Coastal Holiday Cottages Near Kirkcudbright

Our quartet of seafront self catering cottages, Bay Cottage around the bay, and our Retreataway at Ross Bay Retreat have uninterrupted views of the wonderful shoreline of Ross Bay. Enjoy the natural coastline, the abundant wildlife, birdlife and wildflowers.

Enjoy the sounds of silence and the tides rolling in and out over the salt marshes each day. Look across to Skiddaw in the Lake District, and enjoy the beautiful Solway. The sea is only a stones throw from the cottages and the views are just amazing!

Location, location, location, when you want to get away from it all!

Staying at Ross Bay Retreat

• 5 lovely cosy coastal cottages overlooking Ross Bay with a homemade welcome cake & ice cream on arrival
• 1 cosy coastal retreat for a couple in The Retreataway
• Stunning scenery, wildlife & wonderful sea views
• Dogs welcome (and loved!) Max 2 (£20/dog – more on special request) & a doggy welcome pack each on arrival
• Amazing coastline, beaches, castles & acres of forest
• Wonderful walks, cycling, touring, golf & more
• Stay on a real working eco-friendly farm
• Meet some of the animals if you like
• Europe’s second Dark Sky Park for stargazing (non-existent light pollution)
• UNESCO Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere – a world class environment for people & nature
• 15 mins to the lively fishing port Kirkudbright – ‘The Artists Town’
• Great for couples (low occupancy discounts available)
• Short breaks, weeks or longer depending upon availability
• Stays from two nights in The Retreataway for a short burst of rejuvenation

Ross Bay Retreat Aerial View

Our Ross Bay Retreat Holiday Cottages:

We have 5 self catering holiday cottages at Ross Bay Retreat available for guests to stay, all of which are dog friendly

• Bay Cottage – *New for 2025* – sleep 5 in 3 bedrooms (Double Ensuite / Twin / Single)
• Creel Cottage – sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms (Double / Twin)
• Dairy House – sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms (Double/Twin/Single)
• Old Cheeseloft – sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms (Double/Twin/Single)
• Byre by the Sea – sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms (Double / Twin)
• The Retreataway – sleeps 2 in open plan cosiness! (Double)