Guests say
Guests generally enjoy the stunning views, peacefulness, and access to Culzean Country Park offered by South Segganwell Cottage. The property's cleanliness and the friendliness of staff are often praised. While some guests mention issues with parking, privacy, and maintenance, these are balanced by the appreciation for the location and the comfort of the cottage.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and well-kept, with several guests specifically noting the cleanliness throughout the property. This suggests a high standard of cleanliness is maintained.
The location is highly praised for its fabulous views and proximity to Culzean Castle and its grounds. The peacefulness and natural beauty of the area contribute to a very positive experience.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the comfortable bed and well-furnished interiors. However, some guests noted issues with seating in the lounge and the fit of bedding, slightly affecting the comfort score.
While the property is well-equipped, several guests reported issues with maintenance such as the shower, toilet seat, and kitchen storage. The lack of a DVD player and washing machine were also noted. These issues indicate room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
There is insufficient information regarding gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so a score cannot be accurately given for this category.
About this property
Resting on the idyllic shores of the Ayrshire coast, encompassed by the beauty of the National Trust for Scotland's Culzean Castle, you will find this inviting all ground floor cottage, South Segganwell. Once home to shepherd William Kirkland and his family, this property now offers a desirable base for an escape to Maybole. Venture down the set of steps to your beautiful abode, making your way into the living/dining room, where you can take a seat on the sofa and enjoy an evening of relaxation, with the woodburning stove creating a homely aura and the large windows allowing you to soak up your surroundings. Carry your conversations over to the dining table and raise a glass to an unforgettable holiday over a lovely home cooked meal, prepared in the well equipped kitchen. When it's time to rest, discover the beautiful double bedroom, boasting a welcoming, crisp and clean interior and served by the shower room, where you can freshen up after a day at the beach. Spend mornings discovering the 600 acres of land surrounding the property with your canine companion, while its three miles of stunning coastline offers an unforgettable backdrop to your walks. For a memorable stay in Scotland, South Segganwell makes a wonderful choice for a couple seeking a seaside escape. Note: This property can be booked with Refs: 1060510, 1060512, 1060513, 1060515, 1104229, 1104228 and 1104230 together sleeping 31 guests.
The ancient capital of Carrick, Maybole is a historic town sitting with South Ayrshire in Scotland, boasting plenty of shops, pubs, eateries and much more to explore on a self-catered stay. The town benefits from lying within close reach of the coast where you can find plenty of water sporting opportunities, walking routes, and cycling, as well as the Galloway Forest Park being just a scenic drive away. Close to Ayr and Culzean Bay too, there's plenty to explore around Maybole.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One double bedroom.
Shower room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Night storage heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV.
Electricity included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel for the wood burner is not included in rent.
Cot available.
Off road parking for two cars.
600 acres of woodland and formal gardens, and three miles of varied coastline.
Holiday guests can enjoy a complimentary tour of the castle, subject to normal opening hours and availability.
Access to the estate grounds outside of the regular opening hours.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.7 miles, pub 3.8 miles.
Beach 0.1 miles.
There is no WiFi at this property and phone signal is intermittent.
There are over 100 steps down to the cottage.
You may need a torch if arriving at night time, please take care.
Cot bedding is not provided.
There is an interlinking door between North and South Segganwell, which can be unlocked if both cottages are booked by the same party.
The public do have access to the beach in front of the cottages.
The opening times, visitor facilities and entry prices of all National Trust for Scotland properties and attractions can be viewed on their website here
Reviews (38)
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Andrew
This was a lovely cottage very comfortable fantastic views the cottage itself is very comfortable had everything you needed for your stay
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Sheila
Also hot water in bathroom sink went cold very quickly. Couldn't find instructions for TV and struggled a bit with that. Couldn't work out how to switch heaters on/down/off. No-one on site to ask for help as far as I knew. Lovely little cottage and views, but very expensive per night especially for only one person.
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Sarah
However, we didn't expect them to be looking through the back kitchen window and exploring the area behind the cottage as well as out front. There is no gate or chain saying 'private' so people felt they could just go wherever they wanted. It was like being in a fish bowl. The cottage had no garden chairs to sit on so the only way we could enjoy the grassy area in front of the cottage was the hard bench. It was also the only place we could tie the dogs up in the sunshine. The bench was on the public grass so access was sometimes limited. Because there was no area to keep the dogs safe in a garden, it isn't really a dog friendly cottage. Inside the kitchen the fridge door was broken from the housing, the dining table was wobbly (which my husband fixed with a multi-tool he had with him) and there was no space in the cupboards for our food. We rearranged the crockery to make a bit of space and squeezed the rest on and around the microwave.