Guests praised the spaciousness, cleanliness, stunning views, and peaceful atmosphere of the property. They appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the helpfulness of the owner. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway.
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About this house rental
Helensdale is situated in open countryside above a rocky bay overlooking the North Channel. It was recently completely renovated to provide luxury self catering accommodation, and is the ideal choice if you want to get away from it all. The picturesque fishing village of Portpatrick, with its traditional harbour and small sandy beach, has many quality restaurants, pubs and gift shops only a 25 minute drive away. Other activities to be found in Portpatrick include boat trips for fishing and sightseeing, putting, bowling, golf and walking. Helensdale is an ideal base for the golfing enthusiast with 4 golf courses within a 20 minute drive, namely - Dunskey, Lagganmore, Craichmore and County - there is also Turnberry at under 1 hours drive. For keen walkers there are extensive footpaths including the Southern Upland Way, which commences in the village of Portpatrick and the Galloway Coastal path from Stranraer to Mull of Galloway. Helensdale Holiday house is located is located in the Rhins of Galloway, a peninsula which has a varying and enchanting range of coastal features from sandy beaches on the East coast, such as Sandhead - 7 miles of unbroken sand, to a variety of cliffs, rocks and sandy coves on the West including the secluded sandy beach at Killantringan. You will be spoilt for choice with the wide variety of beaches in the area. The climate here is warmed by the Gulf Stream and the area is home to many renowned Gardens - Logan Botanic, Logan House, Ardwell, Castle Kennedy, Glenwhan and Dunskey are all within a 10 - 25 minute drive from Helensdale. For the more adventurous there is Threave and Culzean Castle within 1 hours drive from your holiday house. Other attractions include: Cream of Galloway Ice cream & adventure park and the Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre both near. Gatehouse of Fleet. 7Stanes Mountain Biking in the Galloway Forest park. Cocoa Bean chocolate Factory in Twynholm. Ryan Centre swimming pool in Stranraer. Glenluce Abbey. St Ninians Cave near Whithorn. Helensdale provides an ideal base for a self catering holiday in the unspoilt South West of Scotland. It is completely "away from it all" you will see more boats than cars and more wild life than people. It has uninterrupted vies of Ireland from the front window an outlook which never fails to enchant guests.
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Top rated by guests
9.9Outstanding
(26 Ratings)
Guests praised the spaciousness, cleanliness, stunning views, and peaceful atmosphere of the property. They appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the helpfulness of the owner. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway.
Helensdale is situated in open countryside above a rocky bay overlooking the North Channel. It was recently completely renovated to provide luxury self catering accommodation, and is the ideal choice if you want to get away from it all. The picturesque fishing village of Portpatrick, with its traditional harbour and small sandy beach, has many quality restaurants, pubs and gift shops only a 25 minute drive away. Other activities to be found in Portpatrick include boat trips for fishing and sightseeing, putting, bowling, golf and walking. Helensdale is an ideal base for the golfing enthusiast with 4 golf courses within a 20 minute drive, namely - Dunskey, Lagganmore, Craichmore and County - there is also Turnberry at under 1 hours drive. For keen walkers there are extensive footpaths including the Southern Upland Way, which commences in the village of Portpatrick and the Galloway Coastal path from Stranraer to Mull of Galloway. Helensdale Holiday house is located is located in the Rhins of Galloway, a peninsula which has a varying and enchanting range of coastal features from sandy beaches on the East coast, such as Sandhead - 7 miles of unbroken sand, to a variety of cliffs, rocks and sandy coves on the West including the secluded sandy beach at Killantringan. You will be spoilt for choice with the wide variety of beaches in the area. The climate here is warmed by the Gulf Stream and the area is home to many renowned Gardens - Logan Botanic, Logan House, Ardwell, Castle Kennedy, Glenwhan and Dunskey are all within a 10 - 25 minute drive from Helensdale. For the more adventurous there is Threave and Culzean Castle within 1 hours drive from your holiday house. Other attractions include: Cream of Galloway Ice cream & adventure park and the Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre both near. Gatehouse of Fleet. 7Stanes Mountain Biking in the Galloway Forest park. Cocoa Bean chocolate Factory in Twynholm. Ryan Centre swimming pool in Stranraer. Glenluce Abbey. St Ninians Cave near Whithorn. Helensdale provides an ideal base for a self catering holiday in the unspoilt South West of Scotland. It is completely "away from it all" you will see more boats than cars and more wild life than people. It has uninterrupted vies of Ireland from the front window an outlook which never fails to enchant guests.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo
Ratings and reviews
9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(26 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Guests praised the spaciousness, cleanliness, stunning views, and peaceful atmosphere of the property. They appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the helpfulness of the owner. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0
Helensdale is a fantastic place to stay. The views from the living room are incredible, I always take binoculars with me wherever I go as I enjoy bird watching (there are some binoculars in the property) and looking out on the bay was fantastic. I saw an array of birds and even managed to see 2 seals and a porpoise. Also on a clear day you can see the coastline of Northern Ireland. The property is very comfortable and clean and is quite deceptive space wise. Big kitchen with sun room and big living room. Bathrooms and bedrooms are also a good size. Highly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely house with everything we needed.lots to see in the area but the dark skies were fanbulous and seeing the made it enen morebspecial.perseids and the northern lights
10.0 / 10.0
Helendale was our second cottage in Scotland and we loved it like the other before. We were six people and two dogs and had space for everyone. The next shop is ten minutes away by car, but the reward is quitness, you are only hearing the sea and seagulls, and a stunning view for sundowners.
10.0 / 10.0
A fantastic stay away from it all in a totally rural location. The house was really spacious and Elspeth, the owner, contacted us prior to our stay , sent directions and replied to queries really quickly. We would really love to go back. Thank you so much!
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay was wonderful.
The house was beautiful and the views amazing
Everything was lovely and clean and we had everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
Helensdale is one of the best houses we have been in; and we travelled a lot. Calm, cosy, spacious and very relaxed, but elegant. Great kitchen, very good beds. We will come back.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely Cottage
Lovely Cottage
Had a wonderful stay at this lovely cottage. Very well equipped, and comfortable. Very peaceful, with great views, and lots of interesting wildlife around, which we watched from the large, airy lounge. Will be recommending to all our friends and family. Definitely will be coming back.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect
Perfect
This is truly a wonderful location if you need time and space to reset and restore body and soul. We enjoyed wonderful weather and walking on the Scottish Upland way and the Mull of Galloway trail. There is so much to see of interest within a short distance and the Botanical Gardens at Port Logan are a must visit, it was paradise on a beautiful warm sunny day. The cottage was warm and comfortable with everything we needed and the views over the bay were stunning. Elspeth and family were very helpful providing information during the challenging COVID -19 restrictions. We were warmly welcomed every where we went and we will return for sure. Thank you Jo and Mike Douglas
10.0 / 10.0
Helensdale cottage
Helensdale cottage
If you prefer your holiday accommodation to be a beautifully maintained cottage, surrounded by fields frequented by deer, overlooking a cove where seals visit daily, and close proximity to glorious beaches and places of interest (many historical), then this destination is for you!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful
Wonderful
Perfect in every way!
10.0 / 10.0
New Year 2020
New Year 2020
Helensdale perfect in every way
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding short break with gorgeous views
Outstanding short break with gorgeous views
The house is extremely spacious and relaxing - a great place to return to after a day out walking. There are lots of places to go within short driving distance (or walks on the doorstep!). Elspeth got in touch just to make sure we were ok which was a lovely touch. We would definitely recommend Helensdale!
10.0 / 10.0
A real home-from-home
A real home-from-home
This was our first visit to the South Rhins, and it certainly lived up to it's reputation as a secret little corner of Scotland. Tourism is very low key on this peninsula, so if you're looking for peace and tranquility you will not be disappointed. The word "breathtaking" is overused these days but the location of Helensdale, and the views from the front windows most certainly do take your breath away. To be honest, the website photos do not come anywhere near doing the views justice - prepare to be astonished. The property was beautifully presented, and welcoming - we both felt immediately at home, and we were genuinely amazed at the sheer space. All rooms are light, airy and so spacious. If you want to escape the rat-race and truly get away from it all....look no further.
