Squirrel Cottage

This is the most peaceful accommodation that we have ever stayed in.

It's well-equipped, spotlessly clean, with super-comfortable beds. The antics of the feeding birds and red squirrels are a daily delight which adds to the character of the cottage.

This property exceeds all expectations, as do the hosts!

Fantastic accommodation, excellent communication and the additional touches ie homemade fresh bread and a welcome bottle were so lovely after a long but worthwhile drive. Marie & Iain excel as hosts where others fail! You can’t fault the cottage and how wonderful to see so many different species of birds and as a bonus a red squirrel visiting the back patio garden. We discovered some wonderful hidden gems and particularly loved Port Logan and its lovely sandy bay, also Bruce’s Stone was worth a visit for the views alone. Quiet & peaceful location along with wonderful rolling hillside and unspoilt coves and beaches.

Squirrel cottage was such a lovely place In a quiet village,loved the area ,the views are stunning and enjoyed the walks the cottage had everything we needed,the owners had thought of everything We had such a great time ,would definitely recommend 5 *

This is a beautiful cottage which has been well equipped and designed for a peaceful and relaxing stay in the Rhins of Galloway.

Comfortable bedrooms, a spacious open plan downstairs, and - if the British weather allows - a well maintained area out back to enjoy watching the local wildlife. The property is in a village but immediate local amenities are limited so if you are not driving on your holiday here be prepared to plan ahead; although it does appear supermarkets can deliver to the area.

Spotlessly clean, thoughtfully decorated with everything we needed to live in supreme comfort for our stay.

Squirrel Cottage is by far the best self catering property we have stayed in!

A beautiful cottage well looked after and certainly worth a five star rating

Wonderful cottage with all the facilities you need.

Great for country walks and bird watching in the garden. A very peaceful and relaxing place to stay.

We were delighted to stay in Squirrel Cottage.

All the furnishings and fixtures were very tasteful and of good quality. The wood burner was wonderful. We would definitely highly recommend this accommodation. Lots of extras provided by the owners showed they really cared about their guests having a good stay.

Fantastic cottage to stay in.

Very well appointed facilities in a great cottage. Very helpful emails as well. The birds who came to the feeder were an absolute treat

Fantastic cottage , setting was gorgeous,,

We had a lovely week in Squirrel cottage, it is so quiet and peaceful.

Everything you could think of is there, even a rolling pin (well two actually)! A short walk takes you down to Loch Ryan and there are good walks from the cottage itself. Would highly recommend.

A beautiful cottage and location, well equipped to a high standard, clean and comfortable, the welcome pack was a lovely gesture, the bird feeder outside provided endless hours of entertainment with blue tit's great tit's chaffinch a nuthatch and even a wood pecker visiting, A wonderful place to spend a week relaxing and exploring the area.

A lovely property.

Clean, cosy and comfortable. Fully equipped to a high standard. Located in a tranquil village , in an area of outstanding beauty. Scenic, historic and friendly.. Happy to recommend

Squirrel Cottage, is a wonderful holiday let.

The cottage, was in immaculate condition and super clean. All furnishings were top quality and very stylish. There was everything that you would ever need in it, especially the kitchen. The bed was very, very comfortable and we had a good nights sleep. It did help I suppose, that the cottage is in a nice quiet village. The bathrooms were well appointed, but we didn’t use the bath, we used the downstairs shower room instead. The shower was very good and there was plenty of lovely hot water. We were astounded at the welcome pack that Marie provided. It was the best we had ever had and so kind of her. Thank you Marie. We hope to be back.

Has to be the nicest cottage we have ever stayed in.

Very comfortable and the welcome pack amazing.

The cottage is amazing, it is comfortable and well equipped to a very high standard.

The welcome pack was thoughtful and generous, especially the home cooked bread, it was delicious! It was great to see all the birds arriving on the bird feeders, a perfect way to start to the day having breakfast and watching the show the birds put on. We loved the area, especially Logan Botanical Gardens and Castle Kennedy Gardens, also all the local walks. A perfect holiday!

A lovely cottage, Everthing we could wish for.

The birds are a greedy lot but think we managed to keep them happy!

A beautifully presented cottage in a lovely village.

The owners welcome pack was a wonderful treat and a great start to our holiday. A well equipped cottage with the most comfortable beds ever.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Squirrel Cottage.

The welcome pack was a nice surprise and we loved the Irish bread. The cottage is very well equipped and very comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.

This is a beautiful cottage.

We felt at home as soon as we arrived. The cottage was equipped with everything you needed and was lovely inside. The lovely weather meant we could sit out on the patio which looked down onto a stream. We would certainly recommend this cottage.

