Merton Garden Cottage, Newton Stewart
ID: S135575
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Merton Garden Cottage is praised for its peacefulness, comfortable beds, and well-equipped nature, offering a cosy stay with a woodburner and rural views. Some guests note the need for decorative updates and maintenance, while the location provides tranquility and convenience to local shops.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, private, and idyllic, with easy access to local shops and the beauty of Scotland, suggesting a high level of satisfaction.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, with mentions of the most comfortable bed and a cosy atmosphere. However, one mention of an uncomfortable bed suggests room for improvement.
Facilities are noted to be well-equipped and the woodburner is a highlight, but there are several comments about the need for maintenance and updates, as well as issues with wifi and TV signal.
There are no mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
A cosy cottage in a peaceful, secluded location and with fine views of the surrounding countryside.
The cottage is an excellent base for exploring this delightful area. Convenient for forest walks readily available in the nearby extensive Galloway Forest Park, Britain's first designated Dark Sky Park, easy access to the Southern Upland Way, and for the more adventurous there are plentiful opportunities for hill walking. Located throughout south west Scotland are a large network of cycle tracks including stages of the Forestry Commission 7Stanes mountain bike network, with the local stage being at Kirroughtree. A variety of beaches are within easy reach, and there are several golf courses nearby. Newton Stewart is within three miles, offering shopping and recreational facilities with a variety of hotels and pubs for eating out.
Post Code: DG8 6QL
Merton Garden Cottage is let weekly Saturday - Saturday. Sorry we are unable to accept short breaks.
Damage Deposit £150
STL:- DG00899F
EPC: G
Accommodation: Ground Floor: Living room / Dining room with wood burning stove with fuel provided and electric fire, Bathroom with over bath shower, Kitchen, 1 Double bedroom. First floor: 2 Twin bedrooms.
Services: Electric heating * Bed Linen and towels provided * Wood burning stove (fuel provided) * Washer/Drier * Fridge* Freezer * Electric cooker and Microwave * Phone for incoming calls only * T.V. and video * Wifi * Cot & Highchair * Parking * Garden which is not enclosed * Bicycle Storage * Pets welcome * (Additional charges apply), NO smoking
* Domestic electricity by £1 coin meter (electric heating included)
Nearby points of interest
- Crafty Distillery
- Torhouse Stone Circle
- Carsluith Castle
Reviews (9)
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Robert Robinson
Out holiday was wonderful, the location of the cottage wonderful, it was our third visit to garden cottage and sadly our last due to the decline in the property. Signs of damp in all rooms, paper coming off in places and decor wise the property is neglected, which is such a shame as it's a perfect holiday location.
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Ann Wilson
The location could not be bettered. However, the cottage, although well-equipped, had a musty smell which never quite left. The downstairs bed was so uncomfortable that I had to move into a twin room upstairs. The general decoration needs renewing as there were many water marks on the ceilings and walls. It seemed a little run down since we visited 9 years ago. Our main issue was the wifi, or lack of it, which also affected the television. The very poor signal, (often no signal at all) should be mentioned in the cottage description. On the plus side, the wood burner was the best we've come across in over 40 years of self-catering in Scotland.
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Malcolm Ledger
Great location. Peace and tranquility. Well-equipped.