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Artful Retreat: Artemisia Lodge with Vast Garden on 2000-acre Seaside Estate

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portpatrick, Scotland
  • Dunskey Garden
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cairnryan Port
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Ground floor

2 Single Beds

Upstairs

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ground floor

Outdoor

Bathtub

Upstairs

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Artful Retreat: Artemisia Lodge with Vast Garden on 2000-acre Seaside Estate

Perfectly nestled among tall hedges and matured trees, featuring vast expanse of lawn and gazes into the woodland, Artemisia may inspire the greatest artistic pursuits. The stand-alone heritage lodge, built at the beginning of the 1900s, and now restored to modern splendor, contains two bedrooms, a cozy living room, and an open-space kitchen and dining area.

Artemisia is inspired by the fierce Renaissance female artist, Artemisia Gentileschi, who encouraged us to handcraft this lodge into a pocketful of whimsical luxury while jettisoning all conventionality out of its century-old windows.

Upon entrance, you'll be instantly wowed by the pale robin-egg blue surroundings, which were painstakingly matched to the Arcadian mural on the main wall. Equally, the art deco chrome-and-velvet sofa perfectly blends into the mural, with flashes of hot pink cushions. A selection of curated books are available for those lazy days of lounging in the sun.

In the well-equipped kitchen sits a beloved antique table from the 16th century, with Mad-Men style leather upholstered dining chairs. Our collection of artful collages will be sure to inspire many conversations.

Downstairs, the bedroom features two Georgian wicker and pine beds alongside a hand painted mural by Jen Robson. An en-suite bathroom here contains a rain shower.

Along the sunny stairwell, you'll find the entire top floor devoted to the main bedroom. A gorgeous mural of whimsical woodland hugs one wall where a dedicated workspace can be found. Turquoise beds and gold accents are found throughout here. Step across the hallway to find a truly spacious bathroom with a luxurious bathtub and view of the woods, alongside a rain shower.

FOR CANCELLATIONS:

Full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking, if the check-in date is at least 14 days away.

25% refund for cancellations made at least 21 days before check-in.

No refunds for cancellations made within 21 days of check-in.

FOR BOOKING MODIFICATIONS:

A one-time complimentary change of date can be made if the check-in date is more than 90 days away. The cost of the nightly rate will remain the same as the original booking OR the cost of the nightly rate for the newly requested dates or newly requested property, whichever is higher.

If the check-in date is less than 90 days away, a 170gbp fee is applied to the modification request. The cost of the nightly rate will remain the same as the original booking OR the cost of the nightly rate for the newly requested dates or newly requested property, whichever is higher.

We are unable to accommodate any change of date or change of property if the check-in date is less than 21 days away.

We carry out a deep cleaning process for allergen removal for every booking with pets. The cost is 60gbp / stay for up to two pets. This is added to your guest bill that is sent to you upon departure.

Property manager

Anne Nguyen
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Contact us for further information.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Additional pet fee of £60 for up to two dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Contact us for further information.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Stranraer

Located in Stranraer, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Castle of St John and Ardwell Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dunskey Garden and Gkenwhan Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Portpatrick, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stranraer Museum - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 19 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 23 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 23 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 18 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Henrys Bay House Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Pazz - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Custom House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artful Retreat: Artemisia Lodge with Vast Garden on 2000-acre Seaside Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Artful Retreat: Artemisia Lodge with Vast Garden on 2000-acre Seaside Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artful Retreat: Artemisia Lodge with Vast Garden on 2000-acre Seaside Estate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artful Retreat: Artemisia Lodge with Vast Garden on 2000-acre Seaside Estate located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Dunskey Garden and within 9 miles (15 km) of Castle of St John and Stranraer Museum. Mull of Galloway Trail - North and Ringdoo Sands are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ralph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

Had a great weekend break at this absolutely beautiful place. This place place is amazing had a lovely walk around the Loch and the walled gardens. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Anne Nguyen

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Dunskey Estate is a professional host managing several outstanding lodges on this stunning rural Arcadia. All lodges are fully equipped and beautifully decorated, most with en-suite bathrooms. We can organise a variety of activities such as archery, fishing, ranger and botanical walks, beach bonfires with hot chocolate, clay pigeon shooting and in-lodge Swedish massages.

Why they chose this property

At Dunskey Estate you will find a little bit of everything. Beaches, forests, waterfalls, coastal walks along stunning cliffs, two lochs with boating and fishing, a fairy door trail, our own private botanical garden, a maze, numerous hikes, and plenty of nature. Neighbouring the estate is the picturesque village of Portpatrick with a golf course, tennis courts, pubs and restaurants. This often-forgotten part of Scotland is perhaps the best-kept secret and one of the most beautiful parts of the Country.

What makes this property unique

Dunskey Estate lodges are certainly the highest quality in the region in the most stunning location, tastefully decorated and fully equipped. We will also organise a full range of activities and provide pre-cooked meals from our award-winning chefs. Check out our reviews and see for yourself what other guests have had to say.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests