Auld Schoolhouse – Home 389962 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 7 sleeps
- min stay varies
Auld Schoolhouse – Home 389962
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 7
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Traditional Victorian Schoolhouse, recently refurbished to provide excellent accommodation for up 8 guests, with uninterupted views of Luce Bay and the Galloway Hills beyond. Situated less than 30metres from 7 miles of Sand.
Accommodation - ground floor - Lounge, diningroom, kitchen,utility and shower room
First floor - double bedroom, family bedroom, both with stunning sea views, twin room, shower room and bathroom
Sandhead is situated on the more sheltered East coast of the Mull of Galloway peninsula, with sand as far as the eye can see. Along the road is Tigh na Mara Hotel which serves good food and has a friendly public bar with open fire, there is also a well stocked local shop, Tearoom and children's playpark in the village - so plenty to do without having to drive anywhere.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed Twin bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath, 2 Showers
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Patio
- Waterfront
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Elspeth L.
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 43 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 04 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 69 reviews
Excellent
69 reviews
- Excellent
- 63
- Very Good
- 6
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Amazing house and location”
The most fantastic house, large rooms, well equipped. Very cosy place to stay. Amazing views and so close to the beach. The local shop is well stocked and the hotel close by has a great restaurant. Th… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Thank you so much for visiting Auld Schoolhouse, and for taking the time to post such a lovely review of the house and the local village, we really appreciate it. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again in the summer. Kind regards, Elspeth & Hugh
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Amazing beach”
We stayed in this lovely old school house and loved it. The location is brilliant with sandhead beach right out your front door. Kitchen well equipped and everything you need, lovely and clean through… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for visiting Auld Schoolhouse and taking the time to post such a lovely review on Trip Advisor, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you again sometime. Kind regards, Elspeth and Hugh
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Wonderful dog walks in the beach!”
Mixed weather but a lovely week. Paddle boarding when sea was calm was fun. Lots to do in the area! And miles of beach to walk the dogs!
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Thank you very much for visiting Auld Schoolhouse and taking the time to post a review on Trip Advisor it is very much appreciated as it gives future guests an idea of what to expect of the property and surrounding area from a visitor's point of view. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and took full advantage of the beach on your doorstep when the waves and weather permitted! Thank you and hope to see you again sometime Kind regards, Elspeth and Hugh
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A place you will want to return to”
We have been regular visitors here for many years and have already booked for 2024. The house is always very clean, well maintained and there’s always an improvement/update year on year - ideal … More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review of Auld Schoolhouse, it is very much appreciated. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again next year. Kind regards, Elspeth & Hugh
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Excellent base for exploration of the Mull of Galloway and beyond”
This high spec, fully equipped house is definitely a home from home for us. Covering two floors each space has been well designed and decorated to ensure a comfortable stay. As well as three bedrooms … More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for taking the time to post such a comprehensive and complementary review of Auld Schoolhouse. It is very much appreciated as it gives future guests an idea of what to expect of the house and surrounding area from a visitor's point of view. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forwrard to seeing you again sometime. Kind regards Elspeth & Hugh
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Home with wonderful views”
This amazing find is basically next to the beach where you can safely paddle and swim. Location is just amazing - lucky we had fantastic weather. Sat outside the front door from morning until early ev… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Thank you very much for taking the time to post such a lovely review of Auld Schoolhouse on Trip Advisor, it is very much appreciated as it gives future guests an idea of what to expect of the property and surrounding area from a visitor's point of view. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back sometime in the future. Kind regards, Elspeth
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“The Auld School House”
Super house with an amazing outlook. House warm, cosy, welcoming and very well equipped. An excellent location for exploring Dumfries and Galloway and a joy to return to after a day out and about.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review on Trip Advisor, it is very much apprecated as it gives future guests an idea of what to expect of the property and surrounding area from a visitor's point of view. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again sometime. Kind regards, Elspeth
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Perfect pet friendly house and location”
The Auld Schoolhouse is a regular holiday home for us and it never fails to disappoint. Excellent value for the number of people it sleeps, spotlessly clean on arrival, well equipped and very comforta… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for visiting Auld Schoolhouse again and for taking the time to post such a complimentary and comprehensive review of the property and surrounding area including suggestions for eating out. It is very much appreciated as it gives future guests an idea of what to expect from a visitor's point of view. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again next year. Kind regards, Elspeth & Hugh
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Brilliant stay”
Stayed with family and grandchildren beautiful house loads of space for everyone,the view of the beach was amazing, great walks when tide is out and plenty of walks to be had in the surrounding areas,… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Thank you very much for visiting Auld Schoolhouse and for taking the time to post a lovely review on Trip Advisor. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Elspeth & Hugh
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Auld School house”
The superb location is the first thing noticed when arriving. Quickly followed by the character of the lovely house. The facilities and cleanliness are great and very suitable for our six adults with … More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Thank you very much for visiting Auld Schoolhouse, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Also thank you for taking the time to post a lovely review of the property, the beach and local village, this is very much appreciated as it gives future guests an idea of what to expect from a visitor's point of view. Hope to see you again sometime. Kind regards, Elspeth & Hugh
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Elspeth (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Elspeth (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Elspeth (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Elspeth the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Elspeth (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Elspeth (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Elspeth (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Elspeth (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Elspeth (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Elspeth (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Elspeth (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Elspeth (the owner) a message.
If Elspeth (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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