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Living room | Knock School Cottage, Monreith, near Port William
Living room | Knock School Cottage, Monreith, near Port William
Kitchen/diner | Knock School Cottage, Monreith, near Port William
Double bedroom | Knock School Cottage, Monreith, near Port William

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Golf view

Explore the area

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Monreith, near Port William
  • Maxwell Monument
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bladnoch Distillery
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Wigtown Square
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Knock School Cottage

Knock Cottage is situated in a coastal, rural setting with fabulous sun sets and located close to the UNESCO World Heritage Status Galloway Forest Park, ideal for walking, bird watching, mountain biking and Star Gazing.. All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Books
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Dressing Room
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Partial gas central heating, electric storage heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Lawned garden. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. . Knock Cottage was a 19th century Dame School provided by The Maxwells of Monreith Estate to provide education for the surrounding children. The cottage is spacious and bright with a large double bedroom, with adjoining dressing room; generous sized single bedroom and a sunroom where it is ideal to enjoy the sunset, while relaxing over a jigsaw on the large table or reading, while the living room is inviting once the sun has set.
Knock Cottage is situated opposite a ½ mile single track road leading to two fantastic beaches and St Medan nine-hole Golf Course which is overlooked by Gavin Maxwell’s memorial bronze otter on the cliff top and provides fantastic views over Lucy Bay to the Isle of Mull Lighthouse, or further afield to the Isle of Man and Ireland beyond.
Nestled and hidden between the quiet beach and Gavin Maxwell’s Otter is the ancient church and church yard of Kirkmaiden.
Knock Cottage is located close the working harbour village of Port William, with a licenced grocery shop, post-office, old-fashioned ironmongers and the locally volunteered Lifeboat Café, which provides wonderful sea views.
Wigtown, Scotland’s Book Town is a place to visit for book lovers of all ages. Many properties have opened their front parlours to accommodate thousands of books. Wigtown also hosts the annual book festival attracting many famous authors.
Whilst the Machars benefits from the warmth of the passing Gulf Stream and hosts various Gardens, a trip to Logan Royal Botanical Gardens is a must with its many exotic plants and trees. The 200 year old, newly renovated lowlands whisky distillery near Wigtown offers tours and café. Enjoy the rugged coast line, sandy beaches and many walks close by, with cycling at the 7 Stanes Galloway Forest park, along with many lochs to explore only a short drive away.
The Whithorn Way, a newly mapped walking path follows much of the westerly pilgrimage route which has been travelled on for over 1000 years, along with archaeological sites close by.
Knock Cottage is a fantastic base to explore all South West Scotland has to offer or simply to relax and unwind in an area where time stands still.

There is a winter fuel supplement of £25 per week £15 per short break from October to end of April payable in cash on arrival.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Golf view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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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
This property accepts credit cards
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Newton Stewart

Located in Newton Stewart, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Maxwell Monument and Whithorn Priory are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Laggan Outdoor and Ardwell Gardens. Cally Gardens and Gkenwhan Gardens are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling.
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Monreith, near Port William

What's nearby

  • Maxwell Monument - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swallow Theatre - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Bladnoch Distillery - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Wigtown Square - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 38 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pheasant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whithorn story visitor center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Central Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Clansman - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Railway Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Knock School Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Knock School Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Knock School Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Knock School Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Maxwell Monument and within 6 miles (10 km) of Swallow Theatre and Whithorn Priory. Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre and Bladnoch Distillery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Very comfortable home.

Very comfortable home. Very quiet and secluded. Super sun lounge.
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10/10 Excellent

R

Great cottage to have as a base to explore this quiet peninsula.

Great cottage to have as a base to explore this quiet peninsula.
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8/10 Good

Pete

Great location.

Great location. 15 mins from Wigtown and great access to the Mull of Galloway too. Stunning sunsets and only 5 mins walk from Maxwells Otter and the fabulous views across Luce Bay, the Mull and Isle of Man.

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