• A special and unique historic building, a quality stay, a sensible price

• Spacious and relaxed surroundings

• Less than one minute drive to Cairnryan ferry terminal

• Four minute drive along coastal A77 to Stranraer ferry terminal

• Overlooking Loch Ryan, set in over an acre of lawned gardens

• Superb panoramic 360 degree views, 20 yards from a shingle beach

• Comfortably appointed bedrooms, quality en-suite bathrooms

Rhins of Galloway is perfectly located between the two ferry ports of Stranraer and Cairnryan, enjoying the benefits of out-of-town semi-rural surroundings, but still within a few minutes drive of the ferries, shops and eateries. Ideal accommodation for ferry travellers, tourists and business travellers alike.

Privately owned and personally run, we offer quality accommodation within a hotel setting .

• Although we do not provide evening meals, a choice of different styles of eateries can be enjoyed in the area.

• We are not licensed, but happily provide glasses for guests to enjoy their own bottles of wine, either in their room, in our guest lounge, on the covered verandah, or outside in our thatched gazebo, the perfect place  to watch the summer sun set.

Despite the style and stature of the building, the two above points mean that we are defined and graded by VisitScotland as a Guest House rather than a Hotel.  

The premises are only open to guests staying with us.

Situated on the main A77, in an acre and a half of lawned gardens, and with plentiful private car parking, there is a shingle beach and a lovely coastal walk just 20 yards across the road.

The views from the building can be enjoyed from outside in all weathers from the shelter of the covered veranda that fronts the building, and take in Loch Ryan, Cairnryan ferry port and Cairnryan Lighthouse beyond, and beautiful unspoilt farmland and countryside to the sides and rear. Oyster fishing vessels trawl the loch immediately in front of the building, and add to the picture savoured during breakfast.

Our placement makes us ideal overnight accommodation for travellers using the Stena Line ferries from Stranraer and the P&O ferries from Cairnryan, and provides a wonderful place from which to spend longer enjoying the unspoilt beauty of the area.

Officially 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 unique and special.  Bedrooms have quality en-suite bathrooms and are decorated with classic simplicity using contemporary furniture. Bedroom corridors and other communal areas are furnished with an eclectic mix of antiques and modern design, giving us a pleasantly distinctive character.

Once inside, all accommodation is on the ground floor, but there are several steps up to the main hotel entrance, and a single step into our Garden Flat.

Although we have a large car parking area, large vehicles/trailers requiring non-standard parking spaces must be pre-arranged.

  The entire building (main hotel and flat) is strictly non-smoking.

 Pets are not allowed

 Wi-Fi is available free of charge.  

 A dedicated computer is available for guests without laptops to check emails.

 Limited fax and photocopying facilities are available

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