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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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About the area

Port William

Located in Newton Stewart, this cottage is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Maxwell Monument and Swallow Theatre. .This cottage is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Whithorn Priory.
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What's nearby

  • Maxwell Monument - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Swallow Theatre - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bladnoch Distillery - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Wigtown Square - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 37 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pheasant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Clansman - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The View Port William - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5

Burnside is a charming detached holiday cottage, built in the 1850s and tucked away off a quiet country lane.

The cottage opens on to enclosed front and back gardens, where you can bbq local meats abd lobster; or enjoy a drink while watching dozens of varieties of bird and wildlife. In the mornings, deer are often found grazing in the garden, while Yellowhammers sing from the hedgerows as the sun sets and Meadow Pipits trill overhead all day.

The kitchen is very well equipped, since we visit too for family holidays and we are keen cooks. It has a full range of utensils, sharp knives(!) and an expresso machine, as well as cafetieres, plenty of wine glasses and mugs. There is a dishwasher, microwave, electric hob and oven, washer/dryer. There’s also a log burner with free wood to keep it cosy in winter. Plus free wi-fi.

In 2022, we had a new bathroom fitted with powerful shower over the bath. It is a spacious bathroom with plenty of storage.

There are three lovely bedrooms with garden views - a double, a single and a twin room -- with two zip and link beds that can convert into a kingsize double.

Galloway’s glorious coastline is on your doorstep with many sandy beaches and rocky coves to explore.

We’re a great base for for walking (Southern Upland Way, Galloway Forest Park), cycling (7 Stanes Kirroughtree), golf (St Medans) and fishing (river, loch or sea). Plus bird watching (35 species and counting seen in the garden by visitors).

It's just over a mile from the fishing village of Port William (shop, cafe (serves beer) and takeaway).

All bed linen and towels are provided. Unfortunately, we're unable to take pets.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Charles Walker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Charming Traditional Cottage Beach Set Rolling Open Countryside
Charming Traditional Beach Set Rolling Open Countryside
Charming Traditional Cottage Beach Set Rolling Open Countryside
Charming Traditional Cottage Beach Set Rolling Open Countryside

Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a beautiful area
We were delighted with Burnside cottage. It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. I would certainly recommend it to anyone wanting to visit the area
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
My family and I have just enjoyed a wonderful week at Burnside cottage.It was just lovely. There's nothing the owners haven't thought of.The cottage was so well equipped from cooking in the lovely kitchen, games night, movie night, bedding, towels etc absolutely everything was top quality and available. The owners have also taken the time to put together a very compact folder, containing everything you could want to know about the area, things to do near by, directions etc We all had a fantastic week and will definitely return. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda r., Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty much perfection...
This gave us everything we were looking for. The cottage itself is well kitted out, and has everything that is needed, but the quiet county location is perfect. Sited near the main road, but not close enough to be bothered by traffic noise, so you can get out and about easily, there are also walks from the door so that you can just leave the car and head out for the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely cottage.
A lovely family break to get away and relax. The cottage was perfect and just what we needed for a cozy getaway. It was plenty big enough for two adults and two teenage children to have the space they needed. The small kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed, we even made pancakes on Shrove Tuesday! We would highly recommend this cottage we had a lovely relaxing time and explored the nearby towns and distilleries.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew l., edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week.
We had a fantastic week. Great prooerty everthing you need and more. The cottage was very clean on arrival and the location is perfect. Our 2 grandsons loved how quiet it was and all the wildlife around about. Plenty to do and see for trips out and we would definitely recommend this property .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Wonderful first stay in Scotland . The cottage is warm , welcoming, clean and has everything you need and more for a comfortable stay. It is in a fairly remote position with just a couple of properties in eyesight . So if your looking to engage with nature then this ideal . During our stay we woke every morning to 3 deer at the front of the property, we observed birds building their nests in the nesting boxes and watched various species of birds around the property. The cottage is an excellent base to explore the surrounding area such as the White Loch , Drumclodden stones and Port William all in walking distance . We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage . Charles the owner left all the information for the property and places of interest nearby . We would definitely like to revisit in the near future . Thank you Charles for a lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cottage
Beautifully cottage, extremely well laid out and equipped. Fantastic base for exploring Galloway, no negatives to report - would visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

