Enjoy the spacious, elegant and comfortable accommodation in this former shooting lodge. Relax on the sheltered, sunny terrace and feast your eyes on the views across the Solway Firth to the Cumbrian mountains. You are a stone's throw from the steep wooded slope leading down to the private rocky shoreline, where you will find driftwood to collect and rock pools and caves to discover. The large flat rocks are ideal for barbecues, picnics and sunbathing.
At a glance ...
Wi-Fi | Open fires | Family friendly | Dogs welcome | Wedding receptions | Catering by arrangement | Terrace with sea views | Pool table | Prices from GBP 1,980/week | Short breaks available
rroland Lodge is a former shooting lodge, on a peaceful, 500 acre, private estate.
Located just 9 miles from Kirkcudbright and 12 miles from Castle Douglas, it is easily accessed off the M74.
One of only three self-catering holiday cottages (all positioned far apart from each other) on the private Orroland Estate, Orroland Lodge is set amidst picturesque farmland, which rolls from the hills all the way down to the shore, in the South-West of Scotland.
Home to a loch with a pavilion, a wildflower meadow, sculptured gardens, towering woodlands and unspoilt grassy fields, Orroland combines the best of its surrounding beauty, all in one place. It is simply a location you could never tire of exploring.
The house itself offers expansive sea views, large social living spaces plus a sheltered, sunny terrace which looks out across the Solway Firth, to the Cumbrian hills and the Isle of Man.
You are literally a stone's throw from the steep wooded slope, leading down to the private rocky shoreline, where you will find rock pools and caves to discover. Large flat rocks along the shoreline are ideal for barbecues, picnics and sunbathing.
Orroland Lodge can be found via its own private drive, off the main lane into the Orroland estate.
This spacious, two-storey detached property is perfect for multi-generational and extended families wanting to spend time together in a relaxed environment.
The ground floor comprises both living and sleeping accommodation.
A drawing room, with doors opening out over the lawn to the sea is the ideal location from which to spot porpoises and seals.
Here you will find plenty of comfortable seating and a cosy, open fire already laid for your arrival. Need more logs? They are freely available, right outside the property.
A large, separate dining room, with wood panelling, a door to the lawn and sea views, allows you to seat up to 30 guests.
A fully equipped kitchen, including a large, four oven AGA, as well as a free standing electric oven, microwave, two dishwashers, a washing machine and dryer means that you have everything you need to hand in order to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Whilst a boot room, utility room, larder and pantry mean that there is more than enough storage space for provisions, coats and wellies.
Multi-generational breaks are catered for, with our downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms providing easy to access accommodation for those who are less mobile in your party.
Orroland offers no less than three downstairs bedrooms, comprising two twin bedrooms plus the master bedroom, complete with a king size bed. Both the master bedroom and one of the twin bedrooms overlook the sea.
There are also four downstairs bathrooms, two of which feature a bath with a shower over. There is a fully accessible roll-in shower plus a further bathroom, with a bath.
Upstairs, there are four twin bedrooms, one of which can be made into a super king. There are also two separate shower rooms.
For children under the age of two, we provide a choice of travel cot and wooden cot plus a high chair and toddler chair (please bring your own cot linen). We also supply fire guards as well as toys, games and books.
Bedding, pure cotton linens and big fluffy towels, shampoo and hairdryers are also provided.
There is plenty of hot water. If it is chilly when you arrive, we will already have put the heating on. And a thermostatic control means you can keep the temperature just to your liking throughout your stay.
A pool table in the dining room provides ideal wet weather entertainment for all ages. There is a TV and DVD player too.
Outside, Orroland Lodge offers total privacy, with its own large garden and grounds, complete with furniture and a BBQ. Please note that the garden is not fully enclosed.
The wildflower meadow, loch with pavilion, walks and access to the sea shore are shared spaces for guests of three holiday homes plus our own family, which is resident at Orroland.
Orroland estate has its own private (and very quiet) road. There are no public roads intersecting the private and shared spaces.
If you prefer a little more solitude, why not head down to our shared wooden beach hut overlooking the sea, for some quiet reflection by the water’s edge?
Perfect for children and small babies, Orroland is one of those rare and magical holiday locations where the kids really can safely ride their bikes all day, climb trees, make dens or look for tadpoles in their own loch. Only coming back in for dinner and bed.
And if you are dog lovers, then Orroland welcomes up to 3 dogs to a setting where you can walk your dogs all day, through wildflower meadows and ancient woodland, past our private loch and down to our own coastal shoreline - and not bump into anyone else.
A nature lover’s dream, Orroland is home to roe deer, red kites and red squirrels. The site is brimming with flora and fauna, offering year round interest for all nature lovers.
Mountain biker? Orroland Lodge offers easy access to some of the best mountain biking in the UK. Come and explore the famous 7Stanes, the world class mountain biking centre, located in the south of Scotland.
Designed for novices and experts alike, these centres offer something for everyone, from gentle family trails, ideal for beginners, to gnarly, technical descents, destined to challenge even the best mountain biker.
From Orroland, you can head to nearby Dalbeattie (12 miles) or Mabie (22 miles) for the perfect day’s riding.
Kirroughtree (35 miles), Ae (38 miles) and Glentrool (45 miles) are the next nearest locations.
And when you return, you are welcome to wash your bike down at Orroland (there is an outside tap at your accommodation), before storing it securely under cover in your outbuilding.
Work from home? Why not combine working and relaxing at Orroland, thanks to our Super-fast fibre broadband with no limits, which is included in the rental cost of this property?
Escape the crowds. Isolate. And recharge. With homemade cake on your arrival, the heating on and the open fire lit, the chances are you will never want to leave!
You are welcome to hire this venue (along with the two other houses on the estate) for your wedding, family reunion – or even team building event too.
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