Bed & Breakfast

Chipperkyle - Bed & Breakfast in Dumfries & Galloway

Kirkpatrick Durham, Castle Douglas, DG7 3EY, Dumfries & Galloway
Scotland, Regno Unito

Willie Dickson

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A grand yet very homely place with tasty home cooking and 200 acres to explore. Play golf, sail, cycle – wonderfully informal

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This beautiful Scottish-Georgian family home has no hint of formality, and sociable Willie puts you at your ease. Your sitting and dining rooms connect through a large arch; find gloriously comfy sofas, family pictures, rugs on wooden floors, masses of books and a constant log fire.

Upstairs: good linen, big armchairs, Hungarian goose down, Indian-style kimono robes and windows with the finest views. Wake to delicious breakfasts with homemade granola and locally baked bread, yogurt from Camphill Village Trust, seasonal compotes from the garden, bacon and eggs. Dinner can be booked in advance, all locally sourced, served at one big table and with no menu – just let Willie know if there is anything you don't like or can't tolerate.

Stride out for wonderful walks – the countryside is magnificent, beaches fabulous and this is a classified dark sky area – pop outside on clear nights for a good show. A house full of flowers and warmth.

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Wheelchair access: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
Limited mobility: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
Children welcome: Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Credit cards: Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken: Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
Air conditioning: Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
WiFi: Wireless internet access available.
Pets welcome: Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
Public transport: Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Working farm: Or vineyard.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property.
Swimming pool: On the premises.
Bikes available: On the premises to hire or borrow.
Tennis court: On the premises.
Vegetarian meals: Available on request.
Licensed premises: Alcohol may be served.
Cash only: Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
Dogs welcome: Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
Handpumped ales: Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
Wine list: Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
Food all day: Food is served all day long.
Babies welcome: Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
Hot tub: Available to all guests, but may require booking.
Garden: Grounds for guests to explore.
Breakfast: Available, but may come at extra cost.
Self check-in: Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
EV charger: Electric vehicle charging point.

Local points of interest from Willie Dickson:

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Calm, gentle, stunning countryside, big skies, trilling birdsong, truly dark nights sparkling with stars, tranquil freshwater lochs, sandy coastal beaches, high cliffs, Galloway Hills, lush green farmland; all suffused with warmth of the Gulf Stream.
Red Kite Trail with feeding station. Ken-Dee Marsh Nature Reserve with hides – whooper swans, greylag geese, wigeons, goldeneyes, pintails. Woodlands with red squirrels, great spotted woodpeckers, badgers. Wake up to the dawn chorus.
Southerness Golf course is set on the edge of a remote headland and is virtually unknown by the golfing masses. It measures just over 6,500 yards but with a par of 69. Is this too tough for you? Try Powfoot created by James Braid or 32 other local courses.
Threave Gardens is the best known in this mild, lime-free area but also Broughton House and Cally Gardens nearby. My favourites are Elizabeth MacGregor who produced Anemone 'Wild Swan' Chelsea Plant of Year 2011, Shambellie and Buckland Nursery.

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"We stayed here for the first part of our honeymoon. Willie is a unique, fantastic host and we loved every minute of our stay. Breakfast was wonderful, a great start to the day. Willie gave us an alternative route to our next destination which meant we took in some stunning scenery. Thank you so much Willie, our stay was a great start to the year! "

Charlotte - London, United Kingdom

Gennaio 2017

"Enjoyed a three night stay at Chipperkyle, our second visit. Wonderfully relaxing, marvellous house. Willie is a great host, welcoming, attentive to detail, proactively helpful, makes you feel very much at home. "

Keith - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Settembre 2016

"A wonderful relaxing top class night in a marvellous home, wonderful host and so many little touches made which all made our stay memorable."

David

Luglio 2016

"A lovely stay, beautiful house and a wonderful host."

Bobby - Dunblane, Britain

Luglio 2016

"Willie, the most friendly and considerate host made us feel at home at Chipperkyle - a wonderful place."

Sabine

Giugno 2016

"We recently stayed at Chipperkyle for two nights and it was the highlight of our trip to the UK. Our only regret is that we didn't plan more time there. Willie was a perfect host, Chipperkyle is a gem and the surrounding area is absolutely picturesque. One of the most relaxing places we have ever visited. For those unfamiliar with this beautiful part of the world, I highly recommend taking a detour (hang a left) at the border. Wander up to Kirkpatrick Durham and then just relax with a game of tennis and a bottle of rose. Also a great base to explore the southwest of Scotland."

Karen - Victoria, BC , Canada

Giugno 2016

"Stayed at Chipperkyle for Spring Fling. On arrival we were greeted with tea and cake - delicious. This is just one of the thoughtful touches Willie Dickson offers. Willie is a gracious and knowledgeable host, offering local information on what to see and do. There is plenty to explore around Dumfries & Galloway or simply enjoy Chipperkyle's grounds. Chipperkyle offers a tranquil and perfect place to stay. "

Karen - Southampton , United Kingdom

Maggio 2016

"First off this is an amazing place to stay; the location, Georgian house and eclectic interior is 1st class. An absolute classic style. As much as I and my family enjoy roaring fires and antique decanter collections it was Willie Dickson our charming host and the owner of Chipperkyle which we will remember above all. Willie went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Our only regret was not staying longer. We have stayed at many guest houses around Europe and this is as good as it gets."

Steven - Kew, Richmond Surrey, United Kingdom

Aprile 2016

"We stayed here for two nights to attend a nearby wedding. Our daughter, her husband and baby took the other room. The house was extremely comfortable with a fine array of good quality furniture and family portraits. Breakfasts were beautiful with excellent choice and presentation. But the real star was Willie Dickson. Welcoming and fascinating, he organised somewhere local for us to eat after an exhausting journey up on Good Friday and offered to run us around if taxis failed to show up, etc. He even posted on something we left behind. When we are up there again, we will definitely return."

Crispin - Tetbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Marzo 2016

"Charming hosts and a B & B which was very comfortable with a lovely atmosphere. Best B & B bathroom ever!"

Agosto 2014

"Everything about Chipperkyle is gracious and grand - the rooms and en-suites, the warmth and kindness of the hosts, the delicious breakfasts. It is peaceful and comfortable, and absolutely nothing is a problem for Willie and Catriona, hosts and owners. We were lucky to stay there twice! And we would certainly stay there again. "

Luglio 2014

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