Galloway Getaways

Recent relevant extracts from comments in the Spinney Visitors Book

3rd visit to The Spinney - as good as ever. Really appreciate the new TV. Can see it without need of specs. Weather good until Thursday night down pour. Friday a bit hit and miss but managed to find lovely beach at Monreath - goto Golf Club and drive down path. Its a bit narrow but worth it at the end. P J & F July-2017

What a wonderful cottage. I think this is the best holiday cottage we have been to in terms of comforts between childhood and adult years. Dad picked The Spinney on a random search but we will be sure to pass on the word.... We need to return to the area. Too short a time to explore properly. Loved sitting in the garden with Mum sipping wine and enjoying the sun yesterday and today. Overall a super break.... Thank you so much for having us in your super holiday cottage V & L July-2017

Lovely break with daughter and grandson. The Spinney is as good a holiday cottage as we have ever experienced! The overall presentation and attention to detail is splendid J & M July-2017

We enjoyed our stay here very much. The weather was wonderful. The cottage welcoming and well equipped and really liked the area. Thank you for everything you did to make our stay enjoyable. S & P June-2017

Like so many others we keep coming back! Love the house garden and Garlieston. Have been watching the blackbirds collecting food constantly for the young chicks in the nest in the buddleia bush. Its a great area to explore and recharge lifes batteries getting away from things that don't really matter. Already planning next years visits. I & J June-2017

Our second time here and just as good if not better. Enjoyed the garden very much as did Blue the dog. Hope to be back next year. A W & I June-2017

Thank you for an extremely comfortable stay in a lovely cottage. We welcomed the disabled friendly additions and the safe and secure garden for the dogs. This really is a bird watchers paradise with woods gardens seaside and farmland all in close proximity. Hedgehog in the garden, songthrush giving a beautiful musical display at dawn and dusk. Galloway house gardens and Castle Kennedy great for mobility scooter and dogs welcome. Like many others we would happily return. H & A May-2017

We usually head up to the highlands but for once we decided to explore this area and what a peaceful beautiful area it is. Having a base as special as The Spinney has been the icing on the cake. The wine and shortbread was very much appreciated - Thank you S & D May-2017

A lovely stay as usual. A lovely cottage. Home from Home. We know all the local people and dogs now. Look forward to coming back again. I W & T Apr-2017

Another lovely stay. The handrails in the shower much appreciated...The sun room is very useful Mun and Dad were very happy to relax in there a couple of times which meant that I could have a couple of long walks. Will definitely return, probably with my husband next time. I know that he would love the area. G B & B Apr-2017

