The Bait House
About the home
The Bait House is a very comfortable ,newly modernised holiday home. The building dates back to 1850 when it was used by local fishermen to repair and dry their nets.
It sits in a unique position in Portpatrick, looking over the harbour and village from the front and to Donaghadee on the Irish east coast from the rear.
The property has 2 twin rooms and a master bedroom with king size bed and en suite plus family bathroom.
There is an open plan kitchen diner cum living area upstairs taking full advantage of all outlooks.
The house has been furnished to a high standard throughout and will provide a relaxing comfortable base to enjoy the local amenities.
The Bait House will suit anyone longing for a taste of tranquil village life,having a wealth of activities and amenities at their fingertips whilst offering access to the great outdoors!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | 0.1 |
| Will consider: | House swaps Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 100m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The property is heated from a mixture of electric storage and convector heaters. The Wi-Fi is provided free of charge and does not form part of the contract.
Further details outdoors:
French doors and newly fitted balconies maximise the stunning views both sides of the property. There is a communal picnic area at the rear of the house overlooking the Irish Sea. Free car parking is less than 20 yards from the front door.
Further details
Not suitable for restricted mobility and very small children. No pets except by special arrangement. Rental price includes an allowance for cleaning,laundry and fuel. The amounts allowed for will depend on size of party and will be stated prior to confirmation.
Conditions
Please ask for conditions regarding pets prior to booking and we'll do our very best to accommodate.
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Enquire nowThe Dumfries and Galloway region
Dumfries and Galloway offers something for everyone from nature reserves to day trips to Northern Ireland.
Some places of interest to visit-
Galloway Forrest Park- covers 150,000 acres of stunning scenery and the best star gazing skies in the U.K.
Mull of Galloway Lighthouse and Tearoom- Scotland's most southerly point..and home baking!
Port Logan Fish Farm , Newton Stewart and Castle Douglas (shopping) are all with easy reach for day trips.
The Portpatrick area
Portpatrick,often acknowledged as the regions jewel in the crown, hosts a variety of pleasant distractions to make to your stay special.
The village of Portpatrick boasts it's own beach only yards from the house plus secluded coves and bays within a few minutes walk. For those with cars there are even more beauty spots up and down the penisula.
Local activities such as Golfing ( both 9 and 18 hole holiday courses),putting green,tennis,bowling,fishing are literally on your doorstep.
Curling (Winter) and indoor swimming pool are a short drive away in Stranraer.
Excellent choice of pubs and restaurants are less than 3 mins walk so you can leave the car and no need for taxi's for that wee night out.
Lifeboat week in August and the Portpatrick Folk Festival are always lively but with a very laid back and friendly atmosphere and well worth attending!
The house is also at the starting point of the Southern Upland Way to blow away the cobwebs along the picturesque coastal path.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Prestwick: 70 km |
| Railway: | Stranraer: 15 km |
| Ferry: | Cairnryan: 10 km |
Portpatrick is approx 8 miles from Stranraer and within 2 hours of Prestwick and Glasgow Airports. Rail link to Stranaer and local bus services to Portpatrick and surrounding villages.
Activities near Portpatrick
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 08 May 2013 |
Great weekend in Bait house. The accommodation is of a high standard. Nice view of the sea from lounge which is upstairs. Very comfortable rooms with plenty seating for the 6 people in the party. Had... more Response: Thanks for your booking! And agree about The Crown!Hope to see you again soon! |
![]() 02 May 2013 |
I have been visiting Port Patrick for about 20 years because it's such a lovely place to be. I would say that the Bait House is without doubt the best place I have stayed. Every aspect of the... more Response: Thanks for those fabby comments. We try to make it as special as we can whilst keeping it affordable. Glad to hear we are getting it right! All the best! |
![]() 01 May 2013 |
This was our second stay at The Bait House and will not be our last. We had another fantastic long weekend in Portpatrick, everything in the house was perfect and we can't wait to return.... more Response: Welcome to come back anytime!! |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Nov/Dec | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 450 | - | £ 300 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas | 22 Dec 12 | 29 Dec 12 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 29 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter/Spring | 5 Jan 13 | 30 Mar 13 | £ 425 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Easter | 30 Mar 13 | 14 Apr 13 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April | 14 Apr 13 | 19 May 13 | £ 500 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| May | 19 May 13 | 1 Jun 13 | £ 550 | - | £ 150 | 3 Nights |
| Whit Week | 1 Jun 13 | 9 Jun 13 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 9 Jun 13 | 30 Jun 13 | £ 600 | - | £ 150 | 3 Nights |
| July | 30 Jun 13 | 28 Jul 13 | £ 650 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| August | 28 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 700 | - | £ 150 | 3 Nights |
| September | 31 Aug 13 | 28 Sep 13 | £ 600 | - | £ 350 | 3 Nights |
| October | 28 Sep 13 | 12 Oct 13 | £ 600 | - | £ 350 | 3 Nights |
| Oct Week | 12 Oct 13 | 20 Oct 13 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Oct/Nov | 20 Oct 13 | 3 Nov 13 | £ 550 | - | £ 325 | 3 Nights |
| Nov | 3 Nov 13 | 1 Dec 13 | £ 450 | - | £ 300 | 3 Nights |
| Dec | 1 Dec 13 | 22 Dec 13 | £ 400 | - | £ 300 | 3 Nights |
| Xmas | 22 Dec 13 | 29 Dec 13 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 29 Dec 13 | 5 Jan 14 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property does not have weekend tariffs.
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
All normal ( two bed laundry allowance for a two person booking) costs , inc towels are included. A deposit of 30% is required at time of booking. Balance to be paid eight weeks prior to arrival. Please note that a fully refundable £50 security deposit is required for ALL bookings against excessive cleaning,fuel and laundry costs. As the house is usually cleaned on day of departure the deposit will usually be returned within 48 hours. Please fell free to contact owner direct on 07849114110 or at robert.bennett@email.com for last minute deals!!
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