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Gardeners Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms

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Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, high chair
Exterior
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Gardeners Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms

Gardeners Cottage, a charming, characteristic traditional Galloway cottage attached to the walled garden, offers a luxury spacious holiday base for families in the quiet and peaceful exclusive grounds of Penninghame Estate. The surroundings are perfect for ensuring privacy while you relax and recharge in the Galloway Forest Park, alternatively you can live life to the full with strenuous mountain bike and walking trails in the park and up local peaks. The bustling town of Newton Stewart with a good range of shops, restaurants and cafes is just 5 miles away.

The cottage has two ground floor single bedrooms together with a sitting room with dining area looking onto the walled garden. The cottage has been modernised to ensure comfortable accommodation whilst retaining its original character. The surrounding attractive grounds have pleasant walks through the woodlands that lead down to the River Cree, wild swimming, fishing and other pursuits can be arranged for guests.

There are unsurpassed opportunities for outdoor pursuits for all ages and abilities from the doorstep, so whether you are looking for a leisurely woodland stroll to enjoy the wildlife or more strenuous hill walking or cycling/mountain biking then you can pick a different route or challenge for everyday of the week! The Galloway Forest Park, with its Dark Skies status is on the doorstep and has unsurpassed star gazing opportunities together with stages of the 7Stanes mountain bike network. The local area has many golf course including Minnigaff’s 18 hole course and the Cally Palace parkland course at Gatehouse of Fleet which was designed by the well-known golf architect Tom Macaulay, the parkland course has wonderful views of Cardoness Castle, Rutherford's Monument and the Fleet Estuary. Scotland’s history and heritage can be explored with visits to the Robert Bruce Stone at Glentrool or more ancient sites such as St Ninians Cave near Whithorn and the various castles including Threave Castle which stands on an island in the Dee near Castle Douglas. Fishing can also be arranged nearby.

Postcode: DG8 6RH
Gardeners Cottage can accommodate bookings with an any day arrival for any number of nights
Damage Deposit £150
STL Licence:- DG00923F
EPC:- F

Accommodation on two floors for 4:-
Ground Floor: 2 steps to entrance, two single bedrooms; Sitting room with dining area; Kitchen with Belfast sink and door to outside; Bathroom with over bath shower
First Floor: Double bedroom

Services: Heating and Electricity included * Bed Linen and Towel included * Laundry service available * Dishwasher * Fridge * Freezer * Microwave * Smart TV * Wifi * Cot & High Chair available on request * Outside seating area with charcoal BBQ and table & chairs * Parking for 2 cars * Access to the extensive grounds of Penninghame Estate * Bicycle/golf club/kayak storage * A Firepit is available free of charge on request, (please request at the time of booking, fuel is not provided) * 1 Dog welcome *(Additional charges apply) No smoking or vaping

Property manager

DiscoverScotland

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 915 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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
Property Registration Number DG00923F

Property is also known as

594775

About the area

Map
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

What's nearby

  • 7stanes - Glentrool - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • 7stanes - Kirroughtree - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Wigtown Square - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 20 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 34 min drive - 47.6 km

Getting around

  • Barrhill Station - 23 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew Ha Ha - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Glentrool Visitor Centre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Black Horse Hotel - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardeners Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gardeners Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gardeners Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gardeners Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

Situated in Newton Stewart, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Newton Stewart Golf Club, Blackcraig Wood and 7stanes - Glentrool. 7stanes - Kirroughtree and Torhouse Stone Circle are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Gardeners Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy
Stay was easy to arrange and book. No contact with anyone throughout entire stay. Cottage quite and remote, was clean and tidy on arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday
Wonderful cottage and great location. There was plenty for us all to enjoy in the area and we would love to return for more soaking in the Galloway hiils!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendid cottage
The Gardeners Cottage was nicely appointed and in the middle of a beautiful estate. Lovely fresh food welcome pack. Great place to be based to visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful quiet place
A lovely stay in a very well presented cottage. We hope to come back and see the stars in future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely decorated and appointed cottage in quiet grounds. Very relaxing
All went smoothly with the property. it would benefit from a washing machine as many visitors to this area are likely to be sporty / outdoors folks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Beautiful, well equipped, cosy and traditional cottage on a wonderful country estate. A great stay without any problems.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr gemütliches Ferienhaus mit dem typisch britischen Charme
Sehr gemüliches, komplett ausgestattetes Ferienhaus für vier Petsonen mit sehr guter Lage, um als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge genutzt zu werden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022