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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
13 Customer Reviews
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"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.
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"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).
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"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.
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"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.
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"Great wee cottage, loved it, if only we had more time to enjoy it more."
We will return.
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"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.
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"Exceptional cottage, fitted kitchen to highest standard, very comfortable bedrooms and lounge."
Welcome items very thoughtful and much appreciated! Would recommend property.
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"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.
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"Thoughtful detail for the holidaymaker."
Everything you could possibly need in a lovely holiday home.
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"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.
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"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."
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"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.
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"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.
Summary
- Single-storey
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room with electric fire
- Oil central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
- TV with FreeSat and DVD, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking available
- Enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 0.3 miles
The property
The Paddock is a charming single-storey base, nestled in Kirkcowan, Wigtownshire, offering a home-from-home experience for all.
Perfectly-located near the Galloway Forest Park and just moments away from local amenities, The Paddock is a pet-friendly gem that is ideal for couples, friends and families looking to explore the wonders of this region.
Upon arrival, step inside and be impressed by the inviting living/dining room with electric fire, where you can catch up on your favourite shows or simply admire the view from the large windows.
When the sun is shining, make your way to the enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture; an ideal spot to enjoy a glass of bubbly and savour the fresh Scottish air or make your way to the kitchen for some home-cooking - the perfect way to fuel up for the day ahead.
When the day draws to a close, you’ll find two beautifully-appointed bedrooms, a king-size and a twin, ready to welcome you for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Freshen up in the bathroom with a long soak or revitalising shower before completing your routine and hunkering down for the night.
The area attractions in and around Wigtownshire are endless!
Take a stroll into the scenic town of Newton Stewart, where you can discover independent retailers, a local museum, an all-weather bowling green, a golf course and a selection of pubs and restaurants.
If you’re looking to explore further afield, why not visit Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town and one of the most beautiful rural towns in Scotland.
Here you can peruse a wide range of independent bookstores, enjoy locally produced delicacies from the local food shops, take a guided tour of the town and relax in one of the local pubs or cafes.
An outdoor lover’s paradise awaits here, with ample opportunities for bushcraft, sailing, canoeing and fishing.
No matter what your preference, you're sure to have an unforgettable stay at The Paddock.
EPC Rating: Band C
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: DG-01027-F
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
About the location
KIRKCOWAN
Newton Stewart 7 miles; Wigtown 8 miles.
Kirkcowan is a rural village in Wigtownshire in Dumfries and Galloway, set in the rolling Galloway countryside at the confluence of two salmon rivers, the Bladnoch and the Tarf. The village is named after a church, or kirk, whose churchyard hosts an interesting collection of headstones dating from the 1700s. In the 1800s, there was a healthy weaving industry here and a water-powered mill to help process the woollen cloth. The village today has a shop, a Post Office, church, children's play area, bowling green, village hall, doctor’s surgery, bicycle hire and the Craighlaw Arms Hotel, a 200-year old coaching inn. The nearby town of Newton Stewart has a sports centre, cinema, museum, library, hospital, supermarkets, shops and restaurants. Popular with walkers and anglers, Kirkcowan is situated on the 25-mile Yellow Cycle Route of the National Cycle Route 7, also making it a good holiday base for cyclists. It is surrounded by a network of quiet lanes, ideal for cycling, and for the more adventurous, it’s just 10 miles from the renowned Seven Stanes mountain biking trails of Galloway Forest Park. The Machars Peninsula has a varied coastline, including coastal grazing marshes and sandy beaches. It incorporates Wigtown, Scotland’s Book Town, as well as ancient Whithorn and its priory. Here you can discover the story of St Ninian who established Whithorn as his base, when he introduced Christianity to Scotland at the end of the 4th century. Wildlife abounds in the area, with opportunities to spot ospreys, red kites, deer and red squirrels, and you can also enjoy stargazing, as some of the darkest skies in Europe can be seen here. With superb walking, cycling and horse riding opportunities to be found across the peninsula, as well as excellent coarse fishing on the nearby Glendarroch Loch, there is much on offer for the visitor to this distinctive and varied part of the country.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas