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

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Beach nearby
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Stranraer, SCT
  • Popular LocationCairnryan Port18 min drive
  • Popular LocationCairnryan Stena Line Terminal22 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort Logan Beach24 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (PIK-Prestwick)99 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 8
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    2 single beds
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Bath
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower
Bathroom 4
    No shower or bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 manager

Elspeth Little

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf 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

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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 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
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 area

Stranraer

Located in Stranraer, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Ardwell Gardens and Mull of Galloway Trail - South 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 mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden - 6 min drive
  • Cairnryan Port - 18 min drive
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 22 min drive
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 22 min drive
  • Port Logan Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 16 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Grapes - 12 min drive
  • The Coffee Bean - 12 min drive
  • Bar Pazz - 11 min drive
  • Henrys Bay House Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Starfish Restaurant - 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 lb per pet.

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?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Dunskey Garden, Ringdoo Sands and Stranraer Museum. Castle of St John and Mull of Galloway Trail - North are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was Perfect!
Lovely big house, great surrounding countryside and views. Would certainly stay here again. House had everything we needed and Asda deliver groceries to your door. Perfect weeks get away!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing find
Beautiful house pictures dont do it justice will definitely be rebooking
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter break
The property was absolutely ideal and was certainly put through its paces with a 1-yr old and a 93 yr-old spanning the years and requirements for a true holiday break. Great having two living room spaces and excellent sized and well-equipped kitchen. Elspeth was extremely helpful and it was reassuring to know she was contactable if necesary.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
This far exceeded my expectations, for 3 generations it was ideal having 2 lounges. Every room is large enough for everyone to be together if you want or room to spread out. The location is excellent, with easy access to various places of interest. The view of the sea and ireland in the distance was an added bonus
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Knocked it out the park
Property is absolutely stunning with plenty of room inside for everyone. The amount of wildlife we seen was wonderfull.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frankie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
The house is in a lovely location, and it is very spacious, very well looked after and very well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning retreat with everything you could need
Wonderfully comfortable and spacious, so well equipped and just the most gorgeous location. Deer and hares playing nearby, views as far as Belfast harbour and a short drive to Portpatrick and Stranraer. The house is immaculately clean, modern, warm and really well equipped with everything you could need - from TVs to beautiful dinner sets. The location is perfect for lovely walks, and for getting out to explore locally. There are great places to eat out nearby or just sit on the huge terrace, watch the sun set or stare at the clear skies as there's no light pollution. The gardens are huge and a lovely space to watch nature...more butterflies than we could count! Elspeth was super helpful with any questions and suggestions and made sure we had everything we needed. Couldn't recommend enough - lovely home, shoulder-dropping tranquility...didn't want to leave!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

John S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Luxury no more.
This is a lovely property that has been allowed to go to seed. The first meal we prepared we discovered a serious lack of utensils and we had to wash everything before use, baking trays caked with burnt on grease the glassware was filthy covered in fingerprints and lipstick unfortunately it is difficult to find anything that was outstanding, apart from the showers, every one in our party thought they were great. The other thing that needs attention is the driveway up to the property the potholes need filling as some of them are really deep. Finally when this accommodation opened approximately 5 years ago it was probably a 5 star property, unfortunately it would struggle to attain 3 stars today.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

agata b.

amazing place in the beautiful place
we have recently came back from a lovely weekend at Knockinaam House. We have visited the area for the first time and definitely not last. We were amazed by the beauty of nature and attractions. The house itself is amazing. It offers everything you need for nice and relaxing breaks as well as longer stays. Kitchen extremely well equipped. Very nice decorated bedrooms, 2 living rooms are amazing for family entertainment. The house is very clean and modern. The ambience is fantastic. All situated in extremely beautiful landscape scenery. Thank you for having us. It was fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Amazing!
The house is fabulous. So much space and fitted out to an amazing standard. Wildlife in abundance on the doorstep - sheep with their lambs, a very nosey pheasant, deer, hares, even a fox! The grandchildren loved it! So much that they want Gran and Papa to buy it!! Close to Portpatrick and some beautiful beaches. Lots of lovely places for coffee and cake/lunches and dinner. We walked to Knockinaam Lodge Hotel, about 30 mins, and well worth it! Beautiful old hotel and gorgeous location. We sat in the sunshine on the lawn overlooking the beach and enjoyed refreshments. Perfect! It's a beautiful part of the country. We were only there for a few nights and it was just great. Daughter and husband home for a holiday from Australia and it gave us the time and space just to catch up and relax as a family. There were 8 of us, 6 adults and 2 children and there was plenty space for all of us! Lovely homemade tablet and shortbread left for us - thank you Elspeth - was delicious! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018