Yet again we have had a lovely time here. The place is spotlessly clean and so comfortable - a real home from home. The BIG TV & WiFi are great. The shower is super and powerful (not all are) and the safety/grab rail is much appreciated. As a habitual feet-putter-up I love the leather chairs and footstools! Too many thoughtful, useful items to enumerate but all appreciated. Visited old haunts - Isle of Whithorn, community cafe,, Wigtown bookshops (naturally), Castle Douglas - great charity shops and eateries...Not our first visit - certainly not our last! Thanks for the scrummy choccy cookies. A & T Mar-2017
Thank you so much for another lovely stay. We hope to be back B & L Mar-2017
We have had a wonderful relaxing holiday in this lovely cottage. It is a beautiful area which we have visited quite a few times and no doubt will be back again soon. Weather has been fairly good and we have managed some long and picturesque walks...See you again soon. D S L & M Mar-2017
What a perfect place to stay. Perfect for a short break just to chill out and recharge - enjoyed exploring the area and the Mull of Galloway. Nearly got blown away. Hope to see you again soon. D Feb-2017
Im getting to know a lot of holiday cottages in the area on my quest to find the perfect new home for us and this has to be the best so far. If im lucky then we may have a place to stay soon if not I would definately stay here again. Thank you for a lovely stay and for the wine & shortbread T & E Feb-2017
Another lovely stay at this fab cottage. Came for my Birthday and it was a great one! Thanks Tim & Pauline for making it so home from home and for wine & lovely shortbread. S S B & F Feb-2017
A lovely break and base for exploration of the area. A home from home with all the trimmings. We love it here too and hope in the near future to be living in Garlieston. H B & T Jan-2017
What a fantastic start to 2017. This is our third visit to this fabulous cottage and we never tire of ot. Great cottage lovely area fabulous walks - We love it here and we will return. M M & Lynn Jan-2017
What a lovely place for the two of us to spend our Christmas Escape - Couldn´t have wished for more. From opening the door the first time to it´s warm homeliness. Opening presents in the conservatory and beautiful walks in each direction from the village. We´ve had a great Christmas. The kitchen has more than you ever could ever need to cook a good Christmas Dinner. We had a great time. Thank you very much K & A Dec-2016
Thank you for a lovely break here in your very lovely cottage. It has been such a pleasure to spend time here in this lovely warm and comfortable home. Everything has been great! I'll be back again soon. B & L Dec-2016
Lovely cosy warm cottage absolutely perfect with everything we needed - home from home. Thank you for the wine & biscuits Lovely touch. We are back in January for another 2 weeks looking forward to it already. Thanks again. S S B & F Nov-2016
Have had a lovely relaxing half-term holiday. The cottage is so cosy and comfortable and the kitchen so well equipped we had not one but two home cooked roast dinners this week! Fire been lovely to light in the evenings after a long day walking. Beds so firm and comfy!..We have enjoyed lovely walks this week including Loch Trool, Isle of Whithoen, to Bellowhead, Bellowhead to St. Ninians Cave Wigtown and both coasts from Garlieston. We have been so lucky with the weather - sunshine nearly every day and it only rained once...We will definitely recommend the cottage to friends and family. I'm sure we will return in the not too distant future. Thanks again P M A & D Oct-2016
A lovely break as usual great to have Wifi! Home from Home. Had lovely weather a real plus! Thank you again for a super time - see you soon we hope. T W & I Oct-2016
For two whole weeks Whoopee Came to Spinney in May and July but for only one week each time. It just goes too quick. Decided to book a two weeker for our October break fhew. So glad we did......The weather for October has been really good only one day of rain. Going home to Liverpool tomorrow. Very sad to leave. The Spinney is a real home from home and so very comfortable....Hope you all have a brilliant holiday here just like we did. We love this place. A B B & T Oct-2016
Our second visit and it feels like Home from Home. Love the new chairs and Smart TV.. The Wigtown book festival never fails to entertain in bucket-loads, but we ran out of luck with the weather. All the little extras at The Spinney are much appreciated... Many thanks B & A Oct-2016
Although we arrived on a wet and windy day. It is always a pleasure to come to The Spinney. Many thanks for the extra 2 days which were beautiful - The Garlieston we always loved when coming in May. The new chairs foot stools & super huge TV were wonderful as having WiFi.... We had to laugh at finding a hedgehog wondering along the sea front...One advantage of September over May was the wonderful blackberries especially along the paths at Wigtown. Many thanks for a relaxing & fantastic holiday cottage. L B & J Sept-2016
