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Oystercatcher

(Ref. 1055451)

Drummore, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • clean (16)
  • comfortable (13)
  • lovely (13)
  • cottage (12)
  • everything (12)
  • friendly (11)

32 Customer Reviews

  • "Beautifully appointed, very clean & comfortable little house."

    The owners have provided for every need, including a wide selection of board games if you fancy a night in. Drummore is a great location if you value peace and quiet, and long beach or cliff top walks. There is a very friendly and cosy pub within 200m (The Ship) which serves hearty food every night and lunchtime, and a handy local shop in the village too. We will definitely return.

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Sep 2024

  • "Our third stay at Oyster Catcher and I’m sure it won’t be our last, we just love the bungalow and everything in it, great location for exploring and every one in the little village are so friendly not to forget the Ship Inn where you will be made to feel so welcome."

    Reviewed by Alison5.0Sep 2024

  • "Lovely clean cottage ."

    In a quiet area . Easy access to shop and pub . Nicely furnished . Be nicer if it had a few plants or shrubs in the back garden .

    Reviewed by June4.1Aug 2024

  • "The cottage was a lovely property in a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking the harbour & bay beyond."

    It was extremely clean & very cosy. There was plenty of crockery, pots & pans & in fact everything we needed. Spare bin liners were provided as well as dishwasher tablets, dish soap & soap to get us started. There were biscuits, sugar, coffee & milk so we did not have to shop until the next day. We had a lovely stay in this comfortable property & went out every day in spite of the weather being a bit iffy the first couple of days. But that’s the British weather for you!

    Reviewed by Nicole5.0Aug 2024

  • "A lovely bungalow in a very quiet village."

    Clean throughout apart from shower cubicle. Beds in both rooms very comfortable. Good wardrobe space. Very well equipped kitchen but could do with a new tin opener. Spent time in the garden as had good weather but rotary clothes dryer broken and dangerous. Needs removing. Lovely walks and views from the village. Everyone we met very friendly. Made very welcome at the Mariners cafe and The ship inn with lovely food.

    Thanks for your lovely feedback. So please you enjoyed your stay and had some good weather. I can confirm we have replaced the rotary dryer today. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan4.7Jul 2024

  • "Beautiful cottage, everything thought of We had a lovely time and most definitely would recommend this holiday cottage and attention we received."

    Thank you much.

    Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Jun 2024

  • "An excellent stay, a perfect base to visit surrounding areas."

    The house was lovely and clean and well looked after. Constructive feedback is the rotary line needs replacing and I think the bathroom would benefit some shelving. Also an outside tap would be useful for washing sandy paws and feet

    Thanks so much for your feedback. So pleased you have enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Pam5.0Jun 2024

  • "This was our second trip to Oystercatcher, the property was ideal for us."

    A quiet location and very convenient to our relatives who live in Drummore. Everything was spotless and very clean and very well maintained. The property was very comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing short break.

    Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you have enjoyed your second visit to the oystercatcher and hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0Jun 2024

  • "A lovely cottage in a lovely part of the world."

    Drummore is a lovely friendly little village and the local pub is dog friendly. And also does takeaway food. Oystercatcher was very clean and comfortable, there was no trace that dogs have stayed there previously so it is obviously cleaned to a high standard. When we arrived, the cottage was warm and cosy, an additional heater has been provided to assist the underfloor heating but we mostly switched this off as it was not needed. There was very windy weather during our stay and there was not a single draft coming through anywhere. The rooms are very spacious, the bed is very comfortable and a nice big fridge freezer in the kitchen was more than enough for our food and drinks for the week. The cottage looks exactly like the photos. We had an issue with the hot water during our stay and we contacted the owner for some tips and they were very helpful. Maybe we just expected a bit too much of the boiler so my advice to future guests would be to always boost the hot water (instructions are in the handbook) regardless if you think you are going to need it or not. We have been staying in cottages for the last 20 years, before it became fashionable and our friends and colleagues often ask for recommendations. We only recommend the really good ones and Oystercatcher will definitely be going on the recommendation list. They even provided a fleece blanket to cover the furniture so that our dog could enjoy the cottage too. We took our own but it was a lovely gesture. Things that I think the cottage needs to make it even better: A teapot. An outside tap, essential for dog friendly cottages when the dog has been on the beach. Some coat hooks behind the door in the hallway. We've had a very relaxing stay and would definitely return.

    Thankyou so much for your very detailed feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and would feel happy to recommend us to your friends and colleagues. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lesley Emma4.7Apr 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay at Oystercatcher, everything we could need and plenty of room for 2 adults, 2 children and a dog."

    The house was very clean, comfortable and in a lovely quiet location. A beautiful beach just around the corner and a dog and child friendly pub 2 minutes down the road. We hope to revisit in the future.

    Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the oystercatcher. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Samantha5.0Mar 2024

  • "Beautiful cottage well maintained and clean but oh dear heating was terrible."

