10/10 Excellent
andrew w.
14 June 2024
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andrew w.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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THE PEND, family friendly, character holiday cottage in Whithorn
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4105 sq m
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Explore the area
Newton Stewart, Southern Scotland
- Whithorn Priory2 min walk
- Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre5 min walk
- Swallow Theatre6 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
THE PEND, family friendly, character holiday cottage in Whithorn
This 16th century cottage rests in Whithorn, Scotland and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.
The Pend is a fantastic, 16th century property in the centre of Whithorn. The property has two bedrooms; a king-size double with four-poster bed and a twin, sleeping four. The property also has a ground-floor bathroom, living/dining room, kitchen and first-floor sitting room with woodburning stove. Outside is driveway parking as well as an enclosed rear courtyard with furniture. The Pend is a fascinating base for a wonderful stay in this part of Scotland.
Amenities: Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Parking on neighbouring driveway. Enclosed rear courtyard with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub within 0.1 miles. Note: Master bedroom accessed by an additional set of stairs. Please note: There is no facility to charge cars at the property but there is an EV charging point within 100 yards for public use
Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
Town: The former Royal Burgh of Whithorn is renowned for having the first recorded Christian church is Scotland, built in 397 by St Ninian. The area of Whithorn is rich in history and is also home to a medieval priory and an archaeological site. Whithorn is situated on the Machars Peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway, home to spectacular gardens. To the north of the Machars are the Galloway Hills, offering walking to all levels as well as world class mountain biking. Golf, fishing and wildlife spotting are well catered for and the sandy beaches of Monrieth, Garleston, and along the whole of Luce Bay will delight any visitor.
The Pend is a fantastic, 16th century property in the centre of Whithorn. The property has two bedrooms; a king-size double with four-poster bed and a twin, sleeping four. The property also has a ground-floor bathroom, living/dining room, kitchen and first-floor sitting room with woodburning stove. Outside is driveway parking as well as an enclosed rear courtyard with furniture. The Pend is a fascinating base for a wonderful stay in this part of Scotland.
Amenities: Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Parking on neighbouring driveway. Enclosed rear courtyard with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub within 0.1 miles. Note: Master bedroom accessed by an additional set of stairs. Please note: There is no facility to charge cars at the property but there is an EV charging point within 100 yards for public use
Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
Town: The former Royal Burgh of Whithorn is renowned for having the first recorded Christian church is Scotland, built in 397 by St Ninian. The area of Whithorn is rich in history and is also home to a medieval priory and an archaeological site. Whithorn is situated on the Machars Peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway, home to spectacular gardens. To the north of the Machars are the Galloway Hills, offering walking to all levels as well as world class mountain biking. Golf, fishing and wildlife spotting are well catered for and the sandy beaches of Monrieth, Garleston, and along the whole of Luce Bay will delight any visitor.
Property manager
Sykes Holiday Cottages
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Newton Stewart
Newton Stewart is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blackcraig Wood and Mossyard Beach, while Swallow Theatre and Stewartry Museum are cultural highlights. Laggan Outdoor and Cally Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Newton Stewart, Southern Scotland
What's nearby
- Whithorn Priory - 2 min walk
- Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre - 5 min walk
- Swallow Theatre - 6 min drive
- Bladnoch Distillery - 12 min drive
- Wigtown Square - 16 min drive
Restaurants
- The Pheasant - 7 min drive
- Saint Ninian's Tearoom - 6 min drive
- Whithorn story visitor center - 1 min walk
- Central Cafe - 1 min walk
- The Harbour Inn - 8 min drive
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
8.0/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
2 bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Ground-floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen. Living/dining room with woodburning stove. First-floor sitting room
What makes this property unique
Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Parking on neighbouring driveway. Enclosed rear courtyard with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub within 0.1 miles. Note: Master bedroom accessed by an additional set of stairs. Please note: There is no facility to charge cars at the property but there is an EV charging point within 100 yards for public use
Languages:
English
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