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.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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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. Swallow Theatre and Stewartry Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's 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.
Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn - 45 min drive - 50.6 km
Galloway Forest Park - 45 min drive - 53.3 km
Laggan Outdoor - 45 min drive - 53.6 km
Cardoness Castle - 50 min drive - 60.1 km
Mossyard Beach - 50 min drive - 55.5 km
Getting around
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 123 min drive
Restaurants
The Steam Packet Inn - 15 min drive
Calcutta Inn - 10 min drive
The Harbour Inn - 7 min walk
Gather - 41 min drive
Dumfries and Galloway Tea and Coffee Trail - 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
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Park Cottage is a beautiful house full of character, with views of the sea and surrounding countryside. The house was spotlessly clean when we arrived with the hot tub heated and ready to get in (there is a distance from the house to the hot tub across the large garden, so remember to bring your flip flops). We stayed for a week, there are plenty of walks nearby and a pub a few minutes away. A quiet place to relax for a week and we left fully refreshed.
We had a fantastic time at Park Cottage and Lorraine was a super host. There’s plenty of space and it’s was perfect for us as a group of friends. The property is amazing and the hot tub, overlooking the sea, was perfect after a long day out exploring. Saw seals in nearby Rigg Bay, swam at Mossyard, cycled at Kirroughtree, had a dram (or two) at Bladnoch. Would we stay again. 100% yes. Beautiful house in a beautiful part of the world.
We have spent a wonderful week with extended family, getting together after the pandemic prevented us from travelling.
Park Cottage provided a spectacular home base for days out exploring the natural beauty, history and culture of Galloway.
We enjoyed a couple of evenings sitting in the new cabin, watching the ever-changing sea view, sipping a glass of wine while the sun set.
Our hosts Lorraine and Robin went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable, and addressed any issues immediately with kindness and grace.
We would not hesitate to recommend it as a lovely, comfortable home-away-from-home.
In this world of craziness and the hustle And bustle of regular life, What a gift to find this amazingly peaceful Haven. Cows as your neighbors, natural sounds of Birdsong and the sea, walks through woodland scented with bluebells and wild garlic. Deer and hare wandering through the fields and garden and amazing constellations at night. House was gorgeous, warm and comfortable and communication with Lorraine very prompt. Highly recommend the Hive for fresh cakes and small gifts and John of swift motors for pick ups.
Just back from a wonderful stay at Park Cottage. With a first class customer service, the cottage was spotless and very well equipped. We'd go as far as to say it was one of the nicest, most welcoming holiday properties we've ever stayed in! The grounds were fantastic for children, dogs and adults alike and we enjoyed late evenings in the hot tub.
We saw deer in the garden in the morning. The house was just amazing and a very strong wifi connection kept us all happy on the rare occasions when needing to check "back in with the world!". We're all relaxed and was sorry to leave. We can't wait to come back. Just perfect!
Had a wonderful week at Park Cottage in June. Fabulous cottage with so much to see and do on the doorstep. Visited Galloway Forest - beautiful, Wigtown - very interesting, walks down to local beach - great for the dogs who had a whale of time. Highly recommend The Harbour Inn - food was fabulous. Cottage had so m much to offer - fire pit was great, summer house ideal, walks on doorstep. Did not get chance to use hot tub or games room as not enough time - will have to go back for definite. Any questions we had were instantly answered by the lovely host, Lorraine. In one word - FABULOUS!
We enjoyed our week at Park Cottage immensely. On arrival the cottage was immaculately clean and beautifully presented with a basket of locally sourced treats to welcome us. Everything about the cottage is very special; the quality and comfort of the accommodation, the wonderful period details, the large, private garden and the stunning views. So much thought has gone into the renovation of the cottage - the owners really have thought of everything! Despite the peaceful location it’s only a short walk down the drive to Garlieston and The Harbour Inn which serves great beer and food. We spent relaxing evenings in the hot tub or around the fire pit, both of which overlook the sea. It really was a week to remember and we would love to return one day.
We have been taking our children and grandchildren on a holiday yearly for at least 17 years. Park Cottage has been one of the best. Park Cottage is a beautiful house with lots of original features. It's in a perfect location lovely walks beaches and within driving distance of some lovely villages.
We visited Galloway alpaca experience for our granddaughters b'day and highly recommend this.
Loranine has equipped Park Cottage with everything you'd need for a great self catering break.
The hotub with amazing views and the newly finished summer house is wonderful.
Lorraine is very quick to respond to any questions or requirements we had.
Also recommend the Harbour Inn and the fish and chip van that parks near the community centre on a Wednesday.
We stayed for a week with family and friends to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday, and what a way to celebrate! The house was absolutely beautiful, extremely clean and catered for every need. We made full use of the hot tub, with its beautiful view over the bay and had a lovely evening toasting marshmallows over the fire pit. The house is also in a great postion, with easy access to the coastal path and to the village. We really couldn't have asked for a better place to spend a very special holiday. Thank you for having us.
We had a fantastic family holiday. The house and gardens are beautiful and the hot tub is fab. There is lots to do nearby, we enjoyed walking to the beach and taking in the views.
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!!
Excellent property well looked after and everything you would need.
BRIAN M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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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