Title: Secret Garden: Ultra Luxe Lodge on 2000-acre Seaside Estate Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Secret Garden: Ultra Luxe Lodge on 2000-acre Seaside Estate ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66400000/66390600/66390513/1fd70d0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66400000/66390600/66390513/a76d965c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66400000/66390600/66390513/fb5914f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66400000/66390600/66390513/cd8ff43e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66400000/66390600/66390513/aa834adf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Dunskey Stables Courtyard's historic lodge invites you to unwind with yoga on the lawn, a warm firepit, and an outdoor bathtub under starry skies. This charming retreat offers a light-filled living room with art-deco crystal wall sconces, plush velvet sofas and a beautifully restored equus bedroom. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4797 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space £345 includes taxes & fees 22 Sept - 23 Sept ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Secret Garden: Ultra Luxe Lodge on 2000-acre Seaside Estate Surrounded by the aesthetic of Italianate cobblestone courtyard, the newly renovated lodge at Dunskey encourages leisurely afternoons sipping iced lemon grappa. Signs of splendour are plentiful at the historic Dunskey Stables Courtyard, where guests enter before stepping into the lodge, with its iconic chimney spires and paving stones underfoot. Enjoy an invigorating start to the day with yoga on the lawn, while taking in birdsongs and sunlight dappling through the trees in the spacious garden. Practice your cartwheel, or nap here with your books among scented blooms, next to freshly brewed coffee supplied by Dunskey Estate. In the evening, light up the firepit for sizzling lamb chops, sprinkled with hand-picked rosemary from the garden, naturally. The outdoor bathtub is a dream come true with glasses of bubbles under a twinkling celestial dome. On the ground floor, the light-filled living room is swathed in the colour of fading daylight. We proudly feature a wall mural by the artist Megan Elizabeth, whose creations evoke Dunskey sentiments of pastel coastline and watercolour sunsets. A sapphire velvet sofa will be a firm favourite throughout the holiday, particularly when cozied up next to the fireplace, underneath gleams of art-deco crystal wall sconces. Continuing on the theme of old world grandeur, we invite you to brighten up your reading nook with crewelwork-embroidered, deep-set seat at the best arm chair in the house. A closer look at the Suzani-inspired medallions reveals the most delightful of Dunskey motifs: blooming flora, frolicking fauna, and novel palettes. No holiday is complete with cooking up the most indulgent meals for absolutely no reason. The kitchen, flooded with lights, with views of the garden, will call out to the most reluctant chef. We take great pride in providing you with the most well-stocked kitchen you've ever seen in a holiday cottage, and always with sharp knives as well! If that isn't enough, relax in the dining area, decorated with oversized prints of glasshouses, and plot your next jungle-calling escape. Perhaps the most exciting feature of the lodge is the equus bedroom, which has undergone spirited restoration, keeping fast hold of original architectural interests. Two outrageously comfortable single beds are nestled into the stable block. There's plenty of room for your evening reads (not doom scrolling) as we have kept the manger for shelf storage. Lit by an antler chandelier and furnished with pre-industrial style clothing valet, you'll have enough room to model all your holiday outfits. Embrace the vibrancy of the Scottish garden beneath the dormer window that opens to standing height, and breathe in the wall of profusely blooming camellia from the second bedroom. Taking up the entire top floor, the master bedroom and adjacent bathroom with its underfloor heating may encourage you to stay forever. Thoughtful touches, such as velvet cuddle chairs, art deco crystal wall scones, and collector's item dressing table and bespoke chest of drawers, will enfold you in a gentle aesthetic. The oversized bathroom contains monsoon rain walk-in shower and a large bath to melt away any residual existential angst. A collection of travel books may help with the wanderlust as well. FOR CANCELLATIONS: Full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking, if the check-in date is at least 14 days away. 25% refund for cancellations made at least 21 days before check-in. No refunds for cancellations made within 21 days of check-in. FOR BOOKING MODIFICATIONS: A one-time complimentary change of date can be made if the check-in date is more than 90 days away. The cost of the nightly rate will remain the same as the original booking OR the cost of the nightly rate for the newly requested dates or newly requested property, whichever is higher. If the check-in date is less than 90 days away, a 170gbp fee is applied to the modification request. The cost of the nightly rate will remain the same as the original booking OR the cost of the nightly rate for the newly requested dates or newly requested property, whichever is higher. We are unable to accommodate any change of date or change of property if the check-in date is less than 21 days away. We carry out a deep cleaning process for allergen removal for every booking with pets. The cost is 60gbp / stay for up to two pets. This is added to your guest bill that is sent to you upon departure. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 797 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Additional pet fee of £60 for up to two dogs ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed Contact us for further information. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events are allowed on site Note from host: Contact us for further information. Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 456439 Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Stranraer, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Castle of St John and Ardwell Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dunskey Garden and Gkenwhan Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Secret Garden: Ultra Luxe Lodge on 2000-acre Seaside Estate? > As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secret Garden: Ultra Luxe Lodge on 2000-acre Seaside Estate on 22 Sept 2025 start from £344.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. 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