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4* House / Beautiful Sea Views / Woodland Walks / Dog Friendly

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A large estate with a main house, several smaller buildings, and extensive gardens.
A wooden picnic table set outdoors with plates of food, glasses, and a bottle of wine.
A cozy living room with a decorative bowl on a nightstand, a fireplace with lights, and a comfortable couch.
A large stone building with multiple windows and a well-maintained lawn in front.
A spacious kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a staircase leading to another level.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
  • Place, beach near Sole Burn
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Castle of St John
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Stranraer Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom with king size bedroom and en suite shower room

1 King Bed

Bedroom with twin beds and en suite bathroom

2 Single Beds

Double (super king) or twin bedroom with en suite bathroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

En suite bathroom to master bedroom

Bathtub · Toilet

En suite bathroom to twin bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En suite shower room to master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

House shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Stranraer

Stranraer is home to this holiday home. Stranraer Marina and Loch Ryan Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dunskey Garden and Gkenwhan Gardens.
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Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

What's nearby

  • beach near Sole Burn - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Castle of St John - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Stranraer Museum - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Mull of Galloway Trail - North - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 28 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 11 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Shoreline - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4* House / Beautiful Sea Views / Woodland Walks / Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 4* House / Beautiful Sea Views / Woodland Walks / Dog Friendly?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4* House / Beautiful Sea Views / Woodland Walks / Dog Friendly on 20 Mar 2027 start from AU$1,863, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 4* House / Beautiful Sea Views / Woodland Walks / Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4* House / Beautiful Sea Views / Woodland Walks / Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4* House / Beautiful Sea Views / Woodland Walks / Dog Friendly located?

Set in Stranraer, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Marine Lake Beach, Cockle Shore Beach and Agnew Park. Mull of Galloway Trail - North and Stranraer Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stylish house in lovely surroundings

This is a comfortable, well equipped and spacious house in peaceful,lovely surroundings. It provides a great base to explore the area which offers quiet beaches, woodland walks but also easy access to excellent pubs, restaurants and supplies. We were made to feel welcome and would love to return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for choosing Garden Cottage for your weekend break and for taking the time to leave us a five-star review. We're so pleased you had a wonderful weekend there and enjoyed the beaches, walks and peace and quiet. I do hope we'll be able to welcome you back again in the not-too-distant future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage and Location - Just Perfect!

Immaculate, large cottage with a luxury feel and everything you could need. We loved our stay. The Welcome Basket was a lovely extra touch. The grounds are amazing. You can walk for miles. We explored beaches every day with our dog. Stranraer is 10 minutes drive. Free EV charging close-by at Wig Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
It was wonderful to be able to welcome you all to Garden Cottage during the Easter holidays. Thank you so much for booking one of our holiday cottages and for taking the time to leave us a great review. We are so pleased you loved the welcome hamper and enjoyed all the walks and exploring our beaches with the dog. I do hope we'll be able to welcome you back in the not too distant future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Property

Stayed in Garden Cottage for 3 nights with my Husband, Mum, Dad and 2 Dogs. The Cottage is absolutely stunning with fantastic ammenities and some really lovely touches from the owners. The Estate has lovely walks and can take you down to the beach which was heavenly for our dogs. Kate and Angus the owners were so accommodating and couldn't have been more welcoming. Would most definitely recommend and looks forward to staying again here and at some of their other properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for choosing Garden Cottage and for your kind words. We're so pleased that the family and the dogs enjoyed the house, the gardens and the walks down to the sea. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcome Return

We so looked forward to returning to Garden Cottage, very well equipped and with a comforting, clean and classic feel in such beautiful surroundings. Great first holiday for the puppy. This year we could take full advantage of the attractions of the locality and wider Galloway. We shall return to the estate of Kate and Angus sometime again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2022
Many thanks indeed for taking the time to leave us such a glowing review. It was lovely to be able to welcome you back to Corsewall Estate and Garden Cottage and we're so glad you could enjoy the visiting the area without any Covid restrictions this year. We loved meeting your new puppy! I do hope we'll be able to welcome you back again in the not too distant future. Many thanks once again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic peaceful retreat

