The Vital Spark

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Rated exceptional
This score is based on guest reviews from several other travel websites

About this property

Accommodation Features: The Vital Spark in Gatehouse of Fleet offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room includes a comfortable sofa and TV, providing a relaxing space for guests. Amenities and Facilities: Guests can enjoy a private garden with sea views, free WiFi, and free on-site private parking. The property includes a washing machine, patio, barbecue, outdoor furniture, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and shower. Location and Attractions: Located 99 km from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, The Vital Spark is 46 km from Rockcliffe. The surrounding area offers scenic views and various activities for visitors.

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Property highlights

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

External review score

This 9.9 score is from guests who booked this property on several other travel websites. It will be replaced by a Booking.com review score once this property receives its first review from guests on our site.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Discover Scotland Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.2Based on 563 reviews from 212 properties
212 managed properties

Company information

Holiday Cottage letting Agency operating since 1983 with cottages across all of Scotland

Property information

Tucked away in a quiet position on the stunning Galloway Coast, The Vital Spark is a cosy wooden cabin with rest and relaxation at its heart just moments from the shore.

Neighbourhood information

Located on the border of Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, there is of course lots to see passed dark in this area. On a clear night, thousands of stars, planets, and the Milky Way and, occasionally, the Northern Lights, can be seen with the naked eye. Or why not visit the nearby Dark Space Planetarium at Kirkcudbright and learn more about space exploration. Kirkcudbright is also the region’s Artist Town, once home to Glasgow Boys George Henry and E.A Hornel, as well as Jessie M. King. Hornel’s home at Broughton House is now open to the public and offers guests a chance to see some of his work, as well as his beautiful, oriental inspired garden. The nearby town of Castle Douglas is the region’s Food Town, where holidaymakers will find a wide selection of independent butchers, delis, chocolatiers and cafes. With the beach just meters from the front door, The Vital Spark is a great holiday destination for those who enjoy wild swimming and water sports like windsurfing and kayaking, or for children who want to rock-pool, paddle and build sandcastles. It would also be the ideal location for wildlife enthusiasts, with RSPB and WWT reserves only a short distance away. For guests with children in tow, the nearby Cocoa Bean Factory and farm parks of Mabie and Dalscone, in Dumfries, offer a fabulous day out.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Vital Spark takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$201. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 22
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: DG01295F, E