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Cairnhapple House

(Ref. 1143589)

Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway - Extended 0.02 Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

What you’ll love

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • well (9)
  • comfortable (8)
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22 Customer Reviews

  • "Overall a very comfortable home."

    Great location. Helpful owner.

    Reviewed by Carole4.7★May 2025

  • "Wonderful break, fabulous home and Graham was a great host."

    Thank you.

    Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Great accommodation ."

    Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Graham is a most helpful and pleasant host."

    The property and grounds are exceptional. Combined with with an abundance of wildlife, walks on the doorstep and a week of sunshine ! We had an unforgettable time . Many thanks David and Alison.

    Reviewed by David5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Large,comfortable and clean house,well maintained with extensive lawns and woods to explore."

    Owner very friendly but not obtrusive.Excellent area for wildlife watching.We agreed we'd definitely like to return in the future

    Reviewed by Mark5.0★Feb 2025

  • "Had a great weekend away here."

    The house is located in tranquil countryside, it's spacious and well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The owner really has thought of everything; from a fully stocked kitchen including cooking sauces and even a complimentary bottle of milk in the fridge. Wouldn't hesitate to book again.

    Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Nov 2024

  • "Cairnhapple house was a beautiful house."

    Well equipped, clean,comfortable beds in fact we cannot fault it. The owner Graham was very friendly and helpful. If we ever go back to the area we would have no hesitation staying again.

    Reviewed by Trudy5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Well this has to be one of the nicest houses iv stayed at ."

    The kitchen well if you needed it there was one . Never seen a kitchen so we'll equipped it had everything and plenty of everything. The living space was fab the views were just beautiful and the sunsets out of the living room were amazing. There is beautiful grounds garden size of a football pitch for the kids and it's own little wood to build dens in. Just lovely . Had lots of days out lovely area . I would recommend this house to everyone. Graham the host checks in without being intrusive. Big bucket of bird food to feed the birds which I loved . There are deer squirrel s lots of birds and rabbits . Wonderful stay

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2024

  • "A fantastic property set in large grounds."

    A really spacious house that provided plenty of room for 2 adults and 3 children. The house is modern and very clean. The owner encouraged us to make dens in the woods and the children enjoyed riding their bikes and playing football in the garden. A trip to Portpatrick is recommended and the fabulous Culzean Castle up the coast is well worth a day trip. Would definitely recommend this property to others!

    Reviewed by James5.0★Aug 2024

  • "What an incredible experience."

    The property is enormous, impeccably clean, well equipped, stunning views from the first floor, vast gardens surrounding the property even including woodland! Our family very much enjoyed our stay and we will definately recommend this place to all our friends and family. The value for money is also worth commenting on! We used this as a base to travel to Ayr (~1 hour drive), we used the swimming pool with the kids in the main town too (~10 min drive) and went to the splended Logan botanic gardens. It was so nice we asked to stay an extra night and didn't want to leave :)

    Reviewed by Sanchia5.0★Aug 2024

  • "A lovely house with everything you could want to help make your stay enjoyable."

    We thoroughly enjoyed the garden and all the wildlife, treated to a visit from a red squirrel, a deer, numerous rabbits and pheasants, along with lots of small birds visiting the bird table. It is a nice quiet area with some lovely places to visit, if you are looking for a relaxing time it is ideal.

    Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Jul 2024

  • "We had a great two week stay and a lovely time in this amazing house."

    The house has everything you could wish for and is very comfortable and spotless. Graham is a great host and available if you need anything. The pictures do not do it justice. Saw red squirrels , deer , hares , rabbits , pheasants , wood peckers & a plethora of birds all in the garden. Great to have a gas BBQ as well. Our fourth visit to the area and our 21st visit to Scotland and one of the best houses we have stayed in. Close to places to visit like Port Logan, Aldouran Wetlands & woodland walk , Mull of Galloway , Girvan Beach , Sandhead , Isle of Whithorn & Port William. Portpatrick is a must for views and food If you have kids , Agnew Park in Stranraer is great , lots to do , it’s free and the Driftwood Cafe is lovely . We will definitely be back. Thanks again.

    Reviewed by Bev5.0★Jul 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay at Cairnhapple House."

    The house was spotless and had plenty of crockery and cutlery. The owner was friendly and welcoming. We had lots of family fun playing in the large garden and building a den in the woods. The swings and box of bats and balls were a welcome surprise.

    Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jun 2024

  • "The property had some maintenance and cleaning issues."

    We found a food carton under the bed, a sewing needle sticking out of the lounge carpet, cracked door shelf in the fridge, rusty soap rack in the shower, the kettle and chopping boards need replacing as they are dirty, also the dish drainer rack had mould underneath it. The fridge needs a deep clean. there was dried urine on the toilet seat hinges and downstairs shower has mould around the sealer and soap scum along the edges of the door, upstairs shower strip needs removing and cleaning. the skirtings and back of downstairs bathroom door was very dusty, hall floor had not been washed. We contacted the owner, he said that as the property is used alot there isn't time to do a thorough clean on the fridge as it will take an hour to do, I think that seven hours between guests is plenty of time to do a deep clean on the whole property !

    Reviewed by Susan2.2★Jun 2024

  • "Cairnhapple is a beautiful retreat situated within extensive grounds and woodland."

    The house is spacious, comfortable and very well resourced. It is near Stranraer and a selection of beautiful gardens, castles and historical landmarks.

    Reviewed by Rose5.0★Jun 2024

  • "We loved this house and the different views."

    If you are looking for peace and quiet it is great.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2024

  • "A great property if all you need."

    Very peaceful, Thankyou

    Reviewed by John5.0★May 2024

  • "A perfect property in a fantastic location."

