Rhins of Galloway Stranraer

Cairnryan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG9 8QU, UK  [map]

In lawned gardens, looking out over the waters of Loch Ryan, Rhins of Galloway has a beautiful and yet convenient location, between the 2 ferry ports of Stranraer and Cairnryan.

The guest house is just 4 minutes' drive from Stranraer’s ferry terminal and only a one-minute drive from Cairnryan, making it ideally positioned for the Stena Line ferries to Belfast and the P&O ferries to Larne.

With all the peace and quiet of an out-of-town, semi-rural location, Rhins of Galloway is nevertheless within a short drive of the area’s shops and eateries.

In a spacious and relaxed setting, all of the high-quality en suite accommodation is comfortable, clean and well presented.

Despite the style and stature of the building, the fact that there is no licensed bar or restaurant means that Rhins of Galloway is defined as a guest house rather than as a hotel. The premises are only open to guests.
Opened by Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester in 1943, the building itself has had a variety of uses, boasting a history that can make a place feel very special. Whilst the rooms are decorated with contemporary furniture, the corridors and other communal areas mix antiques with modern design.

Breakfast is served from 07:30, overlooking the gardens, the loch and the docking ferries. For earlier departures, a tray is provided with juice, cereal and either croissants (with preserves) or bacon, egg and tomato baguettes (by prior arrangement only). Evening meals can be arranged with prior notice, alternatively a licensed restaurant is available approximately 2 miles (3 km) away.

Minimum duration of stay is one night. Maximum duration of stay is 3 nights.

V.A.T. receipt supplied as standard, making prices 17.5% cheaper for those who can claim the V.A.T. back.

The entire building is strictly non-smoking.

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Directions to Rhins of Galloway:
We are located on the main A77, which connects Stranraer with Glasgow (2 hour journey). We are 4 miles north of Stranraer, and one mile south of Cairnryan ferry terminal. The journey south to Cairnryan along the A77 has breathtaking views along the route, passing Ailsa Craig and the magical coastline around Lendalfoot.

Ferry services connecting South West Scotland to Northern Ireland operate throughout the year from Stranraer and Cairnryan, which are just 5 miles, and 5 minutes apart by car.

P&O operate a ferry service from Cairnryan to Larne. Stena Line currently operate a service from Stranraer to Belfast, but plan to relocate their service to Cairnryan by the end of 2008. These ferries provide for day trips and short stays to Larne and Belfast, perfect for a visit to Giants Causeway or a shopping and sight-seeing day out in Belfast.

Stranraer rail station is just 4 miles away, and provides a direct link to Glasgow.

The nearest major airports within Scotland are Prestwick and Glasgow. There is a small airfield locally at Castle Kennedy.

Although Rhins has an extensive car parking area, large vehicles/trailers requiring non-standard parking spaces must be pre-arranged.