Barcloy Honey House

Very well equipped and spacious single storey barn conversion in a remote location. We enjoyed the company, in the house, of the visiting ( on invitation ) farm cat and dog. Interesting wild life. A young hare who mowed the lawn, a passing fox, the snail who walked along the patio door sill and the swallows and martins. Lots of interesting places to visit - Threave Gardens at Castle Douglas, The Mill with its second hand bookshop and cafe at Gatehouse of Fleet and The Raider's Road £3 toll from Clatteringsaws Loch to Loch Ken and Kippford and Rockcliffe. The sunsets were spectacular.

The main shower was a bit slow and the bath was difficult to get in and out if you are short and elderly! Nothing that the owners can do about but until the council decide to resurface the road avoiding the potholes on the lanes leading to Kirkcudbright makes for a very slow and uncomfortable journey.

Self catering, good location and easy to get to local services and attractions, very quiet location all of which we wanted. Never met our hosts but they provided a contact number if needed which was fine. Barcloy is a working farm but we were never disturbed or inconvenienced likewise the neighbouring cottage was occupied but again very quiet and no issues. Nice garden and views.

Great house

water for main shower could be hotter

Gorgeous views, really peaceful

Toilets weren't clean on arrival

well appointed, comfortable, has everything you need for your stay, lovely and warm. good quality furnishings and spotlessly clean! lots of puzzles, games and books!

the shower in the master bedroom needs changed as well as the cubicle but that’s about it! everything else is spot on

All good. The house is well-equipped and comfortable, and the area is very quiet and peaceful. There's a variety of walks locally, with good viewpoints. If you get lucky with the weather, it's a great location for star-gazing.

If you happen to be visiting in the winter (as we did), and if you don't drive a 4x4 vehicle (as we don't), it's worth knowing that there's an uphill section of the farm drive that may be icy. We got up the hill, but it wasn't easy, and took several attempts.