Title: Merton Garden Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Merton Garden Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Cottage in Newton Stewart with kitchen and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64660000/64651300/64651265/42b25559.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64660000/64651300/64651265/8e41edd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64660000/64651300/64651265/e5621ac9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, highchair, freezer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64660000/64651300/64651265/b3319f5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64660000/64651300/64651265/15b794be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Merton Garden Cottage offers a peaceful retreat with a wood burning stove and electric fire in the living room/dining area. Enjoy the surrounding countryside views, take leisurely walks in Galloway Forest Park, or explore Newton Stewart's shopping facilities within three miles. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Merton Garden Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms The cottage is an excellent base for exploring this delightful area. Convenient for forest walks readily available in the nearby extensive Galloway Forest Park, Britain's first designated Dark Sky Park, easy access to the Southern Upland Way, and for the more adventurous there are plentiful opportunities for hill walking. Located throughout south west Scotland are a large network of cycle tracks including stages of the Forestry Commission 7Stanes mountain bike network, with the local stage being at Kirroughtree. A variety of beaches are within easy reach, and there are several golf courses nearby. Newton Stewart is within three miles, offering shopping and recreational facilities with a variety of hotels and pubs for eating out. Post Code: DG8 6QL Merton Garden Cottage is let weekly Saturday - Saturday. Sorry we are unable to accept short breaks. Damage Deposit £150 STL:- DG00899F EPC: G Accommodation: Ground Floor: Living room / Dining room with wood burning stove with fuel provided and electric fire, Bathroom with over bath shower, Kitchen, 1 Double bedroom. First floor: 2 Twin bedrooms. Services: Electric heating \* Bed Linen and towels provided \* Wood burning stove (fuel provided) \* Washer/Drier \* Fridge\* Freezer \* Electric cooker and Microwave \* Phone for incoming calls only \* T.V. and video \* Wifi \* Cot & Highchair \* Parking \* Garden which is not enclosed \* Bicycle Storage \* Pets welcome \* (Additional charges apply), NO SMOKING \* Domestic electricity by £1 coin meter (electric heating included) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free internet ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Freezer - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - 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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 DG00899F ### Property is also known as 545767 ## About the area Located in Newton Stewart, this cottage is in a rural area. Torhouse Stone Circle and Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Newton Stewart Golf Club and 7stanes - Kirroughtree. Laggan Outdoor and Gkenwhan Gardens are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing. [Visit our Newton Stewart travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Newton-Stewart.dx182806) [View more Cottages in Newton Stewart](https://www.expedia.ca/Newton-Stewart-Cottages.d182806-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.93605%2C-4.51653&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_BDwjfkxS2UNUJLn7ZCP-7u0848=) Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway ### What's nearby - Blackcraig Wood - 7 min drive - 7.2 km - 7stanes - Kirroughtree - 12 min drive - 9.5 km - Wigtown Square - 16 min drive - 16.0 km - Galloway Forest Park - 23 min drive - 29.6 km - Cairnryan Port - 40 min drive - 51.7 km ### Getting around - Barrhill Station - 27 min drive - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 100 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Creebridge Inn - ‬6 min drive - As You Like It - ‪The Riverbank - ‬6 min drive - ‪brew ha ha! - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Riverside - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Merton Garden Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Merton Garden Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Merton Garden Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Merton Garden Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Newton Stewart Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blackcraig Wood and 7stanes - Kirroughtree. Torhouse Stone Circle and Wigtown Square are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Merton Garden Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little cottage in idyllic setting I have already reviewed our stay for the letting company and I hope the above heading says it all. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion P. Jun 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Nice location It was a nice quiet location. Decor a bit dated, needed £1 coins for the meter. Enjoyed watching the swallows feeding their babies. Had no communication with the property owner but couldn’t leave the star rating blank. ##### Marion P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rick b. Nov 14, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### out of the way cottage the cottage had every thing we needed , ##### rick b. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karen b. Aug 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### merton cottage Fantastic cottage in a beautiful location. Near to all you need. May be a bit cold in winter with no central heating, although the log burner will keep the living room nice and warm. ##### karen b. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021