Bruce Apartment, Penninghame, Newton Stewart
ID: S418109
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7 reviews
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3 Bathrooms
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WiFi
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.
Cleanliness
The apartment consistently receives compliments for its cleanliness, with multiple reviews noting it as very clean.
Location
The location is highly regarded for its tranquillity and beautiful parkland, making it a quiet and peaceful retreat.
Comfort
Comfort is well-received with mentions of comfy beds and a spacious apartment, although there were some comments about inadequate heating.
Facilities
Facilities are generally good, but some guests noted a lack of kitchenware and issues with internet access and heating, suggesting room for improvement.
Thoughtfulness
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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