2 Burnside Place

I had a very enjoyable stay in this simple but lovely cottage

Pros: It’s a characterful old cottage in the lovely town of Kirkcudbright

Cons: Nothing about property My problem is with SKYES HOLIDAY COTTAGES. I booked an extra night by mistake and tried to get in contact less than an hour after the mistake . They made it almost impossible to get in touch with them. Customer services were rubbish and no way of calling them and speaking to a human just endless forms which prevented me getting a refund. Also I asked several questions about property before booking and never got replies. Had I booked an airline ticket by mistake it would have been refunded as only an hour afterwards I realised my mistake . The company is very impersonal. They take your money . Give you a list of rules but don’t want you to contact them. It’s all one thing way. They may have some nice properties on their books but if everything goes well you could have a good holiday but I would not trust the company if there are any problems . They very much give the impression that they only care about your money. Not you having a good holiday and probably treat property owners in the same way .

Pros: It was quiet, within walking distance of everything required and also within walking distance (though we mostly drove) of the red squirrel hide where we saw 4 red squirrels - 2 adults and 2 juveniles.

Cons: It was difficult to find as gps doesn't know where it is. It's around the corner of the building, up a culdesac (not shown on my gps), beside the hair dresser, which is near the old pottery. Getting in touch with the property managers and owner whilst we were still in Ireland was extremely frustrating as we could not phone ISD on our sim card. Using text messages as advised in the booking app kept going in circular text automessaging. No towels are provided, and this was not clear in the booking site.

A perfect place to stay in a town where noone wants to go

Pros: A complete 2-storey cottage with everything you needed, in a quiet side alley in a good residential area. Well-appointed rooms (open-plan lower floor lounge and kitchen, large bedroom with ensuite above), all necessary things easily available. And even two (!) tellies - one downstairs, one for the bedroom.

Cons: Place could have been a bit cleaner, especially the cutlery and crockery - one pot had a thick incrustation of Bisto Best. People across the street got a bit shirty because I put my car in the wrong place, but these are minor complaints.

Pros: Accomodation was cozy. Handy for local shops, supermarket and the harbour. All was clean and in order.

Cons: Suggest an amendment to the directions. \

Really enjoyed Kirkcudbright and the surrounding countryside.

Pros: The house was easy to find, comfortable and close to all amenities. There was plenty of parking close by and the house itself was perfect for 2 people.

Cons: The plumbing was a bit noisy.

lovely place to visit

Pros: near to all aminities and lovely walks on the back door

Cons: the boiler being next to bed makes a lot of noise during the night