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2Loos

(Ref. 1153496)

Garlieston, Dumfries & Galloway Show on map

Customer rating 4.6

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

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  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • great (7)
  • lovely (6)
  • stay (5)
  • table (5)
  • comfortable (5)
  • out (5)

9 Customer Reviews

  • "We had a really enjoyable stay at 2 Loos."

    My wife and myself, along with family and friends (plus dog) had a good week there. Beds and sofas were comfortable and everything required was in the property. It was out of season but weather still gave us some pleasant days. The local pub was a real bonus, with great food and a warm fire. I would definitely come back to 2 Loos, in the summer the BBQ and outdoor varanda would be a great addition (unfortunately it was too cold in November). Tommy and Julie Stewart

    Thank you very much for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at 2Loos and would be very happy to host you again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Thomas4.0Nov 2025

  • "We had a lovely few days at 2Loos."

    The cottage is comfortable and well equipped with everything you would need. It is ideally positioned between the local pub and a cafe. The views from the living room across the bay are gorgeous (even in the rain!). The digital handbook was very informative and the pastries were a very welcome bonus after a long days drive. The only things that would have made this a true 5* stay would have been a proper blind in the kitchen as it felt quite exposed, and the hot water system is out dated and needs improving. However, this would not stop us returning in the future as we had a lovely relaxing time.

    Thank you for your kind review - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again in the future! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karina4.0Nov 2025

  • "This is a lovely cottage in a great location,spacious with great views."

    What let it down was its lack of maintenance ,problems highlighted by previous guests not dealt with even when added to the maintenance book they encourage you to fill in.Unsecure bathroom tap, blind that was damaged.I could not have a bath as even using the booster button there was no ready hot water.I even had to boil the kettle to wash up.The blinds all round need replacing with made to measure as let street light and you could not draw the curtains to resolve this as there are non and it the only cottage i have ever rented that has no curtains.

    Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We have resolved the outstanding maintenance issues and fixed the tap. Thanks for letting us know about the inadequacy of the upstairs blinds - we have ordered some black out ones - so hopefully that will sort the issue with the streetlights! We had the plumbing checked - curiously, there was enough hot water for a bath when it was checked so not sure why it didn’t work for you. It may be because it’s not an instant hot water system and so can only manage one job at a time! Apologies for that! Kind regards Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jeff4.0Oct 2025

  • "We had an excellent holiday, the cottage was perfect and the view was stunning, the owners couldn’t do enough to make our stay perfect."

    Thank you very much for your great review. And thank you for your patience and understanding whilst we fixed the shower. It means a lot! Property Owner

    Reviewed by James5.0Sep 2025

  • "The location is outstanding."

    Right on the beach and a few doors away from a beautiful pub, serving delicious food and a beautiful cafe which also serves amazing food. The house itself was great, the rooms were nice and the beds were very comfortable. Loads of equipment in the kitchen which made it easy for preparing meals. The only thing that let it down for us was the bathroom facilities. For a house that sleeps 6 people they are in desperate need of an overhaul. It was an electric shower over the bath which was like Russian roulette as to whether you'd be scalded or frozen. The shower doesn't switch off for ages afterwards so alot of wasted water too. The shower didnt stay up on the holder so it kept dropping which made it difficult to wash hair etc. The tap in the bathroom was really wobbly too. This was already noted in the maintenance book from previous guests, however not sorted. I would stay here again, but hopefully the bathroom gets sorted.

    Hi Allison, we are delighted you loved the house, and thanks for highlighting the issues in the bathroom, we were not aware. Our plumber is installing a new shower and fixing the tap this week. We would love to welcome you back in the future, please let us know if you plan to come back and we will ask our friends at The Hive to treat you to a coffee on us for your inconvenience. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Allison4.0Sep 2025

  • "Brilliant holiday home, well kitted out for everything in a stunning setting."

    Great area for touring around, we return almost yearly. Very comfortable, lovely decor and has everything you might need, safe enclosed garden and lovely welcome pastries. Thank you for sharing your cottage. Hope to return in the future.

    Thank you very much for your feedback. So pleased you enjoyed our home and look forward to your return! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janice5.0Aug 2025

  • "We enjoyed a lovely week in 2Loos in an idyllic setting on the coast in Dumfries & Galloway."

    The house had everything we needed. We especially enjoyed the upstairs living area with great views out to see. The outside space was well used in the sunny weather. Lots of lovely, peaceful countryside is readily available on the doorstep.

    Thank you for your great review! We are delighted that you loved your stay. Garlieston is a gorgeous wee village! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0Jul 2025

  • "What a great time we had staying at your lovely , homely house right by the sea !"

    ! Views from living room amazing whether your looking out to sea or watching the local bowling game . After exploring the local area the comfy beds were very much appreciated

    Thanks very much for your fab review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jill5.0Jun 2025

  • "Lovely house with fine sea views and a two minute walk to the beach."

