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Spacious House With Amazing Sea View

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Helensdale overlooking rocky cove
Helensdale overlooking rocky cove
Lounge with open fire and sea view
Kitchen dining area
Kitchen dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Stranraer
  • Place, Port Logan Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Logan Botanic Garden
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Mull of Galloway Lighthouse
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious House With Amazing Sea View

Helensdale is situated in open countryside above a rocky bay overlooking the North Channel. It was recently completely renovated to provide luxury self catering accommodation, and is the ideal choice if you want to get away from it all. The picturesque fishing village of Portpatrick, with its traditional harbour and small sandy beach, has many quality restaurants, pubs and gift shops only a 25 minute drive away. Other activities to be found in Portpatrick include boat trips for fishing and sightseeing, putting, bowling, golf and walking. Helensdale is an ideal base for the golfing enthusiast with 4 golf courses within a 20 minute drive, namely - Dunskey, Lagganmore, 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. Helensdale Holiday house is located 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 - 25 minute drive from Helensdale. 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 the Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre both 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. Helensdale provides an ideal base for a self catering holiday in the unspoilt South West of Scotland. It is completely "away from it all" you will see more boats than cars and more wild life than people. It has uninterrupted vies of Ireland from the front window an outlook which never fails to enchant guests.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number DG00818F

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stranraer

Located in Stranraer, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Logan Botanic Garden and Port Logan Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ardwell Gardens and Gkenwhan Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Stranraer

What's nearby

  • Port Logan Beach - 17 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Logan Botanic Garden - 21 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Mull of Galloway Trail - South - 23 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Mull of Galloway Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 45 min drive - 50.2 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 31 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mariner Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gallie Craig Coffee House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Clashwhannon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn (Drummore) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Potting Shed Bistro - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious House With Amazing Sea View pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Spacious House With Amazing Sea View?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious House With Amazing Sea View?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Spacious House With Amazing Sea View located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Port Logan Lighthouse, Port Logan Beach and Logan Botanic Garden. Mull of Galloway Trail - South and Mull of Galloway Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Elspeth Little

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Hugh & Elspeth Little run the holiday houses along with their 2 children Tara(19) and Alec(17). We have 4 in total. Auld Schoolhouse, Beach Cottage in Sandhead, Helensdale near Drummore and Knockinaam House, near Portpatrick. Hugh is also a Farmer.

Why they chose this property

Elspeth inherited Helensdale from her Grandparents, who built the property. It has been completely refurbished to provide very comfortable self catering accommodation in a peaceful scenic location. Guests love the ever changing view of the sea, and Ireland beyond along with the amazing sunsets that can be viewed from the comfort of the lounge. It is a completely "Away from it all" location - you will be guaranteed to see more wild life than people and more boats sailing in the North Channel than motor vehicles.

Languages:

English

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