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!

I had just arrived in Stranraer on the last ferry from Belfast. It was cold, it was rainy and it…read morewas almost 1 in the morning. I was tired and had nowhere to stay. I walked up and down the streets of Stranraer hoping to find a B&B or some sort of Hostel. After an hour I had pretty much given up and was planning on sleeping in the train station and just by chance I see a light on in the Craignelder, as I head towards the front door, it opens and a woman comes out and locks it. I asked her if there were any vacancies and she she said they were closed but for whatever reason, she looked up at me, smiled and said "Come in". After telling her my story, she got me a cup of tea and brought me to my room. She obviously was on her way home but decided to help me out and I will never forget it. Clean rooms, lovely staff and a great view. I highly recommend!

This is a review for the restaurant: Hands down, this was the best lamb dish we've ever had! We…read morewere amazed by the amount of side dishes that were gratis, and we couldn't even eat everything. The service was fun and friendly and made for an enjoyable dinner. Worth a visit!

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.