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Living room | Olafs Cottage, Garlieston, Newton Stewart
Living room | Olafs Cottage, Garlieston, Newton Stewart
Kitchen/diner | Olafs Cottage, Garlieston, Newton Stewart
Kitchen/diner | Olafs Cottage, Garlieston, Newton Stewart

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Garlieston, Newton Stewart
  • Bladnoch Distillery
    8 min drive
  • Whithorn Priory
    13 min drive
  • Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre
    13 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

From this delightful cottage enjoy magnificent sea views.

From this delightful cottage enjoy magnificent sea views. Discover the paths leading to a secluded, sandy and pebble beach. . Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, No Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Cot and highchair. Garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars.. A delightful semi-detached holiday cottage in an idyllic location with magnificent sea views to the Isle of Man and the Galloway Hills. Situated ¾ mile up a private good road, on the edge of the owner’s 50 acres of private woodland, with paths leading to a secluded sandy, pebbly beach and rocks for sea fishing - 10 minute walk. Two mile bluebell walk in May. Galloway House gardens, 2 miles, one shop at garage, bowling green, two tennis courts, harbour and nearest pub 1¼ mile.

Up to two dogs only.
Only dogs allowed at the property.

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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Newton Stewart

Located in Newton Stewart, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Torhouse Stone Circle and Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Newton Stewart Golf Club and 7stanes - Kirroughtree. Laggan Outdoor and Cally Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Garlieston, Newton Stewart

What's nearby

  • Bladnoch Distillery - 8 min drive
  • Wigtown Square - 17 min drive
  • Torhouse Stone Circle - 17 min drive
  • Laggan Outdoor - 41 min drive
  • Mossyard Beach - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggan Outdoor - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Rendezvous - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Pheasant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Basecamp - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪The Bladnoch Inn - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is From this delightful cottage enjoy magnificent sea views. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at From this delightful cottage enjoy magnificent sea views.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at From this delightful cottage enjoy magnificent sea views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is From this delightful cottage enjoy magnificent sea views. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Bladnoch Distillery, Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre and Whithorn Priory. Swallow Theatre and Wigtown Square are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

4.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

2.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Inaccurate property information
One toilet, not two as listed. Crucial misinformation. Three senior citizens with various health issues would NOT have chosen this property. We had no prior warning so had no opportunity to change or cancel ahead of arrival. The proprietor admitted she had been trying to get the advertiser to correct the details but had not advised us beforehand - we booked five months ahead. No Internet signal at property so unable at time to contact advertising company. The proprietor gave us a number to phone, said the advertising company admitted responsibility. Lovely area, spoilt holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Derek

Lovely cottage in great surroundings, perfect for walks with dogs.
Lovely cottage in great surroundings, perfect for walks with dogs. Great base for visiting the local vicinity. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

We were very comfortable at Olafs Cottage on the whole.
We were very comfortable at Olafs Cottage on the whole. It is a very peaceful and attractive location. We liked the 'traditional' style but felt the cooker is in serious need of replacement. We ate mainly at home because of covid so used the cooker every day. The bedrooms and beds were very comfortable and cosy and the whole place was very clean. The one bathroom plus separate shower on the ground floor was sufficient for our party of 3 adults but less so for groups of 6 perhaps. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Second time there.
Second time there. Great location, right next to a beautiful woodland and then beaches. Massive sandy beach (Rigg bay) only about a mile or two away - always fairly empty in May/June. Lovely walks around Kilsture wood/forest. Wildlife is abundant - we saw seals, deer, badgers, owls, bats, along with the usual rockpool critters.
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8/10 Good

JOHN

This is a good value, basic cottage attached to a farm & is situated in a beautiful area .
This is a good value, basic cottage attached to a farm & is situated in a beautiful area . It has all the equipment you need for a comfortable but not luxurious holiday. If you are expecting a cottage in a lively seaside town you will be disappointed but if you are happy being situated about 1.5 miles from the only pub (excellent) & the same from the only shop then you will be okay. Garlieston bay is very attractive with a good beach & there are some very pleasant walks in the area. We had a lovely holiday made even better by the great weather. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

