Just over two years ago we opened the doors at Destination Balcary to welcome our first guests to stay in our renovated country farmhouse. In that time we have had over 42 reviews, all 5* and 100% of our guests would recommend staying at our holiday cottage. We wanted to get the bottom of why they loved it so much!
Looking back at our guest reviews, we have been able to see what our guests most enjoy experiencing, doing and seeing whilst staying at our three bedroom converted self-catering farmhouse.
We are Delighted to Share the Following from our Reviews:
- What our guests most enjoy when staying at Destination Balcary, their highlights?
- What do guests love most about the farmhouse itself?
- The most popular places our guests have visited whilst staying at Destination Balcary?
The mix of people staying has varied from families, couples to friends, many have also brought their four legged freinds. The reason for coming to Balcary Bay in Dumfries & Galloway has also varied from those wishing to have a relaxing stay, explore the area, walking and hiking holidays to heading out to the hills on bikes.
Destination Balcary Conservatory Views
The Highlights of their Stay
Whet the main highlights and memories of their stay at Destination Balcary
- The views – ‘amazing’, ‘stunning’, ‘wonderful’, ‘spectacular’ are just some of the many adjectives used to describe the outlook from the farmhouse.
- ‘A Panoramic Paradise on The Scottish Coast’
- ‘A beautiful retreat and a secluded location’
- ‘The coastal walk from the front door is just perfect & we were fortunate to see porpoises from the cliffs.’
- ‘The walks from the property around Balcary Bay, to Loch Mackie and Rascarrel Bay were fabulous.’
Balcary Bay
The Farmhouse
What were the key highlights of the cottage in the eyes of our guests?
- ‘Spacious, very comfortable & spotlessly clean’
- ‘Very well equipped with everything you need and more’
- ‘It’s like home from home’
- ‘Delighted with the Welcome Pack and wonderful fresh homemade cakes’
- ‘The conservatory views & relaxing spot to sit and look out’
- ‘The cosy wood burning stove’
- ‘One of the best cottages we’ve ever stayed in!’
Well Equipped Kitchen at Destination Balcary
The Local Area & Favourite Places to Visit
Where did our guests like visiting when staying here?
- ‘Nice drive round to Rockcliffe which is a beautiful cove and lovely walk to Castle Point from there.’
- ‘Castle Douglas has some lovely shops and would recommend ‘Street Lights’ for lunch (very dog friendly).’
- ‘Loch Arthur Farm Shop also worth a visit, best bacon sandwich ever!’
- ‘We would also recommend the Kite feeding station at Bellymack Farm, Laurieston, it was an amazing experience!’
- ‘Convenient not only for beaches but 7stanes mountain biking and market towns both local and further afield.’
- ‘Nearby the Auchencairn Village Shop is great – excellent pizza and curry nights.’
Threave Castle – Credit our Guest Stephen Cooper
Selection of Various Guest Reviews since 2022
We have been humbled by the kind comments from our many lovely guests. The comments, and suggestions in our guest book and subsequent reviews have helped us understand what improvements. See below a few extracts from the many delightful guest reviews that we have received to date.
‘A little bolt hole of comfort within the beauty’ – Oct 2024
‘This farmhouse bolts you in, pulls you into its cocoon and you feel safe and warm, but lifted up to enjoy its expansive view of the waters around the coast.
In fact, there was nothing that we would change at Airds of Balcary. In fact, we would love to come again. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. It made our holiday the joy it was.’
Guest Highlights: High quality, the views
Sitting room with log burning stove
‘Perfect’ – Sept 2024
‘Just had the most relaxing week at the farmhouse. Beautiful location. Peace and quiet’
Highlights: Stunning Location, Great Dog Walks and safe enclosed garden for dogs
‘An Exceptional Farmhouse with Exceptional Views’ – June 2024
‘I would highly recommend this farmhouse. been twice before and I will certainly be back. I have to many cottages in Dumfries and Galloway and this is SIMPLY THE BEST.’
