Old Station House - Kilfillan Cottage Garlieston, Garlieston, DG8 8AF, United Kingdom
#4 of 7 hotels in Garlieston
Guests' ChoiceBased on 28 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.4
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Reviewed: August 30, 2025
Susan
United KingdomN/A
Location was excellent for local amenities and not far away for transport links
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: February 23, 2025
Sue
United KingdomLovely location with all home comforts. Really comfortable beds and the log burner in the lounge was a fantastic as we stayed in February. The hosts were really helpful and even left us some home made brownies and hand picked flowers.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: December 30, 2024
Turner69er
United KingdomStunning cottage in a beautiful location. Very comfortable beds and cosy rooms.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: July 30, 2024
David
United Kingdomeverything
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 10, 2024
Tricia
United Kingdomnothing
The cottage had a great outlook over the fields and a lovely enclosed garden. The cottage had everthing we needed for our weeks stay and there was a couple of beaches nearby to visit.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Sonia
United KingdomThe cottage was well equipped for a family break, allowing us to prepare meals easily and wash muddy toddler clothes! It was comfy and cosy. There was a beautiful beach near by (Rigg Batmy) which kept the little one entertained and lots to do within a short driving distance. Including the Galloway dark sky park, deer range and st ninian’s cave. Garlieston is walkable or a super short drive and the hive cafe was excellent, including amazing cakes and toys and books to entertain our little one. The Harbour inn was also great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomCould do with a disabled stool for the shower
Well located and well equipped.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Jenniferhunt
United KingdomHeating thermostat was in the same room as the wood stove. Blinds were mostly faulty. Outdoor light was faulty.
Spacious, peaceful, well equipped, modern bathroom, great shower, lovely wood burn stove, nice pub nearby.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: November 11, 2023
David
United KingdomCan't think of anything
Went Self Catering. Excellent location and very quiet
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 9, 2023
Colin
United KingdomWell situated with easy access to the village of Garlieston and the beach.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 30, 2023
Mark
United KingdomNothing!
The location was perfect and the cottage was lovely
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 13, 2023
Keith
United KingdomCould do with a couple of blankets available for those chilly nights, without having to put the heating on. (We may not have found them if there were any) There was a couple of minor cosmetics that need to be addressed. A couple of places that had leaks at some point, and a crack in the ceiling that looked to be a worry. I don't think they were old issues, and quite possibly in the stages of getting looked at. Nothing that deterred us from the cottage though. The red info folder probably needs looking at, expanding/updating in regards to what amenities are available in the local area.
Garden and views were amazing, Peacefully quiet. Kitchen fully loaded with everything you could need. Cake on the table and milk in the fridge was a very welcome sight. And an icepack frozen in the freezer was a blessing. Sofas were very comfortable. Very clean and tidy. Fantastic to have both a shower and a bathtub. Lovely garden which the kids enjoyed climbing the tree. It also had one of the best picnic tables I've ever sat on. Nice sized rooms with plenty of storage for unpacking.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 10, 2023
Dugald
United Kingdoma very minor point, perhaps the cottage could have had a wee bit more info on, or pictures of, the old railway.
The location was perfect. So easy to explore Wigtownshire, which is really a forgotten yet beautiful part of Scotland. Great fun staying in an old station.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: June 21, 2023
Marylin
United KingdomJust a small point, maybe a hand rail in the shower could be installed.
The cottage was superb. Had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable too. Lovely view from living room and so peaceful. We were out every day as weather was great. Hoping to go back next year.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 5, 2023
Guy
United KingdomGreat location for exploring the area. Very comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 27, 2023
Tracy
United KingdomWe found the cottage to be a little bit remote and would have preferred to be a bit closer to amenities.
We had a wonderful stay. The accommodation was super and the location was very peaceful and relaxing. Great base for exploring the nearby towns and villages.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 13, 2023
Victoria
United Kingdomn/a
Beautiful house, spotlessly clean. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Lovely home made cake left for us on arrival
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: November 4, 2022
Leanne
United Kingdomit had everything we needed, a home from home.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: September 11, 2022
Sharon
United KingdomNothing
The cottage is perfect for a couple or family and had everything we could ask for. The sitting room has a lovely wood burner and was very cosy in the evening. The bathroom is modern and fresh and the whole place was spotlessly clean. The beds were very comfortable and the linens of great quality. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dogs and the planting around the cottage is beautiful. The immediate area is idyllic with wonderful views and we wish we could wake to that view every morning! Milk in the fridge, fresh flowers and home baked brownies were waiting for us and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: May 23, 2025
Anonymous
United KingdomNothing
Lovely cottage with a beautiful garden with an enclosed section perfect for little toddlers and dogs easy 20 min walk to the village and local beaches close by.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Frank
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 6, 2025
Julie
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: November 1, 2024
Tyler
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 13, 2024
Lucy
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2024
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