Chipperkyle

We spent two nights at Chipperkyle and wished it could have been longer. Willie is so welcoming that you feel like you are visiting a friend in their lovely home. He is full of information and stories. The spacious Scottish countryside is peaceful and the house is beautifully restored, warm and comfortable. Willie is an excellent cook and his home-cooked dinner and breakfast, all made with local produce, are delicious. Highly recommended.

A lovely stay at Chipperkyle. William is a welcoming and hospitable host. The house is spacious and comfortable in a beautiful, peaceful location. Breakfast was delicious.

We had a wonderful overnight stop at Chipperkyle and wished we could have stayed longer. Willies hospitality was very welcome after a day of driving. The house and surroundings are very beautiful and tranquil. Our evening meal and breakfast were delicious. We will definitely return .

Willie has the most beautiful house in a fantastic setting. He is the perfect host and my husband and I had a great time. We opted to have evening meal and had dinner on the terrace both nights and one breakfast outside too. Willie is a great cook, who caters for all diets, we advise you to go and stay there, it's a great place you do not want to miss out on. We stay at Sawdays everywhere and this is a great example.

During a trip to Dumfries and Galloway we had the absolute pleasure of staying in the charming Chipperkyle. The location is excellent for exploring the area; the accommodation is beautiful and spacious with stunning views and garden; Willie is a wonderful host, very welcoming and helpful, and we would also highly recommend his excellent home cooking with locally sourced produce. We enjoyed it so much we immediately booked to return again.

A beautiful house in very peaceful countryside, Willie was most concerned for our comfort and the opportunity for us to relax, which we certainly did! The bed was amazingly comfortable ensuring a really good nights sleep. Willie had lots of ideas regarding places to visit while in the area, and it was lovely to sit in the house grounds enjoying the birdsong and the beautiful garden. Breakfast was delicious with produce sourced locally. A highlight on a rainy day was a trip to Wigtown and its many book shops, taking advantage of tea & scrumptious cakes and coming home with several books!

Chipperkyle is a beautiful period house and Willie is the perfect host: friendly, engaging and providing delightful accommodation and food (dinner & breakfast) ably assisted by the lovely Tilda. We could not have enjoyed our stay more - other than to have an extra night or two! Total relaxation and old world charm combined.100% recommended.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Chipperkyle. William Dickson is a welcoming and generous host. We had a delicious meal on our first night. The breakfast was tasty too. All food was served in a beautiful dining room. The bedroom was comfortable with views of countryside. Lots of thoughtful details like a tea tray with biscuits and a choice of teas. An inviting bathroom with soft towels. William is great at sharing his knowledge of the local area. This is a grand house. We felt relaxed and refreshed. Thank you William.

A piece of living history, lovingly preserved by a delightful owner. Chipperkyle is as far removed from the Premier Inn experience as is possible - and thank goodness for that. A gem of a place, rather hidden away, and in a part of Scotland whose physical charms are present, though understated. For those who care for individuality and adventure. An experience to be treasured.

A gem of a place. Willie is a great host, full of friendly helpful advice. The room was spacious and welcoming. Willie has lots of great stories to tell. He obviously loves the house, the land and the locals. He will make you feel very welcome. Plenty of parking! A great vibe.

We spent a delightful one night stay at Chipperkyle en route to the Western Isles. Willie is a charming, warm and friendly host and the house is relaxed and comfortable. A hearty breakfast and genuine interest in sharing places to visit on our route north set us up for the day.

Fascinating historic house in rolling Galloway countryside. The host gave us a warm welcome and provides fine dining and breakfasts with fresh, local ingredients. Every comfort provided for including the fine sitting room with a log fire on a cold, wet day. Well away from any traffic noise but still convenient for access to all major routes. We’ll be back!

A very last minute booking but we were made very welcome by Willie. He produced a delicious evening meal for us with little notice. It was a delightful evening spent with his other guests. We will definitely be back.

We certainly had a warm welcome from our host Willie who made us comfortable in his eclectic, rambling house, surrounded by gardens and views of the Galloway hills. Books abound on every table including collections of local artists and the history of the area. Wholesome organic breakfasts and dinner cooked to order was a special treat. Willie’s advice on What to do and Where to go, as only a local can do, helped us plan our days. This is a lovely area and Willie’s hospitality and Chipperkyle will surely call us back.

Chipperkyle is a truly wonderful place. Willie is a fantastic host. He made us very welcome straight away and made us a great meal on our first night. The rooms, bathroom and all other areas were clean, tidy and full of history, both personal and local. We would love to stay there again soon.

A very fleeting one night visit and really wished we had more time as Chipperkyle is such a beautiful house, Willie is a lovely and relaxed host and we would love to explore more of the area as it sounds stunning, we will try and come back!

The most amazing location, we had fully underestimated Galloway‘s beauty. Willie is the best ambassador for his region with a lot of suggestions and ideas where to go and what to see. And then … WHAT an AMAZING house renovated with so much love and care and you feel welcome even before you arrive. Thank you Willie for this amazing stay - we will be back!

OMG Chipperkylie is THE most beautiful place its heaven sent the colors the rooms the books the furnishings all divine we loved everything about our stay its so much more than i can put into words a magical place for sure. The quietness the nature the views and Willie he is amazing a very special person x

What a wonderful place. The house is beautiful and set in glorious countryside. Willie was so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The downstairs room was perfect for staying with a young child as there is a small single room that attaches to it. Thank you for a wonderful stay

A fabulous place to stay, and quintessentially Sawday's. Comfortable, welcoming, informal and individual. Willie couldn't have been more welcoming, and is an excellent, imaginative cook who provided us with delicious meals, which we could complement with our own wines. The room and house were very comfortable and access to a drying room for our boots and waterproofs was a valuable resource during our November stay...