Very enjoyable week weather was fab - walks beaches pub people area all fab. As you can tell we've really enjoyed our stay in Garlieston. Eli has loved all his walks especially Rigg Bay. What a beautiful place - Can´t wait to come back for another visit C S & E Sept-2016
Lovely area & very comfortable accommodation. I shall miss the chair & footstool greatly. Area very good for mountain biking & with good weather there was no need to clean the bike.... Thanks again for a great holiday home. C Aug-2016
Perfect cottage for a lovely weeks family holiday. We had everything we needed and with a toddler the washing machine was a real bonus. In the evenings the garden was a safe and fun place to play after happy days spent on some of the areas beaches...We can recommend for primary children.. We enjoyed walks from the Cottage...Thank you so much we couldn't have wanted more M J C N & baby L Aug-2016
Thank you for welcome pack. We have had an enjoyable week. We particularly enjoyed visiting Kirkcudbright and seeing the red squirrels at Threave gardens P & D Aug-2016
Comfortable well equipped cottage. Interesting village. Pleasant area. I Aug-2016
Had a great week in very well equipped cottage. Lovely area I & P July-2016
Lovely to have big new TV and chairs. WiFi super too. Lovely weather and really good holiday here as usual. Hope to be back soon Thank you T W & I July-2016
Really enjoyed ourselves beautiful cottage everything you need and more. Weather was great red hot K R & S July-2016
Up from Merseyside for our second visit this year to the lovely Spinney. Our last holiday was in May and we had really amazing weather really hot!!! This week has been sunshine and showers... Tim & Pauline have been busy providing yet more extras that improve The Spinney as the best cottage in Dumfries & Galloway. The 2 new leather chairs (+ footstools) the big 40 inch TV is fantastic the garden chairs and finally a copy of Scots write Stuart McBride funny murder mystery on the bookshelf. Who cares about the weather!!! Back in October hoping for sun! A & B July-2016
Had a fantastic stay very accommodating and comfortable. We have relations in the area which we were able to see. Lots of beaches to stop and enjoy. People are lovely. We all had a great stay. T H A C L & M July-2016
Another wonderful week at The Spinney. Love new leather chairs & WiFi. As this is our third year running it speaks for itself. Have been able to send pics straight to USA. They love them and are talking of booking next year... Max has been in the sea again. Made big mistake of not booking two weeks. But will be back next year. M R & M June-2016
We had a lovely stay in a lovely cottage Been coming to Garlieston for last 8 years - normally with motor-home. Am now converted to the privacy and home comforts so amply provided for at The Spinney I & J June-2016
A glorious week of sunshine and a very comfortable cottage. Thank you for the wine and shortbread. Loved walking on the beach each night there with my parents. Looking forward to bringing my husband he would love the coastal walking. Here with my parents hence the need for everything on one level... Looking forward to returning to the area. G June-2016
Thank you Guys for hosting me on my big life decision. It helped. Whole cottage is lovely especially fire place. Glad I chose you!! Oh and PS cookies was amazing. R May-2016
Tae The Spinney Cottage - The garden was wonderful & in full bloom. The collies luved it so many colours like the Bonnie wee vase of flowers. Plenty O stock was at hand a nice wee change fae oor caravan There was a mass of reading that kept us fae greeting cos it rained Awwe yin day. Alas its near the end & we've to pack up but hope to be back when we hopefully have the time. So we will take a slug O the lovely chilled wine. Cheers for Auld Lang Syne. We had a really good time. L & M PS Scrabble Oh what a delight. We played it every night .. Hic Hic!! May-2016
Oooh! Some of you got really excited by the fab wine and scrummy shortbread but we were really impressed with the WiFi and the dishwasher tablets! Must be an age thing. This cottage is so well equipped! Our dogs loved the garden. We all had great walks from the cottage which was great for the old hubbie...Been in loads of cottages in the area- Got to say this is the best. A, B, B & T May-2016
Just what we needed. A wonderful break. Cosy and comfortable cottage, beautiful scenery and a lovely beach which our dog loved. Thank you. J & E May-2016
What a lovely cottage!!! We had a wonderful peaceful break. Everything we needed was here. C & P April-2016
A really lovely break as usual here - wonderful to have WiFi - Thank you. be back in July I & T & W Mar-2016
We've had a wonderful week with the most glorious weather imaginable in the most comfortable cottage we could wish for. You seem to have thought of everything including excellent WiFi and its the extra touches from wine and shortbread(superb) to dishwasher tablets which make The Spinney so special. Just the break we needed. T & A Mar-2016