D K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet retreat
This cottage is in a quiet location a few miles from Port William.There are no other dwellings nearby, except a farm further along the lane. We saw a small group of deer twice in the garden in the early morning. The cottage is warm, comfortable and well equipped. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived. The host was friendly and helpful both before and after our stay. Dumfries and Galloway is an excellent area to holiday in. It is quiet and unspoilt, with woods, waterfalls, coastal walks and beaches. We saw grey seals and many birds, including gannets, egrets, herons, curlews, a peregrine falcon, red kites and buzzards. We would be happy to return to both the cottage and the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Auriel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A true getaway
For us this property was in a perfect location - surrounded by countryside and only 1.5 miles from the sea.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just lovely!
We enjoyed our stay at Burnside immensely. The cottage was very well equipped and very cosy and the perfect place to return to after a day exploring the beautiful surrounding areas. We saw deer and hares in the garden a few times which was exciting. Weather was good too. We will definitely consider returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Cottage
This is a lovely, peaceful cottage, ideal for couples or families. There is plenty to do close by but you definitely need a car. Lots of beaches to visit. Check venues before you go, as a few were not open. Overall a lovely peaceful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, warm cottage
Lovely cosy, warm cottage. Well equipped with all you need for a great stay. Good communication with hosts who let us check out later. I particularly liked the 100% cotton sheets as sleep is better with cotton!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Peter L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
So disappointed with the appearance outside and in. Marks on sofas, damp in many places, pillows on beds awful (we bought our own in Aldi) Horrible bottom table cloth, etc,etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Maebh M., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage
Quiet location and very cosy cottage. Very easy to communicate with hosts. Manual with cottage info and walks, beaches, sights and restaurant suggestions very helpful. Bathroom (particularly the shower) could do with updating and dining chairs need replacing. But overall a very relaxing and enjoyable visit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful holiday
Lovely cottage and we loved this part of the world - thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cherise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
Exactly what we needed. Highly recommend the stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a beautiful area
The cottage was a perfect place to sty for our family of 5 - a great space, warm and well equipped. Galloway is beautiful, with loads to do, and we really appreciated the big information booklet which had ideas of walks, places to go and eat - a nice touch.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a brilliant 4 nights away.. looking forward to stopping there again in the near future
Great little get away in the great out doors
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

joanne q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
Just what we needed peace and quiet away from it all .weather let us down but we didnt care we were happy chilling and explored some places before we came up the road . It is immaculate, has everything anyone could need . The log shed was full ,the bed was extra comfy best sleep in a long time, plenty towels,cleaning products ect. My only regret was leaving this cottage. Ideal for families or in our case couples needing peace and quiet. Loved it .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Wee Escape
Just spent 3 fabby days at Burnside Cottage celebrating my husbands 50th birthday. Such a cosy cottage and in a beautiful location. Loved the views, the location and the cottage is really well equipped. Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T., Lancaster, Lancashire

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful getaway
Had a lovely time at this property. It was very quiet which meant our children were free to be noisy! Lots of beautiful beaches nearby and the cottage was perfect for our needs. All on one level so no stairs for tots to be kept off, great kitchen/dining and living space. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Duncan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house for our week away
What a lovely house set away from the main road but with easy access to the Machars and Galloway coast. The house is single level but spacious enough for the 4 of us and had all the provisions we needed. The kids had a good selection of DVDs to entertain themselves with as & when it rained but because of the location we were out and about every day. Highlights were the beautiful sandy beaches and warm (for the UK!) sea at Rigg Bay & Monreith Golf Club whilst a day trip over to Portpatrick was easy and that is a beautiful spot to while away an afternoon along the cliff top and harbour. 25mins north of the house is Galloway Forest Park and we went to the Deer range and saw the Wild Goats as well as doing a lovely walk around Grey Mare's Tail waterfall. Due to COVID the castles and visitor centres (apart from the Chocolate Factory which the kids loved!) were largely shut but we were lucky with mainly good weather so being out and about was a joy and there is so much left to explore so we will be back! Thanks to Rob for making the trip so easy and safe, it is appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Stay in a Comfortable Cottage
We (a family of 5) enjoyed a short stay in Burnside cottage. The location was lovely and quiet and the cottage was ideal for our short stay. The property was clean on arrival and in general was in good order. Perhaps the bathroom could do with being upgraded but it was still clean and functional. The kids enjoyed playing in the garden and watching the wildlife and cows! The location of the cottage was ideal for exploring this corner of Scotland with many of the areas attractions only a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful
Lovely property. Had everything we needed. Peaceful location. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

john h.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 night stay away
The property was ideal for what we wanted. The log burner was great to have on a cold night. We would like to come back again in the Spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019