We found Garden Cottage and the Estate lovely places to relax, unwind and forget about the stresses of our busy working lives. Garden Cottage comprises fantastic accommodation and for our astronomy loving son a great place to see the night sky with no light pollution. We recommend a stroll along the shores of the adjacent Loch Ryan, a quiet drink or take away fish and chips at the Blue Peter, visits to the many lighthouses on the coast, the Victorian Fish Pond, Wigtown (lots of second hand book shops), Castle Kennedy Gardens and The Galloway Dark Skies Park (allow a day to wander around the lake - 6 miles all around!). For a special meal book lunch or dinner at the Corsewall Lighthouse. Angus and Kate, our hosts, were attentive but in an unobtrusive way, always on hand to provide assistance if required. It was just relaxing watching the red squirrels eating nuts right outside our bedroom window. We will return and recommend Garden Cottage and the Corsewall Estate to our friends and family. Thank you Angus and Kate, form Ian, Sarah, David and Matthew (Chelmsford, Essex)
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Ian - thank you so much for all your kind words - I'm so pleased you and the family had a great time in Galloway and enjoyed the stars and the red squirrels! I do hope we'll see you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage and location

Excellent accommodation on the beautiful Corsewall Estate. On the shore of Loch Ryan with great walks. Accommodation has everything you need. We would definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
We're so pleased you had a wonderful time at Garden Cottage and you enjoyed all the walks around the Estate. We'd be delighted to welcome you back again - anytime! Thank you so much for choosing Garden Cottage and for taking the time to leave us a review - it's much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Garden Cottage

A super getaway from it all - lots to visit and good golf too
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2020
It was a pleasure hosting you both at Garden Cottage and many thanks indeed for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the estate and the local golf courses too. I do hope we'll be able to welcome you back in the not too distant future.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walk, talk, eat and rest..

Perfect place for unplugging. Very comfortable. Deer and red squirrels on the lawn!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for choosing Garden Cottage. We're so pleased you had a lovely week and enjoyed deer and red squirrel spotting on the lawn!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we wanted!

We wanted a break to relax, for long dog walks, to take in some beautiful scenery, and relax as a family in a homely cottage. This is exactly what we got at Corsewall, the estate had the walks and the scenery, and the cottage had everything we needed. The owners book even gave us all the directions just in case we needed it! Great place which will have great family memories and we are likely to return to in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words. We're so pleased you all enjoyed your stay at Garden Cottage and loved all the walks and scenery and the estate. We'd love to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family summer holiday

Well equipped cottage in a peaceful location. Easy access to local amenities. The owners were very friendly and encourage visitors to walk round the estate, which is stunning. We didn't manage to see any red squirrels, but that just means we will have to return one day 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Many thanks indeed for your great review and for choosing Corsewall Estate Holiday Cottages - it was a pleasure welcoming you to Garden Cottage and I'm so sorry you didn't see any red squirrels this time - but as you say - you'll definitely have to come back to see them up to their tricks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property

Garden cottage is a lovely spacious, clean and welcoming holiday property. We loved it, A perfect ground floor en-suite bedroom that suited an elderly family member. The cottage had everything we could have wanted for our stay . Heavenly views , peace and quiet. I would recommend this wonderful property to anyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It was lovely having you all to stay in Garden Cottage - thank you so much for choosing one of our cottages and for taking the time to leave us a review. I do hope we'll welcome you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property and area

Really good relaxing time. Garden Cottage is very well equipped and comfortable and the local beaches are a delight and hardly anyone on them - even in the sunshine! We really enjoyed walking on the Estate with our dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We’re so pleased you had a wonderfully relaxing time at Garden Cottage and enjoyed the empty sandy beaches and all the walks round the Estate with the dog. Thank you so much for coming to stay at Corsewall Estate and many thanks indeed for taking the time to leave us a review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peace and tranquility

