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South Milton Cottage

Cottage & Vacation Rentals in Stairhaven, Scotland

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Guests 6 guests Bedrooms 3 bedrooms Bathrooms 2 baths From: €517 weekly

Holiday Rental Description

Holiday home
2 South Milton Cottages is a lovely, detached cottage on the Machars peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway and can sleep six people. The cottage has a king-size double bedroom, a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a bathroom, a ground floor shower room, a fitted kitchen with dining area, a sitting room with a woodburner and French doors to the rear garden and a front sun room. Outside there is ample off road parking and a lawned garden to the rear with furniture. 2 South Milton Cottages is a wonderful base for your family holiday in Scotland.

Accomodation Details
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room with woodburner and French doors to the rear garden. Front sun room (seats 2).

Area
The small hamlet of Stairhaven, near Glenluce, once famous for smuggling, sits on the east side of Luce Bay in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland. This tranquil spot has an abundance of wildlife and is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Stairhaven is within easy reach of the Galloway Forest, which offers walking and cycling, including the well know 7stanes cycle trail. The forest is also home to the Dark Sky Park, where you can see the night sky in all its glory. There are a number of golf courses close by, including the County 18 hole true links course, which is situated on the shores of Luce Bay. Fishing in the area is first class with opportunities to enjoy both loch and sea fishing, plus the River Luce is popular for salmon and trout fishing. Take a day trip to Belfast from the local ferry port, or stroll along the sandy beaches at Sandhead or Monreith, or simply just sit and read in Wigtown – Scotland’s famous book town. This beautiful part of the country has something for everyone.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor and woodburner in sitting room. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, iPod dock, selection of books, games and DVDs. Wifi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Lawned garden to rear with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 2 miles. Coast 10 mins walk. Note: This property has a spiral staircase and there are sloping ceilings in the bedrooms and bathroom. Note: There is limited mobile phone coverage at this property.

Key Features

  • Enclosed Garden
  • Garden
  • Parking
  • By the sea
  • Great view

Holiday Rental Amenities

  • Cooker
  • Baby Cot
  • Dishwasher
  • Enclosed garden
  • Fridge
  • Garden
  • High chair
  • Kettle
  • Linen provided
  • Log fire
  • Parking
  • Parking space
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wifi
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Key Features
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Garden
  • Parking
  • By the sea
  • Great view

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Self-Catering Reviews

Tourist529622
July 2020
Excellent cottage, very spacious and extremely clean, it had everything we needed and we had the most amazing week escaping all the drama from the last few months! We arrived to find a bottle of wine and a card which was a lovely personal touch. There are hares and deer in the field which we saw daily and a short stroll to the bay, this cottage was one of the best we have stayed in and will definitely be back. All beds were very comfortable, I would recommend to the owners perhaps a bed topper on the double room as it is quite firm but that's just my personal preference. So many beautiful sites to see but our best day was a beach trip to Port Logan where we caught fish from the rocks!
alcooks
February 2020
I've stayed here many times now and we always look forward to out next trip. The cottage is beautiful and both well looked after and well equipped. The views are fantastic it's always a treat to see the deer or hares out in the fields. We've been up as a couple and as a family and it's been excellent every time. Some great spots to eat nearby. I can recommend the seafood platter at The Crown in Port Patrick. Fresh buns from the shop in Glenluce are great too but get there early.
John B
October 2016
This is a characterful and well-designed cottage, and is clean and well-equipped. The wood burner was only lit twice because of the mild weather but is a cracker when needed! It's set in an area with some interesting beaches and towns, definitely an under-rated part of Scotland!
Mr Cripps
August 2016
The owners really went above and beyond what we were expecting in terms of the little things provided. The property was truly amazing and beautifully presented both inside and out. It is set in such a lovely setting too, we spent a lot of evenings just watching the wildlife outside. Could easily have stayed another week.
Mrs Laidlaw
January 2016
The best holiday cottage I've been to, the house was fantastic and overall we had a homely welcome, will do more than recommend to others, can't wait to book again! Thank you for making our stay so comfortable and welcoming.
Miss Sowerby
September 2015
The cottage is so lovely and peaceful, a great base to come back to after a day of exploring. You are only 2 minutes from a beach and you are surrounded by lovely fields with lots of wildlife. This was my second time staying here and it wont be my last.
Mr Cowling
July 2015
A lovely well equipped cottage in a peaceful location, just a few minutes walk from the beach. We could sit in the lounge and watch hare and deer from the large windows.
Mr Turbitt
April 2015
A beautiful cottage with great views and a short walk to the beach. A lovely kitchen and lounge. We loved the open feel when looking out the sliding doors and windows, although my favourite place was the porch.
Mrs Prescott
February 2015
The cottage was quite spectacular with amazing views. I am definitely going to book for summer.
Mrs Daglish
January 2015
Lovely location and gorgeous cottage. The cottage was really well equipped and every need had been considered. The cleanliness was second to none and we loved the location and the scenery. Would undoubtedly return and would love to visit in the Summer months!
FayS303
December 2014
We spent an amazing week in this beautiful well appointed cottage.Although cottage seriously underrates this immaculate,spacious well equipped holiday home.It was in a fantastic spot for walks on shingle beach or walks over the tops to next cove.We will definitely go back.
Mr Reid
October 2014
Cottage was lovely and we would return again.
Mr Lambert
September 2014
The cottage is of the highest standard from all that we have previously rented. It's rural setting is so peaceful and calm and ideally situated for all the areas attractions. Simply stunning.
Ms Walker
August 2014
The cottage was excellent, very, very clean. Welcoming with lots of information in the book as to where to visit. The welcome bottle of wine was a lovely touch.
Tina G
August 2014
Beautiful cottage set in a wonderful location just some of the cleaning hadn't been done properly but i just sorted it myself don't let that put you of
TonyW1442
August 2014
Just returned from a fantastic week in this beautiful modern cottage with everything you could possibly need, even a telescope to watch the deer in the fields behind the cottage. A perfect location for a relaxing getaway. Stranraer is just a short drive down the road where you can catch a train to Glasgow or a ferry to Belfast There are also plenty of formal gardens to visit for walking round. A visit to the Harbour town of Portpatrick is a must try the Crown if your a sea food lover.
Mr Meredith
July 2014
A very quiet location, short walk to the sea, but still close to main road making our visiting to the area easy.
Mr Glover
June 2014
Fantastic location, amazing scenery and an outstanding property
Miss Sowerby
May 2014
Loved the cottage very comfortable, we loved coming back in the evening after being out exploring all day, it was very peaceful. Excellent walks from the cottage, beaches, wildlife, so much to explore. I will definitely be going back .
Morecambe9
April 2014
We have just stayed here for one week. The property has beautiful views of open countryside, with sheep and lambs in the fields out to the back and we even saw a couple of deer in the field out to the front. The owners arranged for a bottle of wine and a card to be left to welcome us, which was a very thoughtful generous gesture. Downstairs is extremely spacious and the kitchen is well equipped. The utility room has plenty of space to dry off walking boots on the rack provided and also set up the clothes airer if you don’t use the tumble dryer. Be warned though, unless I worked the washing machine incorrectly when I chose a basic 40 degree wash, the washer takes about 3 hours to do a cycle. The lounge is a cosy room with a log burner for the cool evenings and there’s a selection of books, DVD’s and a few games are available. The downstairs bathroom is also a large spacious room and there is a small sun lounge where the front porch would be, this room gets particularly warm on a sunny day. Upstairs though, because the bedrooms are in the eves, great care needs to be taken when walking around. All rooms including the landing have sloping ceilings. I particularly liked the double room because of the amount of glass and natural light coming in, but to get into bed, I would have to bend over and work my way up the bed in a crab like movement to get into bed. Either that or scramble over the other person in the bed. So we opted for the king size room which had easier access, but still, at only 5ft, I had to be careful getting out of bed. There are good points to upstairs though, the shower has amazing water pressure, the king size bed is extremely comfortable, the rooms are all toasty warm and the views over the back fields are lovely. We did have issues with the cleaning. There were crumbs on the worktops near the kettle and toaster. The kitchen floor was sticky under foot. The lounge floor was dusty under foot, there were lots of bits on the carpets upstairs and every floor surface was littered with long black hairs. I vacuumed the floors and also cleaned the kitchen floor with soapy water, problem solved and the feeling under foot was much more pleasant. (The bathroom facilities were very clean) Despite some negative issues, we would recommend this property as it is in a stunning peaceful location with easy access to the coast.
Mr Coffey
February 2014
It was great to discover a new area - one which turned out to be much more attractive than I had thought. It was particularly good for walking. We found the cottage to be very much to our taste as well, it being in pristine order. A lot of thought had gone into presenting a comfortable and well fitted-out holiday home.
phil_critchley
February 2014
Been disappointed previously when renting in other parts of the country but this property was perfect! Very spacious, cosy and finished to a very high standard, the property has superb open views to all sides and we saw deer in the field to the back. The location is fantastic and only minutes from a great beach where we walked several times. The family enjoyed exploring some of the local coastal towns and we discovered the huge "The Grey Mares Tail" waterfall in the Galloway Forest. I cannot recommend enough and will undoubtedly revisit at the earliest opportunity!!
Guest
December 2013
Thoughtfully furnished..spectacular views from the sitting room..we hardly looked at the television..we just sat and sipped wine and watched the landscape change with the weather..a short walk to the beach an added bonus..
Guest
October 2013
Spacious, comfortable, homely accommodation in a quiet, unspoilt part of the country yet with so much to do and explore. The coastline is stunning, the beaches quiet and the settlements quiet and attractive. The Galloway forest is nearby and offers a stunning setting for a whole range of activities. We saw deer from the window, seals at the coast and far more besides.
Mrs Gallagher
September 2013
A lot of thought had been given to everyone's needs, and the cottage was peaceful, and the outlook even more so. The wrap-around windows in the sitting room were a joy, we just sat and gazed out, and it did not matter if the weather was bad. The beach being so near was an added bonus.
Mr Stanford
September 2013
The location of this property is outstanding if you are looking for solitude, peace and quiet and wonderful countryside. It is also only 8 minutes walk to the beach. The cottage is outstanding in its presentation and finish, the location is breathtaking. My wife and I are cottage rental junkies, renting up to 3 properties a year over the last 5 years. This property and its location is by far the best we have experienced.
Mr Swain
August 2013
Fantastic, light and roomy accommodation. Beautiful part of the country, so much to do in the area with great variety and yet so quiet and unspoilt. Wonderful wildlife, especially the deer that were usually visible from the house. We loved it all.
Mrs Pitt
June 2013
The location of the property was excellent a real get away but within easy access to all areas of the country. The owners had thought of everything to cater to our needs.
Mr Bas
March 2013
Fantastic cottage,we have never experienced underfloor heating before,never been so warm in February - dream cottage.
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