Guests say
The Harbour Nook is a well-loved cottage praised for its excellent location on the harbour front in the picturesque Dunure, with easy access to local attractions and amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped, modern facilities, comfortable furnishings, and the cosy atmosphere enhanced by a wood burner. While some guests mention noise from neighbouring properties and the lack of soundproofing, the overall experience is highly regarded for its tranquillity and charm.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is consistently praised for its superb setting on the harbour front, proximity to the beach, and accessibility to local sights, making it an ideal base for exploring the Ayrshire Coast.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with mentions of cosy living spaces, comfortable beds, and a homely feel. The presence of a wood burner adds to the comfort level, although some guests noted noise from other properties.
The cottage is described as well-appointed with modern kitchen and shower room. However, a minor detail about the lack of a large sieve or colander and comments about noise suggest room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
There are no mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category. It should be noted that while gifts can enhance the experience, they are not guaranteed.
About this property
The Harbour Nook is a gorgeous ground floor, coastal apartment situated at the harbour’s edge with lovely sea views.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed rear garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties. Couples, family and holidaymakers bookings only.. This coastal apartment is situated at the harbour’s edge in the pretty village of Dunure. It offers two beautifully presented bedrooms, both served by the family shower room and both with harbour views. The stunning living room has a lovely wood burner, perfect for snuggling up in front off after a day exploring. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook a great evening meal or a great breakfast to fuel your day of exploration.
The village has stunning views over to the island of Arran, Ailsa Craig and views right down the coast to Culzean Castle and Turnberry Lighthouse. The sunsets here are some of the best on the west coast of Scotland. Situated on the Ayrshire coastal path, this coastline is steeped in history and teeming with wildlife, including red squirrels, deer, otters and seals, and is a haven for bird watchers. You can walk along the coast and directly into the Culzean Castle Estate and onto the village of Maidens, where you can stop for a coffee before continuing onto Turnberry Lighthouse for a spot of lunch. The world famous Turnberry golf course is only a 10-minute drive where you can enjoy a round of golf, fine dining or indulge in a luxury spa.
The town of Girvan is just a short drive away and boat trips can be taken out to Ailsa Craig to watch the nesting birds or for fishing trips. The town also has shops and a leisure centre with swimming pool. Ayrshire is also known as ’Burns’ Country’, here you can visit Burns Cottage, The Burns Memorial Museum and the Brig o’ Doon, the bridge from the famous poem Tam o’ Shanter. The area has many ruined castles to explore, such as Dunure, Turnberry and Greenan. A visit and tour to Culzean Castle, designed by Robert Adams and truly one of his masterpieces, is one not to be missed with its dramatic clifftop location. Also worth a visit is the 18th-century Dumfries House, part of the Prince’s Foundation, which is home to an unrivalled collection of Chippendale furniture. The 2000-acre estate has been beautifully designed with stunning walks throughout the grounds.
The Galloway Forest Park is only a 30-minute drive away and is Britain’s largest forest park with 300 square miles of wild beauty waiting to be explored. The park boasts tranquil valleys, rugged rock faces, forest, moorland, lochs and ancient woodland and a huge diversity of wildlife. The park has also been awarded the status of one of only four dark sky parks in the western world and when the sun sets enthusiasts come to wonder at the universe revealed above.
The pretty seaside towns of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon are also close by and day trips to the islands of Cumbrae, Arran and Bute are all easily reached. Day trips to Ireland can also be taken from Cairnryan. Beach 100 yards.
The Harbour Nook can be booked together with Harbour View (UK44111) and The Beach House (CC539043) to accommodate up to 14 guests.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
EPC Rating = E
Scottish Letting Licence No: SA00452F
Reviews (9)
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Jacqueline Evans
Loved the cottage and the people and the location.
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Colin Baines
Great Location as a base for visiting the Ayreshire Coast. Fantastic cottage well fitted out to a high standard, lovely location on the harbour front, with great pub and Cafe on hand.
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Confirmed Guest
The renovations of this and neighbouring properties would have benefitted greatly from sound proofing. The external noise, but more importantly the noise from the properties around this cottage, made for a disappointing stay. The location is superb especially for a dog. The cottage was identified as dog friendly but they clearly were not welcome - not sure people were either.