ID: S1326163
Harbour Retreat offers a peaceful and comfortable stay right on Garlieston's picturesque harbour, with beautiful views and easy access to coastal walks and local attractions. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and tasteful decor. The cottage is ideal for those seeking relaxation, wildlife, and scenic surroundings. While amenities in the village are limited, the nearby pub and café are highly regarded. Occasional minor maintenance issues are mentioned, but overall, the property provides an excellent base for exploring the area and enjoying a tranquil holiday.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as spotlessly clean and well maintained, with guests feeling at home from arrival. No negative comments regarding cleanliness were noted.
The location is frequently described as brilliant, peaceful, and ideal for walks, wildlife, and harbour views. Its proximity to the coast and local attractions is a major positive, though some mention the need to drive for supermarkets.
Guests repeatedly mention the house as comfortable, relaxing, and well furnished, with a homely atmosphere. The beds and living areas are praised, and the property is described as family friendly.
The cottage is well equipped with kitchen appliances, games, books, and information folders. Minor issues such as a fiddly shower head and wardrobe doors are mentioned, but do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Several guests appreciated the welcome pack and the abundance of local information provided. Please note that gifts such as welcome packs are not guaranteed for every stay.
A spacious town house overlooking the harbour at Garlieston, a beautiful, sheltered area with a quiet promenade just three miles from the ruins of Cruggleton Castle.. 5 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" TV, Freesat, TV, DVD Player, Books, Games, DVDs, French Doors Leading To Courtyard
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Hob, Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, French Doors Leading To Balcony
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed rear garden with courtyard and garden furniture. Front patio with garden furniture. Baclony with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars; additional on-road parking. No smoking. Please note: Couples, family and holidaymakers bookings only. There are 3 steps to the courtyard. The property is 10 yards from an unfenced harbour therefore children must be supervised at all times.. Harbour Retreat is a spacious terraced town house situated right by the harbour at Garlieston. Once part of a working mill this delightful development of houses overlooks the working harbour which is quickly becoming a centre for yachting and fishing. Harbour Retreat is situated over two floors and the master bedroom boasts its own balcony with sea views. What better way to start the day than with a morning coffee watching the boats arriving and leaving the harbour? Whilst the village itself has an excellent pub and restaurant and a cafe, if you want to venture further afield, Newton Stewart has many excellent shops and places to eat. Wigtown, known as the ’book town’, is nearby and worth a visit. The Isle of Whithorn is close by , where St.Ninian`s Priory is situated, marking the location of Scotland`s first Christian settlement. The town of Whitorn is also of significant historical importance - with a replica of an Iron Age Roundhouse within the Whithorn Trust Museum.
Harbour Retreat is ideally placed for visiting many attractions; from rugged coastlines to sandy beaches and the world famous Logan Botanic Gardens. To the side of the property there is access to a coastal path leading to Galloway House and Gardens, a sandy beach at Rigg Bay, where wartime Mulberry Harbours were tested, and leading onto the ruins of Cruggleton Castle. At the opposite end of the pretty town, having passed a delightful seafront crescent of pastel coloured fishermen’s cottages and the bowling green, is another gently shelving sandy beach.
The Galloway Forest offers exceptional walking and cycling, including the world famous 7Stanes cycle trail. It is also the first designated Dark Sky Park outside the USA, meaning it has an exceptional quality of starry nights. Why not take a tour of the nearby Bladnoch Whisky Distillery or the Galloway Distillery in Newton Stewart? There are a number of golf courses within driving distance or visit the rspb Reserve at Drummore, the most southerly village in Scotland, where the sheer cliffs provide a habitat for an amazing array of birds including peregrine falcons, razorbills, guillemots and much more – oh – and the occasional puffin!
Further to the west is Stranraer where you can get a ferry across to Northern Ireland. Stranraer is also the starting point for exploring the Rhins Peninsula, with the Mull of Galloway, the most southerly point of south west Scotland, where you can climb the light house or visit the rspb visitor centre. In the opposite direction is the market town of Kirkcudbright with Maclellan’s Castle right in the centre of town! Warmed by the Gulf Stream, this area of Scotland enjoys a mild climate. There is a pub/restaurant, cafe and small shop all in the village.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
EPC Rating = D
There is open water in the property grounds.
Letting Licence No: DG01370F
Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely holiday at Harbour retreat. Brilliant location, tastefully furnished.and spotlessly clean. Lovely views of the harbour which was excellent for bird watching.and coastal walks.
Rob Strachan
We had a lovely week at Harbour Retreat, felt at home from the minute we walked in. The house was very clean and we loved decor. Location perfect for exploring the area.
Confirmed Guest
excellent holiday and garliston is a lovely harbour village
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