7+1
3 Rooms
7 (peak)
3 (off peak)
Yes
Yes
Yes
2 Dogs
3
Stairs
Auld Schoolhouse is situated in the quiet coastal cottage of Sandhead, only a stone's throw from 7 miles of sandy beach. It is ideal for children and pets who just want to chill out out or splash about on the beach. Also an idea base to explore the local area with its variety of sandy beaches and rocky coves on the Rhins of Galloway peninsula, stretching down to the Mull of Galloway lighthouse, the most southernly point in Scotland. There are a variety of gardens, including Logan Botanic, Glenwhan & Castle Kennedy, to mention a few.
The village of Portpatrick, with its good selection of pubs, restaurants and picturesque harbour is only 15 minutes drive from Sandhead, also Stranraer is only 15 minutes drive and has a selection of supermarkets and swimming pool.
There are 3 golf courses in the area, all of which welcome visitors, also a Bowling Green in Sandhead and Portpatrick (or putting in Portpatrick)
You can charter a boat from Drummore or Portpatrick for fishing or sightseeing.
Owner details:
Elspeth Little joined Independent Cottages in March 2019
Accommodation
Ground floor
Kitchen with breakfast table, cooker, toaster, kettle,fridge/freezer, utility room with dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer & microwave. Dining room, Lounge with open fire, shower room.
1st Floor
3 bedrooms, 1 king, 1 double with additional single bed, 1 twin. 1 shower room & 1 family bathroom.
Outside space - enclosed garden with patio area and garden furniture, driveway with ample parking 2/3 cars. Also enclosed garden across road on the beach
| Season | Weekly Rate | Short Breaks |
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Sat, 31st Oct 2026 - Fri, 18th Dec 2026 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £450 | 3 nights: £450 | 4 nights: £480 | 5 nights: £535 | 6 nights: £595 |
7 Nights |
2 Nights |
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Sat, 19th Dec 2026 - Wed, 6th Jan 2027 Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7 |
7 Nights |
Short breaks |
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Thu, 7th Jan 2027 - Fri, 12th Feb 2027 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £450 | 3 nights: £450 | 4 nights: £480 | 5 nights: £540 | 6 nights: £595 |
7 Nights |
2 Nights |
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Sat, 13th Feb 2027 - Fri, 26th Feb 2027 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £465 | 4 nights: £530 | 5 nights: £595 | 6 nights: £650 |
7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Sat, 27th Feb 2027 - Fri, 12th Mar 2027 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £465 | 4 nights: £530 | 5 nights: £595 | 6 nights: £625 |
7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Sat, 13th Mar 2027 - Fri, 19th Mar 2027 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £465 | 4 nights: £530 | 5 nights: £595 | 6 nights: £650 |
7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Sat, 20th Mar 2027 - Fri, 26th Mar 2027 Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7 |
7 Nights |
Short breaks |
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Licence No. DG00283F
| Sat, 7 Nov 2026 for 7 nights, £595 A stones throw from 7 miles of sandy beach, 2 mins walk from pub/restaurant & village shop. Ideal for couples, families & pets. PLEASE MESSAGE FOR SHORT BREAK PRICE |
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| Sat, 14 Nov 2026 for 4 nights, £450 A stones throw from 7 miles of sandy beach, 2 mins walk from pub/restaurant & village shop. Ideal for couples, families & pets |
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| Sat, 28 Nov 2026 for 7 nights, £595 A stones throw from 7 miles of sandy beach, 2 mins walk from pub/restaurant & village shop. Ideal for couples, families & pets. PLEASE MESSAGE FOR SHORT BREAK PRICE |
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| Sat, 5 Dec 2026 for 7 nights, £595 A stones throw from 7 miles of sandy beach, 2 mins walk from pub/restaurant & village shop. Ideal for couples, families & pets |
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| Sat, 12 Dec 2026 for 7 nights, £595 A stones throw from 7 miles of sandy beach, 2 mins walk from pub/restaurant & village shop. Ideal for couples, families & pets |
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| Sun, 20 Dec 2026 for 7 nights, £995 Save £105. Christmas @ The Beach! Flexible arrival date. Only a stones throw from 7 miles of sandy beach! Ideal for family get together, pets welcome |
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