Guests say
Kinvara offers spacious accommodation ideal for families and groups, with a private garden and a well-enjoyed hot tub. Guests appreciate the property's location for exploring Dumfries and Galloway and its proximity to local amenities. While many found the house comfortable and well-equipped, several reviews mention that some areas and furnishings are in need of updating and deeper cleaning. The host is noted as responsive, and thoughtful touches such as welcome treats have been appreciated by some guests. Overall, Kinvara provides a pleasant base for a holiday, with room for improvement in maintenance and cleanliness.
Opinions on cleanliness are mixed. Some guests found the property clean and welcoming, while others reported issues such as cobwebs, mould, dust, and stained bedding. Several reviews mention the need for a deep clean and better upkeep, particularly in bathrooms and the games room.
The location is frequently praised for its convenience to local attractions, supermarkets, and scenic areas. Guests enjoyed the peaceful setting and found it well-situated for exploring the region.
Guests generally found the house spacious and comfortable, with ample room for large groups. However, some found the beds uncomfortable or in need of replacement, and a few noted issues with bedding and furniture.
The hot tub and spacious rooms are highlights, and the house is described as well-equipped. However, several guests noted that facilities such as the games room, garden furniture, and some appliances are outdated or in need of repair. Maintenance issues, such as broken blinds and worn furnishings, were also mentioned.
Some guests appreciated thoughtful touches like milk, toilet roll, and sweet treats on arrival, though these are not guaranteed for every stay. The host is described as responsive and helpful.
About this property
Where better to sit out and enjoy this delightful private garden.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Conservatory.
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet, Grab Rail
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. . Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. Kinvara is a spacious detached villa, situated in a quiet area on the edge of the bustling harbour town of Stranraer. Stranraer, the ‘gateway to the Rhinns of Galloway ‘, was for more than a century a busy ferry port between Scotland and Northern Ireland. Take a stroll down to the Harbour or enjoy a meal in one of the many places to eat in the town. There are many attractions from delightful clifftop walks to historical sites and beautiful Gardens within a few miles of the town. A must is a visit to Logan Botanic Gardens home to exotic ferns and palms and boasts a beautiful walled garden. Portpatrick is a quaint little seaside village which attracts visitors throughout the year and for the energetic it is the start of the Southern Upland Way, one of Scotland’s acclaimed long-distance footpaths. Mull of Galloway is another attraction not to be missed with its lighthouse and grass roofed visitor centre and is Scotland’s most southerly point with amazing views of Ireland, England, Isle of Man and Scotland. All in all, a stay at Kinvara will be the perfect holiday!
Free WiFi
Due to cleaning and maintenance, hot tubs may not be up to temperature on the first night of your stay.
Hot Tub:- The hot tub takes 6 hours to empty and 18 hours to reheat, so it won't be available to use until the Saturday morning following your arrival.
Reviews (18)
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John Lundie
Kinvara had the potential to be a lovely staycation. However, the house needs a lot of upkeep. The structural damage was obvious with the hole and crack on the wall next to the door for the first bedroom nearest the front door. The stench of sewage from the bathrooms was unbearable. The wet room has rotted the wooden flooring from the hall. The entire house needs a deep clean top to bottom, between spiderwebs to inch thick dust. TV signals are extremely poor, no signal boosters, no fire stick or similar to use instead to watch digital channels, making them all unwatchable. WiFi details were different from what was on the board in the kitchen. Couldn't get entry until two hours after check-in as no code had been sent. The games room was a disgrace, it was a disgusting garage that had to be cleaned before attempting to use any of the equipment, pool table missing balls from both sets (snooker and pool), had to assemble parts of different darts, ended up with one dart. And as soon as you went out the dining room door to the garden you were met with wasps from the nest above. Left early on the second day.
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Confirmed Guest
It's a quirky property, not sure if it's been a commercial small care home or similar in the past. Definitely in need of some maintenance/updating as mentioned in other reviews. The plug socket in the downstairs hallway came loose when we switched the lamp on, one of the bedroom windows couldn't be opened as it had been locked and there was no key in it and the upstairs shower could do with the sealant replacing. First impressions when you enter through the side door into the conservatory aren't the best as the dining chairs are extremely worn, they could do with being recovered or just being covered with washable covers. There was a swarm of wasps above the conservatory roof so there must be a nest in the roofspace although they didn't bother us too much. Games room is ok but there was only 1 dart so couldn't play darts. Some of the information on the notice board in the kitchen was out of date e.g. the wifi is a different one now and there was a sign asking for bins to be put out but no information as to when bin day was! Needless to say the bins were almost full when we arrived and were overflowing by the time we left. We also didn't feel comfortable with having to test the water in the hot tub ourselves, we've never had to do this before at any cottage we have stayed at. The hot tub foam clearer bottles were empty and we felt that the tubs of chlorine granules should have been in a locked container not left on the window sill where little hands can reach them. A guest book would have been nice so that guests can share recommendations of places to eat and visit etc.Having said all of the above, we did have a good time, the rooms are all really good sizes and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. We would stay again, it just needs a little bit of money spending on a couple of things that's all.
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Confirmed Guest
It was good but a few things needed updating the sink in the wet room was to small. The outside furniture and the garden its self could have been a bit more tidy. Also the duvet could have been a bit cleaner.