Guests say
Ben ma Cree offers guests stunning views and a peaceful location, making it a great base for exploring Stranraer. The hot tub is a highlight, and the property is praised for its value and responsive staff. While some guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, others noted areas needing attention, such as maintenance, cleanliness, and privacy around the hot tub. The property is well-heated and has useful features like cycle racks, but could benefit from updates to furnishings and kitchen equipment. Overall, it provides a pleasant stay, especially for groups, with room for improvement.
Reviews are mixed, with some guests finding the property clean, while others reported issues such as stained mattresses, mould in bathrooms, dirty floors, and unclean kitchenware. Several guests mentioned the need for a more thorough cleaning and better hygiene standards.
The location is consistently praised for its beautiful views, quiet setting, and easy access to the town. Guests appreciated the peaceful surroundings and proximity to local amenities.
Guests enjoyed the spacious layout and warmth of the property, but several mentioned uncomfortable or stained mattresses, thin blinds, and limited seating. While some found the beds comfy, others felt the property could be more comfortable with updates.
The hot tub, cycle racks, and heating are appreciated, and staff responded quickly to issues. However, guests noted maintenance problems such as broken mirrors, doors, and flooring, as well as a lack of kitchen utensils and privacy for the hot tub. Facilities are functional but would benefit from refurbishment.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Wow - the views from the balcony are just spectacular!.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Sliding Doors Leading To Balcony.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Welcome pack. . Balcony. Garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Hot tub (private). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Let your holiday begin at the beautiful Ben ma Cree, a stunning cottage in an idyllic coastal location with the most spectacular sea views in Portpatrick, probably one of the most fantastic locations in Dumfries and Galloway. Ben ma Cree sits in an elevated position overlooking the pretty little harbour town of Portpatrick. It dates back several centuries and is steeped in history, having once been in use as the toll house regulating the passage of traffic from the harbour.
Your stay at Ben ma Cree is made all the more perfect with meticulous attention to detail throughout from the modern, well equipped kitchen, stunning beds and the icing on the cake is the upstairs sitting room with a balcony taking in those stunning views over the fishing harbour and across the sea to Ireland.
Take a stroll down to the harbour and watch the boats coming in, or for the more adventurous, the dramatic cliff top walk is a must after which you can enjoy a superb meal and a glass of wine in the Mount Stewart Hotel, a beautiful boutique Hotel overlooking the water, where you can take advantage of a 10% discount privilege card while staying at Ben Ma Cree.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (10)
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Confirmed Guest
The house is in need of repair, broken flooring, electric heaters which spark when used and cracked mirrors on the bedroom walls. On top of this it's absolutely filthy! Dirty marks all over the kitchen floor when we arrived, corners full of dust and dead spiders, glasses and cutlery filthy and the shower covered in black mould. So bad we left a day early and I would not recommend staying here if you value basic hygiene!!! Terrible !
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Christie Hankin
Reading the reviews on this place made me a bit worried but it was absolutely lovely. The house was clean and the beds were comfy. The view was spectacular and the hot tub was lovely. Excellent location. Overall wonderful stay. Would recommend and will be returning
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Confirmed Guest
When I seen the reviews before our holiday we were so worried about what we had booked especially with 2 young kids, I want to say wow this property is such great value for money, of course it needs some TLC like the reviews had stated but nothing drastic, certainly not enough to be put off using it, we had a small issue with the hot tub but it was fixed immediately, and we could use it straight away. The only downside was the privacy in the garden there is a path through the side and walkers used this, we had other dogs running down into the garden as well, so maybe a bit more secure garden and privacy for hot tub would be an idea. Great place would highly recommend!