The Paddock

Fantastic holiday cottage in a wonderful friendly little village, immaculate & very well presented.

An added bonus was the very thoughtful welcome gifts left by the owners which were very much appreciated. We will certainly be revisiting The Paddock & exploring more of the beautiful countryside

Lovely well maintained comfortable Cottage, plenty of cooking utensils & appliances for all your self-catering needs.

Generous welcome pack on arrival, very helpful if you arrive late . Extra rules for dog owners, Pets not allowed in main bedroom as carpeted & needs to be kept as a allergy free room, Hence 4 star rating but did not interfere with our stay as we used twin room.

The Paddock was easy to find.

Everything you needed was supplied.it was spotless and very comfortable would use it again.

This is a lovely, immaculate, well-equipped and comfortable cottage situtated in a beautiful part of Scotland.

Very happy with the property and its location

Absolutely amazing place and I would say it me of the best I have stayed in and believe me when I say I’ve stayed in a lot of places.

Like others have said there is everything you need and more at this property. Set in a lovely village and so many wonderful places to visit nearby it is a little gem. The welcome pack we had was beyond kind with local treats. Thank you so much, I would highly recommend

Very well maintained and equipped property.

Spotlessly clean and very comfortable and the welcome pack was a nice addition. One, very small issue was that the television wasn’t a smart tv so only limited channels available but we had great weather so we didn’t really miss it. Our first stay in Dumfries and Galloway and we weren’t disappointed. Handy spot to explore the Galloway Hills and take in some lovely gardens. Really enjoyed our stay.

Top class accommodation very well equipped with excellent facilities.

A brilliant welcome from fresh flowers to essentials in the fridge and lovely treats. Extremely clean, warm and comfortable. The property has a good location and nice views. Easy access to the lovely Galloway area with lots of interesting places to visit. Really enjoyable holiday topped off by excellent accommodation.

The cottage was immaculate and a true home from home in the most beautiful surroundings.

The welcome gifts were unexpected but most appreciated.

The Paddock is a wonderful bungalow which is set in a beautiful peaceful area with lovely views looking out from the kitchen and lounge windows.

The kitchen is very well equipped with absolutely everything you need as the owner has thought of everything. The bed was comfortable and plenty of hangers in the wardrobes in both bedrooms for your clothes plus drawer storage too. Definitely one of the top places that we have ever stayed for facilities and comfort. The owner also left us quite a few things in the Welcome pack which was appreciated. This place felt like home from home.

This accommodation is 5* plus inside and out and it is difficult to put into words the work the owners have put into into make it so comfortable.

It is situated in a small village surrounded by lovely countryside. Cannot recommend it too much and hopefully will be able to visit it again in the future. Only suggestion would be to include directions from Stranraer as well as current directions.

The Paddock is a beautiful bungalow set in a very quiet village.

The Paddock is immaculate, well maintained for your stay. The livingroom is beautifully decorated and so comfortable..The kitchen was a dream, equipped with everything needed. The beds were extremely comfortable, best sleep we have had in a while. The enclosed garden is beautifully maintained, great for the furbaby and Wow, the views of the fields with the sheep was so tranquil....We stayed over New year just to chill and get away from the hustle and bustle, best decision we ever made. Will definitely be back..

The photos don't do this place justice!

Very clean and modern and comfy place to spend a few days or a week. Nice quiet location with great views. We loved it

Lovely holiday bungalow in quiet village.

Everything in the property for a relaxing week.Well looked after property and decor was homely.

We had a wonderful stay at the Paddock.

One day we returned from a day out and realised we had no heating or hot water. However, once we reported it to the owner, it was fixed the following day, even though it was a Sunday. Excellent service. The Paddock has everything you need, it is very well equipped. Would recommend.

The Paddock is a lovely warm and modern bungalow; with extensive views of the countryside.

The best property we have been to in several years of Sykes holidays. The kitchen has every utensil and appliance you could ever need with a very secure back garden, good for our cocker spaniel. We agree with previous comments about the quiet and interesting area. We particularly enjoyed visiting Wigtown, Port Patrick ( Pantry Café) and had great food in the dog-friendly Cree Bridge House Hotel bar. Mike and Helen, Bolton

Excellent property, very well thought through, every possible kitchen utensil you could ever need was supplied.

Property was spotlessly clean and enclosed garden ideal for our dog. Property finished to a very high standard. Location very central to all the places we wished to visit. Would not hesitate to stay here again next time we holiday in this area

The house was a perfect base for our stay, in a small village with lovely views.

