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Knock School Cottage

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils
Outdoor dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Golf view

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Knock School Cottage

Knock Cottage is situated in a coastal, rural setting with fabulous sun sets and located close to the UNESCO World Heritage Status Galloway Forest Park, ideal for walking, bird watching, mountain biking and Star Gazing.. All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Books
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Dressing Room
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Partial gas central heating, electric storage heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Lawned garden. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. . Knock Cottage was a 19th century Dame School provided by The Maxwells of Monreith Estate to provide education for the surrounding children. The cottage is spacious and bright with a large double bedroom, with adjoining dressing room; generous sized single bedroom and a sunroom where it is ideal to enjoy the sunset, while relaxing over a jigsaw on the large table or reading, while the living room is inviting once the sun has set.
Knock Cottage is situated opposite a ½ mile single track road leading to two fantastic beaches and St Medan nine-hole Golf Course which is overlooked by Gavin Maxwell’s memorial bronze otter on the cliff top and provides fantastic views over Lucy Bay to the Isle of Mull Lighthouse, or further afield to the Isle of Man and Ireland beyond.
Nestled and hidden between the quiet beach and Gavin Maxwell’s Otter is the ancient church and church yard of Kirkmaiden.
Knock Cottage is located close the working harbour village of Port William, with a licenced grocery shop, post-office, old-fashioned ironmongers and the locally volunteered Lifeboat Café, which provides wonderful sea views.
Wigtown, Scotland’s Book Town is a place to visit for book lovers of all ages. Many properties have opened their front parlours to accommodate thousands of books. Wigtown also hosts the annual book festival attracting many famous authors.
Whilst the Machars benefits from the warmth of the passing Gulf Stream and hosts various Gardens, a trip to Logan Royal Botanical Gardens is a must with its many exotic plants and trees. The 200 year old, newly renovated lowlands whisky distillery near Wigtown offers tours and café. Enjoy the rugged coast line, sandy beaches and many walks close by, with cycling at the 7 Stanes Galloway Forest park, along with many lochs to explore only a short drive away.
The Whithorn Way, a newly mapped walking path follows much of the westerly pilgrimage route which has been travelled on for over 1000 years, along with archaeological sites close by.
Knock Cottage is a fantastic base to explore all South West Scotland has to offer or simply to relax and unwind in an area where time stands still.

There is a winter fuel supplement of £25 per week £15 per short break from October to end of April payable in cash on arrival.

Property manager

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Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

su-2234-2234
2 bedroom accommodation in Monreith near Port William
3 Bedroom Accommodation in Monreith Near Port William

About the neighborhood

Map
Monreith, near Port William

What's nearby

  • Maxwell Monument - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swallow Theatre - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Bladnoch Distillery - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Wigtown Square - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 38 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pheasant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whithorn story visitor center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Central Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Clansman - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Railway Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Knock School Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Knock School Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Knock School Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Knock School Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Maxwell Monument and within 6 mi (10 km) of Swallow Theatre and Whithorn Priory. Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre and Bladnoch Distillery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Knock School Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Very comfortable home.

Very comfortable home. Very quiet and secluded. Super sun lounge.
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10/10 Excellent

R

Great cottage to have as a base to explore this quiet peninsula.

Great cottage to have as a base to explore this quiet peninsula.
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8/10 Good

Pete

Great location.

Great location. 15 mins from Wigtown and great access to the Mull of Galloway too. Stunning sunsets and only 5 mins walk from Maxwells Otter and the fabulous views across Luce Bay, the Mull and Isle of Man.