    Very cold especially kitchen and bathroom. But heating unit buzzed all night. We decided not to stay the week and went home on Wednesday. Such a shame but it wasn’t cosy. We will book with you again as we are looking for Amble in September near the beach and pubs. Our little dog thoroughly enjoyed looking out the window. Sylvia Robertson

    Thankyou for your feedback. Sorry to hear you felt you had to cut your holiday short. We were not aware that you were having issues with the heating and would have done our best to help you out had we have been aware. We hope you enjoyed your stay apart from that and very pleased your dog enjoyed looking out of the window. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sylvia4.1Mar 2024

  • "We had a lovely week at Oystercstcher."

    The bungalow is lovely modern and all facilities you need. Our only comment is that a 5pm access to accommodation is late in the day especially for a winter break. The house was cold when we arrived and took couple hours to warm up. The Ship is great place to eat. Thank you.

    Thankyou for your lovely feedback. Really pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Oystercatcher. We take on board your comment on the later check in. We need to allow this time between guests to ensure the house is the best it can be for guests arriving. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jm5.0Mar 2024

  • "The property was spotlessly clean and everything we needed was provided."

    It has been fitted out to a very high standard. However we were disappointed with the shower cubicle---it was much too small and made having a shower quite uncomfortable. Also the basket provided in the shower for storing shower gel etc. was hopeless given where it was hanging(over the shower fitting)---it was quite difficult to fit stuff in. This would not stop us from staying at the property again.

    Thankyou for your lovely feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Brenda5.0Dec 2023

  • "We had a lovely relaxing stay at Oyster Catcher."

    It’s in a very quiet location and very close to the beach. The weather was very wet, so we were glad to have a cosy cottage to come back to. Thank you for letting us stay in it. People in the area are very friendly. We enjoyed an evening at the Ship Inn and joined in with the Shanty Singers. Great fun

    Thankyou so much for your lovely feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lindsay5.0Dec 2023

  • "I don't know why this cottage isn't classed as 5 stars because I don't know what could really be improved."

    Everything is elite here, possibly access to back garden could be more secure but it was never really an issue. The facilities are brilliant, very fast WiFi and top rate kitchen. A rare place that not only allows dogs but provides a throw so my dog could be on the sofa as well. I've never come across that before. The Ship Inn nearby and the store just minutes walk away cater to everything I need. The house is very secure as on the odd days it was very windy you couldn't hear it much inside. A wonderful home

    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sukhpreet5.0Oct 2023

  • "Wow, Oystercatcher exceeded our expectations."

    It was home from from. Modern, clean, spacious and comfortable with good quality WiFi.

    Thankyou so much for this lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Pamela5.0Sep 2023

  • "A wonderful cottage with tasteful decor and impressive equipment, large rooms and very dog friendly."

    My only niggle was the mattress in the master was too firm but overall we had a wonderful stay. I would highly recommend Oystercatcher

    Thanks for your feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay the at oystercatcher. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ian4.7Sep 2023

  • "The holiday property was clean and well equipped and everything worked as it was as described in the ad."

    I would like to have seen a shelf or similar in the shower cubical to store things but I realise it is a tight fit.

    Thankyou for your feedback. We will take onboard your comment regarding storage space in the shower cubicle. Property Owner

    Reviewed by William5.0Aug 2023

  • "We were very comfortable, our only minor problem was that by the end of showers ..."

    We were very comfortable, our only minor problem was that by the end of showers in the morning we were running out of hot water

    Reviewed by Evelyn5.0May 2023

  • "A lovely property tastefully decorated."

    All appliances were very modern and the house was spotless. The house was in the centre of Drummore and close to the pub and the shop and was very close to stunning views. Drummore was a great place to relax for a week.

    Thankyou for your lovely feedback - We agree it's a great place to relax! We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by James5.0May 2023

  • "The house was immaculate."

    We go self catering holidays always ,because of having a dog . This was the best cottage we have stayed at . The quality of furnitureand fitting was superb.

    Thanks for your lovely feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay at the oystercatcher. Property Owner

    Reviewed by John4.7Apr 2023

  • "Heating/Water system was hard to understand, not enough hot water for 2 people to have a bath/shower after wach other & took a long time to reheat water."

    An easy to use help card would be useful, as the new Heat pump system was hard to understand.

    Thanks very much for your feedback. Sorry to hear you struggled with the heating system. We take all feedback on board and will look at how we can make the instructions simpler for the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Colin4.4Apr 2023

  • "Very solid, comfortable cottage."

    Good equipment in the kitchen, which we made good use of, and we would be happy to return

    Thanks for your lovely feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay, we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dorothy5.0Apr 2023

  • "This is the nicest property I have stayed in for a long time."

    The area is superb and the people so friendly. My dog is quite susceptible to any change in his routine but he absolutely loves the place and so it was a really relaxing time for all of us.

    Thankyou very much for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Oystercatcher Property Owner

    Reviewed by Angela5.0Mar 2023

  • "Beautiful cottage, extremely clean and comfortable."

    It has all the facilities you could need and the owners welcome book was really helpful and shows how friendly they are. We really enjoyed our stay and only regret that it was a very short stay. A great base to relax and unwind after exploring the surrounding areas.