    Nice enclosed yard at the back (very safe for dogs) with high walls for privacy and with table chairs and barbecue. Great fitted kitchen with all mod cons.. Pub serving good food very nearby and a comfortable cafe also serving very nice food a one minute walk in the other direction. We were the first ever group to stay and would recommend it highly.

    Thank you very much for your review. We are so glad you had a great stay as our very first guests! Haste ye back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Peter5.0May 2025

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request)
  • 2 x double
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Utility
  • First-floor sitting room with balcony
  • Conservatory
  • Minimum 2 night stay.
  • Electric central heating
  • Electric double oven, electric hobs
  • microwave
  • Fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking available
  • Enclosed rear courtyard garden with furniture and barbecue
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1 miles
  • Note: Small step when entering property, please take care
  • Note: Mind your head when going to the balcony
  • Please note: from the beginning of June to the end of September the property has a minimum 7 night stay

The property

15/16 South Crescent (2Loos) is a fabulous, pet-friendly terraced house in the charming seaside village of Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway.

Built in the late 1700s, the house overlooks the sea (with wonderful views from the upstairs sitting room).

The sandy beach is on the doorstep and perfect for building sandcastles, swimming, stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, the harbour is great for fishing and crabbing.

Sleeping six people across three bedrooms, the house boasts a king-sized bedroom on the ground floor, and two double bedrooms upstairs.

The king can be made into two singles on request at time of booking.

There is one bathroom (with over-bath shower) and a separate toilet (thus the name 2Loos!).

The well-appointed kitchen has a large dining table that can comfortably host all your guests.

The kitchen leads to a comfortable conservatory that leads to the enclosed back patio area which is equipped with a lovely outdoor dining area and BBQ.

There is also a utility room with washing machine and tumble drier.

Upstairs there is an open plan lounge with two sofas, a smart TV and stunning views across the bay.

A door leads to a private balcony at the back, where you can relax and enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine in hand.

If you fancy eating out, you are in luck as the house is conveniently nestled between a bar and coffee shop both just 30 seconds walk in either direction!

The Harbour Inn is a very popular local pub serving superb breakfasts, lunches and evening meals.

If a drink in the sun appeals to you, they also have a beer garden.

The Hive is a bustling coffee shop serving tasty lunches and a mouth-watering selection of sweet treats.

Supermarkets and other shops are a short drive away in Newton Stewart or Wigtown, although essentials can be found at the local petrol station.

The location is perfect for those wanting a base for walking and running the trails along the Southern Upland way.

Closer to the house, venture out for a picturesque stroll round the coast to the stunning Galloway House Gardens and the secluded Rigg Bay.

If you are feeling a bit more energetic, you can head a little further through the woods up to the remains of Cruggleton Castle.

Head to Wigtown, famous for its book shops (at last count there were 17!) and go for a fabulous walk along the Martyr's Stake, taking in some lovely views.

The historic town of Whithorn (the location of the first recorded Christian Church in Scotland) is only a few miles away and hosts the Whithorn trust – a visitor centre, museum and full-scale replica of an iron age roundhouse.

Nearby is St Ninian’s Cave, said to be a retreat of St Ninian, Scotland’s first saint.

Also close by is the Isle of Whithorn, a lovely fishing village with a great pub, the Steam Packet (with its very own microbrewery for those who love a tasty pint!).

There are two nine-hole golf courses within easy reach, at Wigtown and at St Medan (a beautiful course, with views over to the Isle of Man and lovely beaches).

In Newton Stewart you can also find a great 18-hole course.

Further afield is the vast Galloway Forest Park, where you can enjoy family walks with stunning views of the hills in Glentrool or, for the more adventurous, a spot of mountain biking at the world famous Kirroughtree 7stanes mountain bike trails.

The park is also Scotland’s first Dark Sky Park, one of the best places in Europe to stargaze.

If an escape by the sea is calling your name, come and stay at 2Loos, in the picturesque village of Garlieston.

EPC Rating: Band F

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: DG-01918-F

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

Where you’ll be staying

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GARLIESTON

Wigtown 8 miles; Newton Stewart 14 miles.

Garlieston is a small coastal village that nestles on the Machars Peninsula, looking out over Wigtown Bay. It was popular as a fishing and cargo harbour until the 20th century, partly due to the extension of the Wigtownshire Railway. Worth noting is the part played by Garlieston in the development and testing of the Mulberry harbours that were deployed during the D-Day Landings. Today, the harbour provides berthing for leisure and fishing craft and offers a shop and Post Office as well as a traditional inn serving wholesome meals. The gardens of nearby Galloway House date from 1740 and offer a superb network of walks through magical woodland that lead towards the sweeping shoreline. Just north of Garlieston is Wigtown, once a thriving port, and now Scotland’s National Book Town. Apart from the attractive scenery and the varied coastline, the Machars Peninsular offers pretty towns such as Port William, still a working harbour, and Monreith, which was the home of writer Gavin Maxwell and offers a delightful, sandy beach.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas