The Coach House

51 Customer Reviews

• "Beautiful property cosy and welcoming in a nice location Host where very helpful and friendly"

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Feb 2025

• "Accurately detailed facilities, with everything needed to feel like a home from home."

  Very clean and comfortable accommodation. The very generous welcome pack was well received, many thanks. The heating, especially the underfloor system in the kitchen and bathroom was very much appreciated, given the weather. Tracy and Alex were very warm and approachable hosts. We would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Allison5.0★Dec 2024

• "The Coach House felt like a home from home."

  It was exactly as described & gave us a perfect base for our holiday. The welcome gifts were a nice touch. We were very pleased with our stay & would definitely recommend to friends & family. Would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Nov 2024

• "Simply lovely property for a 2 person getaway."

  Facilities excellent, beautiful bedroom and bathroom, we felt very comfortable. Local walks worth doing and information and maps available in the cottage. Thank you for the welcome pack and we will book again if we are in the area..

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Oct 2024

• "We loved the Coach House and had a great week’s stay."

  The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we required. Everything was spotlessly clean and to a very high standard. The cottage setting was very pretty and the garden and surrounding area was lovely and secluded. The owners, had also very kindly, left some welcome food and drink for their visitors. We would certainly love to return as Newton Stewart was a great area to have as a base.

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Sep 2024

• "We had a very nice time at the coach house."

  It was well suppled with everything you needed. It is one of the best cottages we have stayed at. The hostess was very welcoming and pleasant

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Sep 2024

• "Despite the photograph of the cottage it was not a secluded cottage in a private garden but attached to a bigger house belonging to the owners."

  The rooms were both extremely dark with very little day light getting into the building, we had to have the lights on all the time and it still was difficult to read. The sofa and chair were very uncomfortable and the only eating space was the breakfast bar which is not suitable for a relaxing evening meal. The stairs are extremely steep and require a second hand rail on the right hand side to provide a safer journey up and down. There was no wardrobe in which to hang clothes; only a few pegs at the top of the stairs outside the bedroom door. No doubt the owners thought the cottage quirky but it could have been so much nicer if it had been designed by someone with experienced. Considering the size and inadequate furnishings, the dingy interior and the odd collection of aging vehicles parked in the grounds I consider this property to be very over priced and definitely not worth the money you charged for it. Yours somewhat disappointed Norma C M Adam

  COACH HOUSE – OWNER RESPONSE TO UNFAIR FEEDBACK. Mrs Adam, We are sorry that you had such wet and miserable weather for your stay , that you did not realise that the Coach House is attached to our main house, and that your stay was not as expected. The Coach House was professionally cleaned as it is before all guests, and we pride ourselves on our high standard of cleanliness which has been praised by all previous guests, so we fail to understand why you marked us at only 25% for this. We endeavour to make the Coach House as homely and welcoming as possible. The Coach House has a designated and secluded orchard garden which allows complete privacy from the main house, and being a Victorian traditional cottage, it does have a steep staircase. However, we have taken on board your concern in this regard and have updated the listing to draw attention to this. We make every effort to ensure that guests have a full understanding of the cottage and its facilities, and we provide many photographs on the listing, which clearly show furnishings and that the cottage is not at all ‘dinghy’. We were surprised and upset to receive such an unexpectedly critical review, as to date all of our reviews have been exceptionally positive. Sincerely, Alex and Tracy Property Owner

  Reviewed by Norma2.2★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cottage in an excellent location with a very pleasant garden and fabulous bathroom."

  The welcome pack was excellent and our hosts were friendly - and have clearly thought about the things that make their guests feel at home - thank you Alex and Tracy.

  Reviewed by Dave5.0★Jul 2024

• "This is a lovely property, tucked away down a short lane on the ouskirts of Newton Stewart."

  Very comfortable and well stocked. The welcome pack just kept on giving, like a treasure hunt! My only problem was that the stairs were steeper than expected and my knees didn't like them too much. Also I had trouble getting to sleep because of noises in the roof and the creeper growing on the outside of the bedroom wall. Newton Stewart is well provided for with food shops and cafés. We had a great time.

