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Bruce Apartment

Penninghame, near Newton Stewart, Southern Scotland
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Cot available
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At a glance

  • Escape to the Penninghame Estate, where this homely apartment hosts five guests in exceptional comfort
  • Promising privacy, the apartment offers three spacious and well-presented single bedrooms
  • Discover all kinds of outdoor adventure in the Galloway Forest Park on the property’s doorstep
Property code: OC-D589017

Hiking, mountain biking, stargazing and wildlife spotting are just some of the many attractions on offer in this fantastic part of southern Scotland, a wonderful destination for escaping with friends or family. The property is perched right on the edge of Galloway Forest Park, the UK’s first Dark Sky Reserve, renowned for its exceptional night skies. Explore scenic walks along the River Cree and join the Southern Upland Way (5 miles), a long-distance route featuring some exceptional climbs across the Galloway Hills. Close by, discover National Cycle Route 7 (5 miles), an enviable opportunity for keen cyclists. Riders will also love the 7stanes trails at Kirroughtree, which cater for both beginners and more experienced mountain bikers. After a day of adventure, spend time in Newton Stewart (3.5 miles), a charming market town with picturesque streets, a welcoming centre and views stretching towards the Galloway Hills.

Located within a former stable block on the grand Penninghame Estate, this welcoming apartment has been fully renovated for your comfort. Take the stone staircase up to the first floor, where the property is laid out across a single level. The dine-in kitchen is a spacious, fully functional room for meal preparation and relaxed dining – a wonderful setting for nourishing breakfasts and hearty evening meals. After dinner, retire to the bright and comfortable lounge, complete with ample seating and a TV. All four bedrooms are located along the hallway, alongside three shower rooms. The master bedroom is a king-size with its own en-suite shower room, offering added privacy. The three remaining bedrooms are all singles, each with plenty of space to unpack, and are served by two additional shower rooms.

While the property does not have a designated private garden, guests are welcome to enjoy the extensive estate grounds for walks, picnics or a peaceful morning coffee. Private parking is available for two cars, and secure storage is provided for bikes and outdoor equipment.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 3 singles
  • 3 shower rooms – 2 with WCs, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Cot and highchair available on request
  • TV and CD player in lounge
  • No private garden; however, access to the extensive grounds on the estate
  • Fire pit available on request (please request at time of booking; no fuel supplied)
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Pub and shop 4 miles
  • Storage for bikes and other outdoor equipment
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Phillip Gladwin

This property is personally managed by Phillip.

Guest comments

Reviewed by Feefo Review 3rd January 2025

There were many positives about staying in Bruce apartment. It was clean and comfortable (especially the bed). The welcome pack containing home made bread, eggs, scones, homemade jam and other goodies was great. The facilities were good although a few more dishes in the kitchen would be useful, eg teapot, cafetiere and a larger number of items oRead moref cutlery/crockery so that it wasn't necessary to put on a half filled dishwasher after every meal so that there was enough cutlery/crockery for next meal. There had been storms which blew down trees the weekend before we arrived causing damage and there was no internet. As I had planned to work from "home" one of the days the estate manager kindly provided access to another property with internet access, which was much appreciated. However, not having internet access generally was a limitation, particularly for the younger members of the group. The other issue that became obvious over time was that a number of the radiators were not heating up so the apartment wasn't cosy, and as our stay fell over Christmas period there were limited options for resolving this. We did like the apartment and would still consider a propert at Penninghame but our stay would have been more comfortable had the heating been working adequately and internet had been working. Hide

Reviewed by Feefo Review 11th October 2024

Have already completed this before. Apartment and grounds very nice. Kitchen not as well stocked as other AirBmbs. Not enough cutlery and items like Cafetiers. Sleeping policemen in access roads could do with better signs. Reflective strips? Would book again as these minor issues easily rectified

Reviewed by Feefo Review 30th September 2024

a lovely property in beautiful parkland with river nearby

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.