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Auld Schoolhouse

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7 Nights See prices

  • £675  to  £1200

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Short Breaks From

  • £95 p/night
    3 night min. (off peak only)

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£695 Sat, 4 May 2024
7 nights - Uninterrupted sea view, only a few metres from 7 miles of sandy beach, pet friendly

Key Information

  • Sleeps

    6+1

  • Bedrooms

    3 Rooms

  • Min Nights

    7 (peak)
    3 (off peak)

  • Children

    Yes

  • WiFi

    Yes

  • Dogs

    Yes
    2 Dogs

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Access

    Stairs

  • Open Fire

About Auld Schoolhouse

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.

Contact the owner

Owner details:

Elspeth Little joined Independent Cottages in March 2019


Enquire online:

Phone:

Amenities / Facilities

  • Open Fire
  • Waterside Location
  • Beach Nearby
  • Off-Road Parking
  • Accessible by Public Transport
  • Cot
  • Highchair
  • Pub Nearby
  • Bike Storage
  • Kingsize +
  • Garden/ Outside Area
  • Enclosed Garden
  • DVD Player
  • Smart TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Dish washer
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • Horse Riding Nearby
  • WiFi

Location (Dumfries and Galloway)

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

Auld Schoolhouse Tariff & Supplementary Information

Season Weekly Rate Short Breaks

Thu, 28th Mar 2024 - Fri, 3rd May 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£750

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 4th May 2024 - Fri, 24th May 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£795

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 25th May 2024 - Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£895

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 22nd Jun 2024 - Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£995

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 6th Jul 2024 - Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£1,100

Short breaks
not available

Bedroom Configuration:
Sleeps 6+1 in 3 bedrooms (1 King, 1 double plus single bed, 1 twin)
Children:
Yes
Dogs/Pets:
2 dogs welcome
Accessibility:
Unlikely to be suitable for wheelchair users. Please discuss any specific accessibility requirements with the owner
Smoking:
No smoking
Preferred Arrival Day:
Saturday
Payment Options:
Cheque, Bank Transfer
Booking Conditions:
Please refer to the owner for accessibility requirements, booking terms / conditions and cancellation policy.
Help combat online fraud. Speak to the owner on our officially verified number: +44(0)1776 860228 before paying by bank transfer.
Please discuss any requirements regarding your pet(s) with the property owner.
Independent Cottages recommends that you take out holiday cancellation insurance.

Owner Area

Elspeth Little
Member Since March 2019

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Auld Schoolhouse Noticeboard

Licence No. DG00283F

Last Minute Offers

Sat, 4 May 2024 for 7 nights, £695
Uninterrupted sea view, only a few metres from 7 miles of sandy beach, pet friendly
Sat, 11 May 2024 for 7 nights, £745
Uninterrupted sea view, only a few metres from 7 miles of sandy beach, pet friendly
Sat, 18 May 2024 for 7 nights, £795
Uninterrupted sea view, only a few metres from 7 miles of sandy beach, pet friendly
Sat, 1 Jun 2024 for 7 nights, £895
Uninterrupted sea view, only a few metres from 7 miles of sandy beach, pet friendly
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 for 7 nights, £995
Uninterrupted sea view, only a few metres from 7 miles of sandy beach, pet friendly

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Auld Schoolhouse 18 Month Availability Calendar

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* Calendar last updated: 19th April 2024
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