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View of the property
Comfortable Lounge with log burner
Relax by the fire
Kitchen/diner
Kitchen looks out onto the garden
King size bedroom with woodburner
Bathroom with shower over bath
View towards the property
Seating area in the garden
Nearby views
View towards the property
Visitor to the garden
1 / 12  View of the property
2 / 12  Comfortable Lounge with log burner
3 / 12  Relax by the fire
4 / 12  Kitchen/diner
5 / 12  Kitchen looks out onto the garden
6 / 12  King size bedroom with woodburner
7 / 12  Bathroom with shower over bath
8 / 12  View towards the property
9 / 12  Seating area in the garden
10 / 12  Nearby views
11 / 12  View towards the property
12 / 12  Visitor to the garden

Professors Cottage

Ballantrae (5.5mls NE), Ayrshire
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Perfect rural location for walkers and cyclists
  • Ideal romantic retreat to get away from it all
  • On the edge of the Galloway Dark Sky Park great place for star gazing
Property code: 45713

Surrounded by endless countryside, this unique cottage enjoys a truly breath-taking setting. Ideal for walkers, cyclists and adventurous pups, two guests and one lucky dog are welcome. Whether you are luxuriating in front of the fire, saying hello to the resident red squirrels, tracing paths through rolling fields or stargazing in Galloway Dark Sky Park (18 miles), you will be completely enraptured by this spellbinding place.

Set alone amongst epic scenery, this charming 18th-century cottage is the ultimate retreat. Single-storey, the living and sleeping areas are found all on one floor and infuse traditional themes with contemporary inflections. To start your day, the well-equipped kitchen provides plenty of space. Admire the country views as you pour a cup of steaming tea and feed your pup some tasty biscuits. When you are ready to start your breaky, sit down at the kitchen’s dining table and chairs and dig in. In winter months, the gorgeous lounge is a real draw. Decorated in rich tones and enjoying a multi-fuel stove at its centre, you can sink into one of the sofas and snuggle up. As daylight begins to fade and the evening darkness steals the views, turn on the TV and find your favourite channel. For bedtimes, the cottage has a comfortable king-size bedroom. There is also a bathroom with shower over bath. In the summer, you will want to spend as much time as possible outside. Making life a little easier with your four-pawed friend, there is an enclosed front and rear garden (complete with seating and a BBQ).

Home to boundless paths to weave, the surrounding Stinchar Valley holds more than its fair share of allure. But, if you would like to explore further afield, the seaside town of Ballantrae (7 miles) is worth a visit, as is Cairnryan (18 miles).

  • 1 king size bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Kitchen -  electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Bed linen and towels included
  • Electric and gas central heating provided
  • Wood burner included
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Dog crate is available
  • Enclosed front and rear garden
  • Ample off road parking
  • Shops and beach 5 miles away, pub 1.5 miles away
  • Bike storage provided
  • Short term Let License number : SA-00122-P
  • EPC rating : F
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

 

Gavin Grant

This property is personally managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 42 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Andrew 24th August 2024

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Wonderful cottage. Very comfortable, clean, peaceful and quiet. Everything you need. You feel settled and comfortable immediately. A "home" for the week. Very comfy sofas, woodburner is excellent. Very comfy bed. The kitchen is lovely because it retains the traditional cottage feel. Indeed the whole cottage feels authentic and has not been "moderniRead moresed" to the extent that the original character is lost. Some gorgeous old furniture. Garden is a rural dream. Paradise. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 10th August 2024

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What an absolute wonderful cottage. We cannot recommend this any higher. Perfect!

Reviewed by Matt 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Diane 20th July 2024

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Stunningly beautiful hidden gem. Everything one could need for a comfortable stay. The cottage is set in tranquil settings, so peaceful, quiet with lots of wildlife virtually on your doorstep. I would highly recommend this if rural is what youre looking for. The welcome pack is a lovely treat.

Reviewed by Berengere 15th June 2024

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Cottage is absolutely amazing! Its just perfection, I loved the size, the garden is magical, the overall layout made my dog so so happy.

