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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
70 Customer Reviews
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"First class accommodation."
Convenient to many places to explore and a few minutes walk to the town centre. Lovely view over the lake.
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"The place was comfortable and well equipped But we where misled by the photo in ..."
The place was comfortable and well equipped But we where misled by the photo in the advert We thought we where turning up to a place backing on to a loch In fact the decking was alongside a busy road And the property was an ex council maisonette We could hear most of the people’s lives above us
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"We had a wonderful stay at Simply Suite and would definitely recommend."
The house is spotless and the owners have thought of everything you could possibly need, the welcome pack was above and beyond and really appreciated. We hope to book up again for next year.
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"Our second visit this year to Simply Suite Absolutely everything about it makes you want to return for another break just after you have left."
Wouldn't stay anywhere else when visiting Castle Douglas. ❤ Angela
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"A very comfortable base from which to explore the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway area, with everything you need for a relaxing stay."
Very thoughtful selection of goodies provided as well as leaflets on things to do. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this property.
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"This was quite simply one of , if not the best, self catering accomodation that I have booked."
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"Great location overlooking the loch yet walking distance to the centre of Castle Douglas."
Spotlessly clean with all amenities and extras. Close to Threave Gardens and a good base to travel to nearby Kite Feeding, Galloway trail, Kircudbright and many other interesting places
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"Would definitely recommend, from the welcoming pack to area and cleanliness."
.and whole area very dog friendly..thanks for a great few days.
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"Really enjoyed our stay."
The apartment was well equipped and very tastefully decorated throughout. The location was great being just a short walk from the shops and cafe's in Castle Douglas and the patio overlooking the loch was a very nice feature. The welcome pack was very generous and the best we have seen. Some minor niggles - the duvet on the double bed was heavy for summer use and was feather filled, as were the pillows which not everyone will like. Also much more hanging space is needed in the twin bedroom. There are two drawer chests but we felt one should be replaced by a proper wardrobe.
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"Excellent accommodation."
No problems with parking, always spaces. Garden area at back of property to sit for evening sunshine.
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"This holiday property is exceptional and a credit to the owners."
It is well situated, across the road from the loch and park.
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"Thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay at Simply Suite."
Property was absolutely spotless and interior decor was first class. Ideal location across from the park and also a short walk to the town centre. The only small negative was the lack of off-road parking which meant it was not always possible to get parked close to the property - but this is fairly typical for a lot of properties in the area and in no way detracted from our overall enjoyment of our holiday. Very much hope to visit again. 5 Stars.
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"Simply Suite is beautifully decorated, well equipped, absolutely spotless and extremely well maintained."
The owners have thought of everything to make it feel like a home from home. The views across the loch are wonderful. The location is great for exploring the area and Simply Suite itself is just a short walk away from Castle Douglas town centre.
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"Great little house for our weekend away with the kids (1 & 3) and dog."
Beautiful view, and so handy for the park and town. Lovely play park for the kids too. House was spotless with everything you could need and Elaine was really friendly. Thanks for all the treats!
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"This is an ideal location."
Very close to the town center and within minutes of the A75. The property is immaculate and modern, clean and there is everything on hand that you would need. The property benefits a great view over the lake. The seating area out front is also a plus. This is highly recommended property. The bedrooms are comfortable with ample space.
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"Lovely wee house."
No noise from neighbours. Well appointed kitchen. Really comfy beds. Great location for walking to shops/restaurants in Castle Douglas or to Threave garden. Park for dog walking and kids play area really close. Looks onto the national cycle route. View over Loch is fantastic. Lots of birdwatching at breakfast. Enclosed terrace. All round great property.
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"Well equipped, well furnished (very comfortable bed), well located and a fabulous view."
We loved our stay and are looking to come back soon. The owners have done a great job!
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"This was our 3rd stay in Simply Suite which, I think, tells a story."
