Seaside stay .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Dundrennan Abbey and 9 miles (15 km) of The Whitehouse Gallery. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Greyfriars Episcopal Church and Stewartry Museum.
Greyfriars Episcopal Church - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
MacLellan's Castle - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
Getting around
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 129 min drive
Restaurants
Mulberries Coffee Shop & Chocolatiers - 15 min drive
Kirkcubright Bay Hotel - 15 min drive
Clann - 14 min drive
the belfry cafe - 15 min drive
Kirkcudbright Galleries Cafe - 15 min drive
About this property
Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms
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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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
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 2,314 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms to the airport?
This apartment is 68.8 mi (129-min drive) away from the Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms to the beach?
This apartment is 15 mi (45-min drive) from Ross Bay and 15.3 mi (51-min drive) from Brighouse Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?
No, there is no casino at this apartment.
What time is check-in at Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms to downtown Kirkcudbright?
This apartment is 6.1 mi away from Kirkcudbright.
Auchengashell - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jan 26, 2026
Amazing Place!
Absolutely beautiful cottage in a fantastic location. Great facilities and lovely rooms. We would definitely return when visiting the area again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stuart M.
Mar 26, 2026
Just a great place to relax!
Auchengashell is a lovely house. Perfect to relax with friends or family. Extremely comfortable and vey well equipped. You definitely feel away from it all, yet there is so much to see and do in this relatively unexplored part of Scotland. Melinda the host, couldn't have been nicer. All in all, a real treat!
Stuart M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nov 22, 2025
Perfection.
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
mairi j.
Sep 24, 2025
Fabulous house in amazing grounds !
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
mairi j.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jillian O.
Sep 17, 2024
Wonderful place!
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.
Jillian O.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Roland J.
May 1, 2025
The best holiday let we’ve ever stayed in
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
Roland J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John M.
Jun 22, 2025
A beautiful holiday
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.
John M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sep 8, 2025
A very relaxing quiet week in a lovely house set in very pleasant surroundings .
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 ?
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aileen H.
Jan 2, 2026
Just Pure Perfection for Christmas
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!!
Aileen H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aileen H.
Jan 20, 2025
JUST PERFECTION CAN'T WAIT TO RETURN!!!
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
Aileen H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jun 16, 2025
Lovely house and wonderful location
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jun 24, 2024
Beautiful Location ❤️
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aug 24, 2024
3 Generation Summer Break
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy T.
Mar 12, 2025
Superb Rural Retreat with class!
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!!