Little Boreland
ID: S1323723
- Bedrooms 5
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Little Boreland is a charming, well-equipped cottage set in beautiful, secluded grounds teeming with wildlife. Guests consistently praise its cosy atmosphere, excellent amenities, and proximity to scenic walks, beaches, and the village of Gatehouse of Fleet. The property is especially appreciated for its peaceful setting, family-friendly features, and opportunities to spot red squirrels and deer. Visitors highlight the warm welcome and attention to detail, making it a memorable base for exploring the Galloway region. Minor notes include steep stairs to attic rooms and some signage in the house, but overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive.
Multiple reviews mention the cottage being spotless and very clean on arrival, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as beautiful, secluded, and convenient for walks, beaches, and the village, with guests loving the natural surroundings and easy access to local amenities.
Guests repeatedly describe the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and warm, with restful bedrooms. One review notes steep stairs to attic rooms, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped, with ample kitchenware, maps, wood burners, cycling sheds, and outdoor space. Some mention of notes around the house, but facilities are otherwise excellent.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as prosecco on arrival and attentive communication from the owner. Please note that gifts like prosecco are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A late 18th century former farmhouse located close to the coast, set within large gardens and woodland with hill walks from the door..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, DVD Player, DAB Radio, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, (Also Accessed Via Bedroom 2)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced pond and stream, 20 yards away. Couples, family bookings and holidaymakers only.. A late 18th century former farmhouse located close to the coast. Spectacular setting for wildlife, this cottage is a gem, with its own tranquil gardens and woodland on a hillside near Cardoness Castle, with walks directly from the door. Little Boreland, is full of character and is an ideal holiday retreat for all ages from which to explore the beautiful, unspoilt Fleet Valley National Scenic Area. It is within a short stroll, 1/2 a mile, of the conservation town of Gatehouse of Fleet, with shops, cafés, restaurants, local arts and crafts, and the Mill on the Fleet Visitor Centre.
In 1951, Glencairn Balfour Paul saw the house from the road and fell in love with it. His brother Ian, a keen bird watcher and elder of the Kirk, lived there for twenty years from 1990, following which other family members now maintain the house and its grounds through holiday lets. It has caught the eye of many passing artists who have depicted the house and adjoining wood, including early 20th-century local artists such as A R Sturrock and A M Hotchkis. The Balfour Pauls found Little Boreland just magical.
There are sandy beaches and rocky coves along the coast while the hillier countryside is good for walking. Nearby the Galloway Forest Park, known for its starlit dark skies, has excellent cycle paths. There is so much to see and do with castles, prehistoric sites and specialist gardens, thanks to Galloway’s mild climate. Activities for children include Cocobean at Tywnholm, Loch Ken Activity Centre, Red Kites feeding station at Laurieston. There are ample opportunities for fishing, horse riding and golf. Nearby are many attractive towns including Kirkcudbright, the artists’ town, offering boat trips and art and craft shops; Castle Douglas, Scotland’s food town with many specialist shops and nearby Threave Castle and Gardens; Wigtown, Scotland’s national book town, and Creetown featuring the Gem Rock Museum.
Please note: There are steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Tuesday start for Xmas and/or New Year
The four beds in the attic rooms are more suitable for children but are also fine for adults.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
There is open water in the property grounds.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
EPC Rating = F
Nearby points of interest
- Carsluith Castle
- Galloway Activity Centre
- Crafty Distillery
Reviews (12)
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Larissa Robson
What a lovely house in a truly beautiful location. We had the pleasure of visiting during the bluebell season, and the woodland walks from the house were absolutely delightful, with deer and stunning scenery all around. The neighbouring countryside is truly picturesque, offering so much to see and do, and the inclusion of cycling sheds was very much appreciated.The house itself is wonderful, clearly a cherished family home. We noticed the numerous notes throughout, which I understand are there due to previous damage; however, there were quite a few, and it made for an interesting little exploration to see which rooms had the most notes and which had the fewest. The bathroom surprisingly had the most notes of all.
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Sophie Johnstone
Another fabulous stay at Little Boreland. Red squirrels visited every day. We saw so many birds, including a sparrow hawk land on the feeder. The cottage is cosy, extremely comfortable and very well equipped. The setting is stunning. Highly recommend, we are already planning our next visit.
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Confirmed Guest
Nice original cottage in lovely location.Close to walks, bike trails and beautiful woods and beaches.The cottage itself is in substantial grounds, with birds, deer and badgers all visitors.Would say that 3 of the 5 bedrooms are for children only and the steps to the two attic rooms are very steep so maybe not suitable for very young children but otherwise spacious, well equipped and very clean with a lot of history.The place grew on us as the the week went on! Thanks for a lovely break.