Thank you so much for a lovely rest. A lovely home which left us wanting for nothing. We loved the walks and coming home to a warm fire. Many thanks C & L Feb-2016
Another fabulous week - we really can't recommend your cottage highly enough. Shortbread & wine very welcome too. Thanks again M, L & M Jan-2016
Wonderful break as usual - lovely cottage and area - Our 3rd time here! Look forward to our return - hopefully soon - Thank you again. T & I Oct-2015
We've enjoyed a relaxing week in your comfortable cottage. Fairs days mild for October made walks between Wigtown & Monreath on or near the coast a joy. We made minimised use of the car, exception being a trip to the Rhinns and found the bus service useful too. Evenings in with the fire lit were appreciated and wine & biscuits enjoyed. S & G Oct-2015
Very comfortable cottage in wonderful spot. The weather could not have been better. Very friendly village and good pub serving lovely food. What more could you ask for. The dog loved the beach as did we. We will certainly be back D & E Oct-2015
Beautiful clean cottage with everything you need and more but no clutter perfect. Garlieston we know and love; and Wigtown Book Festival gets better year on year. Interesting new RSPB reserve development at Crook of Baldoon. Weather was better than we could possibly have imagined - the icing on the cake. Thank you for all the thoughtful details. B & A
Very lucky with weather - lovely pleasantly warm days to travel round this attractive area. The Galloway Forest and Loch Trool are a must to see...The cottage is in a good position for lovely walks from the door. Thank you for the wine and biscuits - much appreciated J H & J Sept-2015
Spacious and airy cottage with a lovely walk (with the dogs) just a few steps away. Even had warm sunny weather-a couple of showers in the evening and overnight. Enjoyed sitting in the sun-trap garden. J & M Sept-2015
Nice cosy cottage, the best one we have ever had in Scotland. We had nice weather, great area. D P S S & S Aug-2015
We've had a really enjoyable few days here in this beautiful place. We feel we have recharged our batteries ready for the business of work ahead for us. We managed to visit various places ..(too many to mention here). The locals are very friendly and welcoming. We have been truly blessed especially as the weather has been amazing too. This was all enhanced having a lovely cottage to come back to each day. We really enjoyed the experience... We will be recommending it to our friends and family. R J & H Aug-2015
Had a lovely week exploring this lovely part of the country.. Dundreggan Abbey worth a visit.. Lots of castles etc in various states of ruin, all great atmospheric. Mull of Galloway Lighthouse recommended for scenery and cakes! House fantastic and many thanks for the wine and shortbread much appreciated and lovely welcome. A K L & K
We had a lovely relaxing holiday. Cottage nice and clean. Everything you need. Thank you for the biscuits & wine. It was a lovely thought as was the flowers. G A I & L Aug-2015
Back again, weather has not been very good, but Max still enjoyed his walks on beach. Thank you for wine & biscuits. Will be back next year. Bought paints with me so sat in conservatory when wet and finished my painting M, R & M Aug-2015
Lovely time as usual - Another nice holiday here. Will return soon. Thank you T. W. & I. July-2015
This is our third visit and that alone speaks volumes. On each occasion we have found this cottage to be exactly what we needed and we are certain we will be back for a fourth visit. P & A July-2015
We have had a lovely week. The cottage is lovely and our two little dogs loved it in the garden. It is spacious and pretty.. We have enjoyed walks and rides out in the beautiful countryside. M & R & M July-2015
A very well kept and appointed cottage in this lovely area. We particularly enjoyed the wine and delicious shortbread and the light conservatory when the weather wasn't kind. We were very comfortable and would hope to return J & I & E June-2015
Marvellous cottage, well equipped. Lovely walks Max was in heaven, never seen as many dogs. Thanks for wine & bics. Much appreciated. M & R June-2015
We were here last week for same week & this years weather has surpassed it greatly. Non stop sunshine & quite hot when wind stopped. Thanks again for home from home, wine & biscuits. P & J June-2015
Had a marvellous time, weather was OK. The Spinney is lovely and hope to return. Newton Stewart museum is worth a visit along with Wigtown Harbour. Thank you for the excellent shortbread and wine. J & J – June-2015
You have a lovely cottage in a beautiful place. We could not wish for more. The weather aught to have been kinder but we still enjoyed it. Hope to come back next year. W I & A May-2015
Back again - This brilliant cottage, unspoilt beach, beautiful gardens, & varied walks never disappoints. Everyone very friendly and Jess has been in Collie heaven, with such a variety of walks. It will be sulks when we get home. Thank you for making the cottage so welcoming. L & B May-2015
