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Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside
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9.8 out of 10
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4 bedrooms 1+ bathroom Sleeps 8
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Stranraer, SCT
- Place, Dunskey Garden7 min drive
- Place, Cairnryan Port23 min drive
- Place, Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal27 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Shower room 1
Toilet · Shower only
Shower room 2
Toilet · Shower only
Toilet 1
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside
Knockinaaam House is situated in its own grounds extending to 3 acres, with no near neighbours. It offers stylish self catering accommodation for 8 people in 4 bedrooms. It is located on the leeward side of woodland, with views over open farmland and the Irish Sea in the distance(which is approx 1 mile away). The picturesque fishing village of Portpatrick, with its traditional harbour and small sandy beach, has many quality restaurants, pubs and gift shops only a 5 mile drive away. Other activities to be found in Portpatrick include boat trips for fishing and sightseeing, putting, bowling, golf and walking. Knockinaam House is an ideal base for the golfing enthusiast with 3 golf courses within a 10 minute drive, namely - Dunskey, Craichmore and County - there is also Turnberry at under 1 hours drive. For keen walkers there are extensive footpaths including the Southern Upland Way, which commences in the village of Portpatrick and the Galloway Coastal path from Stranraer to Mull of Galloway. Knockinaam House Holiday Cottage is located in the Rhins of Galloway, a peninsula which has a varying and enchanting range of coastal features from sandy beaches on the East coast, such as Sandhead - 7 miles of unbroken sand, to a variety of cliffs, rocks and sandy coves on the West including the secluded sandy beach at Killantringan. You will be spoilt for choice with the wide variety of beaches in the area. The climate here is warmed by the Gulf Stream and the area is home to many renowned Gardens - Logan Botanic, Logan House, Ardwell, Castle Kennedy, Glenwhan and Dunskey are all within a 10 minute drive from Knockinaam Farm. For the more adventurous there is Threave and Culzean Castle within 1 hours drive from your holiday house. Other attractions include: Cream of Galloway Ice cream & adventure park and near. Gatehouse of Fleet. 7Stanes Mountain Biking in the Galloway Forest park. Cocoa Bean chocolate Factory in Twynholm. Ryan Centre swimming pool in Stranraer. Glenluce Abbey. St Ninians Cave near Whithorn,
Knockinaam House provides an ideal base for a self catering holiday in the Portpatrick area.
Knockinaam House provides an ideal base for a self catering holiday in the Portpatrick area.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Property Registration Number DG00286F
About the area
Stranraer
Located in Stranraer, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Castle of St John and Ardwell Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dunskey Garden and Gkenwhan Gardens. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Stranraer, SCT
What's nearby
- Dunskey Garden - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
- Castle Kennedy Gardens - 20 min drive - 19.8 km
- Port Logan Beach - 22 min drive - 22.8 km
- Cairnryan Port - 23 min drive - 23.1 km
- Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 27 min drive - 26.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Fig & Olive - 11 min drive
- Hong Kong City - 11 min drive
- Harbour House Hotel - 6 min drive
- The lighthouse bar - 11 min drive
- The Crown - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Elspeth Little

Hugh & Elspeth Little run the holiday houses along with their 2 children Tara(25) and Alec(24). We have 5 in total. Auld Schoolhouse, Beach Cottage and No.7 in Sandhead, Helensdale near Drummore and Knockinaam House, near Portpatrick. We are also Farmers and all 4 of us also work on the farm
Why they chose this property
We loved the large modern house in tranquil rural surroundings, also the closeness to the popular tourist/fishing village of Portpatrick
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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