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Grand country house ideal for large / family groups on the banks of River Dee.

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Smart TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Grand country house ideal for large / family groups on the banks of River Dee.

Lovely SCOTTISH home in secluded grounds with the most fantastic views, on the banks of River Dee, sleeps up to 15.

Ample parking for 8 cars. EV charger.

Key information:

7 bedrooms (4 king beds, 3 twin rooms). 4 bathrooms.

River frontage with fishing and use of small boats.

Hard tennis court.

Country walks.

The area abounds with duck, geese and deer. Red squirrels visit the garden.

Covered eating and sitting area.

Within the house, which is decorated in traditional country house style, is a full sized billiard / snooker table. There is a lovely drawing room and a large dining room both with the wonderful river view. The kitchen with an AGA and electric cooker is fully equipped for a family of 15. There is WI FI through thought the house.

A housekeeper can be arranged to visit 3 hours during your stay, and a cook can be organised if booked well in advance either daily or for the occasional meal to make sure your holiday is even more perfect!

There is a large play barn with pingpong and table football. You certainly will not be bored.

Location:

5 miles from the market town of Castle Douglas (Scotland’s Food Town)
10 miles from harbour town of Kirkcudbright (The Artists' Town).
10 miles from sandy beaches.
Within easy reach of numerous golf courses.




Property manager

Flora Harvey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: By prior agreement - and not upstairs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Yes - by prior agreement
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Grand Country House on the Banks of River Dee Sleeps 12

About the area

Map
Castle Douglas, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Threave Castle - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Threave Garden - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Lock Ken - 13 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Kippford Beach - 28 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 28 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 27 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Niko's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moores Chip Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Threave Castle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Halikarnas Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sulwath Brewers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand country house ideal for large / family groups on the banks of River Dee. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Grand country house ideal for large / family groups on the banks of River Dee.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand country house ideal for large / family groups on the banks of River Dee.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grand country house ideal for large / family groups on the banks of River Dee. located?

This family-friendly Castle Douglas holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Threave Garden and Threave Castle. The Whitehouse Gallery and Stewartry Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Overall good location. Owner is lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great venue for a family celebration
10 of us, aged 21 - 80, stayed for a weekend break to celebrate a diamond anniversary. The kitchen and dining room were fantastic for cooking (the aga made it warm and cosy) and gathering round the large dining table, or the smaller one in the window overlooking magnificent views. The lounge and some bedrooms had amazing views too. We made good use of the snooker table, table tennis and tennis court and enjoyed sitting in the garden and taking walks in the area. Beds were comfortable (and some very spacious!) in spacious rooms. We have never stayed somewhere that is so well equipped and in such a picturesque setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip to Scotland
I can highly recommend Netherhall as a place to stay. It was perfect from the off and the place just kept on giving! From the beautiful views of the river, the great history of the house and family, the great facilities for the kids (tree house, swings, boating, tennis and even ponies to pet) to the beautiful wildlife - it was so lovely to see the birds in the morning and the red squirrels! There were even parts of the garden we discovered on the last but one day! Susie was always on hand, helpful in finding things for us to do and places to go. The area itself is great to explore - our days were filled with beaches, hikes and bike rides! Thanks again for a great stay and book it if you can- you will not be dissapointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lydia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th birthday celebration
A lovely property in a beautiful location. Great attention to our specific requirements. Very warm comfortable and welcoming making a fabulous, enjoyable stay. A perfect property and location for a special celebration.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Iain G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Millenium re-visited!
As a group of six couples that have been friends for over 30 years, we were looking to create another New Year gathering to celebrate our 2000 Millennium gathering of 20 years ago! Netherhall was the perfect venue for our gathering! Netherhall is a large country mansion, set on the banks of the river Dee and was absolutely perfect for our New Year celebrations. This is such a beautiful family home, which radiates a family feeling in every room. The drawing room with large open wood fire was absolutely lovely, with stunning views over the Dee in morning at sunrise - a relaxing room where we were able to retire after dinner for entertainment. The dining room was perfect, a fantastic dining table which comfortably seats 12 - the perfect setting for our New Years eve dinner and ample space for us to provide our usual New Year cabaret. Breakfast around the alcove table with views again over the Dee were breathtaking. The country kitchen was brilliant, with space to relax and to gather with a lovely double Arga and electric oven. There was no shortage of utensils, crockery and pots/pans and plenty glasses - wonderful room! All the bedrooms were beautiful and well sized and the beds extremely comfortable. even though we stayed in winter, with frost on some nights, the bed linen was cosy and we did not feel the cold. The billiard room was a real bonus for the men - albeit the games were long (highest break - 8). The grounds are lovely and the walks along the Dee are truly wonderful. We ventured out to Castle Douglas - a lovely town with fantastic butchers and Bakery - and to Kircudbright, a lovely harbour town - well worth the visit. Overall, this is a beautiful family home - one can feel the atmosphere of a lovely family home and there is ample space for families with children - an absolute haven for children to roam and explore and for adults to relax and enjoy such peaceful surroundings. Susie Ross our host, has been excellent in ensuring that we were well catered for and with the assistance of her housekeeper, Maggie, we were well looked after. We as a group of adults (and two dogs) had a New Year stay to remember at Netherhall - truly magical house, surroundings and peaceful atmosphere - we shall treasure our memories of Netherhall and our New Year celebrations for years to come! I'm sure we will visit again and would highly recommend this lovely home. Many thanks to Susie Ross and to Maggie
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

Excellent
I have never stayed at a holiday home so well equipped and welcoming as Netherhall. The size of house, grounds and facilities were excellent for our family party of 8 adults and 5 children. It is a lovely, comfortable and warm big house, with lots to do inside and plenty of space for older and younger activities. It was especially welcoming because of all the family photos, paintings, books and toys - a real home away from home. The fire and the Aga are very welcoming too. We enjoyed boating on the river, playing snooker and tennis, local walks and the children enjoyed cycling in the grounds. The garden is beautiful. The children enjoyed collecting the eggs from the chickens. Everything in the house was very clean and worked well. On arrival there were 2 lovely home baked cakes. It was great having Maggie, the housekeeper next door. The local surrounding area is great for golf and beaches too. It was a real treat to stay and we all had a great holiday, thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019