Guests say
Ben ma Cree offers guests a wonderful location with stunning views and easy access to Stranraer. The hot tub is a highlight, providing relaxation even in colder weather, and the cycle racks are a welcome bonus. Guests appreciate the friendly host and the convenience of local amenities. While the cottage is comfortable for groups and well-situated, some areas would benefit from refurbishment and additional attention to cleanliness and maintenance. Overall, it is a pleasant place to stay, especially for groups seeking a scenic getaway.
Several guests noted issues such as mould in the bathroom and shower, stained mattresses, and leftover rubbish from previous guests. While the property is generally tidy, these concerns suggest that cleanliness could be improved.
The cottage is praised for its beautiful location, lovely views, and easy access to the town and local amenities, making it ideal for a relaxing break.
Guests found the cottage suitable for groups and enjoyed the hot tub, but mentioned uncomfortable mattresses, limited seating, and a lack of privacy for the hot tub. Some improvements to comfort are suggested.
The property features a hot tub, cycle racks, and a well-equipped kitchen, but guests reported maintenance issues such as broken doors, tired furnishings, and insufficient cookware and seating for larger groups.
There is no mention 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.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (6)
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Confirmed Guest
We enjoyed our stay at Ben Ma Cree. The house was a bit spartan for anyone wanting to cook meals(no mixing bowls or oven ware, whisks).The people in 2 bedrooms didn't like the thin blinds which didn't keep out the bright security light thet shined 24/7 and kept them awake.The position is above the village and was quiet with good views. Heaters kept the place warm and the main room on the top floor was very pleasant.Very helpful staff sorted any problems out quickly(except the security light).
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LB
+ Cottage is in a great location with lovely views+ Cycle racks were so good to have an an unexpected bonus+ Hot tub is brilliant though it would be good if this was hot on the day of arrival so it could be used for the whole stay+ Toaster broke, we called and a replacement was sent straight away+ We at at the restaurant, food was good, staff were lovely and there's a 10% discount- Mattresses were filthy with big brown stains on the one in the the first bedroom (I couldn't face stripping the beds at the end of the stay as I wasn't sure I wanted to see what we'd been sleeping on!)- Mattresses were also quite uncomfy, I think these all need renewed- Black mould in the bathroom- Hot tub is on a public path which is fine but would have been good to know in advance as you're very visible- Kitchen is great with loads of nice units but very few utensils so it would be hard to cook for the 8 people it sleeps- Sleeps 8 but only seating for 4 in the living room. Could do with removing the table up there and adding more seating- Showers need a good scrub- Couldn't get the french doors to lock- Maybe not the fault of the cottage but there were black bags of rubbish at the back door for the whole stay, assuming this was from previous guests along with the rubbish on the balconyAll in all it needs someone to go through it and view it through the eyes of a guest. If it was smartened up a bit it would be a wonderful find.
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful location, however there were a number of things that let this property down! The shower cubicle was mouldy ans sealant required replacing. Not all beds had mattress protectors. There was a crack in a mirror. No mirror in main bedroom. There is also not enough cookware not to mention the extractor fan in kitchen has seen better days. Also the fan in the shower room was noisy it would wake you up in the night if someone need to use the facilities!!!