Bruce Apartment, Penninghame, Newton Stewart
ID: S418109
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Guests have praised the Bruce Apartment for its quiet location, cleanliness, and spaciousness. The estate grounds are appreciated for their beauty, and the staff have been commended for their helpfulness. Some guests mentioned a welcome pack with homemade treats, adding a personal touch to their stay.
The apartment consistently receives compliments for its cleanliness, with multiple reviews noting it as very clean.
The location is highly regarded for its tranquillity and beautiful parkland, making it a quiet and peaceful retreat.
Comfort is well-received with mentions of comfy beds and a spacious apartment, although there were some comments about inadequate heating.
Facilities are generally good, but some guests noted a lack of kitchenware and issues with internet access and heating, suggesting room for improvement.
The welcome pack with homemade items was a thoughtful touch, though it should be noted that such amenities may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Bruce Apartment provides spacious holiday accommodation for families and groups in a quiet and peaceful location in the exclusive grounds of Penninghame Estate ensuring privacy while you relax and recharge in the Galloway Forest Park. The apartment is part of the former stable block of Penninghame House.
The luxury accommodation is on the first floor with a flight up of sandstone steps to the entrance, the spacious kitchen with dining area is well equipped and the comfortable sitting room is perfect for relaxing in after a day out exploring the Galloway Forest Park and the local area. The bedrooms are finished to a high standard and the apartment has all you need for a thoroughly enjoyable break from the hustle of normal life.
Whilst in a private location there is easy access to all the area has to offer including the market town of Newton Stewart which provides a variety of independent shops, and wide choice for dining out at the numerous hotels and tearooms. There are unsurpassed opportunities for outdoor pursuits for all ages and abilities from the doorstep, so whether you are looking for a leisurely woodland stroll to enjoy the wildlife or more strenuous hill walking or cycling/mountain biking then you can pick a different route or challenge for everyday of the week! The Galloway Forest Park, with it’s Dark Skies status is on the doorstep and has unsurpassed star gazing opportunities together with stages of the 7Stanes mountain bike network. The local area has many golf course including Minnigaff’s 18 hole course and the Cally Palace parkland course at Gatehouse of Fleet which was designed by the well-known golf architect Tom Macaulay, the parkland course has wonderful views of Cardoness Castle, Rutherford's Monument and the Fleet Estuary. Scotland’s history and heritage can be explored with visits to the Robert Bruce Stone at Glentrool or more ancient sites such as St Ninians Cave near Whithorn and the various castles including Threave Castle which stands on an island in the Dee near Castle Douglas. Fishing can also be arranged nearby.
Postcode: DG8 6RH
Bruce Apartment accepts bookings with an any day arrival for any number of nights
Damage Deposit £150
STL: DG00923F
EPC: D
Accommodation on the first floor for 5:- Sandstone staircase to entrance; Hallway Sitting room; Kitchen with dining area; King Size bedroom with en-suite shower room; Three single bedrooms; Two Shower rooms.
Services: Oil central heating * Bed linen and towels are provided * Washing machine * Dishwasher * Fridge * Freezer * Microwave * Colour TV * CD Player * Cot & High Chair available on request * Parking for 2 cars * Access to the extensive grounds of Penninghame Estate * Bicycle/golf club/kayak storage * Wi-fi * A Firepit is available free of charge on request, (please request at the time of booking, fuel is not provided) * No smoking * Maximum of 2 Dogs accepted (Additional charges apply).
Note: This property is not suitable for those with limited mobility
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Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
There were many positives about staying in Bruce apartment. It was clean and comfortable (especially the bed). The welcome pack containing home made bread, eggs, scones, homemade jam and other goodies was great. The facilities were good although a few more dishes in the kitchen would be useful, eg teapot, cafetiere and a larger number of items of cutlery/crockery so that it wasn't necessary to put on a half filled dishwasher after every meal so that there was enough cutlery/crockery for next meal. There had been storms which blew down trees the weekend before we arrived causing damage and there was no internet. As I had planned to work from "home" one of the days the estate manager kindly provided access to another property with internet access, which was much appreciated. However, not having internet access generally was a limitation, particularly for the younger members of the group. The other issue that became obvious over time was that a number of the radiators were not heating up so the apartment wasn't cosy, and as our stay fell over Christmas period there were limited options for resolving this. We did like the apartment and would still consider a propert at Penninghame but our stay would have been more comfortable had the heating been working adequately and internet had been working.
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Confirmed Guest
Have already completed this before. Apartment and grounds very nice. Kitchen not as well stocked as other AirBmbs. Not enough cutlery and items like Cafetiers. Sleeping policemen in access roads could do with better signs. Reflective strips? Would book again as these minor issues easily rectified
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Confirmed Guest
a lovely property in beautiful parkland with river nearby