Saltflats Cottage - Rockcliffe

Lovely clean cottage , great location.

we love this cottage, and rockliffe it is my happy place.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location

Lovely location.

Only booked for 3 nights, but could have stayed longer. Good sized property, very neat and tidy, just set back from the beach on a private access road for Slatflats and Anchenvhin NTS property's only. The (noisy) swing gate access for the walk to Kippford is just to the side of the cottage. Well maintained cottage with plenty of quality crockery, cutlery and pots and pans. Do remember to take your own herbs/spices, salt and pepper etc as there is nothing left in the kitchen. Also take your own washing powder, although dishwash tablets are provided. Could do with some oven gloves and a cheese grater please. Lovely coastal walks with beautiful views and we had lovely weather to appreciate them. Would definitely go back.

The cottage was furnished to a very high standard — warm, welcoming, and equipped with everything needed for a true home-from-home stay.

The beds were especially comfortable, and the stunning location, beautifully maintained gardens, and peaceful surroundings made it the perfect place to relax and de-stress. As a regular visitor to Rockcliffe, I would highly recommend the property and the area itself. Unfortunately, the only aspect that fell short was the housekeeping. The property had not been cleaned prior to our arrival, with unchanged beds, dirty towels, and full bins left behind. Having since read previous reviews, this appears to be an ongoing issue which is disappointing given how lovely the accommodation and setting are otherwise.

A Peaceful, Well Equipped Cottage in a Stunning Coastal Setting We had an excellent two week stay at Saltflats Cottage in Rockcliffe.

The cottage is beautifully positioned for a peaceful, restorative holiday, with wonderful views across the Rough Firth and beyond. It offers easy access to Rockcliffe beach, superb walking routes to Castlehill Point, Kippford, Dalbeattie and Southerness, and is ideally located for touring the wider South Galloway coast. The property itself is warm, cosy and finished to a high standard, with immaculate cleanliness throughout. It comfortably accommodates 2–4 people, and both bedrooms enjoy lovely outlooks. The well tended front and rear gardens, established trees, wildflowers and sunny patio with seating make the outdoor space especially enjoyable. This was our first visit to Galloway and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Saltflats Cottage is highly recommended for anyone seeking tranquillity, nature and a well appointed base in a beautiful coastal setting. Excellent – thank you!

Great location, warm and comfortable.

However needs a good clean inside and in need of some maintance externally and to a lesser extend internally. But, overall a great stay.

Lovely, well equipped cottage in a great location.

Very comfortable bed, super kitchen-diner, nice lounge. Very friendly staff. Lovely views and walks straight from the door and public transport within a minutes walk.

We found the cottage clean on arrival.

Previous comments about the bed discomfort - we wholeheartedly agree. We left a night early to avoid another night in the beds. The new sofa was good but both armchairs were very firm - not what we would call cosy. The shoreline view from downstairs is now obscured by the shrubbery so the online picture of this from the front door is misleading. The bathroom was a missed opportunity - loads of room for the existing bath and a larger shower that would have been more comfortable, and a proper size basin. And the complimentary biscuits left were 2 months out of date. We enjoyed Rockcliffe and the shoreline paths but any repeat visit will be staying somewhere else. Generally think the online description of the cottage overblown which can only lead to disappointment, especially given the cottage was more expensive than alternatives.

Location and accommodation were great

Beautiful area!

Prime location for the beach and walks. Some excellent aspects, but overall, Saltflats Cottage is in need of some maintenance and upgrades to match its current pricing. Privacy of the garden is an issue on busy days when curious walkers are in abundance. Unlikely to return.

The double bed mattress was perhaps the hardest i have ever slept on,and was very uncomfortable.

Some items could be added to the kitchen,such as a grater and rolling pin

We love everything about the Cottage Area and Surroundings of the cottage, it is perfect for us and our dog.

Perfect cottage, location and weather but .

.. a repeat visit and although the particulars state sleeps 4, the outside seating had been downgraded and did not seat 4 so, alfresco dining / drinks round a table etc is currently a non-starter. One uncomfortable hard, heavy bench which seats 3 at a push and which sun-chasers would have to lug about and reposition. Thanks to a prior review, which also commented on this, we took alternatives with us but that should not have been necessary. This is not a "nice to have" option NTS. It is a perfectly reasonable expectation for the price and needs to be remedied.

Beautifull place to stay,comfortable and pleasant surroundings inside and out, would definitely stay hear again if the chance arises.

Excellent cottage in great location.

Everything very clean. Well equipped. Fenced off "paddock"very useful for dogs. As the weather was excellent we would have loved an outdoor table.

Saltflats is a lovely cottage in an excellent location.

We very much enjoyed our stay. Some things were a little 'spartan' - a chair or two upstairs would be good, for example. We were surprised to find absolutely no toilet paper provided (fortunately the nearby Londis has long opening hours!).

Had a beautiful peaceful week in Saltflats cottage.

The cottage was well equipped and comfortable with outstanding views. Poppy our red fox lab, loved the fenced off area, where she enjoyed playing with sticks. Will definitely be visiting again

I'ts a lovely place to holiday i fully recomend it.

Cottage is great with everything necessary for a great break.

My only comments are on the facilities section fir info rather than a problem. The shower is very awkard to turn on before you get in The fridge door is slightly damaged at the bottom so need to be careful opening it and nothing I could find to get the grill pan out of the grill other than a tea towel.

Absolutely lovely cottage for the two of us and our two dogs.

The cottage is recently decorated and with a modern kitchen that is fully equipped with all you need for a self catering holiday. The dog play area was a bonus. We took advantage of the coastal walks from the cottage and the beach. It was all so relaxing without the need to use the car too much. My only comment was with the mattress in the main bedroom - there was no pillow or mattress protectors and the bed was like a bouncy castle, it was so soft that the whole thing moved when you moved. It wasn't the most restful of sleeps. This definitely needed to be replaced with a more firm mattress and a protector. Overall, we loved the area and the cottage and would return to explore further.

