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THE PRECINCT HOUSE, character holiday cottage in Whithorn
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3105 sq m
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Newton Stewart, Southern Scotland
- Whithorn Priory3 min walk
- Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre4 min walk
- Bladnoch Distillery8 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
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Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
THE PRECINCT HOUSE, character holiday cottage in Whithorn
This Georgian cottage rests in Whithorn, Scotland and can sleep three people in two bedrooms.
The Precinct House is a characterful property in the former Royal burgh of Whithorn. The property has two bedrooms, a master king-size double and a single bedroom, sleeping three guests. There is also a ground-floor bathroom with walk-in shower, a kitchen/diner, sitting room with woodburning stove and a sun room. Outside there is roadside parking available, as well as an enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture. The Precinct House is a wonderful property in a great location for enjoying the best of the Scottish countryside.
Amenities: Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, radio, TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Free roadside parking. Enclosed rear garden with a patio and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub within 0.1 miles. Please note: There is no facility to charge cars at the property but there is an EV charging point within 100 yards for public use
Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
Town: The former Royal Burgh of Whithorn can be found on the Machars Peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway and is renowned for having the first recorded Christian church is Scotland, built by St Ninian around 397, the site of the Candida Casa, or White/Shining House, is now home to the parish church. The area of Whithorn is rich in history and is also home to a medieval priory and an archaeological site. The Machars and Rhins of Galloway are also home to spectacular gardens, a result of the Gulf Stream and mild climate. Logan Botanic Gardens, the Aldouran Wetland and the spectacular gardens of Castle Kennedy are all a must see. To the north of the Machars are the Galloway Hills, offering walking to all levels as well as world class mountain biking. Golf, fishing and wildlife spotting are well catered for and the sandy beaches of Monrieth, Garleston, and along the whole of Luce Bay will delight any visitor.
The Precinct House is a characterful property in the former Royal burgh of Whithorn. The property has two bedrooms, a master king-size double and a single bedroom, sleeping three guests. There is also a ground-floor bathroom with walk-in shower, a kitchen/diner, sitting room with woodburning stove and a sun room. Outside there is roadside parking available, as well as an enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture. The Precinct House is a wonderful property in a great location for enjoying the best of the Scottish countryside.
Amenities: Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, radio, TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Free roadside parking. Enclosed rear garden with a patio and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub within 0.1 miles. Please note: There is no facility to charge cars at the property but there is an EV charging point within 100 yards for public use
Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
Town: The former Royal Burgh of Whithorn can be found on the Machars Peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway and is renowned for having the first recorded Christian church is Scotland, built by St Ninian around 397, the site of the Candida Casa, or White/Shining House, is now home to the parish church. The area of Whithorn is rich in history and is also home to a medieval priory and an archaeological site. The Machars and Rhins of Galloway are also home to spectacular gardens, a result of the Gulf Stream and mild climate. Logan Botanic Gardens, the Aldouran Wetland and the spectacular gardens of Castle Kennedy are all a must see. To the north of the Machars are the Galloway Hills, offering walking to all levels as well as world class mountain biking. Golf, fishing and wildlife spotting are well catered for and the sandy beaches of Monrieth, Garleston, and along the whole of Luce Bay will delight any visitor.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Newton Stewart
Newton Stewart is home to this cottage. Swallow Theatre and Stewartry Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Newton Stewart Golf Club and 7stanes - Kirroughtree. Laggan Outdoor and Cally Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Newton Stewart, Southern Scotland
What's nearby
- Whithorn Priory - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Bladnoch Distillery - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
- Wigtown Square - 16 min drive - 17.3 km
- Mossyard Beach - 45 min drive - 50.1 km
Restaurants
- The Pheasant - 7 min drive
- Saint Ninian's Tearoom - 6 min drive
- Whithorn story visitor center - 1 min walk
- Central Cafe - 1 min walk
- The Harbour Inn - 8 min drive
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2 bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x single. Ground-floor bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Sun room
What makes this property unique
Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, radio, TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Free roadside parking. Enclosed rear garden with a patio and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub within 0.1 miles. Please note: There is no facility to charge cars at the property but there is an EV charging point within 100 yards for public use
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English
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