10.0 / 10.0
wondefully quiet and peaceful, great cottage clean and well equiped
wondefully quiet and peaceful, great cottage clean and well equiped
very good
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful and beautiful
Peaceful and beautiful
The property was spacious and spotless. Amazing views and so quiet and peacefully.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely Getaway
Lovely Getaway
We spent a lovely week at Helensdale. A remote location - we saw more wildlife than people - with stunning views across the sea to Ireland. We can recommend the area for a holiday - lovely quiet beaches and beautiful countryside. The house itself is like the Tardis - it seems much bigger on the inside! Very spacious with plenty of room for all our family and dog with out us getting in each other's way. it was also well equipped and comfortable. Elspeth popped over during the week to check all was ok for us.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful views of the Irish Sea in peaceful countryside
Beautiful views of the Irish Sea in peaceful countryside
A lovely, spacious, clean bungalow with everything you could need. Set in beautiful rolling countryside with stunning views of the sea and fields at every turn. Elspeth was a helpful and communicative host and it was just wonderful!
10.0 / 10.0
Great holiday in a great home
Great holiday in a great home
A beautiful area in this really well equipped house. It is very clean, the beds and bathrooms are great, the kitchen is well suited to prepare meals for a family. It is well suited for 6 people, because the kitchen and dining area is followed by a small living room.
We walked a lot, visited 2 wonderful gardens, as well as the Portpatrick and Sandhead beach.
Elspeth lovingly welcomed us with biscuits and a cozy warm house. So the holiday started directly.
We would like to staying longer.
8.0 / 10.0
Spacious and very well equipped.
Spacious and very well equipped.
A comfortable house with great views and an ideal place for a family get together.
10.0 / 10.0
Magical retreat
Magical retreat
If you are looking for a place away from it all and at one with nature, very well appointed and extremely comfortable, you have found it! The views and surroundings are no less than stunning. Expansive meadows and stone walls meet the grandeur of the ocean. Blooming daffodils and crocuses despite rare snow, and the view of Ireland coastal lights were welcome surprises. The home is delightful, outfitted with a perfect kitchen, cozy furniture, comfortable beds, a lovely fireplace, a soothing bathtub and large windows that allow you to soak in the environment. While secluded, provisions and experiences are a short drive away. The welcoming hospitality provided by Elspeth was spectacular. The solace and simplicity of it all will bring us back.
10.0 / 10.0
A TARDIS! Very comfortable and cosy. One of the best holiday homes we have ever stayed 😍😍
A TARDIS! Very comfortable and cosy. One of the best holiday homes we have ever stayed 😍😍
Exceptional!! Far exceeded our expectations. Beautiful spacious house, equipped with everything you could want. The views all around are beautiful but from the front overlooking the bay ( with seals playing) and Northern Ireland appearing on the horizon, just stunning. Very very isolated, just what we wanted, but a well stocked shop in Drummore itself, about a 5-10 minute drive. Plenty of local walks around the cliffs, good footwear definitely needed. Binoculars are an absolute must to fully appreciate the lovely area. Lovely lovely cottage that we hope to return to in the future 😍😍
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely house, lovely location.
Lovely house, lovely location.
Very nice house, really spacious and also cosy. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. The location is great, really peaceful and quiet. The view from the house down to the sea is fantastic, spent a lot of time sitting in the swivel chairs or in the garden looking at the view. Lots of places to visit nearby and lots of wildlife to see. Would recommend a stay at Helensdale.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxation!
Relaxation!
Very nice cottage, excellently refurbished, clean and with good facilities. Priceless view across the Irish channel.
10.0 / 10.0
Schöne Unterkunft
Schöne Unterkunft
Die Lage und das Cottage sind toll. Es ist schön gelegen, mit ein tollen Aussicht. Wer Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit mag, ist hier genau richtig. Das Cottage ist vollständig und liebevoll eingerichtet. Uns hat es dort sehr gefallen!
10.0 / 10.0
Exceptional house with great views.
Exceptional house with great views.
Thank you so much for staying at your lovely house. We had a wonderfull week with very nice weather. The house has great views. The house was clean and fully equiped. The beds were very good. It is so peacefull and relaxing. The view on the sea is very nice. We have seen several deers in front of the house. There is so kuch to do in the surroundings. I hope we may come back sometime. Greetings from Friesland, The Netherlands. Linda
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Spacious House With Amazing Sea View. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Spacious House With Amazing Sea View pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Spacious House With Amazing Sea View?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.
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