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Chipperkyle

Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)7917 610008
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Per night
£140

3 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome

Pets welcome

A grand yet very homely place with tasty home cooking and 200 acres to explore. Play golf, sail, cycle – wonderfully informal

Per night
£140

Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.

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The Experience

This beautiful Scottish-Georgian family home has no hint of formality, and sociable Willie puts you at your ease. Your sitting and dining rooms connect through a large arch; find gloriously comfy sofas, family pictures, rugs on wooden floors, masses of books and a constant log fire.

Upstairs: good linen, big armchairs, Hungarian goose down, Indian-style kimono robes and windows with the finest views. Wake to delicious breakfasts with homemade granola and locally baked bread, yogurt from Camphill Village Trust, seasonal compotes from the garden, bacon and eggs. Dinner can be booked in advance, all locally sourced, served at one big table and with no menu – just let Willie know if there is anything you don’t like or can’t tolerate.

Stride out for wonderful walks – the countryside is magnificent, beaches fabulous and this is a classified dark sky area – pop outside on clear nights for a good show. A house full of flowers and warmth.

We think you'll love

Spending a day walking then returning to flop in the comfiest of sofas in front of the fire
Exploring beaches and the nearby coastline
Wandering around Kirkcudbright, visiting artists' studios and galleries

You should know

Every bedroom has its own bathroom but only one is en suite
You can BYO wine for dinner

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: £140

2 Doubles: £140
1 Twin: £140

Information

Booking information

Other details: STL licence number: DG01142P. Singles £98.
Closed: Rarely.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property: This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Meals: Dinner, 4 courses, £35. Pub 3 miles.

Reviews

Very relaxed country house B&B with affable host, Willie. A fantastic off the beaten track area which has so much to offer.

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Karen, Southampton May 2016

Stayed at Chipperkyle for Spring Fling. On arrival we were greeted with tea and cake - delicious. This is just one of the thoughtful touches Willie Dickson offers. Willie is a gracious and knowledgeable host, offering local information on what to see and do. There is plenty to explore around Dumfries & Galloway or simply enjoy Chipperkyle's grounds. Chipperkyle offers a tranquil and perfect place to stay.

Steven, Kew, Richmond Surrey Apr 2016

First off this is an amazing place to stay; the location, Georgian house and eclectic interior is 1st class. An absolute classic style. As much as I and my family enjoy roaring fires and antique decanter collections it was Willie Dickson our charming host and the owner of Chipperkyle which we will remember above all. Willie went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Our only regret was not staying longer. We have stayed at many guest houses around Europe and this is as good as it gets.

Crispin, Tetbury, Gloucestershire Mar 2016

We stayed here for two nights to attend a nearby wedding. Our daughter, her husband and baby took the other room. The house was extremely comfortable with a fine array of good quality furniture and family portraits. Breakfasts were beautiful with excellent choice and presentation. But the real star was Willie Dickson. Welcoming and fascinating, he organised somewhere local for us to eat after an exhausting journey up on Good Friday and offered to run us around if taxis failed to show up, etc. He even posted on something we left behind. When we are up there again, we will definitely return.

Julia Aug 2014

Charming hosts and a B & B which was very comfortable with a lovely atmosphere. Best B & B bathroom ever!

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Location

The neighbourhood

Castle Douglas is six miles and Kirkcudbright 15, both with a good range of places to eat – Willie recommends The Selkirk Arms in Kirkcudbright. The area is very arty; galleries, potteries and studios litter the villages and towns, especially Kirkcudbright – home of one of the Glasgow Boys. For gardens visit Broughton House and Logan Botanic Garden. Dumfries for a station is 14.5 miles.

Local points of interest from Willie Dickson

Calm, gentle, stunning countryside, big skies, trilling birdsong, truly dark nights sparkling with stars, tranquil freshwater lochs, sandy coastal beaches, high cliffs, Galloway Hills, lush green farmland; all suffused with warmth of the Gulf Stream.
Red Kite Trail with feeding station. Ken-Dee Marsh Nature Reserve with hides – whooper swans, greylag geese, wigeons, goldeneyes, pintails. Woodlands with red squirrels, great spotted woodpeckers, badgers. Wake up to the dawn chorus.
Southerness Golf course is set on the edge of a remote headland and is virtually unknown by the golfing masses. It measures just over 6,500 yards but with a par of 69. Is this too tough for you? Try Powfoot created by James Braid or 32 other local courses.
Threave Gardens is the best known in this mild, lime-free area but also Broughton House and Cally Gardens nearby. My favourites are Elizabeth MacGregor who produced Anemone 'Wild Swan' Chelsea Plant of Year 2011, Shambellie and Buckland Nursery.

Introducing

Willie Dickson

Willie is a thoughtful, witty host who is happy to share his knowledge of the house and its history. As well as feeding you very well he's a mine of information about the area and can easily tailor suggestions about what to do and where to go depending on your interests. You're looked after beautifully by him and his two helpers – the 'dream team'! There is a friendly cat who lives here too.