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Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat

Cabin in Springvale with kitchen and patio

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Galloway lodge offers a serene escape in the heart of historic Galloway. Nestled within magical gardens, this nature retreat features a container cottage with cozy lounge and kitchen, country-style bedroom, and private deck surrounded by mature trees. With the Otago rail trail nearby, you can connect with nature or simply relax amidst beautiful gardens.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat

Galloway lodge is a wonderful little nature retreat , organic farm and animal sanctuary , situated in the heart of historic picturesque Galloway . The famous Otago rail trail right outside our gate . Nestled within our magical gardens surrounded by beautiful gardens and mature trees is our sweet little container cottage retreat - Made from 2 little container cottages - the first cottage room is a cosy lounge and kitchen with a comfy chair and couch , kitchen fridge dishwasher and cooking facilities - the other room is cute country cottage bedroom with old fashioned wrought iron bedhead and bathroom with shower - french doors in both rooms - leading to a big deck - with wooden outdoor furniture - under big shady beautiful trees and a fully fenced private yard - Cute cosy relaxing peaceful and at the heart of nature - we also have another double room and bathroom retreat if there are more than 2 of you - You might like to check out our other listing

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: smoking permitted outside only

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: on a case by case basis - dogs must be on a leash

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking permitted outside only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the area

Springvale is home to this cabin. Clyde Dam and Mitchells Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alexandra Golf Club and Black Ridge. Paintball Central and Kiwi Water Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Springvale travel guide
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Alexandra, central Otago

What's nearby

  • Alexandra Museum and Art Gallery
    4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Roxburgh Gorge Trail
    5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Black Ridge
    8 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Alexandra Golf Club
    9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Clyde Village Vineyard
    11 min drive - 15.9 km

Restaurants

  • Industry Lane Eatery
    5 min drive
  • Recharge Bar
    11 min drive
  • Tin Goose Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Monteiths Brewery Bar
    4 min drive
  • Stadium Tavern
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat located?

Situated in Springvale, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Alexandra Museum and Art Gallery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Roxburgh Gorge Trail and Alexandra Golf Club. Black Ridge and Three Miners Wineries are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Lovely Cosy Little Gallowaylodge Country Cottage and Rail trail Retreat Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

7.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We didn’t receive any booking or check in confirmations before arrival but did speak to the friendly owner on the way. Unfortunately a swarm of flies were in the yard of the two shipping containers that were “the cosy cottage”. The kitchen and living container had an unpleasant odor, worn furniture and felt neglected. Pots and cutlery were all in need of some cleaning before use. But the bed was comfy and bedroom prettily furnished. However lack of mosquito nets meant we slept with shut windows and it became extremely hot on the second night which made sleeping hard. A fan would be a welcome addition!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R., Dunedin, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alexandra Retreat

Spacious and loved all the animals roaming around. Well equipped kitchen - peaceful and private. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

rural peace

pleasant hosts plus all their animals, delightful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Cozy accommodation in lovely surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely stay

We had a great stay here, a snuggly wee place that was dog friendly and the hosts were lovely. Thank you 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved my Stay,Very cozy and quiet.Host was very friendly and Polite.👌👌

10/10 Excellent

Bev G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Peaceful

Lovely and peaceful. No traffic all night. Bliss!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Christine d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to the bike rally. Could walk to rally .Had what we needed.

Something different being in two containers. Had toilet kitchen shower bed and tidy and clean.Happy with it Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Mary-Anne

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet but was not presented well.Pictures were misleading

4/10 Poor

Christine W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Definitely not a retreat, unhealthy

Very disappointed with property. Advertised as a retreat, container with bedroom/bathroom had beautiful decor and comfortable, however quite musty and rubbish was not emptied and shower quite clearly not cleaned. Other container had kitchen/living area, smelt terribly of dog, curtain by kitchen had significant black mould, microwave and bench unclean, couch and chair are dirty. Outdoor area was filthy, not swept or wiped for guests comfort, rubbish bin extremely dirty. Situated next to their multiple big dogs. We did take a non shedding and non smelling little maltese, we left feeling unclean. Sadly we had to stay for 3 nights as no other accommodation in Alexandra due to tournaments held of which we were involved.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our time there!

The host came outside and welcomed us as soon as we drove up. The next morning, she introduced us to all the animals, which we really enjoyed. We took a couple of walks along the neighborhood’s quiet country lane while we were there. A very peaceful setting and welcoming vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Bronnie J., Invercargill, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Animal friendly short stay

Has everything you need for a short stay with the benefit of being happy to have our pup along. The accommodation space is only small, but functional. Close to both the river and dam for swimming when it's hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandra M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disappointing

It would have probably been better had it not been pouring with rain when we arrived. We expected the two containers to be connected, which they weren’t, so we had to go outside to go between the two, and the bedroom one smelled musty. However it was very well equipped with everything to make our stay comfortable, just needs a bit of TLC.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Compact get away

We chose it because it allowed us to bring our dogs with us rather than have them in a kennel. That was the major selling point for us. We could have had a larger room in a motel room in town for the same price, but then we would have had to book the dogs into a kennel. We liked the fact that we were a wee way out of town. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Debbie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Misleading

Property was shabby and grounds were overgrown. Not at all acceptable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Tiny bach with everything you need. Good bed, great shower, comfortable sofa, kitchenette plus an enclosed yard for the dog. Right on the rail trail was a bonus . Nice hosts. I would highly recommend this place .

6/10 Okay

Marney

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023