As always, the apartment was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. We love looking over to Carlingwark Loch where, this time, the swans were nesting. We enjoyed trips to Kirkcudbright and Broughton House, Kippford and Rockcliffe, a visit to Drumlanrig Castle which had lovely walks around the grounds, a drive out to Wigtown to stock up on books, as well as the charming shops of Castle Douglas itself. We enjoyed meals at Streetlights cafe and at the King's Head in Castle Douglas, Sunday lunch at The Old School House on the A75 outside Kirkcudbright and at Brambles cafe in Kirkcudbright. All in all, a lovely holiday, in a lovely party of the country, staying in a lovely wee apartment. If/when we come back to the area, we'd definitely book Simply Suite again.
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"I can honesty say if it was my house I would be happy."
Lovely accommodation, everything you needed , lovely views across a Loch, yet only 5 minutes walk to town centre
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"Such a lovely location."
So clean and had absolutely everything we needed . Really close to town . Although on the level there are some stairs to get to front door . Just for accessibility. But it was no problem for us .
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"Absolutely wonderful stay in this little gem of a property."
Comfy and very clean. Will definitely be back.
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"Absolutely spot on, the owners keep the property perfect they have thought of everything, the kitchen didn’t lack for any equipment and we had a lovely view, the beds we comfortable as was the living room we all felt right at home ."
The only thing I would say is that although the owners provided a few items such as crisps a lovely cake etc a small pint of milk would have been perfect. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends.
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"Lovely, clean ground floor apartment and with good kitchen facilities."
very comfortable double bed, Good size lounge but dining table a little cramped in the corner. All rooms are very nicely decorated. Would stay again. The park opposite is great for walking the dog or just yourselves! Town centre a 10 min walk or 5 mins to an excellent fish n chip shop
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"We had a lovely stay and we will certainly return it was spotless credit to owners"
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"I could not have wished for a better place to stay."
Elaine and Andy have paid great detail of attention to detail nothing was required. It was lovely to walk out into the kitchen make a cuppa see the beautiful surroundings and take that cuppa onto the balcony. However, they have set the standards high I would not have any hesitation to stay here again when I come back up to Scotland. Keep up the good work.
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"We knew theewere goodies left for us,maybe cutback from last year,as there were no eggs,fruit or pate,but enjoyed everything else."
We mistakenly left some Coffee bags in a cupboard but welcome the next occupants using them if they're there,as it's too far to go back for them.Overall,it's a peaceful haven in a lovely setting for a breakaway.
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"It was wonderful so clean and comfortable."
Just a wee instruction on how to open and close the blinds would be helpful
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"Great apartment, well furnished."
Welcome pack was awesome
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"The accommodation was first class and the welcome pack was just what we needed."
A big thank you to the owners.
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"The Flat is decorated to a very high standard and very clean."
The leather settees are not comfortable. The decking area is to noisey because of the main road out of castle douglas. The patio doors leading out to the decking area were kept shut because of this. The views over the Loch and wet lands are stunning. There is no mention of the six steps up to the front door which do have an old hand rail on one side. We had some excellant meals out in town,and the shops are plentiful on the long high street.
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"Excellent holiday property."
Perfectly clean, extremely well stocked and some very nice welcome items. Other than a bit of road noise at busy times, no other negatives. The view from the property is excellent and it is situated to make walking into Castle Douglas or to the Loch very easy. Can highly recommend.
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"This is our third visit to this property, which speaks for itself."
We love everything about it. The house was immaculate and the facilities very much a home from home. We hope to return.
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"50 years self catering experience and Simply Suits is tops."
The flat was immaculate with a beautiful view to the front where wild life in abundance included nesting swans, ducks with young in tow and the loch meadow was entered right opposite which was handy for dog walking. Our dog enjoyed lying in the sun on the enclosed patio and taking the daily walk into CD for the paper and coffee in dog friendly shops. Strongly recommend a visit to Laurieston to the near by farm which for 20 years has at 1400 hours each day out out food for Red Kites (about 30). Seeing these magnificent birds swooping down was the highlight of our holiday. The surrounding countryside was very pleasant with a wide variety of places to visit. All in all Simply Suits ticks all the boxes.
