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Spacious House With Amazing Sea View

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Stranraer
  • Place, Port Logan Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Logan Lighthouse
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Logan Botanic Garden
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Stranraer

When you stay at this vacation home in Stranraer, you'll be by the sea and 15 minutes by car from Port Logan Lighthouse. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Mull of Galloway Trail - South and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Mull of Galloway Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Port Logan Beach - 21 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Port Logan Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Logan Botanic Garden - 26 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Mull of Galloway Trail - South - 26 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Mull of Galloway Lighthouse - 30 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 31 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gallie Craig Coffee House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn (Drummore) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Potting Shed Bistro - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Clashwhannon - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious House With Amazing Sea View

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 Registration Number DG00818F

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Spacious House With Amazing Sea View Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property, very remote but we knew that! We spent Christmas here and it was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger P., Sawston Cambridgeshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property with stunning views

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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L., Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant Holiday

Our stay was wonderful. The house was beautiful and the views amazing Everything was lovely and clean and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Perfect in every way!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Year 2020

Helensdale perfect in every way

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!

10/10 Excellent

brian r.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

wondefully quiet and peaceful, great cottage clean and well equiped

very good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Olivia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and beautiful

The property was spacious and spotless. Amazing views and so quiet and peacefully.

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Deirdre Y.

Spacious and very well equipped.

A comfortable house with great views and an ideal place for a family get together.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dionne D.

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 😍😍
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large cottage with a wonderful view

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guido R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cottage

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Schottland im März

Wir durften eine Woche auf helensdale zu Gast sein und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt!Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet und bei Fragen war die Vermieterin sofort zur Stelle.vielen Dank dafür!Der Ausblick aufs Wasser vom Wohnzimmer ist atemberaubend und die Landschaft ein Traum!wir haben die Woche dort sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023