults and 4 children). Communication with Juliet was first class. The house was very clean, very spacious and everything you need for a great trip… More
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“Warm welcome”
Highly recommend this house. Very comfortable and peaceful. Lots to do in surrounding area all within 15 to 30 minutes drive. Juliet and Alan couldn't have been more welcoming. Kids loved feeding… More
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“Fantastic Stay!!”
Just returned from a 4 night stay at the lovely Coach House with my family!. Juliet & Alan were lovely and kept the kids entertained with the Llama feeding/walking and sidecar rides!.. The hous… More
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“Fab family holiday”
We had a great time staying at the coach house. The house was beautiful and had amazing views. Games/cinema room was a bonus. The kids loved feeding and walking the llamas and the owners couldn't… More
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“Amazing house and fantastic hospitality”
This is an amazing place for a family getaway. Clean, tidy and a great size. Alan and Juliet are great hosts, and the llamas!! Highly recommended.
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“Out of this world!!!”
Myself and my family (7 adults and 4 kids) had the most amazing time here. Such stunning surroundings and so peaceful, and an absolutely gorgeous house. The hosts Juliet and Alan were so so accommod… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for the wonderful review. Alan enjoyed playing his guitar with you but is in awe of your drumming and singing abilities. Also thank you for being such enthusiastic guests. The number of adventures you packed into one short holiday was impressive! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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“40th birthday”
12 of us stayed at the coachhouse for 3 nights for a 40th birthday party, this is a wonderful property with wonderful owners. Juliet was very accommodating and nothing was a problem for her. She took… More
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Response from the manager Great, thank you. Come back to see us and the llamas soon!
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“Fabulous - East Wing”
Have just attended a writing course at this property and couldn't recommend it highly enough. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you could possibly need. My bedroom (at the end of the… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for the wonderful review. Alan and I were delighted to meet you and your eukalele and we are so pleased you enjoyed the writing course and liked the place. You are most welcome to come back to visit us any time.
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“Fabulous holiday accommodation for family group”
The Coach House is really well appointed with plenty space for a large family group. It is clean, comfortable and modern with hosts who genuinely want you to enjoy your stay in their premises. The gam… More
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Response from the manager We were very pleased to have you to stay in the Coach House and that you enjoyed yourselves. Thank you for the good review and please come back soon!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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- How do I make changes to my booking?
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