Rosebank

Rosebank Holiday Cottage is situated in the pretty unspoilt village of Port Logan in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland and is ideal for families and couples looking for something completely different from their hectic working lives. This traditional fisherman’s cottage is now completely refurbished making your holiday in Scotland comfortable and welcoming.

The cottage has two double bedrooms, one ensuite, and a third bedroom with bunk beds, sleeping a family of six. All on one level, a bright and light open plan kitchen, living and dining area opens onto a large private,secluded and secure garden on two levels. Steps to the top level lead to a picnic table and seating area where there is a wonderful view of the Port Logan Lighthouse and the sea. Two Lrg or 3 Sml well behaved pets are welcome at Rosebank for a small extra charge.

Please see our guest reviews here

 

The house is lovely and the holiday has been great.

We all loved the beach, it’s very quiet and does the soul good.

Everything we could possibly need was here – and even some treats for us and the dogs !!

Already booked for next year.

Pam, Adam and Eva. With Bella and Millie.

25^th June to 2^nd July 2022.

 

For Newbreeze,

Amazing location, weather amazing, and all round great relaxing break.

Thank you for your welcome pack and your quick response to our requests.

Hope to be back soon.

Jane & Chris with Billy and Betty (Cockerpoo’s).

West Yorkshire.

18^th – 25^th June 2022.

 

Thanks again for another great review from Isla and David, not missing out Mickey the retired Greyhound.

"Thank you for another wonderful stay at Rosebank and the visit to Newbreeze which is lovely."

David and Isla have been watching keenly the progress of our newly finished Newbreeze for the last year or so.
And their approval was given.

#VSWS #VSWS #dogfriendly Dotty4Paws

 

Outstanding Cottage, Beautifully fitted and decorated with everything we needed.

Lovely peaceful village and in an excellent location to explore the Galloway region. Do visit Portpatrick, the Mull of Galloway, Glentrool, Logan Botanic garden and Logan Fish Pond. In fact everywhere !

Anthony and Miranda.

Southampton.

11^th – 18^th June 2022

 

Another week at Port Logan.

The location is idyllic & the cottage perfect.

Back next year I hope !

(ok, just booked 2023).

Liz, Paul, Emma & Lyle.

Breea (Lad/Collie) & companion.

Hamilton.

4^th – 11^th June 2022.

 

 

Mike & Maggie.

A truly memorable stay in a wonderfully tranquil location.

The cottage is a delight and caters for all foreseeable needs.

A wonderful break for all concerned.

Andy & Joanne

“Max” the Terrier.

What a wonderful place Port Logan is !!

To be able to walk on the beach with Max was amazing.

Rosebank is a wonderful cottage, everything you need is provided and the garden is wonderful.

We will be back.

 

South Yorkshire

28^th May – 4^th June 2022.

 

 

 

We’ve had a lovely, relaxing, comfortable and special time staying here.

Thank you for everything !

(Bev says thanks for the bath)

*Bev is a sister who they visited during their stay*

Penny, Laura & Rammy (Dachshund).

21^st – 28^th May 2022.

 

Wonderful stay in beautiful cottage and area is so restful and idyllic.

Will definitely come back, thank you for generous welcome pack & so thoughtful.

Sheila,

Manchester 14/21-05-22

What a fantastic place, so generous, so welcoming.

Thank you so much.

We are booked for next year !

It has been just what we needed.

Geoff & Kate.

South Devon 14/21-05-22

 

Thank you for a lovely stay in Rosebank, our last visit was in 2016 !

So good to be back again.

John, Sandra, David, Charlotte and Thomas.

And Bella the Sprollie.

7^th – 14^th May 2022

Worcestershire & Northamptonshire.

 

 

Perfect again.

It was lovely to bring Hamish this time and watch him enjoy the beach.

Thank you – can’t wait to come back again.

Steve, Marion &Hamish (Miniature Poodle).

Dorset,

“But Marion was originally from Port Logan”!

30^th April to 7^th of May 2022.

 

What a lovely stay at Rosebank Cottage.

Peaceful throughout the week Just what we’d hoped for, Cottage is perfect.

Small treats on arrival even for our girls and the weather was on our side.

Great stay hope to stay again in the future xx

Paul & Emma, with Skylar and Lunar (Golden Retriever’s).

Beverly East York’s.

23^rd – 30^th April 2022.