    Loads of wildilfe around, deers, squirrels, rabbits and lots of birds as well. The property is really comfortable and clean and so spacious ( the photos dont do it justice). We really enjoyed our week there, it was perfect for our 3 generations of family.

    Reviewed by David5.0★Apr 2024

  • "The pictures, do not do justice to this fabulous holiday home."

    We loved our stay and left chilled and refreshed. Our best find yet, we are planning to return soon.

    Reviewed by Carole5.0★Apr 2024

  • "The cottage was perfect."

    A true home from home. Warm and cosy and spotlessly clean with the most comprehensive array of kitchen equipment you could ever need. Loved watching the red squirrels, woodpeckers, pheasants, finches and tits that seem to have taken up permanent residence in the garden. We were even lucky enough to see 4 deer wander through the garden-wonderful. Many thanks to Graham for allowing us to stay for 9 days to include my birthday without charging some of the exorbitant fees others wanted for anything outside 7 or 14 days even out of season. Had we had any problems Graham was always on hand without being intrusive in any way.

    Reviewed by Heather5.0★Mar 2024

  • "This is a 5* property."

    Very spacious, comfortable house which quickly warmed up - we visited in February. It's the best equipped kitchen we've ever had. Loved watching the red squirrels from the kitchen window. We would return if we were in the area again.

    Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Feb 2024

  • "This house has to be one of the best we have ever stayed in The extra touch of ..."

    This house has to be one of the best we have ever stayed in The extra touch of a Christmas tree was lovely There were plenty of pans etc in the kitchen and the whole house was very spacious The bonus was the birds, red squirrels and hares in the garden Absolutely wonderful

    Reviewed by Philip5.0★Dec 2023

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor twin
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • First floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Utility
  • Sitting room
  • First-floor sitting room
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher
  • Smart TV, TV with DVD player, WiFi, a selection of books, speakers
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent (for house use only)
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private driveway parking for 3 cars
  • Rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture, barbecue, and woodland
  • Strictly no pets in the house or on the property and sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 3.1 miles, pub 5.8 miles, beach 2.2 miles
  • Note: There is ramp access into the property
  • Note: The garden is not enclosed
  • Note: The stairs have a handrail
  • Note: The first-floor has some areas with limited head height
  • Note: Mobile signal may not be strong in the area; EE and BT networks tend to work best
  • Note: EV charging is not permitted at this property
  • No stag, hen or party bookings
  • The maximum occupancy for this property is 6, any extra visitors at the owners discretion

The property

Stranraer 6.6 miles.

Cairnhapple House is an inviting, detached holiday home located in the stunning outskirts of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway.

Enjoy your own private parking and the tranquillity of the isolated location, surrounded by large gardens, where you can relax and appreciate the beautiful countryside views, perfect for a romantic escape or a family getaway.

Step into Cairnhapple House and begin your holiday.

Within the walls of this beautiful property, you will find three welcoming bedrooms, perfect for a family or group of friends.

There is a king-size bedroom located on the first floor with its own sitting area and bathroom outside the door, while the ground floor houses the king-size and twin bedrooms, and both floors are serviced by a bathroom with both a bath and shower, perfect for a relaxing soak after a day of exploring.

The kitchen/diner is the ideal spot to conjure up a delicious meal, with ample dining seating for all the family.

With a utility room for your laundry needs and a desk space in the hallway, Cairnhapple House has everything you need, whether you’re looking for a peaceful ‘workation’ or an activity-filled break to Scotland.

When it’s time to unwind, retreat to the first-floor sitting room for a peaceful evening, with lovely views of the surrounding countryside and you may even see the sea.

For alfresco dining, the rear garden features a lawn, patio, furniture, and barbecue, ideal for a summer’s evening under the stars, while the encompassing woodland invites you to wander the grounds and take in your surroundings, great for the children to play and build dens.

Explore the local area; Stranraer is just a short drive away with the harbour, shops, restaurants, and the Castle of St John to explore.

Next stop is the picture-perfect Portpatrick, a traditional fishing village and a must-visit for its charming harbour and the nearby ruins of Dunskey Castle.

Ideal for golfers with courses in Stranraer and Portpatrick.

Further afield you can visit the nearby market town of Newton Stewart, where you can wander the streets and take in the wonderful views of the River Cree.

Venture even further to soak up the natural beauty and enjoy a lengthy walk through the Galloway Hills, or simply set off from your home-from-home to explore the immediate beauty on your doorstep on foot or by bicycle.

Make Cairnhapple House your choice and enjoy a memorable stay in Scotland.

EPC Rating: Band C

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: DG-00372-F

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

Where you’ll be staying

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STRANRAER

Portpatrick 8 miles; Newton Stewart 25 miles.

Stranraer, which became a Burgh of Barony in 1596 and a Royal Burgh in 1617, lies on the shores of Loch Ryan on the northern side of the isthmus joining the Rhins of Galloway to the mainland. There are many shops and cafes to while away an hour or two and the Stranraer Town Trail explains some of the fascinating history. For walkers, the Southern Upland Way touches Stranraer on its way through the Galloway Hills, having begun in Portpatrick, 7 miles to the west. Three nearby gardens are open to the public and well worth a visit at Castle Kennedy, Glenwhan and Logan. Stranraer has several beaches, however it is worth travelling to Sandhead and New England Bay for wonderful sandy beaches. A short drive south and you come to the Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s southernmost point. The lighthouse on the headland looks over some of the last remaining sections of natural coastal habitat on the Galloway coast and an RSPB nature reserve has been set up to retain this spectacular and diverse area.

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