Lovely renovated wing of large country house. Owners live in the rest of the house, and could not be more helpful, but not in the least intrusive. House is very spacious, tastefully decorated, and extremely comfortable. Large woodland grounds perfect for our dog to explore(pets are very welcome. Very nice touch of bread,jam, milk, tea etc, and superb chocolate brownies on our arrival), and even included some snacks for him which he woofed down We stayed in the middle of winter and loved it, but can imagine would be magical in summer, especially for kids. , with lots to do, including zip wires, trampolines, and camping in the woods if so desired. They will even provide all the equipment you need.The owners positively encourage you to explore and nowhere is off limits. Wildlife in abundance , saw lots of deer, rabbits, pheasant and awesome birds of prey. Owners have set up lots of bird boxes and feeding stations so a nature lovers delight. Beach and sea a 15 minute walk through the grounds. We would heartily recommend this to anyone, a true delight, and Angus and Kate, the owners, cannot do enough to make sure you enjoy your stay. Perfect country get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you both so much for coming to stay at Garden Cottage and taking the time to post such a detailed review - it's very much appreciated. We're so pleased you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the great outdoors, the walks and the wildlife. Thank you for all your kind words, especially about my brownies! We do hope to welcome you back to Garden Cottage in the not too distant future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Magical Corsewall Estate - a secret haven!

This was our second visit to Garden Cottage on the Corsewall Estate and once again it lived up to all our expectations. The cottage was clean, tidy and extremely welcoming, the chocolate cookies, fresh loaf, butter and jam made us feel at home again and we settled in immediately. The cottage is very well equipped and spacious with lovely furnishings and the views of the estate grounds down to Loch Ryan are breathtaking. We love the fact that we can roam the grounds looking for the wildlife with success most days! We have seen buzzards circling, hares and rabbits, red squirrels and the resident deer family on several occasions now. Kate and Angus are very welcoming hosts and provide a wealth of information re. places to visit and eat and we would have no hesitation in recommending this wonderful place to friends and relatives. It is a magical spot which we have every intention of returning to.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Fabulous Family Holiday

We found the accommodation, if anything, even better appointed than the photos on the web site. Our only niggles, no coffee machine and a bath tap that wouldn`t turn off, were rectified within hours. We had lovely walks through the grounds and I was even persuaded on to the zipwire! The whole area with it`s fabulous beaches and places of interest is well worth a visit. Portpatrick became a favourite haunt and I can recommend The Stuart Hotel for good food and fabulous views. I can definitely recommend staying at Garden Cottage. Our party consisted of ages from 11 months to 65 and everyone had a wonderful time.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you very much indeed for taking the time to do a review. It was a pleasure having you to stay in Garden Cottage and we're so glad you took full advantage of the lovely local beaches and everything the area has to offer.
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely spacious property

Garden cottage was very comfortable and clean. We enjoyed the beautiful estate with all the wildlife, and were made most welcome by the owners. We booked another holiday there during our stay, and are looking forward to our next visit at a different time of year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Many thanks indeed for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased you had a wonderful week at Garden Cottage and we're very much looking forward to welcoming you back to Corsewall Estate next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

All round excellence

Facilities and location could hardly be better. Plenty of opportunity for exploring the estate. A warm welcome and farewell from unobtrusive hosts. Recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Many thanks indeed for choosing Garden Cottage for your Christmas break. and thank you also for taking the time to leave a review. I do hope we'll see you again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful cottage

Upon arrival, we were delighted to find refreshments (including Corsewall cookies!) in this beautiful cottage. It was an absolute joy to stay in this superbly appointed, tastefully decorated, well maintained and spotlessly clean accommodation. It was a pleasure to return here after a day of exploring the stunning Rhinns. We enjoyed watching the antics of the red squirrels around the garden and took pleasure in roaming freely through the wonderful Estate gardens and down to the shore of Loch Ryan. We have also stayed in High Clachan and Stables Cottage, and can honestly say that these, along with Garden Cottage, are by far the best self-catering accommodation we have ever stayed in. Kate and Angus always make us feel thoroughly welcome and nothing is too much trouble for them. We would absolutely recommend this accommodation - it's a little piece of heaven!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Terry and Hilary - thank you so much for your very kind words about all our cottages - it's always a pleasure to have you to stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved this house!