Lovely well equipped cottage. Ideal for quiet get-a-way. Local area very welcoming and the area superb A May-2015
A very thoughtfully and well equipped cottage with every comfort and all set in wonderful countryside. It will take more than one visit to explore everything that it has... S K B May-2015
Enjoyed our holiday here very much. The cottage has everything you need. Weather glorious...Enjoyed exploring this very scenic area. Many thanks for wine and shortbread both appreciated. J & J April-2015
What a glorious week. Your cottage was the perfect base for cycling & walking around this lovely peninsular. Garlieston is great. Cant wait before we can return G T & K April-2015
Lovely time again – lovely cottage and area T & W – April-2015
This was a fantastic home form home. We really appreciated all the extras... We had a cosy relaxing stay in a beautiful part of the country. While the rest of the country slipped about on snow and ice we managed to spend our days walking... Many thanks for the wine and the shortbread. That made us feel most welcome. We hope to return one day maybe when it is a bit warmer J & D - Jan 2015
Truly one of the best equipped cottages we have been in and we´ve been in many over the years. Our dogs have loved the beach and fabulous forest walks. Well be back. Thank you for a warm welcome – shortbread and wine – M, L, & Y – Dec-2014
Once again had a relaxing break here "Beautiful dark skies" on Friday Night S & D – Dec-2014
Absolutely love the cottage & can´t wait until we come back again. Really homely & a lovely area to stay at. So looking forward to our next visit T & I - Nov-2014
I really enjoyed our say at the spinney and would love to stay again. A great place to stay. Thanks for the biscuits they were really good. M Family – Oct-2014
Thank you for the lovely short break in your cosy cottage. We had a great time exploring the Machars – A H & C – Oct-2014
Lucky to have good weather 6 days out of 7. We have been visiting the area for the last 30 years from when our children were young. The cottage is comfortable and has everything you need. Thank you for the wine & biscuits . Will definitely be returning. - P C & J -Sept-2014
Enjoyed our stay in your lovely cottage. It is so peaceful. Thank you for the wine and biscuits. It was such a welcoming touch. We enjoyed lots of walks & fishing around Garlieston. It is a great base for trips further afield. G M & A – Sept-2014
Could not have wished for a better week, so comfortable in your lovely cottage. The village holds many happy memories for us having met and married here. So it has been fun visiting old haunts. Had a great night out at the Bistro catching up with friends and relatives. Thanks for the wine & biscuits such a lovely gesture. M & D – Sept-2014
Enjoyed our stay in your lovely well equipped cottage. Good walks to Rigg Bay Cruggleton Castle and in the wood of Cree.. Wine biccies and flowers was a nice touch. Thanks J & M – Sept-2014
As this is our second visit to The Spinney there is not much we can add to our last comments of the last time. It is still a perfect base for us and your home provides everything anyone would need for a self catering holiday. Sadly it all has come to an end, please accept our heartfelt thanks – P & A – Aug-2014
Thank you very much for accommodating us at such short notice. Your cottage is comfortable warm & very well equipped, in a gorgeous location M – Aug-2014
Enjoyed a week at your lovely cottage, enjoyed visiting the local towns of Castle Douglas, & Kirkcudbright. Found Galloway House and enchanting gardens. Local harbour inn sells good home cooked pub grub at reasonable price. Steam Packet Inn at Isle of Whithorn sells exceptional food and has a great range of real ales. Thanks for wine & Biccies A G J & E – Aug-2014
Had a brilliant 2 weeks. Weather been great. Highlight of the week seeing a school of Dolphins off Isle of Whithorn. Garlieston people very friendly. .. The garden is lovely on an evening, we even managed 2 Barbecues. Thank you for the bottle of wine and cookies. D S & Aug-2014
We liked the cottage very much and the garden is lovely. We had the week with the temp 24-30 C.. Lovely walk from harbour to Galloway Garden. Had a lovely swim B & N - July-2014
Nicely equipped cottage Like the enclosed garden. Really lovely area & views. Enjoyed our stay here K – July-2014
Thank you for a lovely holiday. The weather was perfect apart from our last day, but not cold enough to justify lighting the very cosy looking fire. The spinney is well appointed, comfortable and homely with lots of extras – cleaning materials, books and games radio and tourist info. The garden is secluded and quite a sun trap.. C J & M - June-2014
We had a really good week here. Garlieston is a great base for visiting lots of places and The Spinney has everything needed. Thank you very much for the wine & biscuits and providing wall to wall sunshine. Perfect – P & D – June-2014

