Penninghame Gardeners Cottage, Penninghame, Newton Stewart
ID: S480314
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Penninghame Gardeners Cottage is a charming and peaceful retreat set within beautiful estate grounds, ideal for nature lovers and those seeking tranquillity. Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and helpful, friendly staff. The location is perfect for exploring the Galloway Forest Park and surrounding areas. While a few minor maintenance issues and cleaning oversights were noted, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return. The cottage is especially suited to adults and small families, offering a cosy and welcoming atmosphere in stunning natural surroundings.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, with particular praise for the standard of linen and overall tidiness. However, a few reviews mentioned cobwebs, a dirty mug, and some kitchen items needing better cleaning, which slightly lowered the score.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, beautiful, and ideal for exploring the Galloway Forest Park and local attractions. The estate setting and proximity to nature are major highlights for guests.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, cosy furnishings, and a relaxing atmosphere. Minor issues with some furniture and the toilet seat were noted, but overall comfort remains a strong point.
The cottage is well-equipped with quality fixtures, a good kitchen, and modern bathroom features. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues (e.g., missing bread knife, light bulbs, recliner wobble) and the lack of a washing machine or EV charging, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Guests appreciated the welcome pack (milk and biscuits), helpful staff, and prompt responses to issues. However, some found the welcome pack basic or short-dated, and it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
Penninghame Gardeners Cottage, a charming, characteristic traditional Galloway cottage attached to the walled garden, offers a luxury spacious holiday base for families in the quiet and peaceful exclusive grounds of Penninghame Estate. The surroundings are perfect for ensuring privacy while you relax and recharge in the Galloway Forest Park, alternatively you can live life to the full with strenuous mountain bike and walking trails in the park and up local peaks. The bustling town of Newton Stewart with a good range of shops, restaurants and cafes is just 5 miles away.
The cottage has two ground floor single bedrooms together with a sitting room with dining area looking onto the walled garden. The cottage has been modernised to ensure comfortable accommodation whilst retaining its original character. The surrounding attractive grounds have pleasant walks through the woodlands that lead down to the River Cree, wild swimming, fishing and other pursuits can be arranged for guests.
There are unsurpassed opportunities for outdoor pursuits for all ages and abilities from the doorstep, so whether you are looking for a leisurely woodland stroll to enjoy the wildlife or more strenuous hill walking or cycling/mountain biking then you can pick a different route or challenge for everyday of the week! The Galloway Forest Park, with its Dark Skies status is on the doorstep and has unsurpassed star gazing opportunities together with stages of the 7Stanes mountain bike network. The local area has many golf course including Minnigaff’s 18 hole course and the Cally Palace parkland course at Gatehouse of Fleet which was designed by the well-known golf architect Tom Macaulay, the parkland course has wonderful views of Cardoness Castle, Rutherford's Monument and the Fleet Estuary. Scotland’s history and heritage can be explored with visits to the Robert Bruce Stone at Glentrool or more ancient sites such as St Ninians Cave near Whithorn and the various castles including Threave Castle which stands on an island in the Dee near Castle Douglas. Fishing can also be arranged nearby.
Postcode: DG8 6RH
Penninghame Gardeners Cottage can accommodate bookings with an any day arrival for any number of nights
Damage Deposit £150
STL Licence:- DG00923F
EPC:- F
Accommodation on two floors for 4:-
Ground Floor: 2 steps to entrance, two single bedrooms; Sitting room with dining area; Kitchen with Belfast sink and door to outside; Bathroom with over bath shower
First Floor: Double bedroom
Services: Heating and Electricity included * Bed Linen and Towel included * Laundry service available * Dishwasher * Fridge * Freezer * Microwave * Smart TV * Wifi * Cot & High Chair available on request * Outside seating area with charcoal BBQ and table & chairs * Parking for 2 cars * Access to the extensive grounds of Penninghame Estate * Bicycle/golf club/kayak storage * A Firepit is available free of charge on request, (please request at the time of booking, fuel is not provided) * 1 Dog welcome *(Additional charges apply) No smoking or vaping
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Reviews (21)
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Patricia Newton
Great cottage. Wonderful support and advice from the estate manager. All the future plans for this estate will make it a fantastic place to stay. We won’t hesitate to return.
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Moira Leonard
Beautiful spot for a quiet getaway. The cottage was clean and comfortable with everything you could need for a relaxing time. Close to Newton Stewart for eateries and set in lovely grounds for exploring, Communication with the hosts was very friendly and helpful. I’d definitely stay here again,
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful cottage, stunning surroundings, welcoming and helpful staff. The holiday was everything we could have wished for and the Galloway Forest and all the villages around the area were amazing.!!!!