My husband and I rented this property with 4 friends for a 5 night stay over New Year 2012/13. We normally head north for New Year but Garden Cottage caught our eye because of its location and facilities. The description and pictures of the property cannot adequately describe it. It is fabulous. One of the best we have stayed in and we have stayed in a lot over time. We were made very welcome on arrival and the owners were very helpful but in no way intrusive. The property is furnished to a very high standard and there a lovely flow to the layout downstairs with the open-plan living/dining/kitchen area. The Christmas tree and decorations were an added bonus, as was the welcome pack on arrival. Chilled wine to start our stay was much appreciated! The estate provides many walks and wildlife for visitors and I saw my first ever red squirrel at the feeding box right outside the front door! There were also deer in the garden area in front of the house and myriad birds to spot from our window. We had THE most relaxing time there.Everyone agreed that the property offered every opportunity to escape from city living and concentrate on re-charging the batteries for the New Year. I would urge you to book a stay in Garden Cottage. There is nothing not to like. We liked it so much that we only took one excursion out of the estate - to Portpatrick, where we had fish and chips at Campbell's at the harbour. Fab restaurant with great food. Another reason visit this area. Thanks to Kate and Angus for providing such a quality property at a very reasonable cost. The property is a credit to both of you
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Glorious Garden Cottage!

I'm not eloquent enough to put into words how lovely Garden Cottage is. I could go on in great detail about how well it has been renovated and restored, with lots of character, but with the wonderful luxury of a bathroom for every bedroom; a well-equipped kitchen that includes a dishwasher; the modern convenience of an ipod station and a large flat screen TV in the sitting room; and the fabulously fluffy quilts and pillows on all of the beds. But, no matter what I say about it, my words cannot convey how homely and wonderfully comfy it feels! Then, of course, I could wax lyrical about the surrounding grounds of woodland, the expansive lawns and lovely walks, and the views of the loch. However, nothing I could say would cover the best bit, which is the wildlife that visits your bedroom window - if you're lucky enough to be in the ground floor room! You can watch red squirrels, woodpeckers, and every kind of British garden bird, while lying in bed, and from the sitting room, magically, you can also see deer visit the garden for an afternoon snack! I can't praise it enough, but, none of the above would be anything without it's hosts, Kate and Angus, and their sweet family and pets! You could never hope to meet more beautiful, generous, kind hearted, and genuine people, and I wish them every success with it, and hope to see them again in the near future! That's about as eloquent as I can get, but none of it does Garden Cottage justice, so my advice would be to just go - your heart, soul and body will thank you for it!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage, beautiful gardens

Garden Cottage is a beautiful cottage set in beautiful grounds within the Corsewall estate. The property provides high quality, 5 star accomodation. The owners were friendly, helpful and very hospitable. This is a quiet part of Galloway with lovely views over Loch Ryan. Ferries to Northern Ireland are within a half hour drive of Corsewall. There is a chocolate factory and an ice-cream factory about an hours drive away which were both well worth a visit and our children thoroughly enjoyed both. Lovely break despite the not so good weather. Many thanks. Lisa and Pete, York
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Try life in a brand new house in a stately home!

If anything the description of this property undersells it. We have rented many properties through Home Away and this one does not disappoint - the best we've had in the UK. It is essentially a wing of an old manor house with large rooms and high ceilings - but beautifully renovated and decorated, spotlessly clean and with lovely fixtures and fittings. You approach the cottage up a long drive, and look out onto a huge "garden" ( more a country estate ), which when we visited was a playground for a couple of deer and the landing path for a local eagle. The pre-visit communications were spot on and helpful, and we were made to feel instantly welcome on arrival and throughout our stay. If you are holidaying in Dumfries and Galloway, stay here. 10/10.
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