Former Rectory within Galloway House Estate with sea views, HOT TUB and CABIN!
Park Cottage is a carefully restored, listed former rectory within Galloway House Estate overlooking Wigtown Bay on the sheltered Dumfries and Galloway coast. Please see aerial video which is in the photo gallery. Not only can guests enjoy the beautiful main house, but also we have a new luxury "cabin" with seating for all and large patio doors opening to enjoy the sea view. Set among ancient trees with 21 private acres of parkland to enjoy, Park Cottage is a five star mix of antiques and modern luxury. With zip and link beds downstairs, most sleeping requirements can be catered for. In 1740, the Earl of Galloway chose this exceptionally sheltered bay to build his mansion and to develop a Capability Brown inspired garden. You can still make out the avenue where the rector rode his pony to the mansion house chapel. The stable is now our log store. Today our visitors can enjoy 21 private acres of this listed landscape with the sea and venerable trees to the east and open fields and the old laundry just visible to the south. Enjoy the brand new 6 person hot tub overlooking the sea and gaze up at the stars in one of the clearest night skies in the U.K. Britain's darkest skies . Over the fence and through the small field for a dip in the sea before breakfast! Little ones can head to the safe, sandy beach at Rigg Bay- an easy walk along the beautiful coastal path or take the car around to Rigg Bay car park- about 5 minutes around the corner. Then onwards to Cruggleton Castle ruin- a very rewarding walk with magnificent cliff-top views. This is a bird watchers haven with a wide variety along the coastline so bring binoculars! A detour on your homeward journey will bring you through delightful Galloway House Gardens-Park Cottage is a haven of tranquility and complete privacy to come back to after a day's adventuring or to enjoy on it's own merits.
Property manager
Lorraine Murray
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
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Pet-friendly
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We accept one well behaved pet- inquire if wish to bring additional. Strictly NOT upstairs, on furniture or to be left alone in the house.
Leave Park Cottage clean- failure to do so may mean the loss of part/all of the deposit. Put hot tub cover on when not in use and strap down.
No wipes, excessive toilet paper down the loos- the septic tank WILL clog! Take trash/recycling to bins regularly- collection EARLY THURSDAY
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Newton Stewart
Located in Newton Stewart, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Blackcraig Wood and RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Laggan Outdoor and Cally Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Garlieston
What's nearby
Bladnoch Distillery - 14 min drive - 7.5 km
Wigtown Square - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
Laggan Outdoor - 39 min drive - 44.7 km
Mossyard Beach - 44 min drive - 46.5 km
Kirkandrews Bay - 54 min drive - 60.4 km
Getting around
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 123 min drive
Restaurants
Laggan Outdoor - 39 min drive
The Pheasant - 7 min drive
Saint Ninian's Tearoom - 14 min drive
Basecamp - 41 min drive
Whithorn story visitor center - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Former Rectory within Galloway House Estate with sea views, HOT TUB and CABIN! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Former Rectory within Galloway House Estate with sea views, HOT TUB and CABIN! ?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Former Rectory within Galloway House Estate with sea views, HOT TUB and CABIN! ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Former Rectory within Galloway House Estate with sea views, HOT TUB and CABIN! located?
Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bladnoch Distillery, Swallow Theatre, and Whithorn Priory. Torhouse Stone Circle and Wigtown Square are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
From the moment we arrived we realised that we were in a very special house in a wonderful environment. We had the best family holiday ever with lots to do in the area from mountain biking to the gem museum at Creetown. The weather was sunny but with a chill wind but that did not deter excellent use of the Hot Tub and cabin with its stunning view.
We had the most amazing time celebrating the New Year and my wife's birthday at Park Cottage. The property has a stunning kitchen and is surrounded by beautiful grounds overlooking the sea and also has a hot tub and games shed which were enjoyed by all. We would definitely recommend visiting this property!!
Beautiful house and grounds, lovely weather, super host...just what we were looking for for a fantastic family break...can't wait to come back next year
Great house, excellent location with fabulous views ( even caught northern lights ) very tranquil, dog really appreciated the grounds too , lovely host ... all round fab relaxing holiday had by all .. thanku
We had another amazing week at Park Cottage. The house is lovely and warm and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble for Lorraine. There is plenty of room for all and the facilities are brilliant. Would highly recommend this property.
We all enjoyed staying in the house - so lovely and the grounds great for the children and dog. Particularly liked sitting in the cabin just looking at the view! The hot tub and fire pit were both big hits.
