Southend Vacation cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and golf

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  • Cottage
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.5 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Osborne Cottage is a modern, spacious three bedroom bungalow on the southern tip of the famous Mull of Kintyre. This property is perfect for families looking to get away from it all, golfers looking to enjoy the famous courses at Machrihanish (or Dunaverty Golf Club which borders the property), or anybody looking to wander the golden beaches or admire the rugged beauty of the area.

Located in the heart of the village of Southend, the property can accommodate up to eight people, is pet friendly, and available for 3, 4 and 7 night hires as standard.

Further details outdoors

Parking for up to 3 cars

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 3 night

About the owner

Gillian O.
Calendar last updated:
11 Jan 2024

Years listed:
11

Languages spoken: English
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Perfect
May 2021

We had such a brilliant stay at Osbourne Cottage. So much prettier in the flesh and in the most perfect location. I have been coming to southend for 36 years. We have stayed in many houses but this is… More 

1 Jun 2021

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Scenic822658
Denny, United Kingdom

Fantastic cottage and holiday
Jul 2020

We have just returned from a fabulous stay at Osborne Cottage in Southend Kintyre. This cottage is fantastic, has absolutely everything you could wish for, tastefully decorated throughout, comfortabl… More 

2 Aug 2020

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Response from the owner
Many thanks for your fantastic review and delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Gillian

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rtlock

New Year stay
Jan 2020

We used Osborne Cottage for a family holiday. There were 7 of us and a small dog. A fantastic cottage with everything we needed and a lot more . Several beautiful beaches within walking distance. A go… More 

4 Jan 2020

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ClaribelleG

Amazing
Jul 2017

Beautiful cottage, a real home from home with everything you could possibly need to have a lovely holiday. Southend is a small village, near lovely beaches and coastal walks. Would highly recommended … More 

22 Jul 2017

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Response from the owner
Thankyou for your kind review. So glad you had an amazing stay in lovely Mull of Kintyre. Hopefully see you again soon. Gillian

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turnfine
Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

Fab stay
Jun 2017

Just back from a few days at this cottage We had a family group age ranging from 7yrs to 92yrs The cottage has lots for all ages It is so well, stocked even down to batteries for the Wi Also our 3dog… More 

20 Jun 2017

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Response from the owner
Many thanks for your kind words - glad you all enjoyed Southend. Hope to see you again soon - Gill

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Gillian (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Gillian (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Gillian (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Gillian the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Gillian (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Gillian (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Gillian (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Gillian (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Gillian (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Gillian (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Gillian (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Gillian (the owner) a message.

If Gillian (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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