Reviewed by Dennis 8th June 2024

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Reviewed by Glyn 3rd June 2024

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Perfect country holiday, enjoyed the birds and wildlife surrounding the cottage.

Reviewed by Dennis 18th May 2024

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Lovely remote cottage. If you are after a getaway from it all break then this is the place. Cant fault the accommodation. And the people are very easy to contact. It was hard to find somewhere near for pub food etc that also took a dog. Some said they did but when we rang they said only outside which was a shame. Ayr was the best place to go for thRead moreis. Would def recommend this place. Cozy and loved watching the bulls walk past the window lol. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 11th May 2024

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Very comfortable, clean cottage. Had everything we needed. Enjoyed the peacefulness of it.

Reviewed by Malcolm 4th May 2024

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Amazing homely cottage. Quiet, clean and welcoming. Best cottage so far.

Reviewed by Marilyn 13th April 2024

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Had a brilliant time lovely walks , the host is very friendly, very comfy cottage with a lovely garden and stream flowing through it, very dog friendly cottage with dog towels available , bbq as well x

Reviewed by Helen 6th April 2024

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One of the best cottages we have stayed in. Very comfortable and well equipped. The garden and wildlife really made the holiday.

Reviewed by Michael 30th March 2024

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Reviewed by Vikki 9th March 2024

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This cottage is really good, felt warm and welcoming as soon as you walk through the door. Had everything you could need. Unfortunately we had to leave early due to our collie I hurting his leg but really hope to return to explore the area. Watching the wildlife in the garden was great, red squirrels, woodpeckers, and so much more.

Reviewed by Carrie 1st March 2024

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We had a lovely weekend stay. The cottage was warm and cosy on arrival. There was a fantastic welcome basket. The bramble jelly was delicious and hen eggs was a lovely touch. The wildlife on the garden was superb - red squirrel, lots of birds and 2 woodpeckers. Not far for the coast or woodland walks with our dog. The stars were amazing and you onlRead morey had to step out the front door. We will recommend to friends and family. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 19th February 2024

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If you are looking for something quiet with wildlife on your doorstep then look no further. Comfortable home away from home. Just a fantastic cottage, clean with all you would need.

Reviewed by Mark 12th February 2024

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Lovely peaceful and quiet location, no noise apart from birds and other wildlife Very well equipped cottage, everything there to help you have an amazing stay Lots of places to visit and things to see within a short drive Our dog Jinny loved the walks and playing in the sea

Reviewed by Ricky 22nd December 2023

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If your looking for quiet this is the place for you ..am absolute gem .. peace and quiet great walkswant for nothing

Reviewed by Paul 1st December 2023

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This was our 3rd time at Professors Cottage so we knew how good it was. Everything was great and in order for us like it had been previously, we were given a decent welcome pack and the cottage was very clean and attention to detail is given. The wifi works great and the Tv current model and various upgrades have been carried out since last visit TRead morehe location is fantastic, we love it as it's remote and has no neighbours. Its good value for money and we will be back again either 2024or 25. Hide

Reviewed by Tina 11th November 2023

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The best cottage I've stayed in so far. It's perfect as it is.

Reviewed by Nigel 6th November 2023

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A lovely well equipped cottage in a beautifully quiet location, perfect for lovers of nature. We have stayed in many holiday cottages and this is without a doubt one of the best.

Reviewed by Dawn 21st October 2023

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Reviewed by Ray 7th October 2023

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Lovely cottage in beautiful location, very well equiped and had lots of information to help you enjoy your stay. Joy and Russ were very helpful and at the end of a telephone if you needed anything and left us a lovely welcome pack. For wildlife enthusiasts you can sit and enjoy several visits from the red squirrels daily as well as Nuthatch, GreateRead morer spotted woodpecker amoung the many garden birds and even saw red kites floating above us in the sky. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 9th September 2023

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A wonderful cottage set in a quiet, countryside, location.