Described by all four in party as best ever accommodation.
Property fantastic as was location. My very able adult son and daughter with their two support workers have been on many stays in many locations and their description was the best ever. Location chosen by my son for his photography, it is so important to me as mum and employer that obviously main focus is for my son and daughter but needs to offer the opportunites for their support to enable the very best respite away. Thank you
Amazing house and location with stunning views and great facilities. No need for the car all week!!
Excellent communication and information from Lorraine the host via Vrbo messages and then telephone numbers given too should there be further information or advice needed during the stay- everything went like clockwork!! A great time had by all-The perfect family holiday.
Park Cottage; Spacious, clean well situated with hot tub, games room, extensive gardens with sea views. The owners Lorraine and Robin were attentive and helpful providing many extra facilities. Harbour Inn and coffee shop near by served excellent meals. Highly recommended.
The property is well appointed, spacious and comfortable. A large family can enjoy the house and gardens without getting on top of each other. The surrounding area kept us entertained and the host was very welcoming and extremely helpful. This was our second visit and it's likely we'll be back again in the future!
The house exceeded our expectations. It was just perfect for our family get together. Three generations, with ages ranging from 7 to 78, and we all loved it.
The hot tub was well used and we had a lovely meal in The Harbour Inn.
Stunning location and the house was beautiful and had everything we needed to make this a memorable family trip. Some lovely walks in the area and the local pub, which allows dogs, was only a 5 minute walk down the path from the house. Lorraine, the owner, couldn't have been more helpful and gave use some great tips on some places to visit during our stay. If visiting the area again, we would definitely re-book to stay here.
we had a great stay with 3 generations of our family and everyone loved it and the many areas to have fun in. Well located for everything we wanted, beaches, walks. Lorraine was excellent with her communication and ideas when we had 2 rainy days on the trot. The house was lovely and clean and I would recommend to all!
Our party of 8 thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the beautiful part of the world. The property surpassed expectations - something rare for our family! We would highly recommend
Anna P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Lorraine Murray
I live in Scotland with my husband. We have 2 children-one a Doctor and the other an I.T. entrepreneur. We are farmers and antique dealers with a shop in Virginia, U.S.A. We love living in south-west Scotland with its gorgeous uncrowded beaches, superb scenery, and friendly locals. I am a hill walker so the coastline and hills are blissfully peaceful. My husband is a golfer and his local course of St. Medan is Scotland's most southerly and awards dramatic coastline views- the sunsets are amazing!
Why they chose this property
Although not looking to purchase a property with two other businesses already, we knew we had to buy Park Cottage as its location and potential were too tempting! With 21 private acres, a sea view and of historical significance, this listed house had great appeal. Having renovated it to a very high standard and installed bio mass heating, every comfort is offered. With its tree lined drive and sea view, Park Cottage is blissfully away from the rat race! With open fields and the old stone laundry just visible to one side and the sea on the other, guests can enjoy an truly idyllic location.
What makes this property unique
Park Cottage is a listed historic house set in a listed landscape influenced by the landscape designer Capability Brown. While retaining its original features, fixtures and some fittings where possible, the house has every comfort possible. By installing biomass heating there is never an issue with quantity of hot water or heat and underfloor heating downstairs has guests enthused after returning from a dip in the sea ! Decorated with great care and quality of furnishings has been important to us. Not only have we tried to retain the soul of the property , but also have added a "new traditional" flair. Attention to detail for my husband Robin and I has been vital- even the chain for the kitchen's refurbished Copper lanterns had to be hunted down. We are always improving the property and giving back- not just taking away- we love this house! We were able to extend the house a few years ago and added a Mark Wilkinson designer Cook's kitchen with thick granite worktops to compliment. Larger groups will appreciate the space when having fun cooking together. A large antique table and chairs have hosted many gatherings with ease. Huge Halo leather modular seating was added to easily accommodate all sizes of groups. A full wet room was added with easy walking access and we can provide a shower seat, toilet frame and transportable wheelchair. The house is very unique in that it sits in its own private grounds of 21 acres. There is no passing traffic and no traffic noise can be heard. Only the soporific sound of the sea and the birds. We have added a fire pit overlooking the sea and new for 2021 a HOT TUB to gaze at Galloways' Dark Sky . We truly try to make your holiday here in the beautiful south west of Scotland a special one and we have families returning every year for the past 20 years. They usually book it a year in advance! Wonder what the upgrade will be this year? It's a new luxury "cabin" with bespoke copper roof, deck lighting and toilet!
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