Pavilion Cottage

About this property

A delightful seaside self-catering holiday cottage for adults only, within the walled garden of the historic Galloway House Estate in South West Scotland. A heated outdoor swimming pool, coastal walks, and lovely beach at Rigg Bay, just a short stroll away, make this the perfect relaxing retreat and romantic getaway.

Pavilion Cottage is a bijou Scottish holiday cottage, converted from the former fruit store of the historic Galloway House Estate to offer unique and comfortable accommodation in a private enclosed garden with swimming pool. It is perfectly located in a fantastic area with beautiful scenery, coastal walks, numerous places of interest and it is less than five minutes walk to Rigg Bay. Rigg Bay is on the fringe of the fishing village of Garlieston, in the Machars region of Galloway within South West Scotland. It offers a secluded sandy beach where guests can relax, walk dogs or enjoy the fantastic birdlife including herons, peregrines, oyster catchers and avocets and if you are lucky you may see a seal or porpoise swimming in the bay!

Garlieston village is just over one mile away where you will find the Harbour Inn which serves lunch and dinner, the Hive, a buzzingly popular cafe serving breakfast lunch and teas - open (operates seasonal opening), the local store and filling station, two tennis courts, and a bowling green. Garlieston Harbour is still a working harbour and fresh fish and lobster is brought in by two local fishermen. Whithorn, Wigtown (Scotland's National Book Town) and Newton Stewart are too within easy reach offering a larger selection of shops.

The Machars cycle routes offer 84 miles over 4 colour-coded routes, popular with cyclists of all levels, and if you don't want to bring your own bikes, they can be hired locally.

Enjoy Galloway House Gardens on the doorstep with its wooded walks providing shade in the warmer months and arboretum (open year round and ablaze with wonderful spring colour). Monkey puzzle and weeping beech stand alongside eucalyptus, palm and gingko biloba, and the Scottish collection of Handkerchief TreesDavidia Invollucrata (Davidia) still draws many visitors in every year. Pears, figs, apples and soft fruit are grown in the old orchard and there are rare breed Castlemilk sheep that can be seen grazing. There is always a delight to see during the spring and summer months with brown hares and leverets, wild deer fawning taking place in May and June, calves often being born in neighbouring fields on the organic dairy farm next door.

Welcome hamper usually includes an artisan wholemeal/granary loaf and/or home grown produce - zero food miles, field to fork. Other garden produce and plants may be available to purchase in season. Other treats to order to complete the culinary experience include lobster which can be ordered straight from the local fisherman, as well as local meat and fresh or smoked fish. You should also sample the organic cheese from Ewe to You which is readily available in the local farm shop May to September and to order at all other times.

Other activities include: walking the Galloway Hills and the coastal routes; sea and salmon fishing; whisky or gin tasting tours at two local distilleries, including Outlander star, Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery which sells the award winning Hills and Harbour Gin and his Sassenach spirits collection, and Bladnoch Distillery, Scotland's oldest southernmost distillery, also creating award-winning high quality Malt whisky. Wigtown has 17 book shops, galleries and gift shops and holds a number of literary and art festivals. Whithorn is brimming with ancient history and dates back over 1600 years: toady you can visit an ancient priory, and a visitor centre with celtic crosses, a full size, recreated Bronze age dwelling and cafes; or if you want to stay more locally there is always swimming in the heated open-air pool (open May to 1st week of October) or you could set up a game of croquet or badminton on the old tennis lawn.

Pavilion Cottage is a magical haven for all seasons, and offers the perfect country retreat for anyone looking to escape the pressures of every day life. With its crackling wood burning stove, tasteful decor and other personal touches you will very quickly feel at home!

Please note: Pavilion Cottage is not suitable for children under 18.

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Accommodation comprises:

Garden room dining area with lots of space including a full length window seat, extending table for up to ten, serving dresser with enough table ware for stylish dining, and that all important coffee maker. Double Georgian doors open out onto the walled garden with small terraced seating area - the perfect place to enjoy an alfresco meal.

Sitting area with log burner, a television with freesat and streaming channels, and two upholstered sofas.

Open staircase leading up to the galleried landing with a cosy 'loft room' with storage and study area in the eaves.

Ground floor bedroom with double bed.

Ground floor bedroom with comfy zip and link beds allowing for king size double or twin use. This room also has ramped access outside into the garden.

Kitchen with cream range cooker with three ovens including grill and 5 ring ceramic hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, toaster and kettle.

Bathroom with large walk in shower and rain soaker shower head, hand basin and WC.

Interlinked heat and smoke alarms and all safety compliant with Scottish law.

Outside: The lovely walled garden has a large lawn with trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders and an outdoor open air swimming pool. Past the garden is an orchard, paddock and woodland/kitchen garden. Outdoor dining furniture, cushioned sofas and sun beds, fire pit and also a BBQ available for guests enjoyment.

Additional information: Underfloor heating downstairs. Logs and kindling for the wood burner supplied. Bed linen is provided along with towels for bathing and swimming and tea towels (please bring beach towels). WiFi internet access. Smart TV with FreeSat and Netflix. Alexa speaker. Bike hire available in the local area. Dedicated washing machine and tumble dryer available beside the cottage in an outbuilding.

Travel: Nearest bus stop Garlieston village. Nearest train stations Stranraer and Dumfries. Car hire near Dumfries Station. Ferry terminal at Cairnryan connects with Belfast. Buses stop at Dumfries, Cairnryan ferry terminal and Stranraer. Taxis operate in Stranraer and Newton Stewart as well as in the area around Garlieston. Nearest EV charging stations approx. 5.3 and 8.7 miles.

Dumfries and Galloway Council Short-Term Lets Licence Number DG01262F

EPC Rating - D (listed building)

NB:

Our prices are not affected by dynamic pricing. Apart from late availability/last minute discounts, our prices are published in advance and will not go up and down as is the case for many larger accommodation portals.

We don't charge handling fees or service charges.

We collect a fully refundable security bond to cover in the event of damage or extra cleaning if required, which is returned to your account following your stay.

We are always happy to talk or message guests in advance of booking so you can ask us any questions about the suitability of Pavilion Cottage for your booking party.