3 Bed Cottage in Kirkcolm

About this property

Nature surrounds you here: the cottage sits right beside this growing haven habitat designed especially for ground-nesting birds. A family of sea otters lives among the nearby rocks, and deer are known to wander through the garden in the early morning. Dolphins are sometimes seen gliding across the bay, and seals may visit the nearby stones to rest or feed. Stranraer (7.5 miles) is home to the Castle of St John, built around 1500, where visitors can travel back in time. Portpatrick (12 miles) is a picturesque seaside village well known as a tourist destination. For day trips, head to Logan Botanic Gardens (20.5 miles), Mull of Galloway (29 miles), Scotland's most Southerly Point, Wigtown, Scotland’s Book Town (33 miles), or Kirroughtree Forest (35 miles) with world-class mountain biking trails. Add to this the region’s spectacular and pristine beaches, like Lady Bay, located within a scenic short walk from the cottage. Coastal paths and woodland walks begin directly from the property, offering endless opportunities for walking, swimming, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Hidden away on Scotland’s southwest coast and accessed by a private driveway, this property offers something truly rare: the chance to live with the sea, not just look at it. Inside, the open-plan living area welcomes you with large windows framing endless sea views, a wood burner, a Smart TV, and comfortable seating for cosy evenings in. An elegant rustic dining space flows seamlessly from the stylish contemporary kitchen. The adjoining garden room is a bright and playful retreat – complete with a football table, board games, books, LEGO and even a disco light. The garden room also has a sofa bed that sleeps two additional guests. Three restful bedrooms comprise a king-size room with a free-standing bath facing the sea, a double room with an en-suite shower room, and a twin room with a TV. The main bathroom offers both bath and shower facilities.

Outside, the patio meets the coastline, offering a front-row seat to the changing tides. Dine outdoors, light the BBQ or fire pit, or sink into the huge hot tub with sea view. With 2 acres of private lawns, orchard, and coastal garden, and no passing traffic, this is a sanctuary of space, peace, and privacy. Sea kayaks, fishing rods, and bodyboards are provided for guest use, and from your doorstep, you can join the Galloway Coast Path for walking or cycling adventures along the loch and cliffs. Parking is available for three cars

Additional information and rules

- 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin

- 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, free-standing bath in king-size bedroom

- Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, bean-to-cup coffee machine

- Travel cot and highchair provided

- Wood burner in the lounge, first basket of logs supplied

- Smart TV in the lounge, TV in the twin bedroom

- Patio area with seating, BBQ and gated beach access

- Wood-fired hot tub suitable for 8 people

- Large grounds with picnic area and fire pit, orchard garden and pond

- Access to the orchard and garden with the pond can be closed with a small gate. Please supervise children and pets around the pond

- Garden room with table football, games, books, Lego, disco lights, and offering extra sleeping for 2

- The garden room has its own access and can be closed off from the rest of the house

- 1 family kayak & 1 fishing kayak, fishing rods, and bodyboards are provided for guest use

- Private parking for 3 cars

- The property will be decorated Christmas, Easter & Halloween

- The property can also be decorated for special occasions with prior agreement

- Direct beach access, pub 1 mile, shops within 7.5 miles

- Sleeps 6+2 (sofa bed in garden room)

- STL License number : DG01996F

- EPC rating : D