 

 

Thank you for a lovely stay yet again !

We’ve had a lovely time !

Hope everything goes ok with the new property.

We explored all round Port Logan, Portpatrick, Stranraer and the Mull of Galloway.

We even had a paddle in the sea.

Louise, Simon, Katie and Kelly with their wee pack of pets, Gee, Stella, Luna and Bella.

Staffordshire.

16^th – 23^rd April 2022.

 

 

Rosebank is such a lovely cottage with everything you need for a great stay.

Perfect location for a quiet & relaxing holiday. I deal for walks & all the local Attractions.

Cannot wait to come back it’s been magical &has the “paw” of approval.

Dawn and Paul & Pip.

Melton Mowbray.

9^th – 16^th April 2022.

 

 

Such a beautiful place to stay.

Thank you for the welcome pack, and this cottage has everything we needed for a comfortable stay !

Absolutely loved the beach walks, views from the garden & Mr & Mrs pheasant’s.

The takeaway meals from Tigh-Na-Mara were fab to enjoy in the cottage.

We also enjoyed visiting Portpatrick, Mull of Galloway & Castle Kennedy Gardens.

PS/

We’d love to return to stay at Rosebank soon !

Thank you so much Denise & Nick x.

Gemma, Matt, Korben and Jenson with Teddy the dog.

Derbyshire.

2^nd – 9^th April 2022.

 

 

Had a lovely break, weather couldn’t have been better, superb location.

Rosebank is perfect home from home. Thanks.

David and Hilary,

With Sheba (JRT) & Toby (Romanian rescue).

Lincolnshire

18^th March – 1^st April 2022.

 

 

Thank you for the usual welcome of flowers & treats for the humans & canines.

A great few days escape to recharge the batteries.

Hope to be back soon.

Harry, Ann & Monty (std Poodle).

Glasgow.

13^th – 18^th March 2022.

 

 

So good to be back at Rosebank cottage – and so soon since our last visit in January 2022 !

Rosebank, Port Logan perfect as always & much needed.

Our thanks as always Nick & Denise.

Linda & David with Lab Buddy + French Bull Lola.

6^th – 13^th March 2022.

 

 

It was lovely to be back in Port Logan & to stay at Rosebank.

The cottage is perfect !

We really enjoyed our stay & hope to be back before too long…

Thank you very much ! Weather was perfect too – beautiful sunsets & sunny days.

Lynn, Lesley with Rosie (Golden Retriever) and Cooper (Patterdale Terrier).

Ayrshire.

2^nd – 6^th March 2022.

 

 

Thank you so much for a lovely week, we have loved the location and the house, and thank you so much for the treats left for us.

The kids loved the garden and the beach despite the very windy weather !

Our favourite place to visit was the Mull of Galloway lighthouse and the café, the views were breath-taking !

We will definitely be back.

Andy, Fiona, Molly, Jack, Ella, Sam.

 

 

Another amazing week here.

Always feels like home from the minute we walk in.

Thank you for the flowers & the lovely hamper !

We survived storm Dudley but left before storm Eunice !!

Becky, Steven, Bea with Ebony (Cocker Spaniel).

12^th -19^th February 2022.

 

Another great stay, very relaxing.

Stayed dry all weekend.

Thanks for the lovely biscuits, didn’t last long.

The Nelsons and Rollo.

21^st – 24^th January 2022.

 

 

Thank you Denise & Nick for the use of your beautiful holiday cottage – absolutely perfect !

All the little things that make it feel like home – but better.

Can’t wait to come back !

Thank you.

David, Linda with Buddy (Labrador) & Lola (French Bulldog)

30/12/21 – 6/1/22.

 

 

Thank you for another wonderful stay at the lovely Rosebank.

Our home from home. Sad it will probably be our last but happy to say that’s because we are moving “Local” at last.

Thank you for the happy memories (and the super Christmas hamper) ! xx

PS,

We are so please that you enjoyed what maybe your final stay at Rosebank and we wish you all the best for the future. You have been wonderful guests throughout (and you Cookie).

Carla, Graham and Enid with Cookie (the Staffy x Lab)

Stoke-on-Trent.

16^th – 30^th Dec 2021.

 

 

Great location, well equipped cottage.

Appreciated the hamper and gifts.

Dogs had a splendid time on the beach.

Thanks to Denise & Nick.

