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Pavilion Cottage is a beautiful Scottish holiday cottage which is located on the historic Galloway House Estate that offers an enclosed garden and swimming pool. It is perfectly located in a fantastic area with beautiful scenery, coastal walks, numerous places of interest and it is less than five minutes walk to Rigg Bay. Rigg Bay is on the fringe of the fishing village of Garlieston, in the Machars region of Galloway within South West Scotland. It offers a private sandy beach where guests can relax, walk dogs or enjoy the fantastic birdlife including herons, peregrines, oyster catchers and avocets and if you are lucky you may see a seal swimming in the bay!
Garlieston village is just over one mile away where you will find the Harbour Inn which serves lunch and dinner, the Hive, a buzzingly popular cafe serving breakfast lunch and teas - open daily except Wednesday, the local store and filling station, two tennis courts, and a bowling green. Garlieston Harbour is still a working harbour and fresh fish and lobster is brought in by two local fishermen. Whithorn, Wigtown (Scotland's National Book Town) and Newton Stewart are too within easy reach offering a larger selection of shops.
The Machars cycle route is very popular with cyclists, and if you don't want to bring your own bikes, they can be hired locally.
Enjoy Galloway House Gardens on the doorstep with its wooded walks providing shade in the warmer months and arboretum (open between the months of March through to October and ablaze with wonderful spring colour). Monkey puzzle and weeping beech stand alongside eucalyptus, palm and gingko biloba, and the old handkerchief tree (Davidia) still draws many visitors in every year. Pears, figs, apples and soft fruit are grown in the old orchard and there are rare breed Castlemilk sheep that can be seen grazing. Fresh free range duck eggs, garden produce and plants may be available to purchase in season. There is always a delight to see during the spring and summer months with lambing taking place in March and May, calves often being born in neighbouring fields on the organic dairy farm next door.
Guests usually receive a welcome box of fresh eggs and/or home grown produce. Other treats to order to complete the culinary experience include lobster which can be ordered straight from the local fisherman, as well as local meat and fresh or smoked fish. You should also sample the cheese from Ewe to You which is readily available in the local farm shop.
Other activities include: walking the Galloway Hills and the coastal routes; sea and salmon fishing; or if you want to stay more locally there is always swimming in the heated open-air pool or you could set up a game of croquet or badminton on the old tennis lawn.
Pavilion Cottage is a magical haven for all seasons, and offers the perfect country retreat for anyone looking to escape the pressures of every day life. With its crackling wood burning stove, tasteful decor and other personal touches you will very quickly feel at home!
Owner details:
Alex Walter joined Independent Cottages in April 2008
Accommodation comprises:
Outside: The lovely walled garden has a large lawn with trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders and an outdoor open air swimming pool. Past the garden is an orchard, paddock and woodland/kitchen garden. Outdoor dining furniture, cushioned sofas and sun beds, fire pit and also a BBQ available for guests enjoyment.
Additional information: Underfloor heating downstairs. Logs and kindling for the wood burner supplied. Bed linen is provided along with towels for bathing and swimming and tea towels (please bring beach towels). WiFi internet access. Bike hire available in the local area. Washing machine and tumble dryer available beside the cottage in an outbuilding. There is an outdoor wet room with wash basin, shower and WC which guests may use during pool season.
Travel: Nearest bus stop Garlieston village. Nearest train stations Stranraer and Dumfries. Car hire near Dumfries Station. Ferry terminal at Cairnryan connects with Belfast. Buses stop at Dumfries, Cairnryan ferry terminal and Stranraer. Taxis operate in Stranraer and Newton Stewart as well as in the area around Garlieston. Nearest EV charging stations approx. 5.3 and 8.7 miles.
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Fri, 19th Apr 2024 - Tue, 30th Apr 2024 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £972 | 3 nights: £1,041 | 4 nights: £1,110 | 5 nights: £1,180 | 6 nights: £1,319 Additional Notes:
Up to 2 house-trained, well-behaved dogs welcome. £40 per dog per week or part thereof. House rules apply.
No arrival or departure on Sunday.
Swimming pool not available at this time.
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7 Nights |
2 Nights |
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Wed, 1st May 2024 - Thu, 23rd May 2024 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £1,280 | 4 nights: £1,366 | 5 nights: £1,415 | 6 nights: £1,582 Additional Notes:
Up to 2 house-trained, well-behaved dogs welcome. £40 per dog per week or part thereof. House rules apply.
No arrival or departure on Sunday.
Swimming pool not available at this time
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7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Fri, 24th May 2024 - Fri, 6th Sep 2024 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 5 Short break prices:
5 nights: £1,612 | 6 nights: £1,801 Additional Notes:
Up to 2 house-trained, well-behaved dogs welcome. £40 per dog per week or part thereof. House rules apply.
No arrival or departure Sunday.
Exclusive use of private open air swimming pool 10am - 4pm daily. Owners use pool 4pm - 7pm.
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7 Nights |
5 Nights |
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Sat, 7th Sep 2024 - Sun, 6th Oct 2024 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £1,280 | 4 nights: £1,366 | 5 nights: £1,415 | 6 nights: £1,582 Additional Notes:
Up to 2 house-trained, well-behaved dogs welcome. £40 per dog per week or part thereof. House rules apply.
No arrival or departure on Sunday.
Swimming pool not available at this time
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7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Mon, 7th Oct 2024 - Thu, 17th Oct 2024 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £972 | 3 nights: £1,041 | 4 nights: £1,110 | 5 nights: £1,180 | 6 nights: £1,319 Additional Notes:
Up to 2 house-trained, well-behaved dogs welcome. £40 per dog per week or part thereof. House rules apply.
No arrival or departure on Sunday.
Swimming pool not available at this time.
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7 Nights |
2 Nights |
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Fri, 18th Oct 2024 - Thu, 31st Oct 2024 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £1,280 | 4 nights: £1,366 | 5 nights: £1,415 | 6 nights: £1,582 Additional Notes:
Up to 2 house-trained, well-behaved dogs welcome. £40 per dog per week or part thereof. House rules apply.
No arrival or departure on Sunday.
Swimming pool not available at this time
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7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Fri, 1st Nov 2024 - Thu, 19th Dec 2024 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £648 | 3 nights: £694 | 4 nights: £740 | 5 nights: £786 | 6 nights: £879 Additional Notes:
Up to 2 house-trained, well-behaved dogs welcome. £40 per dog per week or part thereof. House rules apply.
No arrival or departure on Sunday.
Swimming pool not available at this time
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7 Nights |
2 Nights |
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Smart speaker. Nespresso machine. Free range eggs/ garden produce in season. Local florist. Coffee shop, pub with log fire, fish & chip van in village. Local butcher. Italian restaurant nearby (Mar-Oct). Village shops 1 mile, 5 miles, and coop 7 miles, Sainsbury and Aldi in Newton Stewart 15 miles. Asda/Morrison delivery area. Bus stop 15 mins walk in Garlieston village. Taxis operate locally. Award winning gin and whisky distilleries. Wigtown Book Festival in September/October.
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