It had absolutely everything we needed, with lovely little extras provided by the hosts. One thing about the village is that there was a pub that served food that we thought we would visit one evening but it’s now closed.

A lovely stay in a beautifully kept cottage We had a fantastic stay in this well-appointed and spotlessly clean property.

The welcome goodies—fresh scones, tea cakes, and milk—were a delightful touch that made us feel immediately at home. Everyone we met in the village was incredibly friendly, and there are some wonderful walks right on the doorstep. There’s very little to fault! If we’re being picky, some tea bags or coffee would’ve been handy, but that’s a minor detail. One thing worth noting is that the local pub appears to have closed—it’s not the owner’s responsibility, of course, but it might be helpful to update the listing to reflect this. All in all, a lovely experience we’d happily recommend.

Very well presented.

Very well equipped and spotlessly clean! We were blessed with good weather to explore this often overlooked lovely part of Scotland. Have already recommended to friends!

The paddock was immaculate and very comfortable!

The bed was very comfy and the house had just about everything.. (couldn’t find any kitchen scales) it’s always a treat to find the thoughtful welcome pack/treats,they were very much appreciated! I would highly recommend the paddock!

Well appointed, very clean and comfortable.

Fantastic house with everything u would need, home from home such a very relaxing cosey home, hope to get back to this beautiful house very soon.

Beds were so comfortable we have never slept as good. Thankyou to the owners.

A fantastic cottage with everything and more that you need.

So clean and comfortable. We had such a lovely holiday, the surrounding areas are stunning.

Great wee cottage, loved it, if only we had more time to enjoy it more.

We will return.

The Paddock was spotless, warm and welcoming, equipped with far more than on the listing, or in most holiday lets.

Perfect location for complete rest, with cows and sheep for company, but amenities such as pubs, restaurants are a distance away, so need to be very self sufficient. (The local pub is closed).

Just returned from a delight week staying in the Paddock.

We found it spotlessly clean and with every facility. The welcome pack generous and thoughtful. The bungalow is well situated to explore the whole area with quiet roads and stunning scenery. Highly recommended.

Lovely accomodation which is very clean and tidy and very well equipped.

Nice and quiet and a good base for visiting the area. The comfortable sofa and chair especially appreciated.

We were very impressed with the thoughtful touches provided to make us all feel really well looked after.

The property was beautifully clean and extremely well equipped and very comfortable. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Fantastic wee cottage, extremely well stocked with everything you need for a stay.

Lovely little touches like the welcome pack and plenty of toilet rolls! Great walks for the dog and good all enclosed wee garden with a summer house. Had a lovely time in Kirkcowan, would highly recommend.

Exceptional cottage, fitted kitchen to highest standard, very comfortable bedrooms and lounge.

Welcome items very thoughtful and much appreciated! Would recommend property.

Thoughtful detail for the holidaymaker.

Everything you could possibly need in a lovely holiday home.

Excellent holiday accommodation, one of the best properties we have stayed in.

Ideally positioned for visiting many places of interest within one hour journey time. Bonus for us was a very good week of weather, only one wet day. Would happily return.

Excellent holiday Bungalow absolutely spotless had everything you could need ,shame the pub has closed in the village ,Newtown stewart just 5 mile away though, would definitely recommend visit.

The Paddock is a lovely bungalow close to beautiful and stunning countryside.

Kirkgowan is a small and quite village with one small (friendly) shop. Sykes description of the property describes the nearest pub, The Craighlaw Arms Hotel, a 200-year old coaching inn, as been .3 of a mile from The Paddock. This is not correct. The Craighlaw has been closed for a year! The nearest pub/cafeis at least 8 miles away. We picked The Paddock over another property, which was situated 'in the country', because on holiday we like to have a 'local' for an occassional meal out, and to socialise, without the need to use a car. We have tried to raise the above with Sykes but their site is not user friendly when it comes to submitting complaints. The Paddock itself is a fine property. But we believe Sykes description of properties etc should provide a true representation. The Paddock has only been available to rent this year. The Craighlaw has been closed as a pub since last year: so it appears Sykes knew before they listed the property.

We arrived to a very warm welcome and a card saying we were the Paddock's first guests!

The house is pristine. The beds are comfy and a good nights sleep was had by all. The kitchen has everything you could need and was well organised. There is a great games cupboard, which we didn't have time to look at sadly. A trip to Wigtown is a must for any book lovers. One of the best holiday homes we have stayed in. We will most likely be back! We only wished we could have stayed longer and that the sun had made more of an appearance.