Providence Cottage 29 Union Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JF, United Kingdom
#2 of 31 hotels in Kirkcudbright
Guests' ChoiceBased on 60 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.6
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Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Peter
United KingdomNo complaints
Quiet location but very central for the Kirkcudbright Springfling Open Studios festival. Cottage was well appointed and equipped. If you had children with you the top attic floor is ideal.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Lily
United KingdomGood location,absolutely spotless and a complete home from home. There’s everything you need at the accommodation.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Sharon
United KingdomWould have liked a bigger freezer but that's just a personal choice
Had a bit of trouble with toilet flush handle which was sorted and didn't spoil our holiday. Owners were extremely attentive 💕
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Pamela
United KingdomThe smaller double bed was reported as being too soft. Could have done with a box grater in the kitchen, otherwise kitchen facilities excellent.
Lovely and warm. Great shower in main bathroom. Very comfortable super king bed. Great location in the town. We had no problem parking.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Nicnaclew
United KingdomNothing.
Photos don't do the cottage justice, it's lovely, warm and spacious with excellent facilities in the kitchen. Communication was great from the owners (lost my phone so couldn't reply but the info pack had all the info you'd need). Spotlessly clean, a real gem in a great location with easy parking right outside the front door
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Norma
United KingdomCentral location but quiet. Beautifully furnished to a high spec with lovely art on the walls. I loved the upstairs lounge as my reading nook. Kitchen well-appointed and courtesy fresh milk and shortbread a lovely welcoming touch. A real 'home from home'.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Helen
United KingdomIt was quite cold when I arrived as the heating was only set to come on for a couple of hours.
The property was very well equipped and lots of information available. It had some beautiful artwork and the decor was fantastic.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing everything was as we expected
Ideally situated in the town clean and all the facilities you need
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Oliver
United KingdomMaster bedroom bed was a bit too hard I expect for most.
Extremely well presented and equipped. Good information about the house and locality
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Sharon
United KingdomNothing
The cottage was spotless and it was like home from home. Kirkcudbright is such a friendly place that you don’t want to leave. The town is like one of those Christmas films with all the little independent shops. So many places to visit with breathtaking scenery that you need several days here. The hosts were excellent. Good Wi-Fi, warm comfy beds and everything was within walking distance.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
David
Germany-
Really well equipped, clean, warm, comfortable house in a very convenient location. Really quiet even though it's in town so great nights' sleep in comfy bed. Easy entry, great communication, and help on hand if needed. Nice also to have a clear and managed recycling bin set up. Shops and restaurants nearby.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Jogo
IsraelSeating in lounge not that comfortable. No bath in bathroom. Spiral staircase to second floor tricky to navigate. Downstairs toilet squashed in.
Nicely decorated and furnished. Extremely well equipped kitchen, host thoughtfully left milk and biscuits. Nice big modern bathroom.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Amanda
United KingdomNothing
Amazingly located slap bang in the middle of the town. A quiet a serene place with stylish decor and so clean!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Christine
United KingdomNot really much we didn’t like - an apron and sharper knives would be good but these are small niggles
Very convenient location and very clean
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Tricia
United KingdomMy husband would have liked a more comfortable sofa. I would have liked a washing machine. The details don't list one but if one were staying there for a week or more a trip to the launderette wouldn't be ideal. I did a tiny amount of hand washing to get by. Also, it should be made clear, that there is no outside area at all. This wasn't a problem as the weather wasn't conducive to sitting out but just so you're aware. I also should say that the house gets very very warm even in a wet summer and some of the windows cannot be opened and they are painted shut. What makes it feel even hotter is that downstairs you can't readily see out as the bottom half of the sash windows are frosted.
Providence Cottage was great for us for four nights in the first week of Aug 2023 when the weather wasn't brilliant. It was spotlessly clean and in the kitchen I found all I needed for cooking purposes. The bed was very comfortable and as there were only two of us I enjoyed having the other double room as a dressing room. The bathroom was spacious with a heated towel rail. We were lucky and could usually park very close to the house.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Eva
United KingdomWe had a wonderful stay at the cottage for four days. Ian and Louise have ensured that the cottage has everything you need, is cosy, and very comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the extra sitting area on the top floor (attic) with views of the castle and tollbooth.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 June 2023
Helen
United KingdomProvidence Cottage has a great location - street side and quiet and we really enjoyed our time there. It doesn't have any outside space. Not an issue in Autumn / Winter but in Summer, it could be.
Details for access provided by owners in advance of arrival - worked well.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 14 April 2023
Sarah
United KingdomNothing
Everything. A beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting. It is an exceptionally comfortable place to stay, with everything you could wish for to make a great holiday. The owners have obviously taken great care to make it such a welcoming place to stay.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 7 April 2023
Philip
United KingdomThe fact that the cottage isn't MINE ALL MINE!
Providence Cottage is excellently located within Kirkcudbright, near all the amenities and places of interest. It's been renovated to an extremely high standard with spacious rooms, good-quality furniture and fine decor. The kitchen is well-equipped with matching crockery, cutlery and utensils. Everything about the place has a feeling of quality and that the owners CARE. No corners have been cut! The top room up the spiral staircase is easily accessible - even for the likes of me, and I'm 6ft 7in tall - and would be a very exciting 'secret room' for children. The heating is toasty-warm when required and the water good and hot. I hope to return to Kirkcudbright and it would be MAD not to make Providence Cottage my first choice for where to stay. The best UK holiday cottage or apartment I've ever stayed in.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 28 January 2023
Phil
United Kingdomnot important ,but tv veiwing in the evening could have been better if it were a smart tv.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Youngglenfarg
United KingdomOnly thing was need for some blackout blinds or curtains in bedrooms to make rooms darker, as there are street lights outside.
Very comfortable holiday cottage, tastefully and artistically decorated. Very well provisioned kitchen. Plenty of local information available, maps, books, DVDs and board games available. Characteristic attic room to relax in. Centrally located in quiet historic part of town.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Pamela
United KingdomNothing. Very comfortable.
Beautifully decorated with attention to detail. Good location. Thank you for setting up Christmas decorations.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 16 December 2022
Joanne
United KingdomSpacious, comfortable and luxurious cottage. Perfect location for exploring Kirkcudbright and the surrounding area.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 15 November 2022
Elizabeth
United KingdomWe had ni dislikes at all. Only little issue was the lock on the front door was a bit temperamental.
Location excellent and house very well equipped if you need to cook. It was also spotless.
Stayed in November 2022
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