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4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and a dining area with a table set for two.
A bed with two green pillows, a rattan headboard, and a floral wall tapestry.
A living room with two beige armchairs, a white coffee table, a floor lamp, and a vase with blue flowers.
A traditional stone house with a spacious backyard, a small garden, and a solar panel.
A rustic building with a wooden staircase leading to a white door, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dunskey Garden
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Portpatrick, Scotland
  • Place, Dunskey Garden
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Portpatrick Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

1 King Bed

Twin

1 Twin Bed

2 half bathrooms

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor

Bathtub

Twin

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate

Symphonica features original mural paintings of the four seasons at Dunskey Estate by the Scottish landscape artist Victoria Orr Ewing. Renovated to the highest standards while keeping all original features, this lodge provides wondrous inspiration to take in the scene year-round in this corner of rural paradise.

Built at the turn of the century, the lodge was originally a dairy house for goods and produce for the main Castle. It now boasts underfloor heating, rain showers, and even an outdoor bath. The open living room, dining area and kitchen afford gorgeous natural light and views of the woodlands and garden. A wood burning stove in the corner adds ambience and coziness so that you can snuggle up on the modular lounge sofa bed and Mad-Men era occasional chairs.

The first bedroom contains a cream Gustavian wicker bed that perfectly blends with the wall colours and mural. Velvet-trimmed curtains add texture to the romantic room, with an ensuite bathroom, built-in wardrobe, and a dressing table.

Two white Italianate canopy beds are found in the second bedroom, with a paintbrush pink mural and a divine Art Deco glass chandelier. All bedding and mattresses are of the very top quality. A second ensuite bathroom is also found here, separated by sliding barn doors.

Outside, the terrace is a spot for BBQ or sunbathing, as it is one of the spots with longest duration of sunlight on the Estate. A magic hidden door brings you into the walled garden where you can roam for hours. There is also an outdoor tub on the terrace, connected to the hot water system.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed
Contact us for further information.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Additional pet fee of £60 for up to two dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11265994ha
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Contact us for further information.
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

About the neighborhood

Stranraer

Stranraer is home to this cottage. Stranraer Marina and Loch Ryan Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Agnew Park and Mull of Galloway Trail - North. Dunskey Garden and Ardwell Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Portpatrick, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Portpatrick Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 25 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 29 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Port Logan Beach - 33 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 13 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Shoreline - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate?

As of Oct 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate on Jan 4, 2027 start from $275, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate located?

Situated in Stranraer, this cottage is steps from Dunskey Garden, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Castle of St John and Stranraer Museum. Stranraer Marina and Agnew Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Want this to stay secret

Absolutely lovely weekend. Location great. Practically had estate to ourselves. Accommodation and grounds flawless. Loved the walk through the woods to the beach. Will go again. Soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Anwesen, gepflegte und saubere Wohnung mit Stil!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Anne Nguyen

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Dunskey Estate is a professional host managing several outstanding lodges on this stunning rural Arcadia. All lodges are fully equipped and beautifully decorated, most with en-suite bathrooms. We can organise a variety of activities such as archery, fishing, ranger and botanical walks, beach bonfires with hot chocolate, clay pigeon shooting and in-lodge Swedish massages.

Why they chose this property

At Dunskey Estate you will find a little bit of everything. Beaches, forests, waterfalls, coastal walks along stunning cliffs, two lochs with boating and fishing, a fairy door trail, our own private botanical garden, a maze, numerous hikes, and plenty of nature. Neighbouring the estate is the picturesque village of Portpatrick with a golf course, tennis courts, pubs and restaurants. This often-forgotten part of Scotland is perhaps the best-kept secret and one of the most beautiful parts of the Country.

What makes this property unique

Dunskey Estate lodges are certainly the highest quality in the region in the most stunning location, tastefully decorated and fully equipped. We will also organise a full range of activities and provide pre-cooked meals from our award-winning chefs. Check out our reviews and see for yourself what other guests have had to say.

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