Recent relevant extracts from comments in the Shieling Visitors Book

Lovely accommodation - Perfect for our needs P & B July-2017

Once again here - a lovely week of peace and a very pleasant place. As you get older every year it makes it harder to here for a peaceful week. Pauline & Tim make things very easy for us a very lovely couple. We are hoping to make it here again next year. Thank you both for looking after us. J & R June-2017

Another lovely week at The Shieling - Already booked for another week next year G & E June-2017

Thank you for our brief but enjoyable stay. You live in a wonderful place, we are very envious. Weather has been variable but is now glorious - just as we are leaving. So glad we chose your cottage with a view to die for. D & G May-2017

A warm welcome, excellent accommodation, lovely weather, beautiful countryside at its best in the glorious spring sunshine. Quiet secluded beaches as well as a splendid garden in which to relax and enjoy the bird song. A truely memorable holiday. Thank you. B & I May-2017

Such a lovely little place. Great location - so quiet and peaceful - with lovely views. We saw deer and hares frpm kitchen window! Paulines instructions on how to find the place were spot on. The cottage has everything you need, including a big comfy bed and some delicious home made biscuits. It was immaculately clean. We would definitely stay again and would recommend to anyone traveling in the area R Apr-2017

Just lovely A Apr-2017

Nice cosy cottage with all you could wish for. Peaceful surroundings with lots of wildlife on view. Plenty of places to visit including Threave Gardens, secluded beaches, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright and Wigton - to name a few. Good standard of food venues in the area. Lovely welcome from Pauline and Tim. Thankyou D & M Apr-2017

Fully equipped warm and comfortable - especially the hugh bed and a beautiful rurla location. For peace quiet and relaxation this is just perfect. C & J Feb-2017

Just to say we had a wonderful time at Trostrie cottage.We only had one day when we couldn't get out, the day storm Barbara hit.The cottage has everything you could possibly want and is very comfortable.We forgot to tell you we watched 3 otters at Threave, from the Lamb Island Hide. This made our break really special. Hope to see you soon.love I & T Dec-2016.