  Reviewed by S5.0★Jun 2024

• "Along a tree lined lane, beautiful as the sun shone through, at the edge of Newton Stewart through a pair of gates lay this wonderful cottage."

  On entering we found a very nice welcome pack, comforting after our five hour car journey. We settled in before heading to the Crown Hotel for dinner. A wonderful night’s sleep in a most comfortable bed, plenty of pillows, something we haven’t always had at other stays. Nice easy to use walk in shower set us up every morning for the day ahead. The well appointed kitchen are had everything we needed. The location was great for visiting the area and we had some great days out. Favourite trip was to the Mull of Galloway and Logan Gardens. We did take a long day out to visit the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel. Well worth the miles. Overall a fabulous week helped by the excellent weather.

  Reviewed by Mel5.0★Jun 2024

• "Very nice cottage, bathroom and bedroom especially."

  Like a lot of cottages, there was no washing machine but I found a laundry service. I couldn't work the dvd but I wasn't interested anyway.

  Reviewed by Richard4.4★May 2024

• "Found dvd/tv setup complicated, struggled to get it working at times, but tv side was fine and great to get extra channels."

  Property was warm, cosy, excellently supplied, and the gorgeous private garden a real bonus on sunny days. Very spacious considering it was a 2 person property. Hospitality tray was generous, thank you. A fantastic week.

  Reviewed by Jonathan4.4★May 2024

• "The Coach House was a lovely property, very clean with everything we needed provided."

  It also had a beautiful outside space to sit in. The property was well situated to explore all of Dumfries and Galloway.

  Reviewed by Marcelle5.0★May 2024

• "This is a 1bedroom cottage attached to the owners house, who is lovely."

  We found the property very clean & had everything we needed for our weeks stay. The underfloor heating in the kitchen area & upstairs bathroom meant we didn't use the logburner, even in this cold spell. The welcome pack was a great touch, thank you. Should you need it the WiFi is good & there is access to smart TV & login to Netflix. We were on a walking holiday so the stand alone bath & large shower was a big plus.

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Apr 2024

• "Excellent cottage, great location, loads to see and do in the area."

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Mar 2024

• "We had a wonderful week staying at the Coach House."

  It is the most relaxing, beautiful place to stay. It’s warm, spotless and has everything you need for a lovely holiday. Plenty of walks on the doorstep as well as all the shops you need for a self catering break. The bed was so comfortable, we slept in late most days & the bathroom is a joy with a huge tub and great walk in shower, my personal favourite spot was the window seat in the bedroom for peaceful reading. Lovely welcome gifts were left including fresh flowers which was a lovely welcoming touch. We are already planning a return visit for next year!

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Mar 2024

• "Beautiful house with lovely walks nearby ."

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Nov 2023

• "Lovely quiet cottage extremely well furnished with everything required for a perfect stay."

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely setting and great for bike rides."

  Very peaceful stay. Thankyou.

  Reviewed by Ruth4.7★Aug 2023

• "Amazing property to say in, perfectly located to explore Dumfries and Galloway"

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jul 2023

• "Probably one of best cottages we've stayed in, very clean and spacious."

  Would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jul 2023

• "A super cottage in a lovely quiet spot."

  We had a very comfortable happy time here.

  Reviewed by Alwyn5.0★Jul 2023

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here."

  The Coach House is very well appointed and we had absolutely no problems. The owners left some goodies in the fridge which was entirely unexpected. We were particularly grateful for the owners allowing us to recharge our hybrid/electric car battery for which we made an additional payment (although we were not asked for one). Loads of local information available. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Bill5.0★Jun 2023

• "I have given full marks in all areas of the Coach House, its situation was perfect, accessible to all destinations we wish to visit, the weather delivered which made it a perfect holiday."

  The reason I have awarded Sykes Cottages a lower mark was I had an email from them that they were REDUCING the Coach House prices, that has left me to conclude, were the owners aware of this, secondly did I originally pay a higher price ? and finally will I make any further bookings with Sykes !!!!

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★May 2023

• "Beautiful, clean and very well equipped property, friendly and welcoming hosts."

  Excellent centre for exploring Galloway. Very steep stairs with handrail on left side going up only. We suspect many guests may not be in the first flush of youth, so a handrail on the opposite side would be a boon and could prevent a fall.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Apr 2023

• "A cosy, comfortable, clean, well appointed cottage with some nice extra features e."

  G. ambient lighting in bedroom and bathroom, log burner, country views and a pretty garden with lots of bird life. Spacious accommodation for two. Good location on edge of town and for walks from the door. Within easy driving distance for visits to the beautiful coast, Galloway Forest Park and interesting towns and villages. Friendly owners and a tasty welcome pack provided. Altogether a very enjoyable, relaxing holiday.

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Feb 2023

• "Perfect cottage in every way Had everything you could think of and ..."

  Perfect cottage in every way Had everything you could think of and need Lovely location So peaceful and an abundance of wildlife Great walks without needing to use the car Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone

  Reviewed by Deb5.0★Jan 2023

• "Blown away by how quaint this cottage was on the outside and in."

  Fresh roses, chocs, cheese and crackers, with beer and bubbles upon arrival- what a lovely gesture, thank you! The birdies were a pleasant time stealer while having breakfast. Log fire and unlimited logs with kindle was wonderful and so well organised - again thank you. The cottage was so warm. Books, games and literature was beneficial and the TV was brilliant. The deep bath and mood lighting was very romantic and great for sole relaxation with the beautiful views of the the trees through the windows. The huge bed was amazing and so comfortable. We have slept really well. The stairs are grand and manageable. Down stairs toilet was very handy. Kitchen was well equipped - better than our own. This cottage was clean, modern, comfortable, spectacular and very private. Landlords at the end of the phone should one need assistance - thanks. Local walks are a must- the views are spectacularly picturesque, that will remain in our heart and minds forever. Can't wait to revisit. Thanks Kerry and Ben Date of experience: 29 December 2022 -5th January 2023.

  Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Dec 2022

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Coach House."

  The property was immaculate and so comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the wood burning stove, roll top bath with magical lights, relaxing on the sofa watching Netflix. Great location, so much to do in the area. A walkers delight. We also liked that you could easily walk into town.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Nov 2022

• "Loved the cottage, absolutely perfect."

  Very clean, homely, lots of little touches that made it really nice. Very nice to have a few treats in the fridge on arrival and lovely to have the wood burner complete with the fire set on arrival and the logs provided. Comfortable, , warm , cosy, spot on! thanks a lot. i have already recommended it to other people.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Oct 2022

• "Fantastic property, immaculately clean, and everything you need."

  A real home from home, and helped make a really great holiday. Would certainly stay again.

  Reviewed by Lindsay5.0★Oct 2022

• "A lovely cottage at the edge of Newton Stewart."

  Comfortable and clean with friendly owners close at hand. Well equipped with extras such as large screen TV and spacious shower. Within reach of many local attractions and a good base for exploring the Galloway and Dumfries area.

  Reviewed by Jessica5.0★Sep 2022

• "We were delighted with the property and can honestly say that it is one of the best ones we have stayed in."

  Central location to everywhere we wanted to revisit, and the owners were very friendly and helpful. We will book again the next time we visit the area.

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Aug 2022

• "Really appreciated the generous welcome treats."

  Well equipped, very comfortable cottage. Lovely private garden. We enjoyed being able to cycle from the door, across the footbridge, on four lovely cycle rides (each approximately 20 miles long). Very helpful owners.

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Jul 2022

• "Excellent accommodation in a beautiful area for exploring."

  Highly recommend

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Jul 2022

• "Everything we needed for a restful, peaceful holiday!"

  ! Lovely welcome pack for us arriving too!! Bed was extremely comfortable, would have quite happily stayed another week

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Apr 2022

• "The property has been done to a high standard & has everything you need."

  The owners are lovely & friendly & we even met their family which were lovely too! You can ask them for advice on walks etc. and they are happy to help you. It is very peaceful & quiet, like being in the countryside. The welcome pack was well received & a lovely touch. There are some lovely walks to do right from the front door and then chill out in the garden once you get back. Would defo recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Mar 2022

• "Spotlessly clean, warm and welcoming."

  Well appointed cottage with everything you might need. Lovely peaceful setting and perfect location for exploring the whole of the region.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Mar 2022

• "Very well equipped."

  An excellent woodland garden. Will go again, despite the settee being just a little uncomfortable.

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Feb 2022

• "Great accommodation for a couple, which is of a high standard with lots of lovely extras and a fabulous thoughtful welcome pack!"

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  Reviewed by Joe5.0★Jan 2022

• "We were made very welcome."

  Lots of logs were super. Thanks. The cars containers vans etc out the front could be off putting for some. A great romantic hideaway with some great walking/country on the doorstep.

  Reviewed by Tim4.4★Dec 2021

• "Top quality cottage with everything you could want."

  Lovely peaceful location. Would be even better in warmer weather when the outside space can be utilised. It’s situated in a great position, close to some beautiful coastal and forest walks. The owners were great, left some lovely welcome gifts and were unobtrusive but available if necessary. I’d highly recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Nov 2021

• "Extremely comfortable and well equipped house for two in a beautiful setting."

  Very friendly and helpful owners on site.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2021

• "Situated within easy reach of the Galloway Forest Park where you can walk or cycle around the trails and the Lochs."

  The Coach House is in its own grounds attached to the owners property and is lovely, cosy and warm containing everything you need. It is 40 minutes by car to Cairnryan Port where you can go to Belfast for the day. The Titanic Museum is well worth a visit.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Oct 2021

• "Not suitable for older people because the stairs are very steep; easy to bang ..."

  Not suitable for older people because the stairs are very steep; easy to bang your head in the bedroom and bathroom because of the sloping ceilings and the sofa and chair in the living area looks good but too low to be comfortable also the bar stools not comfortable,

  Reviewed by Jennifer3.8★Sep 2021

• "A superb cottage for two----excellent location right on the edge of the ..."

  A superb cottage for two----excellent location right on the edge of the town--lovely owners---this was a home from home and truly a cottage amongst cottages--thank you so much for letting us enjoy it

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Sep 2021

• "Generous welcome pack from the friendly owners."

  Cottage designed and finished to very high standard with nice design features. Substantial external area with choice of seating areas. Steep stairs to bedroom mean cottage suitable only for fully able bodied. Really enjoyed our stay in this interesting and beautiful part of Scotland and would like to return to cottage and area.

  Reviewed by Gordon4.7★Aug 2021

• "Really good cottage, the conversion has been done to a high standard and the garden with the woodland surrounding was a great bonus."

  So often small cottages designed for 2 x people are rather minimal but not this one. Especially the wonderful ‘grown-up’ sofa unlike the normal stingy two seater! Bathroom was super with a large walk-in shower for hubby and a huge roll top bath for me. (Plenty of hot water too) The hosts were a perfect mix of friendly, helpful but not intrusive Nice area to explore and would recommend Logan Botanical garden, Castle Kennedy gardens and Kirkcudbright for art lovers

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Jun 2021

• "Owners friendly, property delightful and quiet without being isolated."

  Reviewed by John4.7★May 2021

• "Beautifully decorated."

  Glorious views of the garden and Galloway Hills. The Coach House is a great centre for attractions in the area, including Crafty Gin Distillery with tours and tasting. Lovely gardens, beaches,forests, historic buildings to visit.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Oct 2020

• "Lovely coach house in a quiet location."

  It is well equipped and comfortable. The owners are next door to assist if required. The settee is very low down, which may be a problem for some. The WiFi is a bit unreliable. The bedroom has a small window behind the headboard which does not have a curtain so let's in light as soon as daylight breaks. There is no washing machine. There are a couple of supermarkets a short drive away.

  Reviewed by Linda4.7★Sep 2020

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