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Shore Cottage is a lovely property located on the coast just a short distance from the small village of Leswalt near Stranraer in the Rhins of Galloway. This traditional property has an enviable position and benefits from having an enclosed two acre rugged garden and direct access to the sandy beach. The property is remote and would suit those guests wanting to sit and relax, and enjoy some quiet time enjoying the views of the sea and across to Ireland, and perhaps long walks along the beach. Due to the location of the property a 4 x 4 type vehicle is highly recommended to obtain access.
The property is situated all on the one level, and consists of a lounge with an inset wood burner, kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, a double and a twin and a conservatory. The conservatory offers direct access to a small decked area with steps down to the garden area. Garden furniture is available for the use of guests and is an ideal spot on a dry day to enjoy a barbeque. The property is well equipped and has been tastefully decorated and furnished throughout.
The property is a short drive from the picturesque fishing village of Portpatrick and the largest town in the area Stranraer, which offers the usual facilities. Further along the coast you will find the P & O and Stenna terminals, both offer good connections to Belfast and Larne in Northern Ireland. Portpatrick is a pretty village centered around the harbour and has a small selection of shops and cafes, and a pottery situated at the lighthouse. For the walker the Southern Upland Way starts here, this 212 mile coast to coast route stretches from Portpatrick in the west to Cocksburnspath in the east. An ideal taster would be the 13.5 route from here to Castle Kennedy near Stranraer.
The Rhins of Galloway stretches twenty miles from north to south, and is home to various small villages and attractions, worthy of a mention are the Stranraer Museum, the Logan Botanic Garden, and the most southerly point in Scotland, the Mull of Galloway with it’s spectacular lighthouse and visitor centre, and the RSPB Nature Reserve. For the keen fly fisher, Dunskey Estate has two trout lochs not far from Portpatrick, and for the golfer there are good courses in Portpatrick and Stranraer. Riding and trekking can also be found at Lochnaw Home Farm. Further afield the small town of Wigtown, often referred to as “Scotland’s National Book Town” can be found, a mecca for second hand books and also home to Bladnoch, the most southerly distillery in Scotland.
Throughout the region guests will find various traditional pubs, cafes and restaurants, ideal for a quick lunch or evening meal.
If you are looking for a property in this area and Shore Cottage is booked, Beach Lodge is situated in the vicinity and also is pet friendly, we also now have Stable Cottage which is located closeby.
Shore Cottage is part of the Lochnaw Castle Estate and guests are free to explore.
Facilities
Included in the rent
Pets Welcome
Two pets are welcome at the property. We have been advised that the garden is enclosed, however due to the nature of the garden which is wild and large, this cannot be guaranteed.
Good Housekeeping Deposit
A Good Housekeeping Deposit of £75.00 is required at this property.
Access to the Property
Access to this property is by an unmade track, and is unsuitable for vehicles with low ground clearance. A 4 x 4 vehicle is therefore highly recommended. Please ask at the time of booking for more information and advice.
Best Features
Traditional cottage with uninterrupted sea view
Enclosed garden with direct access to beach
Ideally located just a short drive from the ferry ports of Cairnryan and Stranraer
STL Licence Application No: DG01474P EPC Rating: F
Guests rate Shore Cottage: Very Good from 76 reviews About Reviews
My daughter and I had the most amazing week at Shore Cottage. Such a special place overlooking the ever changing, dramatic sea. The surrounding wildlife was captivating and we even woke up to the cows in the garden one morning but they soon jumped over the fence onto the beach and ran off!
Our dogs must have thought they had died and gone to heaven with the quiet beach in such close proximity. They had the time of their lives and just ran and ran all week!
Mobile wifi is accessible in certain areas, so you aren't totally cut off from the outside world.
I hope to visit again in the not too distant future.
This is our 4th visit to Shore Cottage and it is perfect for anyone wanting a stay in somewhere that is in a totally remote and peacful location, but ony 30 minutes or so to Stranraer for shopping.
There is lots to see in surrounding Galloway, but each year, once we get to the cottage we spend our time at the cottage relaxing.
The access is a bit tricky down a farm track but quite OK if you take it slow and are careful!
One of our favourite places!
We had a wonderful week in Shore Cottage and the beach to ourselves all week, it was bliss and so relaxing. Weather was perfect, cottage cosy and home from home and spotlessly clean. A world away from internet and work. Fantastic location and yes 4x4 transport for track is advised. We plan on returning and would like to book the weather too please! Thank you to the hosts & Wilderness Cottages.
6 years in a row!
Usual fantastic standard of cottage, nothing changes only for the better!
Fabulous weather all week, still breathtaking scenery,beach, sea with long walks to re-charge. Thanks to the hosts for keeping so magical.
perfect in all ways!
This is an ideal location for peace and quiet. The track is difficult and there was obvious signs that a vehicle had lost its oil on the track after hitting a rock. The cottage has been greatly improved since our last visit in 2019 and upgrades to heating has made the cottage more cosy. The majority of the cottage was clean and tidy but the kitchen let it down. The table, microwave, trays, fridge etc were pretty grim, with obvious food debris and hairs from previous occupants. Kitchen cupboard doors need a simple wash down. I didn't clean these items and literally just cleaned what we used and kept our food in plastic bags. The addition of a large heater in the conservatory means the layout becomes awkward and the sofa has no real place and therefore makes using the patio doors difficult. A shame when money has been spent on the decking and outside furniture. This is probably our 8th visit to this property but the kitchen cleanliness is an issue. Surprised to see the cottage not as heavily booked as previous years and I think this is due to the increased price and the substandard cleaning. The other issue is the phone ringing, we had several calls around 8am and no reply when we answered, this is annoying when you want a break. This was an issue and reported when we used the cottages in previous years. But to get away and for a doggy place it's an ideal location and I will always recommend it to people.
Wilderness Cottages Replied...
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review on your stay at Shore Cottage. As Wilderness Cottages are the booking agents, we have contacted the owners to discuss your feedback. As per the information emailed with the directions, it is important to the property owner, and to Wilderness Cottages, that guests enjoy their holiday, and every effort has been made to ensure this. However, in the unlikely event of dissatisfaction with the property or any subsequent problem, guests should immediately contact the owner/caretaker or Wilderness Cottages, so that the opportunity to rectify the problem is given. We and the owners would have welcomed your comments on your arrival so that any issues could have been remedied. Shore Cottage still has a landline phone as there is no mobile signal at that location and many guests do not want total isolation. The phone can be unplugged if that is the guests choice.
A wonderful winter bolthole - warm (new stove is excellent), clean, comfortable, well-equipped, and withstood the worst Storm Eowyn could throw at it. Our second visit and much enjoyed, except for mud/trail motorbikes tearing up and down on the beach on 3 out of 6 days, very noisy and aggressive. We would want to be sure the owners could stop this before we book again.
Wilderness Cottages Replied...
Thank you for leaving a review on your stay at Shore Cottage. As Wilderness Cottages are the booking agents,we contacted the owners to pass on your feedback. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and that the cottage was cosy and comfortable as you weathered Storm Eowyn. We, and the owners were very surprised to hear about the trail bikes on the beach during your stay. This is something that has never been reported before or witnessed by the owners, thank you for making us/them aware. We are very sorry this occured during your stay. As the public can access the beach, the owners are unable to prevent people from attending, however, if made aware, they would attempt to dissuade this type of activity.