A lovely peaceful and clean cottage; The perfect place for a few days cycling on our tandem. Highlights were the beautiful drop down from Clatteringshaws Loch along the Raiders Road and the sight of 100+ Red Kites feeding at Laurieston. Some really picturesque forest trails. An excellent 3 day break... As I write this there is a deer wandering around in the garden about 5 metres away. Perfect P & J Nov-2016
A superb place in a superb area Thank You P & M Nov-2016
Lovely cottage & views. Great area...Thanks for welcome pack. B & D Oct-2016
Second time here but now with new owners. Lovely place and joy to come back...Agree with all that has gone before. Hope to be back again P H & P Sept-2016
It was lovely to receive a cheery welcome from Pauline with the key to the cottage after a long wet drive.. We found the cottage warm quiet well-equipped and spacious and Myrtle (dog) didn't take long to settle despite a long drive especially when she spotted a bunny out of the living room window! .... An added bonus was being here during the KCB festival - We attended two parades with a fun atmosphere. E & M Aug-2016
Really comfy and homely cottage. Views are amazing and seeing a deer was great although I almost ran it over. Weather fantastic...Cottage has everything you need for a quiet relaxing holiday in a lovely area B & W Aug-2016
Had a lovely time in Dumfries & Galloway. Beautiful Countryside interesting pleasant towns and a wonderful place to here to come home to. We found the cottage comfortable and very well equipped - really excellent. Thank you for the welcome shortbread and wine, providing such a lovely cottage and the fantastic views of the garden and beyond G & M Aug-2016
Had a lovely week touring this part of the country...Cottage everything you could want. A & A Aug-2016
We really enjoyed our stay in its lovely peaceful setting. Particularly seeing the deer and red kites at close range. Tim and Pauline are the perfect hosts with the cottage being furnished to a very high standard and spotlessly clean....Will come back again J & C July-2016
A lovely warm welcome from both Pauline and her husband. The Shieling was everything and more than we'd hoped for. Beautiful area and so peaceful to sit and enjoy the glorious weather we had. C July-2016
Thank you for the warm welcome to a comfortable cottage where you have thought of everything..We have enjoyed exploring this area of Scotland & have enjoyed seeing the rabbits and even the red deer in your garden as well as the birds S & J July-2016
We have had a lovely holiday in your lovely cottage. Very well equipped - you have thought of everything - and lovely and cosy too. Thank you for your hospitality. It was great to sit and chat. Wishing you all the best with your gardening! H & M June-2016
We had a lovely stay again. Thank you for your hospitality and kindness. But Ive never met such a greedy lot of birds - we bought 2 lots of bird food in the time we were here! Wonderful weather - We spent very little time in the cottage. Thanks a lot S & M June-2016
The cottage was lovely and I appreciated the shortbread. It was lovely getting away from everything and saw some stunning views. Thank you Pauline & Tim for being so helpful. J May-2016
Great to be back. To return with a piece of shortbread and glass of wine on the first evening..lovely. A very good week A & G May-2016
Thank you P & T for everything...Providing a very pretty cosy and comfy cottage that we loved staying in. We wish you both many long and happy years in your special place and shall remember you from our travels. G & G (Australia) May-2016
We had a great Bank Holiday weekend in this lovely home. Wonderful views. It was cloudy but we made most of it and travelled around this beautiful area. Thanks for letting us stay here. L &: P May-2016
If I could pick anywhere to have my home I would put it right here. Loads of visitors every day, dear, birds, rabbits, pheasant, kites aplenty. Views to die for, a unique beautiful place. Had best holiday ever and will definitely be back. Thank you for letting us come and share your bit of paradise. We have loved every single minute J & J April-2016
..Lovely space to come home to. Thank you Pauline & Tim. An emotional time and a fantastic space to chill & recharge. C & R April-2016
A very very very relaxing 5 days away from the hustle & bustle of town work and general day to day stuff. This cottage ticked all the boxes for us - Quiet, secluded and fantastic scenery and not to mention the lovely deer that walk past the window. Our first impressions when we walked in the door were WOW it felt like home from home with everything you need to hand - Pauline & Tim you have thought of everything and I mean everything. Your shortbread biscuits were amazing and such a lovely touch as was the lovely bottle of wine not forgetting the lovely daffodils - We would recommend this little hide away to our family and friends. You have done yourselves proud and we will definitely be back..We are taking a very contented doggy back home Thank-you Pauline & Tim God bless & see you soon G & T Mar-2016;
A wonderful week spent at The Shieling. It has been an ideal base - warm and comfortable with marvellous views and big sky. Majority of our outings have been to RSPB reserves and WWT sites. We have seen numerous species of birds including Whooper Swans, Barnacle geese in their thousands and Pink Footed geese. The deer visiting most mornings has been a delight as has the pheasant under the bird feeder. Many thanks to Pauline & Tim - P & E Mar-2016
Lovely area and lovely cottage. P & B Feb-2016
Had a great time despite the weather and a car failure. Seen lots of red kites, buzzard, red squirrel's, deer and ducks. Lovely warm cosy cottage & great hosts. Thanks for everything I & T Jan-2016
A lovely stay in this cosy comfortable and warm cottage. Thanks for the wine and delicious shortbread J & A Oct-2015
A fantastic week in a very Sunny Scotland only rain on day of departure. Have enjoyed many forest walks and paddling at the beach with our now very tired dog (Think he needs a holiday to recover). Thank you Pauline & Tim for sharing your little home from home with us and as always your hospitality is second to none. I'm sure we will be back next year hope you will have us Many thanks God Bless P & A Sept-2015
