Guests say
Squirrel Cottage offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat, perfect for those seeking tranquillity and a chance to reconnect with nature. Guests consistently praise the cottage’s cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped kitchen. The abundance of local wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and even badgers, adds to the charm. The location is ideal for walking, cycling, and exploring the surrounding area, with local amenities and a beach within easy reach by car. The absence of WiFi is appreciated by many as it encourages a true escape from daily distractions. Hosts are described as welcoming, making for a memorable stay.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean and well-maintained, with guests expressing satisfaction with the overall tidiness.
Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, proximity to walks, bike rides, and local attractions, as well as easy access to amenities and a nearby beach.
The cottage is described as comfortable and ideal for relaxation, with guests noting its suitability for both people and dogs.
The kitchen is noted as well-equipped, and the property is praised for its suitability for dog owners. The lack of WiFi is seen as a positive by some guests.
Guests mention the hosts’ warm welcome and appreciated the goodies left for them, though such gifts cannot be guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
A rural, detached cottage within the historic grounds of the Bargaly Estate.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DVDs, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Woodburner, Electric Cooker, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer
Utility Room: Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Z-Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for wood burners included. Travel cot and high chair available on request. Welcome pack. . Large 1-acre garden wigh garden furniture and BBQ. Salmon and trout fishing by separate arrangement. Bikes and equipment store. Private parking for 2/3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a small burn within the owners grounds which is fenced, gated and not in the immediate garden, young children must be supervised. The property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Squirrel Cottage sits serenely within the historic grounds of Bargaly Estate. The cottage takes its name from the regular sightings of red squirrels seen here. The cottage is the former lodge house to the Bargaly Estate set in the beautiful Bargaly Glen. Bargaly was once the home of the famous horticulturist Andrew Heron and dates back to 1675. The estate feels like a million miles from anywhere, yet Newton Stewart is within a 5-mile drive. The area is a wildlife haven for deer, red squirrels, and birds and their presence just makes a holiday here feel very special. For fishermen daily and weekly fishing permits can be purchased from the estate manager for fishing the estate’s 5½ mile stretch of the Palnure Burn. Shop, pub and restaurant 5 miles
Please note there is no TV reception but a video with DVD library is provided.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Additional pet(s) may be welcome at an additional charge.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (8)
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Stephen Hemingway
Peter &Gene are great hosts. The welcome pack was lovely with home made organic marmalade a highlight. The cottage had everything we needed & all worked well.We only watched dvds on tv twice as happy to enjoy reading and watching the amazing wildlife in the garden. The location is great. a couple of days we walked straight from the cottage _ 30 minutes later you are at the forest visitor centre / cafe with a whole forest and lochs to explore. Days out in the car allow you to explore the coast & countryside - we visited several rspb reserves. We had a great time.
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Confirmed Guest
Sadly, although in a wonderful setting, this cottage is in urgent need of an upgrade. The garden is truly wild and could benefit from a bit of tidying. There is no TV reception ( which we knew) but the dvds we had brought with us would not play well enough on the very old TV. The radio was old and not able to pick up any stable signal from anywhere in the sitting room. So a very silent holiday. Problem with hot water tap in kitchen, and big problem with hot bath tap. Iron did not work….came to temperature and immediately switched off. Magazines in sitting room from 2008! And minimal tourist info, also mostly out of date. With a bit of updating, this cottage could live up to its publicity on the website. Birds and squirrels in garden were lovely to watch. Comfortable bed.
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Confirmed Guest
Great base to explore area. Cottage was spotless, beds comfortable, lovely welcome pack. Peaceful with loads of wildlife right on the doorstep. Squirrels, birds and badgers come to the feeding station. Good cycle routes with visitor centre close by.