In association with
Sykes Cottages
Icon/Navigation/Chevron/Left Back to search
1 of 21 View Image Gallery
  • Tides Reach - Scottish Lowlands - 1106814 - photo 1
  • Tides Reach photo 2
  • Tides Reach photo 3
  • Tides Reach photo 4
  • Tides Reach photo 5
  • Tides Reach photo 6
  • Tides Reach photo 7
  • Tides Reach photo 8
  • Tides Reach photo 9
  • Tides Reach photo 10
  • Tides Reach photo 11
  • Tides Reach photo 12
  • Tides Reach photo 13
  • Tides Reach photo 14
  • Tides Reach photo 15
  • Tides Reach photo 16
  • Tides Reach photo 17
  • Tides Reach photo 18
  • Tides Reach photo 19
  • Tides Reach photo 20
  • Tides Reach photo 21
close

Tides Reach

(Ref. 1106814)

Isle Of Whithorn, Dumfries & Galloway Show on map

4.7

About Sykes tick ratings

Our Property Experts award tick ratings to the property during the initial onboarding stage, before they are added to our website. While tick ratings vary, they are all based on the same fundamental standards.

Simple, practical, no frills.

Well presented and well run.

Good level of quality and comfort.

Excellent standard throughout.

Exceptional standard with a degree of luxury.

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Seaside

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing
Cleanliness
Comfort
Facilities and Maintenance
  • All reviews
  • apartment (8)
  • comfortable (7)
  • lovely (7)
  • great (6)
  • stay (5)
  • place (5)

19 Customer Reviews

  • "A most comfortable, bright, spacious flat with magnificent views across the harbour."

    It is an ideal place to stay when visiting Galloway. Not only is the accommodation excellent but there is private parking and so many places of interest nearby. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet holiday in a beautiful location.

    Thank you for your lovely comments, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0Oct 2024

Show 5 more Hide all

Summary

  • Ground-floor apartment
  • One double bedroom
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Electric central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine
  • TV with Freesat
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Designated parking for 1 car
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub and Isle of Whithorn Harbour 0.1 miles
  • Note: This is an adult-only property
  • Please note: There is no WiFi
  • Please note: This property accepts bookings beginning on a Friday only.

The property

Resting upon the Isle of Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway is Tides Reach, a well-positioned, ground-floor apartment.

Enjoying sea views and a remote setting, whilst offering two guests an open-plan living space, designated parking, and a pet-friendly abode, Tides Reach makes the ideal base for a romantic getaway.

Park up in the designated parking space to the rear of the apartment and head towards the communal entrance, before reaching Tides Reach.

Enter the open-plan living space where you can prepare meals in the well-equipped kitchen, dine as a two with sea glimpses in sight, and relax upon the plush sofa.

When sleep calls, locate the spacious double bedroom, before awakening to a refresh in the bathroom; both a bath and shower are on offer.

Venture outdoors to explore the marina, stopping off at The Steam Packet Inn for a bite to eat, or St Ninians Tearoom for a coffee and to stock up on the essentials, before hiking towards the Isle Head Lighthouse for a breath-taking scene of the coastline.

By car, traverse towards Whithorn Priory & Museum, the pretty grounds of Galloway House Gardens, enveloped by colourful blooms and planters, tour the remains of Sorbie Tower, perfect for historian buffs, or brush up on your local knowledge at Creetown Heritage Museum; Gem Rock Museum, Kirkmabreck quarry, and Garrocher Market Garden are also popular attractions in the area.

Complete your break by visiting the Galloway Forest Park, an expansive landscape ideal for hiking, cycling, fishing, wildlife spotting, and exploring, before returning home in time for supper.

Enjoy all of this at Tides Reach.

EPC Rating: Band D

View on map

Where you’ll be staying

ISLE OF WHITHORN

Whithorn 4 miles; Garlieston 7 miles, Wigtown 14 miles; Newton Stewart 22 miles.

Referred to locally as 'The Isle', the Isle of Whithorn is designated an outstanding conservation area. The graceful crescent of shore and neat houses that make up the harbour presents a perfect spectacle in any camera’s viewfinder. Already in existence 1600 years ago, the community was at the very beginning of Scotland’s Christian history when Ninian, Scotland’s first missionary and saint, founded his church at Whithorn. The Isle Church itself, a former Free Kirk, stands prominent in defiance of the highest of tides. The Isle harbour, once the host of cargoes of coal, fertiliser and timber is now busy throughout the year with local boats fishing for crabs and lobsters, as well as catches of scallops brought in by the visiting Manx fleet. However, some of the best goes straight in through the doors of the award-winning Steam Packet Inn on the waterfront! Take a walk along the Harbour and enquire about local sea-angling opportunities. At the end of the Harbour, follow the signs for St Ninian’s Chapel and shortly you’ll come to the Witness Cairn. Just a short distance away stands the 14th century ruin of St Ninian’s Chapel, once a place where pilgrims were welcomed and now in the care of Historic Scotland. It’s an easy climb up the Cairn to the distinctive white tower which has been a mariner’s landmark for close on two centuries. At the top you can behold the majestic expanse of the Solway and the Irish Sea. Across the water lie the great peaks of Cumbria’s Lake District, while due south lies the Isle of Man, its nearest point just 18 miles away. The Isle is a welcoming port for visiting leisure sailors and bowlers too. So please bring your boat and your bowls! At the Isle you will discover a tranquil place that is much more than just a view. Welcome to the Isle!

Please note: This property accepts bookings beginning on a Friday only.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas