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Cottage |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Garlieston in Dumfries and Galloway

from £50 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£348–£1010 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

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About the home

Shore Cottage is ideal for 1 or 2 guests but can be shared with up to 2 additional guests. This charming cottage on the edge of the original walled garden of Galloway House retains many period features. It has recently been refurbished in an airy, comfortable style with a subtle mixture of Scottish, seaside and garden cottage themed rooms.

The holiday cottage is one of two attached cottages, originally home to workers in the adjacent Victorian kitchen garden the walled garden. The other cottage is now home to the head gardener and forms the corner of an orchard with a variety of Scottish apple trees where a small flock of hens happily scratch about.

A welcome basket of eggs is usually provided during the laying season and rare breed meat and other produce may be available for purchase. Sea food can be delivered to your door on a Tuesday or take up your fishing rod and head along to the point to catch sea bass, mackerel or mullet. Mussels and other shell fish can be gleaned from the beach for a forager's supper. Any of the local restaurants will offer a variety of good local ingredients.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Zip and link beds in the bedroom provide the option of a large double or twin beds. The good size double sofabed in the living room can be easily put up and down with plenty of storage for pillows and duvets.
There is a ground floor WC with washbasin and a first floor bathroom with modern shower-bath.
WiFi is shared with nearby Pavilion Cottage and if both cottages are taken the pool can also be shared.

Further details outdoors:
A short stroll from the cottage brings you to the private beach of Rigg Bay a pretty bay with a picnic bench and free access to Galloway House Gardens, a woodland garden,arboretum and woodland walk. The bedroom and dining kitchen look over the beachcombers garden and from the kitchen you can glimpse the sea through the shelter of the trees lining the bay. The living room has windows to the beachcombers garden and the pretty enclosed garden to the rear. A small seating area and garden furniture is provided.

Conditions

Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome for a supplement of £20 per dog, sorry no other pets.
A 50% or £250 booking deposit whichever is the lower amount is taken at the time of booking and the balance is due 8 weeks before your stay. For bookings less than 8 weeks to go the full rental is due on booking. A £200 refundable security deposit is collected before your stay.
A final clean may be booked (approx £24).
Travel cot and high chair available free of charge but must be booked in advance.

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Beach at Shore Cottage Galloway House Gardens

 

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Cosy cottage by the beach

 

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Detail of bedroom

 

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Bedroom with zip and link beds and view over beachcombers garden

The Dumfries and Galloway region

Described as both Scotland's Riviera and Scotland in miniature, the south west area of Dumfries and Galloway is full of ancient history from stone circles to hideaouts and battlegrounds of Robert the Bruce, to St Ninian's cave where St Ninian brought christianity to Scotland, and the more recent secret testing sites for the Mulberry Harbours that were towed accross the channel to Normandy near the end of World War 2.

The Galloway Hills and Galloway Forest Park combine to form a magnificent natural playground attracting serious hill walkers and mountain bikers year after year. In 2010 the park was awarded Dark Skies Park status and achieved the highest level of darkness for star gazing. The Forestry Commission offer activities and events virtually year round for visitors to enjoy wildlife and beautiful scenery. Visitor centres and car parks are well located to enable you to get to the best spots with facilities nearby.

The Solway Coast forms miles of stunning coastline with many sandy beaches secluded coves and excellent coastal walks. Harbour villages dotted along the region provide pretty focal points for visitors. As do Areas of Scenic Beauty near Castle Douglas and Gatehouse, the artists town of Kirkudbright, the nature reserves at Wigtown bay round to the lighthouse on the Mull of Galloway.

The warmth of the Gulf Stream allows exotic plants to thrive in the region and there are many stunning gardens to visit.

The Garlieston area

The Galloway House Estate drive leads to the fishing and harbour village of Garlieston at just over a mile. Here you will find The Harbour Inn with harbour views and an open fire on cooler days, a post office and a village shop, both offering off licence sales. Folk music evenings are held from time to time at the inn. The village can also be reached along the shore path which is only moments from your cottage. A play park, bowling green and multi sport/tennis courts are also available to hire in the village. The Machars cycle route links up with sustrans and passes the end of the estate drive.

In the summer months the expansive sandy beach of Rigg Bay attracts a few visitors for picnics and walks but it is never crowded. More often you may find no-one about. There are also sandy beaches further to the east in Garlieston at Eggerness and at Innerwell. From the cottage you can walk through pretty ancient woodland carpeted by snowdrops or bluebells and primroses in spring, up to the cliffpath and ruin of Cruggleton Castle. From the view point you can see the cumbrian hills on a clear day. Follow the path a little farther you may see the Isle of Man.

The historic towns of Whithorn, cradle of Christianity, and Wigtown, Scotland's book town are 5 and 7 miles away. Wigtown and Whithorn also provide a bank, post office, and grocery shops open 7 days a week. Visit Wigtown in late September for the Literary Festival where the whole town transforms into a major venue with marquees filling the market square. Many famous names attend from bestselling novelists and journalists to well-known public figures.

The Galloway Hills and famous 7Stanes mountain bike trails are about half an hour's drive from the cottage.
The market town of Newton Stewart, 'Gateway to the Galloway Hills' is only 15 miles and has a number of supermarkets, a cinema, banks, restuarants and outdoor clothing shops where you will find fishing tackle and permits for fly fishing beats on the Bladnoch, River Cree and nearby lochs.

Scotland's southernmost distillery offers whisky tours and tastings by the river at Bladnoch. and Cream O'Galloway Ice Cream and adventure playground by Gatehouse is a must for families and ice cream lovers.

At the Isle of Whithorn, 7 miles south the SteamPacket Inn serves meals every day with a good selection of ales and wine. Eat in the bar or the dining room if you like to look out over the harbour. Children are always welcome and child menus are provided.

How to get there

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A car is recommended for making the most of the area and can be hired from the following airports and stations:
Glasgow Prestwick is approximately 2 hours drive served by Ryanair and Wizzair
Glasgow International and Edinburgh airport are approximately 2.5 and 3 hours
Nearest ferry port is Cairnryan
Train stations are at Barrhill, Stranraer, Dumfries and Carlisle.
For non-drivers a taxi service can be booked.

Activities near Garlieston

Reviews

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09 Apr 2013

“Just a dream and so cosy and comfortable” We arrived after a bit of an adventure to to freek weather, snow drifts up to 12ft. Alex kept us informed and on arrival was so helpful and had the wood burning stove on. The cottage is bright... more

23 Sep 2012

“Luxury family retreat” Can't wait to return. Warm,friendly welcome. Great place for families. Dog friendly but you can still expect the highest standards. Lots for the children to do and places to explore. Beautiful, unspoilt beach within short walk. The two cottages hired together made it possible for both sets of parents to join us. Despite the less than sunny weather we had lots of great family fun on the beach and in the gardens.

24 Aug 2012

“The most lovely setting but pricey” This has got to be one of the most beautiful areas in Scotland. It is a place where time has stood still and gives a lovely relaxing holiday. Rigg Bay which is a one minute walk from Shore Cottage is... more

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24 May 2012

“super cottage, wonderful setting, great walks” The cottage has everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay--and it is practical too as the entrance/kitchen/diner has hard working surfaces capable of dealing with 2 tired walkers and 2 energetic labradors. The sitting room is relaxing and the woofburner easy to use when needed. Upstairs is just right for a cottage--simple but to a high standard-and lots of hot water! the real star however is the location--open the back door and you are 20yards from a wonderful and usually deserted cove/beach with lots of delightful walks along the coast line. Highly recommended-we will be back next year .

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
06 jan - 07 Feb	6 Jan 13	8 Feb 13	348£ 348	72£ 72	96£ 96	3 Nights
08 Feb - 22 Feb	8 Feb 13	22 Feb 13	384£ 384	78£ 78	104£ 104	3 Nights
22 Feb - 28 Mar	22 Feb 13	29 Mar 13	348£ 348	72£ 72	96£ 96	3 Nights
29 Mar - 11 Apr	29 Mar 13	12 Apr 13	492£ 492	99£ 99	132£ 132	3 Nights
12 Apr - 02 May	12 Apr 13	3 May 13	420£ 420	84£ 84	112£ 112	3 Nights
03 May - 30 May	3 May 13	31 May 13	516£ 516	105£ 105	140£ 140	3 Nights
31 May - 06 Jun	31 May 13	7 Jun 13	648£ 648	132£ 132	176£ 176	3 Nights
07 Jun - 27 Jun	7 Jun 13	28 Jun 13	564£ 564	114£ 114	152£ 152	3 Nights
28 Jun - 29 Aug	28 Jun 13	29 Aug 13	756£ 756	154£ 154	203£ 203	3 Nights
Peak summer season	28 Jun 13	30 Aug 13	1010£ 1010	201£ 201	268£ 268	3 Nights
30 Aug - 12 Sep	30 Aug 13	13 Sep 13	516£ 516	105£ 105	140£ 140	3 Nights
13 Sep - 19 Sep	13 Sep 13	20 Sep 13	420£ 420	84£ 84	112£ 112	3 Nights
20 Sep - 26 Sep	20 Sep 13	27 Sep 13	449£ 449	89£ 89	119£ 119	3 Nights
27 Sep - 17 Oct	27 Sep 13	18 Oct 13	384£ 384	78£ 78	104£ 104	3 Nights
18 Oct - 31 Oct	18 Oct 13	1 Nov 13	502£ 502	103£ 103	137£ 137	3 Nights
01 Nov - 19 Dec	1 Nov 13	20 Dec 13	348£ 348	72£ 72	96£ 96	3 Nights
Christmas 2013 and Hogmanay	20 Dec 13	3 Jan 14	660£ 660	132£ 132	176£ 176	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
06 jan - 07 Feb	6 Jan 13	8 Feb 13	383£ 383	79£ 79	106£ 106	3 Nights
08 Feb - 21 Feb	8 Feb 13	22 Feb 13	423£ 423	86£ 86	115£ 115	3 Nights
22 Feb - 28 Mar	22 Feb 13	29 Mar 13	383£ 383	79£ 79	106£ 106	3 Nights
29 Mar - 11 Apr	29 Mar 13	12 Apr 13	542£ 542	109£ 109	145£ 145	3 Nights
12 Apr - 02 May	12 Apr 13	3 May 13	462£ 462	93£ 93	123£ 123	3 Nights
03 May - 30 May	3 May 13	31 May 13	568£ 568	116£ 116	154£ 154	3 Nights
31 May - 06 Jun	31 May 13	7 Jun 13	713£ 713	145£ 145	194£ 194	3 Nights
07 Jun - 27 Jun	7 Jun 13	28 Jun 13	621£ 621	126£ 126	167£ 167	3 Nights
28 Jun - 29 Aug	28 Jun 13	30 Aug 13	832£ 832	169£ 169	225£ 225	3 Nights
30 Aug - 12 Sep	30 Aug 13	13 Sep 13	568£ 568	116£ 116	154£ 154	3 Nights
13 Sep - 19 Sep	13 Sep 13	20 Sep 13	462£ 462	93£ 93	123£ 123	3 Nights
20 Sep - 26 Sep	20 Sep 13	27 Sep 13	449£ 449	89£ 89	119£ 119	3 Nights
27 Sep - 17 Oct	27 Sep 13	18 Oct 13	423£ 423	86£ 86	115£ 115	3 Nights
18 Oct - 31 Oct	18 Oct 13	1 Nov 13	502£ 502	103£ 103	137£ 137	3 Nights
01 Nov - 19 Dec	1 Nov 13	20 Dec 13	383£ 383	79£ 79	106£ 106	3 Nights
Christmas 2013 and Hogmanay	20 Dec 13	3 Jan 14	726£ 726	145£ 145	194£ 194	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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5 years listed You are contacting Alexandra Walter Landline 44 01988 600600 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This cottage has received 4 reviews from previous guests.

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