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Cosy, Coastal Retreat with Large Garden and Epic Sun Room

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Interior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Property grounds
Beach nearby, sun-loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
  • Maxwell Monument
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Whithorn Priory
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Swallow Theatre
    ‪13 min drive‬

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With direct access from the garden to a beach, this property truly is the perfect family getaway.

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (11)
The price is NZ$555
for 1 cottage
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
With direct access from the garden to a beach, this property truly is the perfect family getaway.

About the area

Newton Stewart

Located in Newton Stewart, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Maxwell Monument and Whithorn Priory. .This family-friendly cottage is 28.5 mi (45.9 km) from Cairnryan Port and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Swallow Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Whithorn Priory - 13 min drive
  • Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre - 13 min drive
  • Bladnoch Distillery - 19 min drive
  • Wigtown Square - 21 min drive
  • Mull of Galloway Lighthouse - 62 min drive

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pheasant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Whithorn story visitor center - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Central Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Clansman - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Railway Inn - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cosy, Coastal Retreat with Large Garden and Epic Sun Room

Stellock is a cosy, open-plan coastal retreat in Monreith, Dumfries and Galloway. This period cottage has a beautiful isolated setting down a country lane, just a 10 minute walk from the ocean. With no neighbours and a large, shore-facing garden, Stellock is perfect for those looking for a quiet escape. There is a table tennis table is in the out building, The house has Superfast Fibre Broadband and a 43' Wall Mounted Smart TV in the living space. Stellock features two fully functional wood burners, (with free logs provided) and a large Sun Room facing the garden. The 'Fell of Barhullion' is right behind the house and features amazing panoramic views of the surrounding Galloway Hills and the Isle of Man. St Medan Golf Club and beach is just 1 mile away

The space
Stellock features 3 main upstairs bedrooms (two of which have 2 full size single beds with luxury mattresses, and 1 with a King Size Double bed) There is also a downstairs double sofabed in the sunroom. The open-plan living and dining area is a great social space. The large sunroom is a great place to relax and always stays warm.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

James Murray

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cosy Coastal Retreat With Large Garden Epic Sun Room

Cosy, Coastal Retreat with Large Garden and Epic Sun Room Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely winter break
We had a lovely few days at Stellock house, helped by decent winter weather. The house is in a perfect out-of-the-way location but not too remote. The garden is large and safe for dogs, there’s a really nice brazier for an outdoor evening fire and we appreciated the provision of logs and kindling at this time of year. The house was warm, clean and cosy- it wasn’t really warm enough to use the conservatory which was a shame as it’s a beautiful addition to the property. There are really good walks from the doorstep, including to the local beach. There was a nice walk book in the house for walks around Newton Stewart which is a town/ area worth exploring. The whole area is really lovely and we wished we’d had more time to spend there. Would definitely recommend and we would like to return in the future. .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dongling H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay
The house was spacious and quiet with a beautiful garden. We brought our German shepherd. There were many quiet trails and beaches suitable for walking dogs. James was very helpful.We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely spot
We really enjoyed our stay. Particularly the wood burning stove and the general air of spaciousness.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property, perfect location. Stunning.
The property was spacious enough for 4 adults, 3 children and 3 dogs. Great spaces inside for dining and relaxing. Large enclosed back garden was absolutely lovely. Within walking distance of beach with great rockpooling opportunities. We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Christmas stay
Thoroughly enjoyed our break over Xmas. The area is great for walking, dogs loved the beach. House itself is lovely and cosy but lacking in a few things. Whole house needs a bit of TLC, looking a bit tired and grubby in areas. Oven control knobs some are broken, lack of basics ie salt/pepper/vinegar, old pots and pans need replacing so food doesn’t stick or burn when cooking. Outside area and garden needs tidying up and TLC again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Great for dogs!
We loved our stay at Stellock. Great cottage in a great secluded location with no one around. Perfect for the dogs with a gravel outdoor area equipped with a hose for easy cleaning. Lovely quiet beach and country walks all nearby too. Cottage is super cosy with the 2 wood burning stoves and James was super helpful when we ran out of wood. Best pub by far is The Harbour Inn in Garlieston, lovely friendly atmosphere and nice food. Bladnoch distillery also well worth a visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Magical Western Retreat
Stellock is a large comfortable house in a secluded and stunning location in the gently rolling hills of the Machars peninsula. From its large and well kept garden there is a view out to the sea. There is plenty of kitchen space, big sofas to lounge on and the conservatory is wonderful! Add comfortable beds and very good Wi-Fi and TV reception. We spent a week here and our only complaint is that it wasn’t a month. Admittedly the weather was good which certainly makes a difference but this place is just perfect for exploring this magical part of Scotland. You can easily walk to the woods around the White Loch of Myrton and then on to Drumfad bridge and up over the Fell of Barhullion just behind the house. From here the view is magnificent, from the Rhins of Galloway to the Isle of Man and round to the hills of the Forest of Galloway with Merrick looming in the North. The otter monument to Gavin Maxwell is nearby on a scenic headland. We visited in May when the many woodlands round about were full of bluebells and wild garlic. We watched swallows, martins and, in the evenings, bats. Isle of Whithorn is lovely with its rugged point and charming harbour. Have a coffee at St. Ninian’s Tearoom. Try fish and chips at The Steampacket. Superb accommodation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and lovely accommodation
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Monreith. It was exactly the remote and beautiful location we were hoping for. The property was picturesque and comfortable. Plenty of space for the kids to play inside our out. We had a small issue with the downstairs loo which we liaised James about and he was very generous in his response to this. The walk to the beach and whisky tour at Bladnoch Distillery were particular highlights. Thank you to you both. It would be nice to come back in the summer sometime
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming place to escape to
Our experience of Stellock was that it worked really well for us. We were a party of 6 and the house was warm & welcoming, well-equipped and full of character. The wood-burning stove was a joy. We'd recommend it highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

david n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and conservatory
Quite remote but very pretty location and comfortable bed Communication with owners was slow regarding arrival instructions . Key hard to find ( Under stone but didn’t say stone above us ) Sitting room and kitchen dark but conservatory And garden lovely . No welcome pack which we would expect at that price .. even during Covid other properties have given wine or a local food voucher . No basics not even salt sugar or a few tea bags poor quality utensils that bent when you lifted food . Lack of information for heating and Wi-Fi access . Kitchen needed some upgrading . . Beautiful area of the country
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet !
Great house with a big garden at the end of a quiet farm track. Good kitchen. Good internet access. Good local beaches. Some nice towns and villages to visit in the area. A nice, quiet and remote location for a family getaway.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for some R&R
Lovely house with great garden and beautiful beach at the end of the road. Quite remote so advise bringing plenty of books & board games. The owner left a list of local attractions and the kids loved the nearby mountain biking.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaft
Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub, das Haus hat unsere Erwartungen voll erfüllt und James war gut erreichbar und hat bei Fragen schnell geholfen. Immer wieder gerne!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best House ever
Beautiful house and beautiful location. Great Service and contact. At all: the best house we have ever.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christiana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruhe und Natur genießen
Wer Natur und Ruhe sucht, wird hier fündig. Das Haus und der Garten sind ein Traum. Geschlafen haben wir sehr gut.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022