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"This is an amazing property, simply suite is definitely the wrong name, there is nothing simply about it, it has been refurbished to a really high quality standard."
Elaine the host was so helpful and was always there if ever we needed her, we even got welcome packs. A walk out your front door, across the road and your on a big park with a loch, such a lovely walk. I would highly recommend simply suite and will definitely be going back
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"A lovely cottage , a short stroll to the town and the Loch across the way."
Very comfortable beds and sofas. Most well equipped kitchen we've ever stayed in ! A great welcome pack on arrival. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved all the touches in the cottage and would definitely stay again. We did experience some noise quite early morning from the flat upstairs moving around but we were generally awake then so wasn't an issue but if you like to sleep in might be a slight inconvenience.
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"Lovely clean comfortable and well equipped flat."
View of the Loch from the kitchen and living room windows are stunning ,even when it was raining. The property fulfilled all our needs. Great location for walks with our dog, shops, pubs and takeaways. We all really enjoyed our stay and of course the goodies hamper! Would definitely recommend this accommodation and hopefully we will return again soon.
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"A,stylish, comfortable,clean,well equipped flat."
The on road parking was never a problem. Tesco, Co op and independent butchers and bakers not far away.Well situated for places of interest in the area.
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"Simply Suite was in a great location overlooking Carlingwark Loch."
The accommodation was spotless and of a high standard and we enjoyed the welcome selection of goodies. Parking on the road was never a problem and a few minutes walk took us into the Town itself. We can recommend The Kings Arms for a hearty evening meal (we've been going there for years) and Moore's Fish and Chips. There is a bit of road noise, so sitting out on the patio in summer might be a problem, but the bedrooms are at the back so we heard no noise. We will definitely be coming back to stay here again.
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"Fabulous apartment, very well equipped, warm, clean and comfortable."
The welcome treats were an unexpected bonus, thank you so much. Central location in CD, so handy for everything, but it was lovely and quiet in the flat. We really enjoyed our short stay and look forward to returning sometime.
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"Wow what can we say ?"
One of the best Sykes cottages we have stayed in. It was immaculate, beautifully furnished and in great condition. The attention to detail was great. There was a welcome hamper upon arrival which was really unexpected which was full of everything you could need. Thanks for this saved us running straight out to the shops. My boys were delighted with the ice creams. The place was lovely, warm and cozy. Great location close to some lovely places. Tesco is only up the road to grab any essentials aswell. Thanks so much for letting us stay in your beautiful holiday home we we definitely be recommending you to all our family and friends. We will definitely be back soon ☺️
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"It was absolutely beautiful I couldn’t believe it when we set foot inside so ..."
It was absolutely beautiful I couldn’t believe it when we set foot inside so clean and lovely decorated and those little extra bits that she left really good view was brilliant we will b booking again
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"Used this accommodation whilst visiting family."
Immaculate throughout with fully equipped kitchen and lots of storage. Thank you
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"Absolutely lovely clean apartment with everything you need in there, lovely ..."
Absolutely lovely clean apartment with everything you need in there, lovely views across the road of the loch ideal for walking our dog and all the lovely extras, it is a lovely warm apartment and definitely would go again
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"Welcoming, cosy, spotless, great location, beautiful interior, comfortable, well equipped kitchen, lovely outdoor space, fabulous view over loch, couple of minutes walk into Castle Douglas and much more!"
This accommodation ticked all our boxes. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
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"This property really was up to a fantastic standard ."
No junk shop/ charity shop tat as is often the case .Beautifully presented ,owners love it and so did we.No long lists of do and don't but enough information to help you .Lots and lots of just lovely extras like the food in the fridge and the snacks provided .A big thank you to the owners .The apartment is in a great location ,view is so tranquil Castle Douglas is quite small but a lot of independent shops .I wish all properties were like this .Unfortunately I suspect that Sykes don't check their properties and some of the reviews of some pretty shabby properties appear to be a little too kind .Once again thank you to the owners ,you really have set the bar high.
