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Anchor Cottage is nestled in the picturesque harbour village of Garlieston on the Machars peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway. Just 32 miles from Stranraer, this former fisherman's cottage is in a beautiful spot just yards from the sea, with magnificent views out across Garlieston Bay.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: DG00743F |
This charming 19th century terraced cottage is right in the heart of Garlieston overlooking the village green to the front and just 200 yards from the nearest shop and pub. You can park right outside the door and there is an extensive enclosed garden to the rear.
The comfortable and snug living room has traditional wooden beams and a lovely ornate fireplace with open fire. There is a TV and DVD player, but much more likely to be watched are the ever-changing sea views out of the windows. Double doors then lead through to a superb sunroom that has French doors out to the garden, so you can really 'bring the outdoors in'.
The large contemporary kitchen is well-equipped, with a gas hob and electric oven. The dining area again has wooden beams and there is plenty of room for six people to dine. There is also a downstairs WC that is useful for those with limited mobility.
Upstairs there is a spacious double bedroom with king-size bed and en suite shower room, again with those wonderful sea views. There is a further bright double bedroom and a cosy twin room overlooking the garden, which is ideal for children. A smart, modern family bathroom with bath and shower over completes the accommodation.
The garden has a gravelled area with paved patio (with furniture) and even its very own palm tree! Following through from that is an extensive enclosed grass area that is perfect for children to play in.
Garlieston itself has a shop, pub, post office and a great beach just outside the cottage, with fishing available.
Isle of Whithorn (4 miles) and Wigtown (5 miles) are the places to go if you are looking for restaurants, although the village pub also serves excellent bar meals. Wigtown is actually Scotland's national book town, with 20 different book-related businesses situated there, as well as being home to an annual book festival.
There is a golf course at Wigtown and Newton Stewart (9 miles) has a swimming pool and riding stables. The Galloway Forest Park (10 miles) covers some 373 square miles of unspoilt woodland with walking trails for people of differing abilities. The park has been declared a 'Dark Sky Park' and is the first in the UK. The inky black skies at night there are incredibly popular with astronomers and shooting stars are often spotted, even without the aid of a telescope.
Mountain bikers are well catered for at one of the 7stanes mountain biking trail centres at Kirroughtree (17 miles). It has a skills area for warming up and trails of varying difficulties, including a red grade looping route called 'The Twister'. There is bike hire and bike washing facilities at the centre, as well as a workshop that can make repairs on site.
Stranraer (32 miles) has a water adventure park and a range of water sports. There are many gardens open to the public nearby, including Castle Kennedy, Logan and Glenwhan.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Sitting room with open fire and TV/DVD
Kitchen/dining room with gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave, etc
Sunroom
WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Double bedroom (king-size) with en suite shower, WC and wash basin
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by background oil central heating (INCLUDED) and open fire (1 basket of logs and 1 bag of coal INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. Sorry, pets are not accepted. No smoking.
Please note charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at this property.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 20/02/2026 to 23/02/2026
From 13/02/2026 to 16/02/2026
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 30/05/2025 to 02/06/2025
From 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2025 to 23/12/2025
From 27/12/0001 to 30/12/9999
From 13/06/2025 to 16/06/2025
From 23/05/2025 to 26/05/2025
From 06/06/2025 to 09/06/2025
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 6 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £750.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £850.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £750.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £850.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £895.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £750.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £595.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £750.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £550.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £895.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £895.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Good location, excellent views, plenty of space and well maintained. Super holiday location.
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We are so glad you enjoyed the location, the views, and the space the cottage offers. It’s great to hear everything was ...
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A lovely, cosy cottage with everything you could possibly need when away from home. The close proximity to the pub and ...
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We really enjoyed it and found the cottage was a home from home.
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So pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.
An area with lots to see and do.
Comfortable spacious house right on the bay, beautiful views. Quiet road in a small village with one pub, one cafe, one ...
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