A lovely cottage in a great location.

The little touches like fresh flowers, milk, cheese, butter, Prosecco & freshly baked bread made all the difference. Thank you so much.

Squirrel Cottage was beautiful, it did not disappoint.

We had a lovely week away and will defienetly be back in the future.

We had a fantastic stay and we will return.

the cottage was perfect in every way.

We arrived to a lovely warm welcoming Squirrel Cottage with some lovely welcome treats.

We had a lovely relaxing home from home break after Christmas. The cottage had everything we needed for our stay and was very quite. We watched the bird's feeding on feeders every morning while eating our breakfast.

Stunning cottage

The cottage was superb everything you needed and more all the extra bits left out for us were fantastic thanks for everything

Beautiful property and welcome pack much appreciated thank you Most comfortable mattress ever

Beautiful cottage in lovely location.

Cottage very well equipped and maintained; everything you could need for a comfortable stay provided. Would highly recommend. Thank you :)

Amazing property, very well thought out, comfortable beds, lovely welcome gifts.

Would 100% recommend

First class accommodation, Very clean, Would recommend this cottage to anyone, Lovely welcome pack when we arrived, also the fresh flowers added a nice touch Red squirrel’s arrived daily, Enjoyed a quiet relaxing break.

An excellent property, exceptionally well appointed and maintained.

The visits of the red squirrel family were an unexpected bonus to our stay!

An extremely well presented cottage which provides the perfect base to explore beautiful nearby coastal and countryside locations.

We are a lovely stay at Squirrel Cottage.

It was a beautifully appointed cottage in a lovely quiet village. The welcome gifts were such a lovely touch and very much appreciated. We enjoyed drinks and food at the local pub, woodland walks from the front door and exploring the WW2 relics along the shore of Loch Ryan. Nearby Port Patrick and the Mull of Galloway lighthouse were also favourites.

Beautiful cottage, recently modernised to a very high standard.

Very well equipped kitchen, we found everything we needed to cook while we were on holiday. Lovely to have a wood burning stove and overall the cottage was cosy and warm. We loved watching the birds and squirrels during the day. A brilliant place to relax and explore the local area. The nearby beach was a gem for beachcombing.

Beautiful cottage and couldn’t fault it.

So relaxing watching the birds on the feeders. Walks on the doorstep. Lovely to see the red squirrel scampering through the trees and arrive on the feeder. The pub, a few doors down , wasn’t open everyday. The nearest shop is in Stranraer.

We have used Sykes on a good few occasions, are happy with the service provided.

The cottage was lovely.

It’s been a really positive experience. There’s nothing that the owners haven’t thought of. Loved our stay and would definitely recommend this property without hesitation. Thank you

Beautiful cottage, lovely location that we’re familiar with.

Spotlessly clean and thank you and a lovely welcome pack and real Christmas

10/10 absolutely beautiful cottage with everything you could ever need or want.

Great stay in beautiful surroundings Ann Docherty

Fantastic cottage.

Superbly equipped and laid out so instantly felt at home. Great walks on doorstep and in the wider area and cottage is ideal providing a peaceful base from which to explore this corner of Dumfries and Galloway.

Beautiful cottage, well equipped could not find faults anywhere.

The extra touches like wine in fridge ,home made cake, fresh flowers everywhere just made the experience perfect. If your into wild life ie, garden birds,red squirrels, woodpeckers this is the place for you.

We had a wonderful holiday at Squirrel Cottage.

We have stayed at many beautiful places through Sykes rated as 5 but this is by far the best. It deserves a10 rating! Everything has been thought of from a draw full of tea towels to OS maps. The cottage was spotless and the welcoming pack was superb. Freshly baked soda bread, butter, biscuits, chutney. Furnishing is of the highest standard and it is an excellent base to explore Galloway and Dumfries area. It is a cottage where you can fully relax and enjoy watching the red squirrels and birds in the garden.

Very nice place to stay everything was perfect

Holiday cottage superb great style and comfort could not fault it.

Amazing place and wonderful gifts left for our arrival.

Fantastic communication x

This is a lovely place to stay, guests feel immediately welcomed.

The cottage is very comfortable, well-equipped and with king size beds and crisp white linen. There is a sense of light and space which is very relaxing. It is wonderful to walk out of the door and down through woods to the loch.

What a fantastic and amazing cottage for our family to have the opportunity to stay in!