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"This is a great property."
High quality, great location base for visits. View of park and loch from window. No mention of busy main road in front of property which could be a factor for some families but front area very secure from road. Would visit again.
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"Great place to stay."
Everything you needed and it had a beautiful view over the loch. Easy to park and great location for easy access to all the local sites. Thank you for a lovely stay.
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"The cottage is beautifully appointed and lacks for nothing."
The view across to Carlingwark Loch is outstanding with large flocks of swans and wildlife visable.The welcome goodies left for us were wonderful,and to be honest we had so much it was a struggle to get through it,but we managed haha.It was truly a home from home and very comfortable.
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"This flat was so so beautiful with everything done to perfection, the attention to detail was amazing!"
! It was bright,airy and spotlessly clean, could not fault anything!! The french doors at the front of the property gave way to the beautiful views across to the lake!! All in all we had a fanatic time!! Jean & Mervyn Black Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
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"Excellent facilities and home for the week and we’d consider a re-visit."
Great location and aspect. Missing it already! We’re still confused however, why the town is regarded as the food capital? It’s very sweet but less than we expected. But this is something out of the Owner’s control. A car definitely needed to go see attractions.
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"The flat was very well appointed and well equipped."
There were lots of treats left for us including food in the fridge.It was within walking distance of Castle Douglas.However,one thing that spoiled it was the photo was misleading.Between the patio and the loch was a fairly busy road with consequent traffic noise.
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"We love this property."
This is our second visit within a year which speaks for itself. Thankyou to the owners for enabling us to have such a great stay. We hope to return.
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"Simply Suite is a great place to stay in a beautiful area."
Impeccably clean, extremely comfortable, the superb welcome pack found round every corner. I’d looked up the site of the flat beforehand so the road wasn’t a surprise, and while fairly busy, I live on a much busier road so it wasn’t an issue for me. The bedrooms being at the back they were very quiet. Nor did I hear anything of the neighbours. The kitchen was amazingly well stocked with everything I could possibly need - I was surprised at only finding a very fine grater, until I opened another cupboard and found two more (and that cupboard hiding within it so much more in the way of mixing bowls, measuring jugs, and more). I’ve not mentioned the views over the loch which are a delight, as was the birdsong. It may be by the road, but so much higher you look over the traffic to the trees, the peaceful water, the swans. I’ll be happy to book there again.
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"Simply Suite was something special."
Couldn’t fault a thing, a pleasure to stay. A good base to explore the area. Would happily return. On my list of top holiday cottages to stay in.
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"This is one of the best holiday accommodation I have stayed in."
This is a very comfortable and well appointed flat. Everything was thought of with many little extras and nice touches. The view from the patio is breathtaking. i would never get bored with looking at the loch at any time of the day. I can thoroughly recommend this property and would have no hesitation in staying here again.
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"We had a lovely stay in Simply Suite."
It felt like home from the moment we arrived. Everything was easy, even the roadside parking. The kitchen had all we needed to prepare our meals and our host had supplied an amazing range of goodies. Best of all was the view, watching the swans and visiting red kite kept us occupied when the stormy weather arrived. There's lots to see in the area and Simply Suite is the perfect, cosy and immaculate base.
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"This place is a gem."
It is spotlessly clean, comfy and well thought out. The hosts have done their very best to make sure that you have all you need. The kitchen is the best equipped i have had in a holiday let. It is only a few minutes walk into Castle Douglas where there are takeaways etc, and opposite is a nice park and a circular walk around the lock. All in all,spot on.
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"Superbly equipped ground floor flat 5 minutes from Castle Douglas town centre."
The flat had everything we needed and a fantastic welcome pack was a pleasant surprise. Tea, coffee milk eggs bread cheese, pate and biscuits were a delight. Many good walks in easy reach. Great butchers in town with good local restaurants and pubs. Dog friendly too...We will be back.
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"Simply Suite was perfect for our family."
