Ellies House

Ellies House consists of an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric fire, including a gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, air fryer, kettle and toaster. There are two bedrooms: a king-size with en-suite basin and WC, and a twin, along with a shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside, there is enclosed decking with furniture and off-road parking for two cars. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Ellies House is a lovely base for exploring Dumfries and Galloway. Good Housekeeping Bond 100 GBP

Dating back some 500 years, the fishing village of Portpatrick features a small rocky bay, sheltered by cliffs, and was once a thriving seaport. Today known as the 'Jewel in the Crown of Galloway', it boasts a variety of stunning cliff-top walks, secluded bays and beaches, and a fine selection of harbour-side pubs, restaurants and gift shops. At the south end of the village visitors can find the Lighthouse Pottery, offering stunning views of the area, and evoking the sense of an amphitheatre, with a line of attractive buildings stretching across the skyline. Portpatrick is also home to one of the 30 life-boat stations in Scotland, offering an exhibition that is well worth a visit. There is an excellent beach with launching ramp, both rock and freshwater fishing, and several boats, which transport sea anglers out from the harbour to catch warsse, cod, mackerel, whiting, plaice and skate. With golfing, bowling, and tennis facilities close by, Portpatrick is the perfect location for a relaxing break.

From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.