Reviewed by Jessica 5th August 2023

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Highly recommend! 5* if you want to unwind and relax among nature and forget about the mad rush of working life. Will def go back. X

Reviewed by Martyn 22nd July 2023

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Reviewed by Clare 15th July 2023

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Perfect for two plus Bertie the Labradoodle. Lovely welcome basket. Garden was fully enclosed and safe for Bertie to enjoy. We saw red squirrels, woodpeckers, pheasants and more in the garden. Loved the quiet rural environment. Not enough time to fully explore the area so a return visit is a must.

Reviewed by Brian 8th July 2023

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Perfect property if you're looking for a relaxing holiday though perhaps not so good if you're looking for lots of visitor attractions as it's a very quiet area. Great for dog-owners as the garden is completely enclosed and there lots of walks in the vicinity. We loved it and would consider booking it again.

Reviewed by Sabina 1st July 2023

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The cottage in Colmonel was exactly how it was presented by holidaycottage. Description to the cottage was good but we know the aria. Clean cottage beautiful nature good walks. Good wifi reception.

Reviewed by Laurence 10th June 2023

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A lovely clean peaceful cottage to stay in. Comfortable inside and out. Visitors to the garden were red squirrels (juvenile included}, gold finches, greenfinches, chaffinches, nuthatches, robins, a jay, greater spotted woodpecker and a variety of tits. There is a burn running through the garden, but what I failed to read, if indeed the info was theRead morere, it is at the bottom of a small canyon. The bottom of which can be reached via steps at the top end of the garden. Hide

Reviewed by David 3rd June 2023

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Clean and comfortable cottage in a stunning remote location.

Reviewed by Kate 20th May 2023

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This cottage was lovely, quiet, comfortable and well equipped. The location was wonderful with lots of wildlife visiting the garden, the red squirrels kept us entertained all week. A great welcome pack from the owners was the icing on the cake.

Reviewed by Louise 1st May 2023

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Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location, absolutely great for wildlife lovers, we ticked off a few animals from our bucket list, red squirrel, Nuthatch, Siskin, Spotted woodpecker all in the garden. Lovely river with picnic table not 5 min walk away and not another person in sight. Cottage was well equipped, didn't come across anything we were miRead moressing, even had pint glasses. Very nice welcome pack Only tiny issue is WiFi doesn't reach bathroom or outside seating. We will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 22nd April 2023

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A very special cottage perfect if you want to get away from it all .Great walks great wildlife all on your doorstep.

Reviewed by Julia 8th April 2023

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Reviewed by William 25th March 2023

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A lovely cottage in a lovely setting. A beautiful enclosed garden which we and the dog loved.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 11th March 2023

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Lovely cozy comfy cottage. Well maintained and everything worked, good shower, comfy bed and sofas. The dog loved the garden with the brook running through. The bird feeders were an added bonus in the garden we saw so many different types of bird that we dont see at home. The garden was secure so great for the dog. The cottage is very remote with tRead morehe occasional farmers quad bike going past. You are surrounded by fields with livestock in them. Lovely location. Hide

Reviewed by Hannah 26th February 2023

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A wonderful cosy cottage, which is a perfect base for exploring Galloway. We spent 5 days exploring the forests and coastline, and every evening relaxing in front of the log fire. Situated in a quiet rural location, there was wildlife aplenty literally on the doorstep. Comfortable for 2 people and a dog, with all the mod-cons (including a mini dishRead morewasher which was a nice surprise). The owners were great as well, really helpful and even provided a welcome pack. Highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 11th February 2023

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Reviewed by Craig 29th December 2022

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Reviewed by Jonte 22nd December 2022

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This is a amzing place. You mat want to switch off and just a read a book or explore Scotland. This is the place for you. Joy and Russ were so helpful Jonte, Mike and Maggie the Staffie

Reviewed by Sian 25th November 2022

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The cottage is just wonderful. Remote, quiet, clean and cosy. The garden is spectacular. Nights spent by the fire playing board games with the dog curled up at the fire. Could not recommend this more. And the host was incredibly communicative, kind and friendly. Thank you!

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