JOHN

My wife, two kids, two dogs and I made our way back to Olaf’s Cottage, twelve years since our one
My wife, two kids, two dogs and I made our way back to Olaf’s Cottage, twelve years since our one and only previous visit. Everything was more or less the same, quaint furniture in keeping with the lovely little cottage and everything feeling “as it should”. If you’re going to struggle without WiFi or a big screen tv or an en suite then maybe Olaf’s isn’t for you but if that’s not a big deal to you then you should be absolutely fine. Our holiday was blessed with seven solid days of August sunshine which allowed us to use the house as a base from which to play. We used our remote camera trap in the small wood to the back of the cottage to capture video images of deer and a fox, we barbecued our evening meal on “our” beach at least three times, played cricket in the evenings on the beach of Garlieston Bay and had some fun in the surf round at Rigg Bay, a lovely sun drenched safe beach to explore and swim on. We actually did venture out in the car one time and went up to the Galloway Forest park and saw some red deer and visited the lake by the visitor centre. All told, not one of us had a complaint, the (geriatric) dogs enjoyed the space of the garden and access to role woods and beach, the kids enjoyed the freedom to run, play and climb and the grown ups just enjoyed the sunshine, beer and bbq’s. There was a minor scare on arrival where we thought we’d been cancelled without our knowledge but fortunately Brenda was very helpful and reassuring. The weather played a huge part in making our week amazing but even without it, the cottage, it’s surroundings and the feeling of remoteness meant we had a good, “old fashioned” holiday, like what I had when I was a kid and happily our twelve and ten year old daughter and son, completely bought in to the experience. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Sarah

The cottage is located close to the lovely village of Garlieston.
The cottage is located close to the lovely village of Garlieston. The setting is stunning and if peace and quiet from the hassle of daily life is what you’re after, it is absolutely perfect. The decor is rather old fashioned and dated, but this rather adds to its charm. The bed was comfortable and the furnishings were basic but okay. The owners live not too far away and were friendly and welcoming. We would definitely go back again for the location alone. On the down side, this is the first time we’ve been to a cottage where nothing was provided, no tea or coffee, milk, nothing, the bathroom didn’t even have soap. It was perfectly warm whilst we were there, but I can imagine it might be a bit on the cold side in the dead of winter. Despite these small points we would definitely go back again as the setting and Garlieston itself are lovely.
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

This is our second visit, and once again had a great holiday in a wonderful location.
This is our second visit, and once again had a great holiday in a wonderful location. Our 2 dogs had a brilliant time. Local amenities are sparse, but it does not detract from the overall experience. The local pub, the Harbour Inn is just down the road ( 3 minutes by car), and is very friendly with nice food. Galloway House gardens and the adjoining Rigg Bay with its lovely sandy beach are a short distance away and highly recommended. Lovely coastal walks from the doorstep.
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8/10 Good

Caroline

Lovely little old fashioned cottage with plenty of walks nearby.
Lovely little old fashioned cottage with plenty of walks nearby. Very clean and the house has plenty of character. You have to drive a bit for local shops but we has a great holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

malcolm

Total peace and quiet, lovely surroundings, the owner was lovely and helpful, enjoyed our weeks sta
Total peace and quiet, lovely surroundings, the owner was lovely and helpful, enjoyed our weeks stay, walking through the woods with Sophie our chocolate Lab, and you can walk to Garlieston, which has a beach, and then when you need a refreshing drink you can try The Harbour Inn, My husband enjoyed trying the Real Ale (The Harbour Inn), and the Fish and Chips, I had the Steak Pie, very nice.
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

We had a wonderful week in Olaf's cottage.
We had a wonderful week in Olaf's cottage. The owners were welcoming, friendly and helpful. They even provided wall to wall sunshine! The cottage is at the end of a farm road, well away from traffic. The garden opens out onto woodland which was perfect as we had brought our two dogs with us. On our visit the woods were carpeted with bluebells and wild garlic. There are ample sites of interest in this area and plenty of walking and cycling opportunities for the more energetic. Shopping in Garlieston is quite limited but Aldi and Sainsburys are available in Newton Stewart.
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

This was our third visit to Olaf's Cottage and it felt like coming home.
This was our third visit to Olaf's Cottage and it felt like coming home. If you like to get away from the madding crowds, take long walks through the woods to secluded beaches.Then come home to a roaring fire, then this is the place for you. Expect a warm welcome. You do need a car to get out and about, the nearest shop, apart from the local garage (diesel only) is the Coop in Wigtown. For a larger store visit Sainsburys and Aldi in Newton Stewart.

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