It was very well equipped and furnished with a fantastic range of kitchen equipment. It was also spotlessly clean. The view over Carlingwark Loch was lovely and the main road didn't disturb us at all. In fact, the bedrooms at the rear, were very quiet. Parking on the road outside the property was straightforward as was key collection. Thank you for the fantastic goodies in the welcome pack - they were very much appreciated. Thank you for having us and we would definitely stay here again.
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"The accommodation was excellent - superbly equipped and comfortable with an exceptional welcome pack of treats."
The view of the loch opposite the property always had something interesting to offer, especially the swans and the lovely trees. We will certainly hope to return to this place.
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"Fab suite fab people ,lovley friendly town."
Great trips out very central
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"Lovely flat which was really well kitted out, really comfortable and a lovely welcome pack."
Was home from home for us, and we had a great time exploring the area. Everything about the flat was perfect thank you!
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"Excellent accommodation very well presented how ever some of the photos are ..."
Excellent accommodation very well presented how ever some of the photos are wrong it shows the loch at rear the of the property and not the front also it would be good to highlight that there is a main road it was not a problem for us but it might be for someone else
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"Wonderful studio excelled expectations welcome pack unreal will be back great, ..."
Wonderful studio excelled expectations welcome pack unreal will be back great, not needing car to get into town just a pleasant walk was so good Thank You the Williamsons
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"Lovely flat."
Very comfortable and well equipped. Even had a dishwasher which wasn't listed. The welcome pack left by the owners is excellent and saves you having to go shopping immediately on arrival. Very much appreciated. Only one negative you are on a main road and traffic can be quite busy and noisy although after a couple of days you don't notice it. Would definitely return again
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"Great accommodation with everything we needed particularly as we couldn’t eat out and needed a fully equipped kitchen."
Beds were comfy. Lovely treats awaited us which were appreciated. One area that let us down particularly as it was a cold week with nightly frosts, the boiler didn’t always work. The air extraction also wasn’t working and it was very cold in the bathroom with the window open to get rid of the condensation with no heating. We were either boiling hot or very cold. Fortunately the gas fire worked in the lounge. Beautiful view across the road to the loch and swans. The directions in says the house was on the right when in actual fact it’s on the left which confused us for a while. Great position to go to coast or Galloway forest. We really enjoyed our week.
Thank you so much for your super review. Unfortunately there were a couple of issues that did not make your stay as good as it should of been, one being the heating was not coming on when you needed it to.The boiler was not on the setting that it should of been on and thankfully the plumber came the next day even though it was a bank holiday Monday and rectified the problem promptly and I was very grateful to him for that. The other was the extraction fan in the bathroom which did not seem to be working but luckily when the electrician popped in it was only the isolation switch outside the bathroom door which had been switched off. These things will be checked at all change overs from now on and signs placed on the boiler and the isolation switch. I do hope that you will come and stay at Simply Suite again some time in the future and enjoy the fantastic area again. Property Owner
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"Was made to feel really welcome, Land lady was wonderful, helpful."
Lots of goodies, welcome pack left in the house. House was perfect, comfortable, well equipped. Amazing Loch views, walking distance to shops.
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"We enjoyed our stay very much, accommodation was very good and a great location for exploring the area."
Would definitely recommend.
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"Simply Suite is a modern yet cosy property in a great location."
The main street of Castle Douglas is only a couple of minutes walk with really good shops, especially for food and drink. This is also an ideal property to stay in should you wish to take your 4 legged family member with you as there is an entrance to the park directly over the road from the front door. The welcome pack was the cherry on the cake for a great week getting away to a great part of Scotland.
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"The accommodation is excellent with a full range of equipment."
It was very welcoming, comfortable and warm with very comfortable beds. The situation is excellent within a few hundred yards of Castle Douglas main street full of varied and interesting shops. The view from the front window is beautiful and a walk round the Loch and the park is recommended. The whole area iis well worth exploring and we would recommend this accommodation to the most fastidious.