Paul, Lesley Anne and Sandra.

Maebh, Brady and Ned the dogs.

Kirton in Lindsey.

19^th – 20^th December 2021.

 

 

Lovely cottage with spectacular views of the bay.

Warm & cosy & nice welcome pack

Thoroughly enjoyable time spent here.

Thank you Denise & Nick.

Pearl, Lynda & Bailey

Nottinghamshire

Nov 22^nd – 28^th 2021.

 

 

The cottage was lovely, so clean and fresh, had everything we could want.

The beach is beautiful and so refreshing.

We’re all going home a lot more relaxed than when we arrived.

We’ll be back in April and we can’t wait !

Thank you so much for a lovely stay.

Simon, Lou, Kate and Kelly.

Not forgetting their well-behaved Gee (Staffy), Stella (JRT), Luna (Lab) and last but not least Bella (Yorkie).

Staffordshire.

30^th Oct – 6^th Nov 2021.

 

 

Thank you all for our latest review.

How lovely to get back to Port Logan after too long away.

The house is beautiful and the welcoming basket etc very thoughtful.

My Aunt Nana would have approved !

(Aunt Nana lived in Rosebank many years passed)

Thank you. I love this house and it means when I “come home", I feel at home

24-30 Oct/2021 Fiona Downes Domaine le letean Castelna D'Auzan

26th 28th October Marion and Ann

 

 

Another great week spent at your amazing cottage.

Weather has been fantastic. We have had the most relaxing week and can’t wait to return again.

Thanks again x

Gemma, John, Corey & Paige, Iza (The Whippet).

9^th – 16^th Oct 2021.

 

 

“Well after Covid shut-downs cancelled 2 previous holidays we were so pleased to see you finally made it and enjoyed your stay in Rosebank, Port Logan.”

Great to be back in your lovely cottage !!

We had a lovely week & were lucky with the weather.

Hope to see you again soon! Xxx.

Steve, Julie & Sarah

with Oscar (Fox Terrier) Rose (Jack Russell).

2^nd – 9^th Oct 2021.

 

Thank you Denise + Nick, lovely cottage with everything we needed. Loved the seaside bits and pieces and welcome was more than welcome !

Good luck with your latest project (Newbreeze) and hope to see you again.

Thanks again x

Dave, Sylvia and Max (Patterdale cross).

18^th – 25^th Sept 2021

 

 

Very enjoyable stay here at Rosebank cottage – excellent, loved it.

Great base for travelling / visiting all attractions.

Had a great time and would recommend staying here.

Thank you very much Alan, Lynette & Fergus

Fergus loved the beach !

11^th – 18^th Sept 2021.

 

 

 

Our 2^nd visit & another amazing stay at Rosebank.

Love that the cottage has everything you need & the welcome pack is a fab touch.

We dropped lucky with the weather so spent a bit of time on that lovely beach & we just love how calming & peaceful Port Logan is.

I loved going to the table top sale in the village hall amazing !!!

Even had a pheasant visit the garden !!!

Lorraine & Ray, Amber as well (German Shepard).

From Crewe Cheshire.

28.08.21 – 04.09.21

 

 

Steven, Becky & Bea.

Enjoyed an amazing week. Love the cottage works well for all.

Peaceful and clean.

We will be back again soon. Thank you. X

21^st – 28^th Aug 2021.

 

 

We’ve had a lovely two weeks holiday in this fantastic comfortable cottage.

The beach is amazing& we’ve enjoyed exploring this beautiful part of the country.

The welcome goodies were much appreciated, thank you Denise & Nick for your kindness.

We hope to be back !

Rob, Rebecca, Laura + Harry.

From Grimsby, N E Lincolnshire.

7/8/21 – 21/8/21.

 

 

A wonderful stay in a beautiful place.

A few of our favourite things to do were, sit on the bench up top and watch the comings and goings of Port Logan.

We really enjoyed trips to the Botanical Gardens and the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse.

Rosebank was just what was required for a much anticipated family get together all things were covered.

We have left our holiday puzzle for everyone to enjoy…….. you might recognise the pictures !!! x.

Chris and Maureen Denbigh.

Julie, Mark, Sidney & Casey Daventry.

31^st July – 7^th August 2021.

 

 

The cottage was spotless and welcoming

Thank you for the eggs, milk and biscuits.

It was lovely and peaceful and the view was amazing.

The garden was big hit with everyone and the beach, including Poppy (dog).

Can’t help thinking time went to fast.

Thank you again from all the family –x-

Stuart, Joan, Zoe, Jake, Harry and Megan with Poppy (Shih Tzu).

24^th -31^st July 2021.

 

 

Best stay so far.

Best stay so far, the cottage was spotless as always and the welcome pack was really helpful.

We only had one rainy day and that cleared up so we spent so much time on the beach and exploring.

Can’t wait till next year, thanks so much Denise & Nick x.

Janet, Margo, Ben, Michael, Aaron, Cailaen.

With Tobi and Maisie too.

Airdrie.

3^rd – 17^th July 2021.

 

 

Thank you both for another lovely stay at Rosebank !

Perfect cottage in a great location and the lovely weather helped.

Lots of walks on the beach, watch out for jellyfish !

Pleasantly surprised to see deer in the garden one morning.

Would recommend visiting Glenwhan gardens and the lighthouse.

Would love to come back here again.

Emma, Joel, Gina and Mick with Leo (the Border Terrier).

From Derbyshire.

26^th June – 3^rd July 2021.

 

 

We are so pleased when our guests have such a great time.

“This is the best”

Thank you both for such a lovely welcome, next visit can’t come quick enough we love it here.

Micky likes the beach tho not sure about the sea.

Lovely to have met you both.

Many thanks again, (It’s so so clean + we love it so so much).

Love to both,

Isla and David + Mick (Greyhound).

12th - 26th June 2021.

**And have just booked 2 weeks same time 2022**

 

 

Fabulous 2 weeks here in this beautiful cottage. Such a peaceful tranquil place with so much to see.

Visit the Mull, Portpatrick or just take a footpath and enjoy nature.

Sad to leave today but taking the memories with me ready for next time.

Thanks Denise & Nick, lovely to meet you both and for offering the perfect place to stay.

Pauline x.

29^th May – 12^th June 2021.

 

 

A lovely week in this wonderful cosy, well-equipped cottage.

Port Logan is idyllic, so peaceful and tranquil with super walks and drives.

Walked over the hills to Luce Bay – well worthwhile.

Also went fishing in the bay & caught two nice sea bass – give it a try!

Drove to the Mull & North beyond Leswalt – fabulous!

Visited Portpatrick – delightful village and harbour.

Thank you Denise & Nick!!

Anthony & Miranda from Southampton.

22^nd – 29^th May 2021.

 

 

 

Thank you for another lovely stay at Rosebank.

Never get tired of that fabulous view every morning,

All your little touches make it even better,

You think of everything.

Many thanks, love

Allison & Ronnie with “Harry” (English Bullterrier).

Tyne & Wear

May 15^th – 22^nd 2021.

 

 

Another great stay in this lovely cottage.

Never get tired of coming here.

Dogs loved the beach.

Will definitely be back.

Thanks again!

Lorna & Sheina

With Hector (Dachshund) Logan (Lurcher).

8^th – 15^th May 2021

 

 

Beautiful cottage, home from home.

Well equipped. Stunning location.

Would come back in a flash.

(PS. booked for next year). Thank you.

Paul and Liz, Emma and Allan.

With Breea (Lab Collie) & Layla (Collie).

1^st – 8^th May 2021.

 

 

What a great break from what’s been a hectic time.

Great cottage and the welcome hamper was a fabulous touch.

Isla & myself had a good few walks on the beach and in the surrounding area.

We are truly spoiled.

Cheers Nick & family.

Thanks James & Isla

18/12/20 – 06/01/21

 

“Wow”.

What a fantastic experience.

Great cottage, every little thing thought about.

Thank you so much for a great Anniversary & Birthday.

We will be back Denise & Nick.

Thanks again x.

Sharon & Scott with Sasha (the Rottweiler).

Scotland.

7^th – 11^th Nov 2020.

 

 

Well it was blowing a hooley when we arrived, but what a way to rid-out the head cobwebs.

Just what we needed nothing to do and all week to do it !

The ideal place to be when everything else is closed - beaches are all still open.

We will most definitely be back, the dogs have loved it especially the Staffy and ideal for our blind old girl, she’s adapted well.

Thanks all.

 

Simon, Lou with Stella & Gee (Staffy & JRT cross).

Leek, Staffordshire.

31^st Oct – 7^th Nov 2020.