Highlights: Nature on your doorstep, red kites living nearby
Wildlife & Birdlife at Destination Balcary
‘Farmhouse With Stunning Views’ – June 2024
‘Fantastic Views, Most evenings were spent in the conservatory, gazing at that view. Sue also provides a delicious cake and locally made ice-cream.’
‘Just Perfect!’– March 2024
‘Lovely walk down to the beach. Great little community shop in Auchencairn. Nice drive round to Rockcliffe which is a beautiful cove and lovely walk to Castle Point from there. Castle Douglas has some lovely shops and would recommend Street Lights for lunch (very dog friendly). Loch Arthur farm shop also worth a visit, best bacon sandwich ever!
‘One of the Best Cottages We’ve Stayed in!’ – March 2024
‘We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Destination Balcary. We have stayed in lots of cottages over the years and this was definitely one of the best. It was extremely spacious, very clean and the views are amazing, could have sat in the conservatory all day!’
Nothing Short of Spectacular – January 2024
‘We spent Christmas and New Year at Destination Balcary and it was nothing short of spectacular truly dog friendly and Sue was on hand for anything we needed, but equally allowed us to enjoy the sheer peace and tranquillity of the farmhouse.
The Christmas decorations were fabulous and the whole accommodation was definitely deserving of it’s top quality awards. We got back home and immediately booked for this year!’
‘Great January Holiday’ – Jan 2024
‘What a fabulous place, a beach and beautiful cliff top walk straight out of the front door’
‘Unique Setting’ – Oct 2023
‘The walks from the property around Balcary Bay, to Loch Mackie and Rascarrel Bay were fabulous. If you love Nature, you will love it there. On our first day there we saw a red squirrel and a sea otter and on another day we saw a hare.
We would also recommend the Kite feeding station at Bellymack Farm, Laurieston-an amazing experience!’
Red Kite Feeding Station at Bellymack Feeding Station
‘Farmhouse With Amazing Views’ – Nov 2023
‘Destination Balcary is the perfect place to unwind We could have sat for hours in the conservatory taking in the incredible ever changing views over Balcary Bay.
The cliff walk is fantastic and there are other lovely walks from the doorstep. This is such a lovely unspoilt area to visit’
‘A Panoramic Paradise On The Scottish Coast’ – Sept 2023
‘Destination Balcary is exactly that – a wonderfully peaceful and spacious, beautifully renovated farmhouse situated above the Rockcliffe and Kippford coast with views inland and towards the Cumberland coast and fells.’
We look forward to welcoming many more guests to our farmhouse at Destination Balcary in 2025 and beyond. We look forward to their tales and recollections of their stay here.
Come and see for yourself and make your own memories.
Balcary Bay & Balcary Inn Hotel & Views Beyond
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Summary of Guest Reviews from UpFront Reviews
‘A Little Bolt Hole of Comfort Within the Beauty’
November 26, 2024
Just over two years ago we opened the doors at Destination Balcary to welcome our first guests to stay in our renovated country farmhouse. In that time we have had over 42 reviews, all 5* and 100% of our guests would recommend staying at our holiday cottage. We wanted to get the bottom of why they loved it so much!
Looking back at our guest reviews, we have been able to see what our guests most enjoy experiencing, doing and seeing whilst staying at our three bedroom converted self-catering farmhouse.
We are Delighted to Share the Following from our Reviews:
The mix of people staying has varied from families, couples to friends, many have also brought their four legged freinds. The reason for coming to Balcary Bay in Dumfries & Galloway has also varied from those wishing to have a relaxing stay, explore the area, walking and hiking holidays to heading out to the hills on bikes.
Destination Balcary Conservatory Views
The Highlights of their Stay
Whet the main highlights and memories of their stay at Destination Balcary
Balcary Bay
The Farmhouse
What were the key highlights of the cottage in the eyes of our guests?
Well Equipped Kitchen at Destination Balcary
The Local Area & Favourite Places to Visit
Where did our guests like visiting when staying here?