Summary
- All ground-floor
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Sitting/dining room with gas fire
- Gas central heating and gas fire
- Gas oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, Dishwasher
- TV with DVD player and WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- On-road parking
- Front decked area with table and chairs
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking allowed
- Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles
- There are steps up to the property. Please note: As from 1st January 2024 this property is a Friday check in
The property
Enjoying captivating views across Carlingwark Loch, located in the foodie town of Castle Douglas is this well-appointed, all ground-floor holiday property, Simply Suite.
This perfectly positioned holiday accommodation is ideal for families seeking respite from their usual routines and to explore this tranquil part of Scotland.
After admiring the pretty views of the enchanting loch, head into the warmth of the property and spend your evening relaxing within the sitting room, where the patio doors offer seamless integration of the outside in and stunning views to enjoy from the comfort of the sofa.
Flick on the gas fire to allow a gentle warmth to fill the room as you sink into the sofa, and unwind amidst the elegant interiors.
Joining the space is the formal dining table, where you and your loved ones can indulge in a tasty takeaway or delight in a family favourite dish that was prepared within the well-equipped kitchen.
The chef of the group will be delighted by the quality range of appliances, arranged in a contemporary assortment, sure to encourage home-cooking for the duration of your stay.
During balmy evenings, why not take dining outdoors onto the decking, with the stunning backdrop of the loch to enjoy as you tuck in.
Once the sun has set, catch your rest within one of the two bedrooms, each boasting a sleek interior design, plenty of wardrobe storage for your belongings and served by a gleaming family bathroom, with a shower over bath, basin and WC.
Explore your surroundings further by enjoying a short stroll into the centre of Castle Douglas, an 18th Century market town, which has a growing reputation for being a Food Town, so you can expect a wide selection of places to eat and drink, as well as many independent shops selling local produce for you to take back to the dwelling to cook up a storm.
Be sure to spend some time at the picturesque Carlingwark Loch, offering an enjoyable circular walk or opportunities for watersports from the education centre.
During the summer months, travel to the Solway Coast, where you will be delighted to find miles of golden sandy beaches or look forward to exploring the island on the River Dee, home to the 14th Century Threave Castle, which can be reached by ferry.
For those feeling more active, explore the Galloway Forest Park and for watersports enthusiasts take a visit to Loch Ken.
For something more leisurely, you could spend time exploring the National Trust owned Threave Garden, House and Estate or take a day trip to the larger town of Dumfries, home to a plethora of amenities and attractions.
Bring your loved ones to Simply Suite to share a memorable stay in Scotland.
EPC Rating: Band C
EPC Rating: Band C
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: DG-01076-F
About the location
CASTLE DOUGLAS
Dalbeattie 6 miles; Kirkcudbright 9.5 miles; Dumfries 18 miles.
The attractive country town of Castle Douglas is nestled in the southwest of Scotland, in the Dumfries and Galloway region. Castle Douglas is known locally as the 'Food Town', playing host to a large selection of independent food shops, as well as a range of wonderful pubs and restaurants. The town provides access to the picturesque Solway Coast, with its miles of beautiful beaches and scattering of pretty fishing villages. Carlingwark Loch lies just south of the town, a large, freshwater lake, great for coarse fishing and sailing. Enthusiasts of water sports need look no further than Loch Ken and The Galloway Activity Centre. It offers sailing, windsurfing, powerboating, kayaking, canoeing, and a wobbly water park. Less than half an hour’s drive on the A713, it is an ideal place for a family or groups. Hop aboard a boat and venture to Threave Castle, perched on an island in the River Dee, and explore its glorious gardens elsewhere on the estate, open to the public all year round. Dumfries and Galloway is an area renowned for its outdoor activities including bird watching, mountain biking, fishing, star-gazing and golfing. Practise your swing on the 18-hole golf course situated in the grounds of the former 18th Century country mansion, Cally Palace. Pull on your walking boots and go hiking across west Scotland’s inspiring landscape, or sail along its wonderful coastline. Whatever you fancy for your holiday in Scotland, Castle Douglas is the perfect base for experiencing it all!
Please note: As from 1st January 2024 this property is a Friday check in
There are steps up to the property.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas