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Secluded bay in the south of Scotland goes up for sale

Galbraith A view across a sweeping south of Scotland bay with cottages on the shore and the sea in frontGalbraith
Morroch Bay is on the south-west tip of Scotland

A secluded private bay in the south-west of Scotland has been put up for sale.

Morroch Bay and Beach Cottages sit on the western edge of the Rhins of Galloway about 2.5 miles (4km) south of Portpatrick.

Selling agents Galbraith said the site offered uninterrupted sea views and direct access to a private beachfront.

The bay and cottages are on the market for offers over £495,000.

Galbraith A white cottage and hut next to it on the shoreline looking out to sea. A track runs behind the two buildingsGalbraith
The property enjoys uninterrupted sea views
A map showing the location of Morroch Bay with Stranraer nearby
Morroch Bay sits to the south of Stranraer

The sale includes a four-bedroom home, one-bedroom cottage, a boating shed, a shepherd's hut and 27 acres (11 hectares) of land.

Morroch Bay is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and contains rock formations considered significant in the understanding of the formation of the Southern Uplands.

It is also home to a wide array of wildlife with regular sightings of seals, seabirds and birds of prey.

Galbraith A coastal cottage with whitewashed walls and decking in front and a wooden stairway leading down to the shore. There is a small hut beside it.Galbraith
The cottages are currently operated as holiday lets
Galbraith A black and white picture of a woman with a tea tray standing at a cottage door and a man with a walking stick in a hat and trousers and waistcoatGalbraith
The site operated as a tea room back in the 1920s and 1930s

Morroch Cottage itself previously served as the Morroch Cottage Tea Room which was run by Martha Galloway in the 1920s and 1930s, serving day-trippers from nearby Portpatrick.

From 1990, the current owners operated the cottages as holiday accommodation while also spending extensive time there themselves with family and friends.

Sheena Ramsay, who is handling the sale for Galbraith, said it was unusual for such an "entire private bay on Scotland's beautiful south-west coast" to come on the market.

Galbraith A small pod building with decking and chairs in front of it sits beneath a couple of treesGalbraith
The sale includes a number of buildings and a sizeable slice of land
Galbraith A view across water to cliffs with a small number of cottages at the bottom. In the distance is the nearest villageGalbraith
The cottages have been described as "accessible yet distinctly private"

"Accessible yet distinctly private, the two coastal cottages present a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial piece of unspoiled shoreline in the Galloway peninsula," she said.

"Location wise it really doesn't get much better than this."

She said they expected a high level of interest in the bay.

Galbraith Two wooden seats on a large expanse of decking looking out over a bay and towards the seaGalbraith
The bay and buildings are on the market for offers over £495,000

"The sale should attract a variety of purchasers be it those looking for a holiday let business, coastal hideaway or lifestyle move ideal for multi-generational living," she added.

"The two cottages are currently operated as highly successful holiday lets, and the business along with its contacts are available by separate negotiation."