Had a wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings. Cottage cosy, warm and comfortable. Weather has been brilliant sun every day (Don't get that in Sheffield) Thank you, will definitely visit Scotland again. C & S Aug-2015
Thank you for providing such a comfortable and well equipped cottage-style base-ideal for relaxing in such quiet, natural and beautiful surroundings and so convenient for exploring in all directions an area that was new to us. We've enjoyed watching the bird life....Sadly the week has gone all too quickly but the best part of that is there's plenty more places and things to see and do left for another time. C & M Aug-2015
Enjoyable week in peaceful surroundings. Lovely views and we only got wet once. Many thanks for being the perfect hosts. A & J Aug-2015
A marvellous time in this beautiful part of the country. Pauline & Tim are the perfect hosts, everything you could want has been catered for in this wonderful cottage. Can't wait to come back again. The most restful and peaceful holiday we've had in a long time. Thank you so much J & D July-2015
Tis nearly the end of our brilliant weeks break.. You are all part of what its all about. Thank you all very much for looking after us, a beautiful place to be part of for such a short time. We are all hoping to see you again soon. Thank you. R, J & J July-2015
A gem of a cottage in a really beautiful location - big skies, forest walks and unspoilt beaches. Arrived worn out and tired - going home rested, relaxed and refreshed. Thanks for sharing this lovely haven with us. G & J July-2015
A fabulous week. A perfect base for exploring Dumfries & Galloway. Arriving to a bottle of wine and delicious shortbread- what a treat....Lovely cosy and well equipped cottage. Thank you G & G & O July-2015
Had an excellent couple of weeks, great hospitality from the owners. We did a few local activities whilst we were here some we would recommend are; Riding School Kite; Feeding Station; Hawk Walk. C P & B June-2015
Thank you for another holiday in your lovely Shieling and making us welcome. We enjoyed our walk up Screel and our evening meal in the local pub to follow. M & S May-2015
We have enjoyed our stay here and look forward to returning. The views are wonderful even on a dull day and the cottage cosy and welcoming after a day out exploring. Many thanks to Tim and Pauline for all the thoughtful touches G & A May-2015
This is a lovely cottage to relax in, the scenery is stunning. Just what you need to recharge yourselves. Pauline and Tim are lovely people and have made the cottage cosy and welcoming. M & G May-2015
Had a pleasant short break. Stars beautiful and early sun made it difficult to move from the garden, T & H April-2015
..Thanks for the hospitality, had a much needed relaxing break and luckily the weather was good also. B April-2015
Our third visit to the cottage and we enjoyed it just as much as before. Everything we could think of to bring with us (hot water bottles, aprons, torch, books) were already provided. We love this area and the weather and wildlife didn't let us down. Thank you for your warm welcome. P & S April-2015
What a special week – a holiday of beautiful skies, sunrises & sunsets, cycling, walking & a lovely time to relax in your brill warm cottage to read paint, draw sew talk, & pray . Just fantastic .. D & G – Dec 2014
We have had a nice week here in spite of the weather. The cottage is lovely and peaceful it's the first time we have hired a cottage and hope it hasn't set our expectations to high for the future. Thank you for your welcome of wine & shortbread. It was much appreciated. We found the cottage very comfortable and warm, and I think our little dog bonnie also enjoyed herself D & S – Nov 2014
A very enjoyable week. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed cycling the quiet lanes around the cottage, the views and all the bird life Thanks Tim & Pauline for your kind welcome L & P Oct-2014
Lovely quiet & restful holiday despite the weather. Kind welcome, well equipped cottage, warm & cosy. Have enjoyed familiar places & discovering new ones. People are so friendly around here. J & A Oct-2014
Thank you for a lovely cottage. Your welcome of sweat-peas, shortbread and wine was much appreciated. We have enjoyed the peace and beauty J & G Oct-2014
Thanks to our wonderful hosts, for all your kindness. Wonderful views, great shortbread J & M Sept-2014
We found this by accident and glad we did! A slice of heaven! Fabulous hosts that can't do enough for you. Lovely cottage, amazing views. An awe inspiring breath taking sky at night... Galloway forest is amazing too. We'll be back soon Many Thanks B & J Sept-2014
We found Trostrie Shieling to be a most welcoming & comfortable cottage in a delightful setting. Pauline & Tim have thought of everything to make a stay here happy. We have particularly enjoyed exploring Galloway Forest Park with our 2 Labradors. Lovely weather has added to our the pleasure of our stay in this ideal cottage. G & C Sept-2014
Delightful stay, to arrive to a bottle of wine and homemade shortbread was the icing on the cake of this charmingly situated cottage. Helped by the most glorious week of weather when the thermometer never dropped below 14. Being able to eat breakfast and dinner outside was a September treat. The Dumfries and Galloway book of walks was a welcome addition to the cottage. A super “autumn” break. J & R Sept-2014
Thank you for your kind hospitality. We had an amazing week – Lovely walks, Kirkcudbright Tattoo. Wonderful wildlife, a sky full of red kites, but above all a lovely cosy cottage where we felt at home. Hope to make a return visit and would not hesitate to recommend you to friends and family F & C Aug-2014
We had a great week in this lovely cosy cottage. Stunning views made for a relaxing stay. Also enjoyed visiting local attractions would recommend. Shortbread was very tasty J & J Aug-2014
We had a lovely week here at the Cottage. Seen different types of wildlife. Visited some stunning castles, beaches and country walks. Our dog Skye had a great time walking, will defo come back S & P Aug-2014

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