Squirrel cottage is of a very high standard indeed and is really beautifully designed and is absolutely immaculate in its presentation. This cottage is quite spacious and has been superbly renovated, with a great deal of care and attention to detail. It is very well maintained and is presented in a unique and a very cool and contemporary modern style, with contemporary art works at the centrepiece of the lounge, which are a talking point and show an environmental awareness and consciousness of the value of nature. The water supply and heating at the cottage are via a heat pump and so this property has been really beautifully renovated in keeping with changing times and environmental challenges. The cottage is on the main high street of Kirkcolm village, but the focus of the lovely contemporary lounge area of the cottage is that instead of the sofas looking out and facing onto the main high street, the furniture is arranged so that you look out from a large picture window onto the natural outdoor space at the back of the cottage and a stunningly designed wooden decked area that is suspended above a small area of woodland and has a table and chairs for meals and outdoor relaxation, with the peaceful sound of a countryside stream nearby, making the garden area at the cottage a really great place to observe nature and for reading and relaxation!! The dining area of the lounge also looks out onto this lovely view and so also has the decked garden area and woodland as a backdrop. The decor, furnishings and fixtures in the cottage were of a very high quality and had the wow factor! The bedrooms were very comfortable and beautifully styled with crisp white bedding and stylish bedside tables and décor! The kitchen at Squirrel cottage is really stunning, too, and is very light and spacious and has been superbly designed in a contemporary country style with a large central workspace and breakfast bar. A warm welcome was provided there with some lovely homemade bread and chutney and a selection of cheese and basic supplies of milk and butter. Squirrel cottage is above outstanding in terms of quality, design and comfort and is an absolutely superb cottage for a holiday in this area of the Rhins of Galloway and we would strongly recommend it to anyone wanting to holiday in this area! This cottage particularly benefits from being located in Kirkcolm village, which was an ideal base for our holiday and is a really lovely, quiet and peaceful, very friendly and community-minded village not far from Loch Ryan and all the shops and amenities in Stranraer. Kirkcolm has a unique and really interesting history connected with the RAF during wartime and the remains of the base for the flying boats is still visible on the edge of Loch Ryan at Wig bay in Kirlcolm and was a particularly fascinating place for my husband to visit as he is a history teacher with a keen interest in this era of history. Some really nice walking trails can also be found around Kirkcolm along the edge of Loch Ryan, which we enjoyed using of an evening and loved looking out to Ailsa Craig and along this wonderful natural coastal harbour and enjoyed watching the ferries travelling to and from Ireland. Squirrel cottage is ideally placed for exploring the whole of the Rhins of Galloway and in particular the wonderful coastal and cliff scenery at the Corsewall lighthouse, the Killantringan lighthouse and beautiful bay and beach at Knock bay, with its high cliffs, wide expanse of sand and stunning waterfall above the beach. On the other side of the Killantringan lighthouse is the smaller but really beautiful, rugged cove and beach at Portamaggie, which is quite wonderful, too. The lovely harbour town of Portpatrick is a short drive from the cottage and has wonderful cliff scenery and the historic and stunningly located Dunskey castle perched high above the cliffs there. The lovely smaller coves and beaches at Port Mora and Port Kale are either accessible from the cliffs at Portpatrick or from a wonderful peaceful woodland walk through the Dunskey Estate. Another amazing stretch of beach and cliffs not far from this property can be found at Larbrax bay, where there is another view of the Killantringan lighthouse and views of the Irish coast in the distance about twenty miles away. Further afield from the cottage, we drove along the magnificent Ayrshire coastal road through the scenic high hills of Glen App and the coastal town of Ballantrae to Croy shore and Culzean castle, which is stunningly located on high cliffs and a rocky outcrop above Croy shore, which has a really lovely view of the Isle of Arran. From here it was not far to the lovely old harbour and the historic and scenic castle at Dunure. All amazing and unforgettable places within easy reach of Squirrel cottage and Kirkcolm!

Totally relaxing holiday.

Lovely comfortable, modern cottage. This is the second time we have stayed. Splendid walks, set beside the beautiful Loch Ryan. Really enjoyed!

superb.

best we've ever enjoyed.

This was our third visit to the cottage.

It didn't disappoint. It is a top class cottage, excellent facilities, very relaxing setting and a beautiful area to visit. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

The photos and text on the online advert do not do this cottage justice.

The attention to detail on every aspect by the owners has created a home straight out of the WOW factor handbook. All mod cons including state of the art air source heat pump heating system, coupled with a wood burning stove in the lounge for evening ambience. We won’t spoil things by detailing the contents of the welcome pack but can say it’s simply the best that we have had either in the UK or overseas. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner and her young son who took time out from their lambing preparations to call in to say hello. Certainly a return visit for us as soon as we can get something organised Bernie and Christine

Squirrel Cottage is lovely , well equipped, very clean and welcoming.

