Guests say
Squirrel Cottage offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by abundant wildlife, making it ideal for nature lovers and those seeking tranquillity. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness, comfort, and warm hospitality of the hosts. The cottage is well-placed for exploring local walks, bike trails, and nearby attractions. While some mention the property could benefit from updates and improved garden maintenance, the overall experience is positive, with many appreciating the opportunity to disconnect from technology. Thoughtful touches from the hosts are frequently noted, though not guaranteed.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean and spotless, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, quiet, and ideal for exploring the local area, with easy access to walks, bike trails, and nearby amenities.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and warm, with particular praise for the beds and lounge area. A few minor comments about the property being 'tired' do not detract from overall comfort.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and plenty of hot water. However, some guests mention issues with outdated appliances, lack of TV reception, and minor maintenance needs.
Many guests mention welcome packs and homemade treats, as well as helpful and knowledgeable hosts. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
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 (12)
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Kirsty Munro
Beautiful cottage fabulous location very warm and very clean and comfortable and the owners are very helpful and lovely you are left a welcome pack milk juice fresh bread fruit and biscuits also butter The wildlife around the cottage is fantastic and there are local shops and hotels about 4 miles away highly recommended if you love getting away from everything and everyone n
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Confirmed Guest
Loved the cottage and garden with its wildlife. There is no TV reception or WiFi and the mobile reception us sketchy, so I spent more time watching birds, foxes, badgers, pine marten and deer visiting the food bowls I put out. The cottage was home from home. Gene and Peter had thought of everything you might or might not need, and were very knowledgeable about the area and gave lots of hints and tips for off lead dog walks. The only minor gripe was with the high shrubbery in the front garden, you needed house lights on all the time, and couldn't walk into the back garden without wet legs, after the torrential rain. Would I stay again - definitely
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Wendy Baker
Gene and Peter very welcoming and knowledgeable of the area, recommending places to visit. So relaxing, watching the birds and not having WiFi was great. Newton Stuart close by for all supplies needed.The welcome pack was great especially the homemade Jam and Marmalade.Would highly recommend the cottage for a place to recharge and chill. Definitely will be visiting again.