Threave Castle – Credit our Guest Stephen Cooper
Selection of Various Guest Reviews since 2022
We have been humbled by the kind comments from our many lovely guests. The comments, and suggestions in our guest book and subsequent reviews have helped us understand what improvements. See below a few extracts from the many delightful guest reviews that we have received to date.
‘A little bolt hole of comfort within the beauty’ – Oct 2024
‘This farmhouse bolts you in, pulls you into its cocoon and you feel safe and warm, but lifted up to enjoy its expansive view of the waters around the coast.
In fact, there was nothing that we would change at Airds of Balcary. In fact, we would love to come again. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. It made our holiday the joy it was.’
Guest Highlights: High quality, the views
Sitting room with log burning stove
‘Perfect’ – Sept 2024
‘Just had the most relaxing week at the farmhouse. Beautiful location. Peace and quiet’
Highlights: Stunning Location, Great Dog Walks and safe enclosed garden for dogs
‘An Exceptional Farmhouse with Exceptional Views’ – June 2024
‘I would highly recommend this farmhouse. been twice before and I will certainly be back. I have to many cottages in Dumfries and Galloway and this is SIMPLY THE BEST.’
Highlights: Nature on your doorstep, red kites living nearby
Wildlife & Birdlife at Destination Balcary
‘Farmhouse With Stunning Views’ – June 2024
‘Fantastic Views, Most evenings were spent in the conservatory, gazing at that view. Sue also provides a delicious cake and locally made ice-cream.’
‘Just Perfect!’– March 2024
‘Lovely walk down to the beach. Great little community shop in Auchencairn. Nice drive round to Rockcliffe which is a beautiful cove and lovely walk to Castle Point from there. Castle Douglas has some lovely shops and would recommend Street Lights for lunch (very dog friendly). Loch Arthur farm shop also worth a visit, best bacon sandwich ever!
‘One of the Best Cottages We’ve Stayed in!’ – March 2024
‘We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Destination Balcary. We have stayed in lots of cottages over the years and this was definitely one of the best. It was extremely spacious, very clean and the views are amazing, could have sat in the conservatory all day!’
Nothing Short of Spectacular – January 2024
‘We spent Christmas and New Year at Destination Balcary and it was nothing short of spectacular truly dog friendly and Sue was on hand for anything we needed, but equally allowed us to enjoy the sheer peace and tranquillity of the farmhouse.
The Christmas decorations were fabulous and the whole accommodation was definitely deserving of it’s top quality awards. We got back home and immediately booked for this year!’
‘Great January Holiday’ – Jan 2024
‘What a fabulous place, a beach and beautiful cliff top walk straight out of the front door’
‘Unique Setting’ – Oct 2023
‘The walks from the property around Balcary Bay, to Loch Mackie and Rascarrel Bay were fabulous. If you love Nature, you will love it there. On our first day there we saw a red squirrel and a sea otter and on another day we saw a hare.
We would also recommend the Kite feeding station at Bellymack Farm, Laurieston-an amazing experience!’
Red Kite Feeding Station at Bellymack Feeding Station
‘Farmhouse With Amazing Views’ – Nov 2023
‘Destination Balcary is the perfect place to unwind We could have sat for hours in the conservatory taking in the incredible ever changing views over Balcary Bay.
The cliff walk is fantastic and there are other lovely walks from the doorstep. This is such a lovely unspoilt area to visit’
‘A Panoramic Paradise On The Scottish Coast’ – Sept 2023
‘Destination Balcary is exactly that – a wonderfully peaceful and spacious, beautifully renovated farmhouse situated above the Rockcliffe and Kippford coast with views inland and towards the Cumberland coast and fells.’
We look forward to welcoming many more guests to our farmhouse at Destination Balcary in 2025 and beyond. We look forward to their tales and recollections of their stay here.
Come and see for yourself and make your own memories.
Balcary Bay & Balcary Inn Hotel & Views Beyond
Related Posts and More Information:
Summary of Guest Reviews from UpFront Reviews
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