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Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5

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Exterior
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Set in rolling countryside, that's the sea just behind the hill
Kitchen/ living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5

Burnside is a charming detached holiday cottage, built in the 1850s and tucked away off a quiet country lane.

The cottage opens on to enclosed front and back gardens, where you can bbq local meats abd lobster; or enjoy a drink while watching dozens of varieties of bird and wildlife. In the mornings, deer are often found grazing in the garden, while Yellowhammers sing from the hedgerows as the sun sets and Meadow Pipits trill overhead all day.

The kitchen is very well equipped, since we visit too for family holidays and we are keen cooks. It has a full range of utensils, sharp knives(!) and an expresso machine, as well as cafetieres, plenty of wine glasses and mugs. There is a dishwasher, microwave, electric hob and oven, washer/dryer. There’s also a log burner with free wood to keep it cosy in winter. Plus free wi-fi.

In 2022, we had a new bathroom fitted with powerful shower over the bath. It is a spacious bathroom with plenty of storage.

There are three lovely bedrooms with garden views - a double, a single and a twin room -- with two zip and link beds that can convert into a kingsize double.

Galloway’s glorious coastline is on your doorstep with many sandy beaches and rocky coves to explore.

We’re a great base for for walking (Southern Upland Way, Galloway Forest Park), cycling (7 Stanes Kirroughtree), golf (St Medans) and fishing (river, loch or sea). Plus bird watching (35 species and counting seen in the garden by visitors).

It's just over a mile from the fishing village of Port William (shop, cafe (serves beer) and takeaway).

All bed linen and towels are provided. Unfortunately, we're unable to take pets.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Newton Stewart

Located in Newton Stewart, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Maxwell Monument and Whithorn Priory are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Newton Stewart Golf Club and 7stanes - Kirroughtree. Swallow Theatre and Gkenwhan Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Meikle Killantrae, Whauphill, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

What's nearby

  • Maxwell Monument - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Swallow Theatre - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Wigtown Square - 20 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Torhouse Stone Circle - 20 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasty Bites - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pheasant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The View Port William - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5 on 2 May 2026 start from £103, 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 at Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5 located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

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

Perfect and Peaceful!

Great communication with our hosts and had everything we needed to explore the area! Would recommend and stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel B.

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

Relaxing

Very nice and comfortable,a great base for exploring the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas L.

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

Great place to stay in the Marchars

Perfect place, perfect time to enjoy Scotlands far south
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

Lovely cottage in a beautiful area

We were delighted with Burnside cottage. It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. I would certainly recommend it to anyone wanting to visit the area
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Iain S.

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

Wonderful Cottage

Beautifully cottage, extremely well laid out and equipped. Fantastic base for exploring Galloway, no negatives to report - would visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kristof B.

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

Lovely place

We had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

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

Perfect

Excellent all round! Cottage and location - tucked into the peaceful countryside. Contemporary decor but still a cosy and welcoming space with lovely views of green hills. We had everything we needed and Charles couldn’t have been more helpful! We even saw the promised deer and little resident vole!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

andrew l.

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

Fantastic week.

We had a fantastic week. Great prooerty everthing you need and more. The cottage was very clean on arrival and the location is perfect. Our 2 grandsons loved how quiet it was and all the wildlife around about. Plenty to do and see for trips out and we would definitely recommend this property .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Great Wee Escape

Just spent 3 fabby days at Burnside Cottage celebrating my husbands 50th birthday. Such a cosy cottage and in a beautiful location. Loved the views, the location and the cottage is really well equipped. Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

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Excellent Cottage

This is a lovely, peaceful cottage, ideal for couples or families. There is plenty to do close by but you definitely need a car. Lots of beaches to visit. Check venues before you go, as a few were not open. Overall a lovely peaceful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

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

A lovely cottage.

A lovely family break to get away and relax. The cottage was perfect and just what we needed for a cozy getaway. It was plenty big enough for two adults and two teenage children to have the space they needed. The small kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed, we even made pancakes on Shrove Tuesday! We would highly recommend this cottage we had a lovely relaxing time and explored the nearby towns and distilleries.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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Just lovely!