A very generous welcome pack awaits you. We both had a relaxed and restful three nights

Lovely, comfortable and spotless cottage.

Thoughtful and welcome additions of fresh flowers and a very generous welcome pack made the stay even better. Thank you

What a fabulous place!

Such generous hosts to give what is undoubtedly the best welcome pack of any cottage I’ve stayed in! It was lovely to arrive to a set fire with enough logs and kindling for the week for the extremely efficient log burner. Again a very generous touch. Incredibly comfortable beds and pillows, everything is of high quality. A very comfortable & lovely stay: thank you.

Squirrel cottage is beautifully refurbished with all mod cons and tastefully finished with little extras.

It was spotlessly clean on arrival & it was warm and cosy throughout our stay - the Heat Pump was ample, meaning we had no need for the wood burner, even tho it was the middle of January. The local area and the wider Galloway area are well worth exploration, so much so that we could not fit it all in. We'd be delighted to return to the area & this cottage.

What a beautiful cottage.

Every detail had been thought of and the house was furnished to such a high standard. We have stayed in many cottages in Scotland over the past 20 years and this certainly has to be one of the best. So clean. Even the little touches of flowers and the welcome pack were a delight. Perfection.

This cottage was a perfect base to explore Dumfries & Galloway.

Beautifully presented, and great attention to detail, catering for every need, including a very generous 'Welcome' package. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing break in the Rhins of Galloway. Special mention to Port Logan Fish Pond, a wee hidden gem, well worth a visit.

Wonderful modern cottage with fantastic layout.

Great family setup

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Squirrel Cottage.

It was immaculate and beautifully furnished. We sat and watched the birds while having our breakfast. We had some lovely surprises left for us which we really appreciated. Thank you for making our holiday a week to remember.

Welcome pack was great at the end of a long drive, only problem with this cottage is I can't move it to other places I want to visit.

..definitely one of the best cottages I've stayed in!

Lovely modern designed, comfortable, well quipped cottage.

Welcome pack of bread was nice touch and even fresh flowers. Surrounding area quiet, scenic with plenty of country walks. Will definitely return, which says a lot!

The cottage was absolutely beautiful.

It was extremely comfortable, clean and well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The welcome pack was fantastic and the homemade bread was delicious. The fresh flowers throughout the cottage were a lovely touch. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and there were some lovely walks around the local area. I would definitely recommend this cottage.

An absolute gem of a cottage.

Spotlessly clean and the welcome pack was a absolute bonus..every detail is lovingly done,and its so comfortable. There is lots of space for 4 people,and there was nothing I would change just perfect..

First Class

The Cottage is exceptional.

Every detail is thought of. The welcome pack is the best we have ever had. Would highly recommend and love to return in the future. The area beautiful (but pub in village rubbish!!) and the people are so friendly. Super place all round.

Such a beautiful cottage.

Spotlessly clean and well equipped. There was every attention to detail. The welcome pack was fantastic, the best one I have ever had. Our bed was very comfortable and as there was only my husband and me we didn't try out the other one

The cottage was amazing and the accommodation was of a very high standard.

Very clean and comfortable. They have given a great deal of thought to the needs of those who stay there and this really shows. I highly recommend this accommodation. The pictures are exactly how the accommodation is. We hope to be back soon. Thank you.

Beautiful cottage which is furnished and presented to a very high standard.

No expense has been spared from the quality of beds, furnishings and general decor. Very well equipped, owners really have thought of everything and the welcome back is the best I’ve ever had as a seasoned cottage user. Cannot fault this lovely, cosy cottage in any way, go try it out.

We had a lovely 5 day stay at Squirrel Cottage.

The cottage is beautifully decorated and is furnished with all the features and facilities that you could possibly want. The village is quiet but only a short drive from Stranraer.

Lovely Cottage.

Would recommend to anyone. 5 stars.

Absolutley wonderful.

Excellent adaptations and communication with us. Will definitely stay here again and would recommend to all.

We absolutely loved this property, it was clean, spacious, comfortable and in a great location.

The property is of a very high standard and the little extras the owner applies before your stay is lovely. All appliances are labeled with instructions and a folder with instructions for your stay and leaving the property is set out clearly in the property information. We would most definitely recommend this property.

The property was excellent.

Lovely decor and comfort. The owners have clearly invested a lot into the property.

The cottage was exceptional.

By far the best cottage we have stayed in. Spotlessly clean and beautifully furnished. The welcome goodies were an added bonus, the bread was delicious thank you and the fresh flowers a nice touch. We will definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Squirell cottage was beautiful.

so clean an comfy.pam kirk

Squirrel Cottage is by far the best cottage we have stayed in yet.

Everything has been done to the highest standard with many extras. Super clean and comfortable. The owners have really gone the extra mile to make it a home from home and the welcome treats were superb. The fresh flowers and Prosecco were a very welcome added bonus! We wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend this beautiful cottage.

We had a lovely stay at Squirrel Cottage.

It was very well equipped and in a beautiful location. The owners left us an amazing welcome pack which included homemade bread, and Rocky road which was delicious!! I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this holiday let, as it has everything you need and more.

Best cottage we have ever stayed in (and we have stayed in a lot).

Very comfortable, very clean, great facilities, great welcome.

Fabulous location.

Stunning cottage, and I mean really, proper, stunning.

This cottage is absolutely stunning from top to bottom!

The finishing throughout is to a really high standard, the beds are just unreal and the little touches, such as the provided toiletries and homemade rocky road on arrival get your holiday off to a great start. The information pack with details on the local area and suggestions of things to do is really accurate and helpful. There's a lovely traditional pub about 30 seconds away which serves lovely homecooked food too which is really handy after a long day exploring the beautiful surroundings. Also, Lady's Bay is a small cove style beach about 10 minutes drive away from the cottage, which is just gorgeous, so that's a definite must see!!

This cottage is amazing, every need catered for.

A very relaxing location. Spotlessly clean, cant praise it enough.

An excellent cottage to get away from it all and unwind.

The fresh home-made bread, cheese, pickle, home-made rocky road, toiletries - and the Prosecco - on arrival were an added bonus. The fresh flowers around the property were also beautiful. The cottage was also spotless throughout. Highly highly recommended! May well stay again in the future.

This is a beautiful cottage where a lot of care and attention has gone into it, high spec furnishings and extremely comfortable.

The hospitality of the owner is second to none, on arrival freshly baked oat soda bread, rocky road, prosecco, cheese, chutney, butter, milk, olive oil, tea and coffee. Lovely fresh flowers in the porch, lounge and kitchen added that special touch. This cottage has everything you need and we had a thoroughly enjoyable week there, shame we had to leave!

From the second we arrived we knew we had booked somewhere really special for our holiday in Scotland.

The cottage had everything we needed and more for a perfectly relaxing getaway. A great base for exploring local points of interest along with great doorstep walks and a fabulous place to return to and relax in the evening….. we didnt want to leave!! Cant wait to return!

Fantastic cottage, spotlessly clean and superbly equipped.

The helpful, friendly owners have thought of everything (including the unexpected welcome goodies which were so delicious), even down to an OS map! Information on the area and restaurant recommendations were great, and the nearby pub and landlord very welcoming. A fabulous week, thanks.

Squirt cottage had everything we needed, a really fabulous and comfortable house to stay in.

Lots of great walks locally, we walked from the house and along coastal paths from Portpatrick.

A lovely cottage with the best of facilities and hospitality.

A very quiet and traditional village and the area around offered plenty to see and do. I would certainly visit Squirrel Cottage again.

Beautiful cottage, owners really do think of everything.

Had a lovely week with perfect weather too! Take some binoculars for all the spectacular wildlife around!

We had a very relaxing break based in this lovely accommodation.

Squirrel Cottage has been refurbished to a very high standard. The house was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. We were made to feel most welcome, thank you.

Considering the current times and difficulties we all face, booking and staying at this property was simple and easy.

While I was kept informed and the property was made 'safe', it didn't impact things at all. I loved my stay here and will definitely be back..

Wonderful cottage with all amenities of a very high standard.

Set in a quiet village with local walks, the scenery is beautiful.

This cottage has been done out to a very high standard.

Everything is top quality and nothing has been overlooked. The beds are extremely comfortable and and the standard of finish throughout the whole cottage can't be faulted. The area is stunning with plenty to see and visit. It helped that we were given that special treat 'a Scottish holiday with virtually wall to wall sunshine!). The welcome gifts were an added bonus and serious kudos was given to the cook for their Rocky Road pieces and amazing homemade loaf..they were simply delicious!. I would not hesitate to recommend this property and would certainly re-visit if that became an option in the future. The local shop in the next village (5 mins by car) is reasonably stocked and priced and their are a number of major supermarkets in nearby Stranraer. We didn't get to visit the pub in the village (a mixture of timings and Covid restrictions) but heard/read good reviews. All in all a fantastic break in a stunning cottage. Simon, Maxine and Ella (16) - Aug '20. Preston, Lancs.