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On the west coast of the Rhinns of Galloway, right in the south west corner of Scotland and as far west as you can go without falling into the sea, is the pretty village of Portpatrick.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
The village swarms up the cliffs above its little harbour (much beloved of sailors) and at the end of a little cul de sac on the cliff top is East Cliff Cottage. From the outside it looks like a neat, attractive but unexceptional whitewashed, semi-detached cottage, but in fact it is so much more.
Inside, the cosy sitting room has comfortable seating around its living flame fire and the large picture window keeps the room light and bright. Round the corner is the spacious, well-equipped kitchen with its panelled ceiling and doors out to the conservatory. It has all the appliances you could ask for and even has a dishwasher so you don’t have the chore of doing the dishes. You are on holiday after all!
The conservatory at the rear of the cottage has plenty of space for convenient dining, sitting out when it is not quite hot enough to be in the gardens and for children to play in.
All on one level there are three bedrooms, two doubles and a twin, that are all attractively furnished and of a good size. One of the double rooms has an en suite bathroom and with another family shower room as well it is unlikely that there will be long queues in the morning. Oil-fired central heating and double glazing ensure the house's cosiness all year round.
Outside there is a lovely, enclosed garden, with lawns, flower beds, a seating area (with furniture and BBQ) and glimpses of the sea.
The village centre and harbour, where there are shops, pubs and some excellent eating places, are within easy walking distance of the cottage.
Portpatrick is also at the beginning of the Southern Upland Way which traverses the South of Scotland and the first stages take you on a very scenic walk along the cliffs.
There are beaches at Sandhead and Port Logan, where you can also visit the gardens. Stranraer (with all facilities) is eight miles away, with Cairnryan just a little further, should you decide to take a day trip to Ireland.
Inland, you may visit Castle Kennedy, Glenluce Abbey or historic Whithorn or head north east to the Galloway Forest Park with its walking, cycling and sailing possibilities. If you have brought your golf clubs, you can be at famous Turnberry in about an hour, though there are many other less prestigious but excellent courses nearer to hand. In fact, Portpatrick itself has one of them.
Garden lovers can visit the Dunskey Estate with its woodland and walled gardens, which in spring have wonderful displays of snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells, with spectacular rhododendrons in later spring. There is horse riding a few miles away at Lochnaw. Fishermen will find that there are several companies offering to take sea anglers out from the harbour to try their hand at catching whiting, mackerel, plaice and skate. The village also has a pleasant beach.
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
Single Storey
Sitting room with TV/DVD
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher and microwave etc.
Dining room/conservatory (one step down)
Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with bath/shower, WC and wash basin
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Shower room with shower, WC and wash basin
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating (first £15 INCLUDED with any additional payable at the end of your stay). Sorry, pets are not accepted. No smoking.
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 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 12/04/2024 to 15/04/2024
From 05/04/2024 to 08/04/2024
From 19/01/2024 to 22/01/2024
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 15/12/2023 to 18/12/2023
From 12/01/2024 to 15/01/2024
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 01/04/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 02/04/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 08/12/2023 to 11/12/2023
From 04/10/2024 to 07/10/2024
From 25/10/2024 to 28/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 20/12/2023 to 23/12/2023
From 27/12/2023 to 30/12/2023
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 6 |
| 28 Oct 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | POA |
| 18 Dec 2023 - 27 Dec 2023 | POA |
| 28 Dec 2023 - 05 Jan 2024 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2024 - 02 Feb 2024 | POA |
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| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | 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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Cottage is excellent. Fourth visit to it. Stayed 3 weeks this year and is home from home. Lovely Diane gave us the keys ...
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Great holiday,lucky with weather,lots of walking in surrounding area,lovely garden to relax in,enjoyed the challenge of ...
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Excrllent break in a lovely bungalow.
Nice location, sand on beach makes perfect sandcastles, and the playground is good (we had a 4yr old with us)
The Cottage itself was extremely roomy, well equiped and clean and tidy if a lit tle bit dated. The only negative commen...
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'We have had a lovely holiday. The accommodation is very pleasant. We had a lovely evening boat ride and recommend a visit to the Mull of Galloway and Whithorn.'
White party
'Have had a fabulous week - great place to stay and so nice to be able to walk down to the harbour for a meal and drinks. Love the garden!'
Walls party
'Thank you so much for the lovely warm welcome. It has been a home from home – we particularly loved the garden! We have been very lucky with the weather.'
Plumber party
'A lovely, well-equipped house with everything we could have wished for.'
Bevan party
'We have enjoyed staying in this house in Portpatrick. The accommodation is very good – we love the showers! So many lovely seascapes and places to visit.'
Cairns party
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Guest Comments
'We have had a lovely holiday. The accommodation is very pleasant. We had a lovely evening boat ride and recommend a visit to the Mull of Galloway and Whithorn.'
White party
'Have had a fabulous week - great place to stay and so nice to be able to walk down to the harbour for a meal and drinks. Love the garden!'
Walls party
'Thank you so much for the lovely warm welcome. It has been a home from home – we particularly loved the garden! We have been very lucky with the weather.'
Plumber party
'A lovely, well-equipped house with everything we could have wished for.'
Bevan party
'We have enjoyed staying in this house in Portpatrick. The accommodation is very good – we love the showers! So many lovely seascapes and places to visit.'
Cairns party