We came to Stranraer for just one night, and this hotel was our pick. On arrival, it genuinely…read morelooked like a quaint little castle - even more charming than the pictures suggested. Our room exceeded expectations, complete with a lovely view over what I think was the Stranraer port or perhaps the sea. The amenities were far more than we expected: a fun game room, a pool, a gym, plenty to keep you entertained. I actually found myself regretting that we were only staying for one night. The hotel seems to be a hub for special occasions like wedding receptions; during our stay, there was a wedding anniversary being celebrated. While you could hear the festivities from certain areas, it was never loud enough to disturb us in our room. Convenience was another plus, there's a Greggs right next door for a quick coffee and sausage roll in the morning. Parking is plentiful in the hotel, too. For me, the highlight was the bar lounge area. We stayed there until midnight, enjoying great drinks and great service from the friendly bartenders. All in all, this hotel was a delightful find that I would highly recommend if you find yourself in Stranraer!

A bit disappointed with this place. We walked in and the first thing was the smell. The hotel staff…read morewere ok but the bar staff didn't have a clue. In a country that prides itself on whiskeys she couldn't make a hot whiskey for one of the party. That aside the fire alarm went off at 6.20 and the reason we were told was some person used too much deodorant. For F*^ks sake what does she think she is dealing with. No matter how much you are charging for a room teach your staff not to be condescending to the clientele. Cheap but not cheerful.

This is a charming B&B on the edge of Loch Ryan in the tiny village of Cairnryan. My sister and I…read morechose to stay at this location in June during our Scotland trip because we wanted to take the ferry at Cairnryan to Northern Ireland for a day and then come back to Scotland and continue our journey there. It was so magical. It rests at the bottom of a garden hill. There was a lovely porch where we drank tea and read one of the hundreds of books that lined the bookshelves in the drawing room. There was also a computer in the drawing room (hallelujah!). The room itself was clean, cozy, and immaculate--down to the smallest detail--there were even tiny scissors for us to open the instant coffee in our room. The beds were so comfortable. It was the perfect place for us to convalesce for a couple of nights from the rigors of travel. The first day, when we had to leave early for the ferry, they packed breakfast for us and left it on outside of our door in a cooler. The second day we had breakfast in their beautiful dining room which reflected all the glory and beauty of the days of the British Empire. They had a variety of breakfast options but I greedily chose porridge and a full English breakfast. It was delicious. And I couldn't move after eating it I was so full. John, the gentleman who runs the place, was so kind, thoughtful, and gracious. he took care of our every need. he even went way above and beyond the call of duty and helped my sister and I get cheaper tickets to Glasgow (our next destination) and even gave us a ride to the bus terminal himself. We will never forget the wonderful people and the beautiful stay at Rhins of Galloway B&B. Planning to return will the rest of our family in the near future.