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Auld Schoolhouse Sleeps 8 (3 Bedroom)

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Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sandhead, Scotland
  • Ringdoo Sands
    2 min walk
  • Ardwell Gardens
    6 min drive
  • Logan Botanic Garden
    10 min drive

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About the area

Stranraer

At this holiday home you'll be steps from Ringdoo Sands and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Ardwell Gardens. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a Smart TV. .Home features 3 bathrooms and a TV. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Stranraer holiday home include Port Logan Lighthouse and Logan Botanic Garden.

What's nearby

  • Logan Botanic Garden - 10 min drive
  • Port Logan Beach - 12 min drive
  • Cairnryan Port - 17 min drive
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 21 min drive
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 18 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The lighthouse bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Old Colfin Creamery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gallie Craig - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stoney Point Practice Range - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lochan Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Auld Schoolhouse Sleeps 8 (3 Bedroom)

Victorian Villa, with uninterrupted sea views. Sleeps up to 8 people in 3 bedrooms.

Auld Schoolhouse & Beach Cottage are situated in the seaside village of Sandhead. They are "almost on the Beach" and both enjoy uninterrupted views over Luce Bay and the Galloway hills beyond. Sandhead is built on "7 miles of sand" - all this on your doorstep! It also boasts a pub/restaurant (Tigh-na-Mara - Gaelic for beside the sea!), well stocked local shop and children's play park.
The picturesque fishing village of Portpatrick, with its traditional harbour and small sandy beach, has many quality restaurants, pubs and gift shops is only a 10 minute drive away. Other activities to be found in Portpatrick include boat trips for fishing and sightseeing, putting, bowling, golf and walking. These Sandhead houses are an ideal base for the golfing enthusiast with 4 courses within a 10 minute drive ( all with stunning sea views) namely - Dunskey, Lagganmore, Craichmore and County - the is also Turnberry at under 1 hours drive! For keen walkers there are extensive footpaths including the Southern Upland Way, which commences in the village of Portpatrick and the Galloway Coastal Path from Stranraer to Mull of Galloway. Auld Schoolhouse and Beach Cottage are located in the Rhins of Galloway, a peninsula which has a varying and enchanting range of coastal features from sandy beaches on the East coast, such as Sandhead itself - 7 miles of unbroken sand, to a variety of cliffs, rocks and sandy coves on the West including the secluded sandy beach at Killantringan - you will be spoilt for the wide variety of beaches in the area - mostly within a 10 minute drive. The climate hear is warmed by the Gulf Stream and the area is home to many renowned gardens - Logan Botanic, Logan House, Ardwell, Castle Kennedy, Glenwhan and Dunskey are all within a 10 minute drive. For the more adventurous there is Threave and Culzean Castle within 1 hours drive from your holiday house. Other attractions include Cream of Galloway Ice Cream and adventure park and the Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre (home to the longest Zip-wire ride) both near Gatehouse of Fleet. 7Stanes Mountain Biking in the Galloway Forest Park. Cocoa Bean Chocolate Factory in Twynholm. Ryan Centre swimming pool and Agnew Park (children's outdoor activity park) in Stranraer. For historians there is Glenluce Abbey and St. Ninian's Cave near Whithorn. Wigtown is also worth a visit if you are interested in reading - it has been labelled the Book Town. At the Southern end of the Rhins peninsula is the Mull of Galloway lighthouse - the most southerly point in Scotland. Attractions hear include the 115 step climb to the top of the lighthouse & a certificate to prove it! (open most weekends in the summer season), Gallie Craig Tearoom and the RSPB bird reserve. Auld Schoolhouse & Beach Cottage provide a perfect base for a self catering holiday in this area.

Property manager

Elspeth Little

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number DG00283F

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Auld Schoolhouse Sleeps 8 (3 Bedroom) Stranraer
Auld Schoolhouse Sleeps 8 (3 Bedroom) Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Auld Schoolhouse Sleeps 8 (3 Bedroom)?

Yep, Auld Schoolhouse Sleeps 8 (3 Bedroom) is a short 2-minute walk from Ringdoo Sands.

Does Auld Schoolhouse Sleeps 8 (3 Bedroom) have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Auld Schoolhouse Sleeps 8 (3 Bedroom)?

No, Auld Schoolhouse Sleeps 8 (3 Bedroom) does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Auld Schoolhouse Sleeps 8 (3 Bedroom)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

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