Guests say
Kinvara offers a spacious and welcoming stay, ideal for families and groups, with a private garden, hot tub, and a convenient location for exploring Dumfries and Galloway. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen and thoughtful touches on arrival. While some areas would benefit from modernisation and extra care, most guests found the property comfortable and enjoyed their time, highlighting the peaceful setting and responsive host.
Several guests noted issues such as cobwebs, mould, stains, and cigarette ends, suggesting that cleanliness could be improved. However, other reviews did not mention any problems, indicating that standards may vary.
The location is frequently praised for its convenience to local attractions, supermarkets, and scenic countryside, making it a great base for exploring the area.
Most guests found the house spacious and comfortable, though a few mentioned uncomfortable beds and outdated bedding. Overall, comfort was generally satisfactory for the majority.
The hot tub and spacious layout are popular, but some facilities such as the games room, garden furniture, and certain appliances are described as tired or in need of updating. Suggestions for minor improvements were made.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as milk, toilet roll, and sweet treats on arrival, though these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Where better to enjoy the hot tub in this delightful and private garden.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Conservatory.
Games Room: Pool Table, Dartboard
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet, Grab Rail
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. . Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Hot tub for 6 (private). Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. Kinvara is a spacious detached villa, situated in a quiet area on the edge of the bustling harbour town of Stranraer. Stranraer, the ‘gateway to the Rhinns of Galloway ‘, was for more than a century a busy ferry port between Scotland and Northern Ireland. Take a stroll down to the Harbour or enjoy a meal in one of the many places to eat in the town. There are many attractions from delightful clifftop walks to historical sites and beautiful Gardens within a few miles of the town. A must is a visit to Logan Botanic Gardens home to exotic ferns and palms and boasts a beautiful walled garden. Portpatrick is a quaint little seaside village which attracts visitors throughout the year and for the energetic it is the start of the Southern Upland Way, one of Scotland’s acclaimed long-distance footpaths. Mull of Galloway is another attraction not to be missed with its lighthouse and grass roofed visitor centre and is Scotland’s most southerly point with amazing views of Ireland, England, Isle of Man and Scotland. All in all, a stay at Kinvara will be the perfect holiday!
Free WiFi
Due to cleaning and maintenance, hot tubs may not be up to temperature on the first night of your stay.
Hot Tub:- The hot tub takes 6 hours to empty and 18 hours to reheat, so it won't be available to use until the Saturday morning following your arrival.
Reviews (13)
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David Ritchie
Very good overall.
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Gerard Campbell
We felt the holiday home requires updating. Dinning room seats need replaced, bedding needs replacing. Stain on mattress in double front room .Kitchen utensils, cups , glasses pots ect, all need replacing. Garden furniture needs updating. Cigarette ends and Cigarette ash around hot tub . The games room is not fit for purpose, dark, damp and dinghy, I would not be happy letting kids in there. With a bit of modernisation , decorating and replacement of worn items this would be a gem of a holiday home , and I don't think it would cost a lot to put it right. I hope this constructive opinion is taken in good faith . We love this part of Scotland and visit two to three times a year.. it is our first visit to Kinvara.
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Confirmed Guest
In need of a lot of TLC. Games room a disaster. Hot tub good but in general very tired