Guests say
Harbour View offers a delightful stay in a picturesque coastal setting, with guests praising its cleanliness, comfort, and stunning views over the harbour and coastline. The property is well-equipped and spacious, with friendly and helpful hosts. The location is ideal for exploring Dunure’s harbour, beaches, and castle, and is conveniently close to excellent local dining options and a charming gift shop. Visitors consistently highlight the warm welcome and the peaceful, scenic environment, making it a highly recommended choice for a relaxing getaway.
Multiple reviews specifically mention the property being very clean and well presented, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly described as perfect, stunning, and ideal, with beautiful views, proximity to the harbour, beach, castle, and local amenities all highly praised.
Guests found the accommodation comfortable, with positive remarks about the beds, sofas, and overall living space. No discomfort or issues were reported.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with a clean kitchen and excellent garden terrace. Facilities such as nearby dining and a gift shop are also appreciated. One minor comment was made about the size of the Sunday roast at the pub, but this does not relate to the property itself.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or similar thoughtful touches provided by the host, so a score cannot be given for this category.
About this property
Harbour View is a gorgeous first floor, coastal apartment situated on the edge of the harbour with sea views from every window.. All on the
First Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Enclosed rooftop terrace with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 1 small dog welcome. Free parking in car park. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no stag or hen parties. No children under 5 years old (stairs).. This coastal apartment is situated at the harbour’s edge in the pretty village of Dunure. It offers three beautifully presented bedrooms, all of which have an en-suite, all with harbour views. The stunning living room has a lovely wood burner, perfect for snuggling up in front off after a day exploring. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook a great evening meal or a great breakfast to fuel your day of exploration.
The village has stunning views over to the island of Arran, Ailsa Craig and views right down the coast to Culzean Castle and Turnberry Lighthouse. The sunsets here are some of the best on the west coast of Scotland.
Situated on the Ayrshire coastal path, this coastline is steeped in history and teeming with wildlife, including red squirrels, deer, otters and seals, and is a haven for bird watchers. You can walk along the coast and directly into the Culzean Castle Estate and onto the village of Maidens, where you can stop for a coffee before continuing onto Turnberry Lighthouse for a spot of lunch. The world famous Turnberry golf course is only a 10-minute drive where you can enjoy a round of golf, fine dining or indulge in a luxury spa.
The town of Girvan is just a short drive away and boat trips can be taken out to Ailsa Craig to watch the nesting birds or for fishing trips. The town also has shops and a leisure centre with swimming pool. Ayrshire is also known as ’Burns’ Country’, here you can visit Burns Cottage, The Burns Memorial Museum and the Brig o’ Doon, the bridge from the famous poem Tam o’ Shanter. The area has many ruined castles to explore, such as Dunure, Turnberry and Greenan. A visit and tour to Culzean Castle, designed by Robert Adams and truly one of his masterpieces, is one not to be missed with its dramatic clifftop location. Also worth a visit is the 18th-century Dumfries House, part of the Prince’s Foundation, which is home to an unrivalled collection of Chippendale furniture. The 2000-acre estate has been beautifully designed with stunning walks throughout the grounds.
The Galloway Forest Park is only a 30-minute drive away and is Britain’s largest forest park with 300 square miles of wild beauty waiting to be explored. The park boasts tranquil valleys, rugged rock faces, forest, moorland, lochs and ancient woodland and a huge diversity of wildlife. The park has also been awarded the status of one of only four dark sky parks in the western world and when the sun sets enthusiasts come to wonder at the universe revealed above.
The pretty seaside towns of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon are also close by and day trips to the islands of Cumbrae, Arran and Bute are all easily reached. Day trips to Ireland can also be taken from Cairnryan. Beach 100 yards.
Harbour View can be booked together with The Harbour Nook (UK44112) and The Beach House (CC539043) to accommodate up to 16 guests.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No children under 5 years old.
Small dog/s only allowed.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
EPC Rating = E
Scottish Letting Licence No: SA00453F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (5)
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Cath
We loved our stay in Harbour View and would definitely go back. Although we had all of the information we needed, the owner made contact and was approachable. The property was lovely to stay in and very clean. We loved the location - the harbour, pier, castle and beaches were lovely. We also enjoyed visited the places in the area - everyone was very friendly and helpful.
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Confirmed Guest
Wonderful accommodation in a beautiful setting. House keeper friendly and helpful. Great pub next door with delicious food and lovely staff.
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Kelly
We have just returned from a wonderful week at Harbour View. The apartment was comfortable, clean and well presented. Linda, our host, was lovely and helpful with any questions we had. The location of the apartment was perfect. Dunure is beautiful, with its small harbour, beach, stunning coastline and Castle all on your doorstep. On a clear day you have views of both Arran and Ailsa Craig. The apartment enjoys stunning views of the harbour and the coastline beyond from every window. The village is small and quiet but well served by a wonderful little cafe, The Harbourside, which is just next door. Always busy, it was the perfect place for breakfast or lunch. Service was excellent, the staff warm and friendly, I can see why it’s such a popular place. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. I can highly recommend their cakes and scones, they are not to be missed! The pub, The Anchorage, also next door, was equally as good. We ate there most evenings and the food was fantastic, I can highly recommend their seafood dishes and the steaks. Personally I would go somewhere else for a Sunday Roast though as although delicious it was very small and not what we expected. Also worth a mention is the lovely gift shop in the village. It’s full of gorgeous gifts and locally produced art and decorative items. The owner was lovely and took time out to chat about the area and the local artist of the lovely print we purchased there. Definitely worth a visit, it is open Wednesday to Sunday 10 - 4pm. I would highly recommend Dunure and Harbour View. You won’t be disappointed.