Website: http://www.rossbayretreat.com or www.helmsleyhideaway.com
Another fabulous stay at Ross Bay Retreat. Gorgeous chocolate cake awaiting my arrival which was even more delicious when slightly warmed and served with a scoop of the ice cream! Perfect location to relax, unwind and recharge your batteries. Weather was kinder to me this time round! Sue was as welcoming as ever and I took her advice and visited the Galloway Hoard exhibition at Kirkcudbright Galleries (also the Mackinnon Collection). Even though it's winter there's still so much to see and do in the area. Will definitely be back!
Spacious warm and cosy house by the seaside with all mod cons. Welcome pack and home made cake on arrival was most welcome. Sue was an excellent host and communication prior to arrival was superb. We had decent weather most of the week and were able to enjoy the surrounding countryside. I would recommend this property for a tranquil get away.
We love it here, visited for a number of years now and the quality and cleanliness remains second to none. Always a warm welcome, fabulous cake and ice cream and a lovely warm house. The views are amazing and very varied, sunset and sunrise were beautiful. We can't wait until we return in April as we always look forward to visiting Sue and her family and Ross Bay.
We arrived on the afternoon of Storm Arwen. A lovely cosy warm cottage with stunning views of the Bay and dark sky views. Good job as we lost power for a few hours due to the storm and justhad to star gaze! Sue came to make sure everything was OK. Only suggestion is the stove is not a great one - it pumps out smoke if there's any kind of wind - not one of Dowling's best designs!- maybe replace it with a more efficient modern stove like the one in the Byre or a wee Morso - great stoves. Apart from that - lovely place- thanks