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Beach Cottage Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom)

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sandhead, Scotland
  • Ringdoo Sands
    3 min walk
  • Ardwell Gardens
    7 min drive
  • Logan Botanic Garden
    10 min drive

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About the area

Stranraer

Located in Stranraer, this vacation home is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Ringdoo Sands and 7 minutes from Ardwell Gardens. .This vacation home is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Logan Botanic Garden and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Port Logan Beach.

What's nearby

  • Ardwell Gardens - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Logan Botanic Garden - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Port Logan Beach - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 17 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 21 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 18 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The lighthouse bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Old Colfin Creamery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gallie Craig - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stoney Point Practice Range - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lochan Inn - ‬7 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.

Beach Cottage Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom)

Beach Cottage & Auld Schoolhouse are situated 4 doors apart in the seaside village of Sandhead. They are "almost on the Beach" and both enjoy uninterrupted views over Luce Bay and the Galloway hills beyond. Sandhead is built on "7 miles of sand" - all this on your doorstep! It also boasts a pub/restaurant (Tigh-na-Mara - Gaelic for beside the sea!), well stocked local shop and children's play park.
The picturesque fishing village of Portpatrick, with its traditional harbour and small sandy beach, has many quality restaurants, pubs and gift shops is only a 10 minute drive away. Other activities to be found in Portpatrick include boat trips for fishing and sightseeing, putting, bowling, golf and walking. These Sandhead houses are an ideal base for the golfing enthusiast with 4 courses within a 10 minute drive ( all with stunning sea views) namely - Dunskey, Lagganmore, Craichmore and County - the is also Turnberry at under 1 hours drive! For keen walkers there are extensive footpaths including the Southern Upland Way, which commences in the village of Portpatrick and the Galloway Coastal Path from Stranraer to Mull of Galloway. Auld Schoolhouse and Beach Cottage are located in the Rhins of Galloway, a peninsula which has a varying and enchanting range of coastal features from sandy beaches on the East coast, such as Sandhead itself - 7 miles of unbroken sand, to a variety of cliffs, rocks and sandy coves on the West including the secluded sandy beach at Killantringan - you will be spoilt for the wide variety of beaches in the area - mostly within a 10 minute drive. The climate hear is warmed by the Gulf Stream and the area is home to many renowned gardens - Logan Botanic, Logan House, Ardwell, Castle Kennedy, Glenwhan and Dunskey are all within a 10 minute drive. For the more adventurous there is Threave and Culzean Castle within 1 hours drive from your holiday house. Other attractions include Cream of Galloway Ice Cream and adventure park and the Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre (home to the longest Zip-wire ride) both near Gatehouse of Fleet. 7Stanes Mountain Biking in the Galloway Forest Park. Cocoa Bean Chocolate Factory in Twynholm. Ryan Centre swimming pool and Agnew Park (children's outdoor activity park) in Stranraer. For historians there is Glenluce Abbey and St. Ninian's Cave near Whithorn. Wigtown is also worth a visit if you are interested in reading - it has been labelled the Book Town. At the Southern end of the Rhins peninsula is the Mull of Galloway lighthouse - the most southerly point in Scotland. Attractions hear include the 115 step climb to the top of the lighthouse & a certificate to prove it! (open most weekends in the summer season), Gallie Craig Tearoom and the RSPB bird reserve. Auld Schoolhouse & Beach Cottage provide a perfect base for a self catering holiday in this area.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Elspeth Little

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf nearby

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)

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs 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
Onsite 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
Property Registration Number DG00284F

Property is also known as

Sleeps 4 2 Bedroom Stranraer
Beach Cottage Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom) Stranraer
Beach Cottage Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom) Private vacation home

Beach Cottage Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C., Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, great house
A comfy, roomy house on the beach (well very nearly). Fitted our needs and more. Gave us everything for a relaxing, much needed getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B., Saltcoats, North Ayrshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach Cottage
Just arrived back from 4 day break at beach cottage,stunning beach location and perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022