A beautiful cottage, in the most amazing location you could wish for.

Very comfortable, clean and cosy. Well situated for exploring the area. If you want peace and tranquility, amazing views and wonderful walks and wildlife, this is the place.

we enjoyed our holiday, but needed to clean the oven before cooking anything it was covered in fat and smoked badly.

This has not happend before so could be a one off .

The cottage, it's location and grounds are lovely and some of the facilities (kitchen/diner and bathroom; except for ridiculously small sink) are good, but it is badly let down by the contents - or rather the lack of them.

No spare bedding or blankets (or cot); nothing between the sheet and the very cheap mattress through which you could feel the springs and is unhygienic; no hair-dryer; no ordnance survey/walking maps; no suitable drying area or muddy shoe/boot racks. Kitchen poorly supplied: we have never stayed in any self-catering accommodation that did not supply even a few basics - salt, pepper, cooking/olive oil, no hand-wash in the cottage and no welcome supplies. A dishwasher but no salt or rinse aid, even in the machine. The grounds should have been mown and cleared on change-over day between 10am and 5pm, not spoiling our peace on a lovely sunny Tuesday afternoon (and making my hayfever flare up!). Despite all this we enjoyed our week in Rockcliffe with its wonderful walking, but would recommend that anyone visiting should take as many provisions as they can fit in their car - assuming that you are not travelling from abroad!

Lovely cottage in a beautiful spot.

However although the place looked superficially well cleaned , there was thick dust on headboards, bedside tables and coffee tables Also I would have expected basics such as kitchen bin liners and dishcloths to be provided in a short stay property

The cottage is in a stunning location close to the beach.

We found it to be very peaceful and cosy. The only negative was the standard of cleanliness. We found the kitchen in particular needs a good clean; several items in the cupboards were dirty. If mattress protectors and hand towels could be provided this would be an added benefit.

The cottage was in a wonderful, relaxing position, but we felt we could have benefited from knowing where best local eateries were.

Only one complaint, the sink in the Bathroom is very small very very difficult to use and impossible to have a wet shave

Charming little period cottage owned and recently renovated by NTS (free entry to beautiful Threave Gardens).

Great location for Rockcliffe, nicely set back from the popular beach, with its own private parking next to the cottage. Two small bedrooms upstairs are bright and cosy. Mattresses and pillows could use covers as another reviewer pointed out six months ago. Small bathroom downstairs (steep staircase) with good shower, separate bathtub, toilet, heated towel rail and one tiny sink. Sitting room downstairs is a bit pokey. Well-equipped kitchen has more light and brand new good quality appliances. Oil-fired central heating throughout on a timer. There's an open lawn in front with partial views of coast and a small front patio with a wooden picnic table, four wooden chairs and a large parasol for those Scottish al fresco meals. There's nothing in the way of shops or tearooms in Rockcliffe, just a Mr Whippy van during the day, but there's a Londis convenience shop in nearby Colvend. A delightful 30-minute walk through NTS woods takes you to the little seaside resort of Kippford with a tearoom, pub and yachting club. A beautiful path going the other direction hugs the coast and takes you to a stunning viewpoint in half a mile and continues for another four miles to the sandy beaches of Sandyhills (a bus connects the two villages).

My only wish would have been for a hair dryerand maybe a chair or stool to place clothes on in bedroom.

2nd time staying here and will be back.

Fantastic cottage in a great location that is spotless and well kitted out

Salt flats is a really nice property, very cosy and warm (-4 outside!

) but toasty inside. Everything you need and good quality items but we felt that some form of coat pegs/rack is needed downstairs especially when back from a very wet dog walk! Will definitely book again.

Well equipped Cottage missing almost nothing.

Felt very homely. The only thing we’d say is the bed and pillows haven’t got mattress or pillow protectors. Great next to the coast with lovely local walks. Good fenced in area for dogs. We’ll hopefully be back.

What more could you want.

Great views and wow stars at night out of the bedroom window, could touch them! Great walk to Kippford behind the cottage with its shell beaches. Ice cream at the bottom of the drive everyday. Love Dumfries and Galloway. Is a shop right at the top of the road as you turn right. We didn't see it until just before we left! Museum worth seeing at Dalbeattie with a Titanic story. Castle Douglas nice Tesco and shops. Love Kirkcudbright and the whole area. Might be good idea to put things like this into a folder. Beds the most comfortable we have ever slept in! Just one point no fire blanket or extinquisher!

A well equipped cottage and a restful stay on the whole during the week that storm Agnes hit.

Not that weather can be planned for but with the cottage having single glazing the sound effects of the high winds, rain and draughts on the windows made for a sleepless night.

Fantastic week at Saltflats Cottage in Rockliffe.

The cottage was outstanding, from ease of check in to how clean and very well equipped it is. I agree with previous comments about the overall comfort of the settee but also have to say things like that are always personal preference so what may not suit me is likely to suit someone else. Regardless we loved the cottage and hope to be back in the not to distant future. Cheers

Just back from a few days rest in this lovely cottage, fantastic location, well equipped and beautiful inside.

Not a complaint but general feedback, there are no facilities to hang up wet clothes, given it's a beach location and we had a couple of wet days a clothes airer or coat rack would have been helpful. The sofa/chairs in livingroom are not comfortable for any length of time. Again most time is spent outside but if weather isn't great you tend to be inside.

We had a lovely stay and the location was perfect for us.

Everything was spot on and house was immaculate. A few walkers mis the turn off and walk through the path of the property but really hard to find any fault with much more than that.