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$173 / night
Total guests, Nights

Bull Pen – Home 8491406 House

  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

New premises completed January 2017. Situated in a quiet location on small working farm 1 mile from Stranraer on Southern Uplandway route

This building was originally part of farm buildings. It has a large kitchen/dining/lounge area with a double bedroom and bathroom with separate shower. The bedroom has zip and link beds which can either be made up as singles or a super king size. French doors from lounge on to seating area to rear of property with own private hot tub.

Fantastic area for golfing with Stranraer Golf Course approx 3 miles and Dunskey (Portpatrick) Golf Course approx. 6 miles. The area is also good for cycling, walking and gardens (including Logan Botanic, Castle Kennedy and Glenwhan Gardens).

In Stranraer there is a marina, museum, Castle of St John, shops, restaurants, pubs, leisure centre and cinema.

Attractions in the area include Mull of Galloway, Wigtown Book Town, Whithor Dig and many gardens. Ferries from Cairnryan to Belfast.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Private garden
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • High chair

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, 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.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* 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

House rules

We hope that you will treat this property with respect and no wild parties.

Use of Hot Tub not permitted between the hours of 10.00 pm and 8.00 am

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About the owner

Anne W.
Calendar last updated:
04 May 2024
Years listed:
8
Based in:
United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
6 reviews

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“Super place as a base”

Reviewed 29 Dec 2018

Very clean modern cottage on a working farm hosted by a wonderful couple. Plenty of space in the accommodation with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing stay.

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Response from the owner Many thanks for your kind comments. It was lovely to have you to stay with us

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Wonderful stay”

Reviewed 16 Sep 2018

My husband and I had a wonderful week in The Bull Pen, the owners were very welcoming and the cottage is situated in a very quiet and peaceful location. The highlight was the hot tub, fantastic and r… More

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Response from the owner Many thanks for taking the time to give us a lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay

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“Fabulous”

Reviewed 10 Jul 2018

We loved our stay at The Bullpen. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. The hot was fab, the cottage spotless and Anne was welcoming and lovely! Can’t wait to return :)

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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to review and your lovely comments

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“Beautiful accommodation”

Reviewed 1 Apr 2018

Stayed for a week at the end of March lovely spacious cottage really nice decor nice big comfortable bed . Anne and Peter were very welcoming and friendly. Good base for touring the many local attrac… More

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Response from the owner Many thanks for taking the time to give us a lovely review. We enjoyed having you to stay

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Bliss”

Reviewed 12 Feb 2018

We had a lovely long weekend break in the Bull Pen - a 50th birthday present from my brother and sister - and it was bliss. The cottage is beautiful - the pictures don’t do it justice as you don… More

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Response from the owner Many thanks for taking time to give us an excellent review

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Child free Luxury Romantic Escape”

Reviewed 28 Dec 2017

My husband I were lucky enough to enjoy a child free short break in the Bull Pen. This is by far one of the most beautiful self catering holidays we have enjoyed. Luxury accommodation in a beautiful c… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your review

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Anne (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?

Send Anne (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 Anne (the owner)?

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 Anne the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Anne (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 Anne (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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How do I know my booking is safe?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Anne (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?

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?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Anne (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 Anne (the owner) before booking?

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?

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?

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?

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?

You’ll need to contact Anne (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?

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?

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 Anne (the owner) a message.

If Anne (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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