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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.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4754 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Portpatrick, Scotland
  • Place, Dunskey Garden
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Mull of Galloway Lighthouse
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Stranraer

This cottage places you next to Dunskey Garden and within a 15-minute drive of Castle of St John. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 29 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Port Logan Beach - 33 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Logan Botanic Garden - 35 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Mull of Galloway Lighthouse - 61 min drive - 31.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shoreline - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪D'nisi Coffee - ‬11 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.

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.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 754 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Additional pet fee of £60 for up to two dogs

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed
Contact us for further information.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Note from host: Contact us for further information.

Property is also known as

499964

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Stranraer, just steps from Dunskey Garden. You'll also find Castle of St John and Stranraer Museum nearby.

Is parking available on site at 4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is a spa located at this cottage?

Spa services at the cottage include massages.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is 4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this cottage include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Does 4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does 4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate?

No, there aren't any cottage at 4 Season's Splendour : Artist Nest in Walled Garden on 2000 acre Seaside Estate that offer a balcony.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Joel Z.

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