 

 

 

It was a pleasant, relaxing stay.

We will most definitely be back

Thank you for the chocolates, much appreciated.

The Nelson family.

                                                                                                            17^th – 22^nd Oct 2020.

 

 

Another fabulous week, we feel so happy here.

Visited places we visit every year.

Mickey loves beach, tho not the sea.

Looking forward to coming back in June for “2” weeks.

Thank you so so much for all the extras.

Isla and David with Mickey (the Greyhound).

Perth.

3^rd – 10^th Oct 2020

 

 

Another fabulous stay in our “second home”.

Weather mainly lovely.

Visited some amazing places again.

Cookie will miss her beach until next time.

We’ll be back !

Carla & Graham, and cookie (Staffy / Lab).

From Derbyshire.

26^th Sept – 3^rd Oct 2020.

 

 

“Had a great time in Port Logan”

Cottage was perfect.

Will be back.

Thank you Mick.

Also Mick, Aber & Mark.

West Lothian.

                                                                               12^th – 19^th Sept 2020.

 

 

We had a relaxing stay everything we needed was here.

The Tea, Milk, Biscuits etc was a lovely touch.

Thank you.

Kevin & Christine,

From Houghton.Le.Springs.

7^th 11^th Sept 2020.

 

Beautiful cottage ! and a Beautiful setting.

Falling out of bed onto a sandy beach would be possible here.

We loved our stay & would easily come again.

Thank you for the effort you clearly put into welcoming your guests, Human & Dog.

Ann, Brian & Harry Sutton + “Monty” (The Standard Poodle).

29^th Aug – 5^th Sept 2020.

 

 

Another wonderful stay.

A beautiful cottage with all amenities.

The welcome pack is very welcome on arrival & very thoughtful.

Spending every day on the beach is such a pleasure.

Morag & Scott with Phoebe, Ozzie & Lola.

From Dundee, Scotland.

22^nd - 29^th August 2020.

 

 

Wow !!!

What a fab cottage, Denise & Nick have put a lot of thought into the welcome pack & everything you could possibly need.

Port Logan is a beautiful location & although the weather was a bit hit & Miss we still managed plenty of time on the beach & exploring the area.

Will defo be back in the near future.

Ray & Lorraine Baker with Amber (The German Shepard).

From Crewe Cheshire.

15^th – 22^nd Aug 2020.

 

Another fab stay here and blessed with fabulous weather !

Can’t wait to be back.

The Mephams.

Shap Cumbria.

8^th – 15^th August 2020

 

 

"Fab stay once again, see you next year"
The Prydes from Glasgow.
1st - 7th Aug 2020.

 

 

“Sorry for the delay in publication, situations have overtaken us.”

Another fabulous week in our home from home !

Enjoyed showing our friends the wonders of D&G (Dumfries and Galloway).

We’ll be back I’m sure.

Carla & Graham with Cookie (StaffyLab) Derbyshire

+ Mark & Alesa Ohio.

7^th – 14^th March 2020.

 

Our third stay here in less than a year.

Always a pleasure and each time feels more like home.

Had a real mixed bag of weather this week as storm Dennis hit but nonetheless enjoyed our walks on the beach and trips out in the car.

We will be back !

Becky, Grace and Beatrice with Ebony (the Cocker Spaniel).

Shap Cumbria.

15^th – 22^nd February 2020.

 

Fantastic cottage in a lovely location.

Very well equipped and great garden for relaxing & for our dogs.

Thanks you for our amazing New Year welcome pack!

Just booked again for 2020.

Denise & Nick are great hosts & nothing is too much trouble.

Steve, Julie and Sarah with Oscar the Fox Terrier, Rosie the Jack Russell.

Blackburn Lancashire.

New Year 2019.

 

 

Fantastic place to stay!

Highly recommended.

Relaxing and just fab.

Merry Christmas.

Mark, Melanie, Maitland, Marsden & Trudy (the Beagle).

Devon

Christmas 2019.

 

Early winter redecorate.

 

Thank you for a wonderful stay.

The location is amazing and the cottage is stunning. The weather was typically Scottish but once inside with the heating on we could chill out and enjoy our stay.

Pat, Paul, Craig, Matt, Dave & Alan.

“Fishing jolly 2019”

Wales, Midlands & Lincolnshire.

31^st _ 4^th Nov 2019.