The Bothy at Minuntion
Pinmore,
Ayrshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)7880 738973
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£130 - £170
per night
£910 - £1190
per week
Scandinavian inspired and beautifully designed, this cosy bothy has underfloor heating and long views over the Stinchar Valley and the river
1 bed
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
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2 Guests 26 Apr 24 - 26 Apr 24
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£130 - £170 per night
£910 - £1190 per week
The Experience
Such a stunning landscape will inspire walkers, nature lovers, artists, peace-seekers and anybody with a soul. Light pours in to the upstairs sitting room and an arched window shows off the views – this is a fabulous spot to unwind with a Loaf sofa, books and games, a record player and a log burner. Bring binoculars to spot much wildlife including red squirrels and deer, at night you’ll hear owls hoot.
Wild swimmers will be up and in the river before breakfast, there are sublime walks through woodlands bursting with wild flowers in spring, the gamekeeper can organise fishing and shooting, mountain bikers will head for Galloway Forest Park, there are golf courses nearby.
The downstairs bedroom is pretty with hedgerow flowers, more lovely books and views, comforting robes and White Company sheets. There are two bathrooms and a swish kitchen which any cook will be happy to work in, although Laura can arrange a breakfast hamper.
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We think you'll love
- Walking down to the river to swim, picnic, sit in the fishing hut, watch for wildlife
- Exploring South Ayrshire's long sandy beaches and rugged coastline, rolling hills and interesting villages and towns
- Feeling cosy inside with the wood-burner on while you watch the weather unfold outside
You should know
- There is an old mill cottage on the other side of the drive, sometimes used as a holiday home
- You may bring children up to two years old
- Dogs welcome but please keep them under control or on a lead as this is a working estate
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £130
- Weekly price
- from £910
- Damage deposit
- £250
- 1 Bothy for 2
- From £1301 bed1 bedroom
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 4pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 3 nights. STL licence number: 2472-5802-8309-9228.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Property
- This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
- Dogs
Locally made dog treats on arrival.
Up to two dogs welcome (no surcharge). Dog bed in the utility room, please bring your own blanket.
- Meals
- Breakfast hamper available, £20.
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Reviews
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We had the most magical stay at The Bothy in May. Its luxury was matched by the beauty of its location, and the loveliness of the hosts. After romping walks, picnics, and swimming in the river, we luxuriated in deep hot baths, slept like logs in the very comfortable (and huge!) bed, and woke up to bucolic view of lambs in the valley. Somehow it was both cosy and luxurious, and the kitchen was very well equipped too. We had such fun and felt totally refreshed by our stay.
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We loved our stay at The Bothy. It is incredibly comfortable, cosy, and well equipped and we honestly could not fault it. We particularly loved waking up and looking out of the bedroom window to uninterrupted views across the valley, walking down to the river and exploring the local walks. Laura was a brilliant host.
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A beautiful Scandinavian-inspired property with uninterrupted views of the upper Stinchar Valley whether inside or out. The owners have thought of everything, so just relax, unwind, and enjoy the tranquil location.
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Location
The neighbourhood
You're in the heart of the Stinchar Valley with a hedged garden, incredible views of the luscious green landscape and the river snaking through it, so the feel is quite remote. Girvan, a seaside town with shops and restaurants is a 20-minute drive and has plenty of ruined castles nearby but also magnificent Culzean. Newton Stewart is half an hour and the gateway to the Galloway Hills.
Local points of interest from Laura & Jack Warrender
- The Bothy sits at the heart of a working sheep farm. Take a picnic to the banks of the River Stinchar, wander out on to the hills or explore acres of woodland. Nearby Pinclanty Forest has many walking trails and small hill lochs.
- Not far away is the Galloway National Park with its internationally recognised Dark Sky status. Sit out in the evening wrapped in a blanket and watch the stars. They are dazzling.
- The Carrick coast has a number of large sandy beaches, take the dog for a long walk, or watch the sunset over Ailsa Craig.
- For golfers, there are the championship courses at Turnberry and Prestwick and local courses at Girvan and Stranraer.
- Bring your binoculars for there is an abundance of wildlife here between the woods, wetlands and hills. Listen out for cuckoos, owls and oyster catchers. You might spot otters, salmon or newts; and see hares, deer and red squirrels.
- Farther afield, there are castles, gardens, art galleries, adventure playgrounds and walking trails to be found.
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Introducing
Laura & Jack Warrender
Laura and Jack live on the family-run estate with their three young children and Jack's brother Geordie. Jack is a documentary filmmaker and a keen fisherman. Laura used to work in television too but now works part time as an archivist alongside running the farm. Today Minuntion is home to a large sheep farm, extensive woodland, sporting business, three holiday cottages and a forest school.
We had a wonderful week at the Bothy, one of two adjacent properties nestled in a generous valley alongside the river Stinchar. The other property was empty during our stay, so we had the space to ourselves, apart from the numerous pheasants which seemed to like being in our garden each morning. Despite the inclement weather, there were walks a plenty especially the nature trails at Barr the nearest village and the house was spacious and superbly equipped. A very relaxing stay.