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Balcary Tower

Property class: 3

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A balcony with a sofa and table, overlooking a clear body of water and a distant island.
A coastal building with a tower, surrounded by rocky terrain and lush greenery.
A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the sea.
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a fireplace, and a fur rug.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, a mirror, and a window with a view of the sea.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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Balcary Tower Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 1QZ
  • Place, Threave Garden
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Lock Ken
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Kippford Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Castle Douglas

At this cottage, you'll be 11.5 km (7.2 mi) from Dundrennan Abbey and 14.9 km (9.3 mi) from Carlingwark Loch. .Accommodation is individually decorated and features a washing machine, free WiFi and 4 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a stovetop and a dishwasher. A fireplace, a soaking bath and a TV are also available. Housekeeping is not available.

What's nearby

  • Threave Garden - 28 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Lock Ken - 33 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Kippford Beach - 37 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Cardoness Castle - 48 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Mossyard Beach - 56 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brambles Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Mariner - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Beagle Country Pub - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Room - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪dalbeatie forest team room - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Balcary Tower

Balcary Tower offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Castle Douglas cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include a shower with a deep soaking bath. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Highchair

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Balcary Tower Cottage
Balcary Tower Castle Douglas
Balcary Tower Cottage Castle Douglas

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Balcary Tower?

The closest beach to Balcary Tower is Rockcliffe Beach (4.6 km).

Does Balcary Tower have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Balcary Tower family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as highchairs and free infant beds, it's no surprise that Balcary Tower is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Balcary Tower?

No, but there is a deep soaking tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balcary Tower?

No, Balcary Tower does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Balcary Tower?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Balcary Tower?

There is a golf course next to Balcary Tower.

Balcary Tower Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I have been to the tower 3 times and it is out of this world. It is in a peaceful area with views to die for. I would highly recommended this property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026