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Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside

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A beach with a lighthouse, calm water, and a distant hill. - Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside (Stranraer)
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television. - Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside (Stranraer)
A garden with a gravel path, various shrubs, and a stone structure. - Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside (Stranraer)
A large, two-story house with a prominent front entrance, a driveway, and a well-maintained lawn. - Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside (Stranraer)
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, chairs, and a window with curtains. - Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside (Stranraer)
Golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number DG00286F

About the neighborhood

Located in Stranraer, this vacation 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. Visit our Stranraer travel guide
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Stranraer, SCT

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower, a museum sign, and a red door.
    Stranraer Museum
    16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • beach near Morroch Bay
    8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Dunskey Garden
    10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Castle of St John
    16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Mull of Galloway Trail - North
    17 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station
    18 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    105 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Grapes
    10 min drive
  • The Coffee Bean
    11 min drive
  • D'nisi Coffee
    11 min drive
  • Wee Aird Dairy
    12 min drive
  • Driftwood
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cottage in a Scottish Coastal location with view over rolling countryside located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dunskey Garden, Ringdoo Sands, and Stranraer Museum. Castle of St John and Agnew Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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