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Reviews of Rowan Cottage Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway

1 Mitchell Place, Wanlockhead, ML12 6UZ, United Kingdom

#4 of 5 hotels in Wanlockhead

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Review Score

Based on 21 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: July 31, 2024

    9.0
    We were very happy with the cottage. Good facilities and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, quiet , private garden to rear, good facilities.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location amazing

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic, great cottage lovely fire also
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic little cottage, a lot bigger than looks from the outside, host very helpful with anything needed including directions, will certainly stay again, thanks

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable overnight stay. Unable to use the shower believing it was an electric one. However we believe it had been conv
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Clear travel instructions and easy to find. Good parking space, heating was good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Sorry to say there is a strong smell of kerosene downstairs. Carbon monoxide alarm is provided and air freshener run from socket which help a bit.

    Very interesting area. Very clean cottage and very comfortable. Our dogs could not quite believe the rabbits came so close to the house.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If house name had been on both sides of sign it would have been easier to find especially in the dusk, & some info on how to use the shower, it looked amazing but couldn't figure out how to use it. Also quite a distinctive smell of ? heating oil at the back of house .

    House & facilities excellent. Very clean & comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    8.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful property in a great location. Well presented cottage with everything you would need for a comfortable stay

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    8.0
    Great property
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The garden is not fenced in fully, which is only a problem because we took the dog and there are loads of rabbits about. Also you have to pay £15 for the dog per night which was not stated at time of booking, neither was the £150 deposit which has to be pre authorised in case needed.

    The cottage is well kept and in a lovely village

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2023

    8.0
    Great relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only thing was the shower one of had a shower then the next one the water was stone cold And water pressure was low - looking at the shower I thought would be an all singing all dancing job But didn’t spoil anything only mention to repair/ sort for future guests

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2024

    5.0
    More admin than I would like - read on!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beds were not very comfortable and the thermostat was fixed at 22c - so it did get cold at some points during our stay. Quite a distinctive smell of dog, wasn't over powering, but could smell it. Be warned, if you stay here there is more admin than with other stays; you have to fill in preregistration forms else they wont give you the code to the key locker and there is a £150 deposit that you must pay on top before you check in; for which they ask for your long card number, expiry and CVV on the back of the card. That gave me concern so I did it another way and they charged me £5 for the banking fee - which I am sure is illegal to pass on to consumers. The were quick to ask for a review but slow to return the £150, which I had to ask for. Also, some of the UHT milks were out date - so check them - and on check out you have to strip all the beds and take out all your rubbish - self-catering at its best.

    This property is located in a quiet location and is ideal for hikes and a chance to get away from the city. The shower was excellent and there is plenty of free parking. There was tea and coffee provided and the kitchen was fully equipped. Apparently the village is the highest in Scotland - meaning lots of fresh air.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    All house

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location to share with family. Everything you need is in this lovely cottage

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    10
    Lovely place in a beautiful location.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved our all too brief stay at Rowan Cottage. It's a bit out of the way from everything, but the beautiful. view made up for that. And a gorgeous interior, fulfilling our every need for comfort and the shower is fantastic. Would warn future guests that the the outside was swarmed by midges in the evening , but that's the only downside. It was such a treat to wake up to the misty hills/mountains of one of the must stunning views we've seen

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Great stay for our three engineers. The place was nice and cozy, suited all their needs.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2022

    5.0
    Not an appropriate place for us to stay for only one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were two older couples and found going up and down the stairs quite worrying as no handrail especially when taking the cases up and down and also bringing the bedclothes downstairs to bathroom as we were asked to do before leaving the property. We usually find Booking.com very easy to use but in this case there was too much admin involved - having to fill in preregistration form with info about the 4 of us and the two overseas visitors had to fill in addresses, passport numbers and visa numbers. We also had to pay £150 returnable deposit.

    The location and the close proximity to the pub where we had a lovely meal.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2023

    10
    Fantastic location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower was a little confusing to use

    Incredible location, with beautiful views. Hosts made it super easy to find using the what3words app and provided detailed instructions on how to get the key out. Very clean. Private parking, suitable for two cars.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

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