    Thankyou very much for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Oystercatcher. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0Mar 2023

  • "Very comfortable and spacious property with good quality furniture and bedding, nice and quiet."

    Thankyou very much for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Oystercatcher. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janice5.0Feb 2023

  • "A beautiful, high spec property that was spotlessly clean."

    Thankyou very much for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Oystercatcher. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Hilary5.0Jan 2023

  • "Wonderful bungalow in a lovely village on the coast."

    Everything you need is provided. Clean and well maintained. Comfortable living area and bed. Lovely to be in a dog friendly property that is actually dog friendly. We will visit again.

    Thankyou very much for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Oystercatcher. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Malcolm5.0Nov 2022

  • "Beautifully presented cottage with everything you need available for a nice stay."

    Enclosed garden & ample driveway. Had a great holiday.

    Thankyou very much for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Oystercatcher. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jackie5.0Oct 2022

  • "It’s a beautiful place, clean and everything you need."

    The only little niggle we had was the bath towels we only had 2 bath sheets for four adults so we was sharing with our partners. Nether the less it didn’t stop us having a lovely time so quiet which we all enjoyed. Just perfect. Definitely would recommend and would return.

    Thanks very much for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We take all feedback on board and look forward to welcoming you back to the Oystercatcher again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lorraine L5.0Sep 2022

  • "A very well furnished lovely house."

    A great dog friendly well fenced garden. Two great beaches only 5 mins walk away.

    Reviewed by Douglas5.0Jul 2022

  • "Beautiful new house, very comfortable with excellent fenced garden for dog, ..."

    Beautiful new house, very comfortable with excellent fenced garden for dog, everything we needed was in house, nice patio to sit in garden, choice of two beaches 5 min walk from house

    Reviewed by Joseph5.0Jul 2022

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Electric central heating with underfloor heating
  • Electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawned area, patio and furniture
  • One well-behaved dog is welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub and beach 0.2 miles
  • Note: check-in is from 5pm and check-out is from 10am

The property

Oystercatcher is a bright and airy bungalow positioned in the quaint village of Drummore, Scottish Lowlands; it is the most southerly village in Scotland!

This two-bedroom property enjoys partial sea-views and is just paces away from fantastic beaches and amenities.

It is family and pet-friendly, so bring along your loved ones and leave your vehicle in the off-road parking space.

Step inside to the entrance hallway, where you can kick off your sandy shoes, ready to explore the scenic surroundings.

Locate the navy blue kitchen, fitted with the amenities you need to make simple yet satisfying meals; it has an electric oven, five burner induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and a coffee maker for a frothy coffee in the morning.

From here, follow onto the living/dining room, a space that blends seamlessly together living and dining; it has a four-seater dining table, a plush sofa, and a Smart TV for when you want to veg out.

Watch the sunset from the enclosed, rear garden with a cold beverage in hand whilst your furry friend sprawls out on the lawn.

As the evening winds to a close, retire inside and wash the day away in the bathroom with either a soak amongst the bubbles in the bath or a quick shower.

When sleep calls, there are two bedrooms, with a light grey décor, so you can choose between a super-king-size and a twin bedroom.

A short stroll will lead you to Drummore Bay Beach; here you will find clear water and a great selection of wildlife and afterwards you can refuel at Mariners Coffee Shop or the Ship Inn.

Just a short drive south will take you to the most southerly point in Scotland, the Mull of Galloway, one of the best places in the UK to see dolphins, porpoises and sea birds.

You can climb to the top of the lighthouse and take in the sights or take a stroll around the peninsula.

Visit Stranraer and enjoy all the history and natural beauty that this town has to offer!

Agnew Park is a perfect place to take a stroll and relax, while the Castle of St. John and Stranraer Museum offer a fascinating look into the past.

for the largest forest in the UK, venture to Galloway Forest Park, where you can spend the day exploring rich woodlands and enjoying picnics together.

Don’t forget to take some spare carrots to feed the red deers!

For a blend of country and coast, choose a stay at Oystercatcher.

EPC Rating: Band C

EPC Rating: Band C

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: DG-00350-F

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

DRUMMORE

Stranraer 17 miles.

The beautiful village of Drummore is not only the largest and most southerly of all the Rhins villages, it also happens to be the most southerly village in all of Scotland. Home to a Post Office, a charming harbour and three local pubs, this quiet and peaceful fishing village benefits from the warmth of the Gulf Stream and receives less rainfall than the rest of Western Scotland, whilst during the winter months the wind exhilarates walkers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The surrounding landscape is wild and spectacular, boasting stunning views across Luce Bay to the Machars of Galloway, whilst across the peninsula visitors can enjoy views of Ireland's Antrim Hill, the Mountains of Mourne, the Cumbrian coast and the ridge of Mona's Isle on the Isle of Man, all visible on a clear day. With many visitor attractions throughout the area including fabulous beaches, bird sanctuaries and the historic market town of Stranraer, gateway to the Rhins, there's plenty to see and do at any time of year.

Please Note from March 2023 - a new house is being built in the vicinity of the property there may be some associated disturbance during the day

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas