Walled Garden Cottage with Pool 5 mins Walk to the Beach
- Near the Sea
- Village / Rural
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Internet Access
- Log Fire
- Beach nearby
- Beach within walking distance
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Tennis
- Walking
- Watersports
- Ideal for honeymoons
- Pet Friendly
Set within a walled garden on the Galloway House Estate, this charming cottage is in a world of its own. With its own enclosed garden and heated swimming pool, and just a stone’s throw from the sea, it is a lovely base from which to explore this beautiful corner of Scotland. Specifically for adults only.
Pavilion Cottage is a hidden gem nestled in the far corner of the beautiful walled garden of Garlieston House, part of an historic listed landscape on the edge of the harbour village of Garlieston. Previously a fruit store and two boiler houses, the building played a part in the original kitchen garden, and adjoins glasshouses where pears, figs, peaches and apricots were grown for the former Earls of Galloway and the Galloway House Estate. Rigg Bay, warmed by the gulf stream and with a charming secluded, sandy beach is under 5-minutes walk away. A wood burning stove and under floor heating keep this bijou 2 bedroom cottage wonderfully cosy for when you want to stay indoors, and the grounds offer plenty of space in which to explore and relax. But should you want to venture out, the rolling countryside and the Galloway Hills, not to mention the coast, are on your doorstep and this region has a huge amount to offer anyone looking for a tranquil escape from the pressures of 21st Century life.
The cottage is located within a coastal scenic area on the south west of the Machars Peninsula. Apart from the appeal of the coast (there is a second sandy beach in the neighbouring harbour village) and the natural beauty of the inland scenery, the area offers a delightful playground for outdoor enthusiasts. The Galloway Hills are a wild upland region dotted with lochs, and you could either attempt a strenuous ascent of the Merrick (just short of a Munro) or opt for a low level meander around Glentrool where Robert The Bruce hid with his men from King Edward’s army. This region is a cyclist’s paradise and the 7stanes mountain biking trails are on your doorstep, as well as some gentler cycleways and numerous signposted pathways. The Southern Upland Way crosses the region.
There are several excellent golf courses nearby, you can go trout and salmon fishing, or you could head for the coast and go paddle-boarding, windsurfing or sea kayaking. The wildlife in this part of the world is plentiful and varied, and you may be lucky to spot anything from badgers and ospreys to seals and dolphins, not to mention numerous species of garden and sea birds. For the less energetic you could visit Wigtown, Scotland’s Book Town and the historic Christian town of Whithorn and the ancient St Ninian’s Cave at nearby Isle of Whithorn, the stone circles at Drumtroddan and Torhouse, the castles at Cardoness and Cruggleton (to name but a few), or any of the dozens of gardens starting with Galloway House Gardens within a stone’s throw of your own garden cottage.
The town of Newton Stewart links the peninsular with the rest of the region and offers supermarkets, banks, cafes and bars, and a cinema. Within an hour`s drive you will find the region’s food town of Castle Douglas and artists’ town of Kirkcudbright with art galleries, exhibitions and the museum and garden at Broughton House. Indeed the area offers much inspiration for artists from painters and photographers to writers and sculptors and plenty of plants for garden enthusiasts.
Getting There:
Directions provided on booking.
Nearest Airport:
Prestwick airport 64 miles
Nearest Train Station:
Barrhill 40 miles
Nearest Bus Stop:
Garlieston 1 mile
Nearest Restaurant:
Pub and cafe in Garlieston
Nearest Beach:
Rigg Bay (200m)
Nearest Shop:
Garlieston Filling Station 1 mile
Nearest Market:
Wigtown 7 miles
Car Hire:
Advised
Interior Details
There are two ground floor bedrooms, one double beside the bathroom and one twin/double with direct access to the garden. An open staircase leads to the galleried landing and provides access to a small loft dressing room and study area. Double doors from the garden open into a spacious garden room with window seats and dining area, and double-height sitting room with exposed beams, upholstered sofas and wood-burning stove. The kitchen is equipped with everything from an electric range cooker, fridge freezer and quiet dishwasher, to a coffee grinder, cocktail shaker, weighing scales and electric mixer. The ground floor bathroom includes a low threshold rainfall shower. The cottage has travertine tiles with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. A Nespresso machine, smart TV with HDMI, USB ports and Freesat channels, radio/stereo/CD player with Bluetooth and an Alexa compatible speaker, free WiFi, USB charging sockets and a small collection of books, games and DVDs/CDS help to make you feel at home should you choose to closet yourself away or snuggle up with a good book or a loved one in the cooler months.
Exterior Details
The cottage has a large private lawn with mature shrubs and trees, herbaceous borders, and paved terrace area with outdoor dining area, fire pit and BBQ for alfresco cooking along with plenty of comfortable garden furniture. Guests can enjoy a swim in the private open-air swimming pool of Garlieston House. The cottage garden adjoins an orchard with Indian Runner ducks, an arboretum, a cutting / vegetable garden, and nearby you’ll find a paddock containing rare breed Castlemilk Moorit sheep. Seasonal garden produce is usually offered when available.
Conditions of Rental
7 night bookings usually start on Friday, Monday or Wednesday. Short breaks usually start on Friday for 3 nights, Monday for 4 nights or Wednesday for 5 nights. A non-refundable booking deposit of 25% of the rental is required to secure the booking. The balance is due 8 weeks before your holiday. A refundable security/housekeeping deposit of £250 is taken at the time the balance is due. Up to 2 dogs welcome for a small fee. No other pets are accepted. The garden pool is open and heated from May to late September. Sorry, but the cottage does not accept children.