We enjoyed our stay at Burnside immensely. The cottage was very well equipped and very cosy and the perfect place to return to after a day exploring the beautiful surrounding areas. We saw deer and hares in the garden a few times which was exciting. Weather was good too. We will definitely consider returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

linda r.

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

Pretty much perfection...

This gave us everything we were looking for. The cottage itself is well kitted out, and has everything that is needed, but the quiet county location is perfect. Sited near the main road, but not close enough to be bothered by traffic noise, so you can get out and about easily, there are also walks from the door so that you can just leave the car and head out for the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Fantastic property

My family and I have just enjoyed a wonderful week at Burnside cottage.It was just lovely. There's nothing the owners haven't thought of.The cottage was so well equipped from cooking in the lovely kitchen, games night, movie night, bedding, towels etc absolutely everything was top quality and available. The owners have also taken the time to put together a very compact folder, containing everything you could want to know about the area, things to do near by, directions etc We all had a fantastic week and will definitely return. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Wonderful property

Wonderful first stay in Scotland . The cottage is warm , welcoming, clean and has everything you need and more for a comfortable stay. It is in a fairly remote position with just a couple of properties in eyesight . So if your looking to engage with nature then this ideal . During our stay we woke every morning to 3 deer at the front of the property, we observed birds building their nests in the nesting boxes and watched various species of birds around the property. The cottage is an excellent base to explore the surrounding area such as the White Loch , Drumclodden stones and Port William all in walking distance . We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage . Charles the owner left all the information for the property and places of interest nearby . We would definitely like to revisit in the near future . Thank you Charles for a lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Niels P.

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

Herbst in Wigtownshire

Schöne ruhige Lage, sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet, unkomplizierte Buchung, Kommunikation und Check-In. Die Gegend ist einfach toll und wir hatten trotz Ende Oktober gutes Wetter und haben die Zeit dort sehr genossen.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

D K.

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

A quiet retreat

This cottage is in a quiet location a few miles from Port William.There are no other dwellings nearby, except a farm further along the lane. We saw a small group of deer twice in the garden in the early morning. The cottage is warm, comfortable and well equipped. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived. The host was friendly and helpful both before and after our stay. Dumfries and Galloway is an excellent area to holiday in. It is quiet and unspoilt, with woods, waterfalls, coastal walks and beaches. We saw grey seals and many birds, including gannets, egrets, herons, curlews, a peregrine falcon, red kites and buzzards. We would be happy to return to both the cottage and the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Auriel L.

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A true getaway

For us this property was in a perfect location - surrounded by countryside and only 1.5 miles from the sea.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cosy, warm cottage

Lovely cosy, warm cottage. Well equipped with all you need for a great stay. Good communication with hosts who let us check out later. I particularly liked the 100% cotton sheets as sleep is better with cotton!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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4/10 Poor

Peter L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

So disappointed with the appearance outside and in. Marks on sofas, damp in many places, pillows on beds awful (we bought our own in Aldi) Horrible bottom table cloth, etc,etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Maebh M.

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

Cosy cottage

Quiet location and very cosy cottage. Very easy to communicate with hosts. Manual with cottage info and walks, beaches, sights and restaurant suggestions very helpful. Bathroom (particularly the shower) could do with updating and dining chairs need replacing. But overall a very relaxing and enjoyable visit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

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Had a wonderful holiday

Lovely cottage and we loved this part of the world - thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Cherise H.

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

AMAZING

Exactly what we needed. Highly recommend the stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Lovely cottage in a beautiful area

The cottage was a perfect place to sty for our family of 5 - a great space, warm and well equipped. Galloway is beautiful, with loads to do, and we really appreciated the big information booklet which had ideas of walks, places to go and eat - a nice touch.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

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

Had a brilliant 4 nights away.. looking forward to stopping there again in the near future

Great little get away in the great out doors
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Charles Walker

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Our family has owned Burnside Cottage for more than 45 years. We spent our holidays there as children, and for many years it was used only by family and friends. A few years ago, our parents passed on the baton to us. It was time to fix the roof and refurbish the inside of the cottage. We have been letting the cottage since the improvements were completed in 2009. We still take our own holidays there, and a third generation of the Walker family now hike with us along the quiet country lanes, play poo-sticks in the stream, and are learning the names of the wildlife that continue to trek and fly through the garden. Charlie and Robert Walker.

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