Portpatrick Hotel is a wonderful seaside town located in the historical county of Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Located on the western shore of the Rhins of the Galloway peninsula, Portpatrick is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Scotland. With a picturesque harbour, beautiful coastal views, and a peaceful vibe, you will truly feel like you got away from it all. Lovely to see is that the houses are pastel-coloured. The village is filled with many places to eat, probably more than any other town in South West Scotland.
Once, Portpatrick used to be an important port for transportation to and from Northern Ireland. Nowadays, the village became a peaceful holiday resort. Some activities highly favoured activities here are sea angling and walking.
I highly recommend walking along the cliffs to Dunskey Castle. This is a ruined tower house or castle from the 12th century! It was home to the Adair family for more than 300 years, when soon it became a property of the Kennedy family in 1455. Sadly, the fortification became destroyed in 1489 by Alexander McCulloch. Several films have been filmed here, as the castle stands in a romantic location close to the wild Irish Sea.
Portpatrick Hotel is located in this lovely, peaceful village. Are you ready to know if this hotel is worth the stay? Let’s get started!
About Portpatrick hotel
Are you planning to bring your four-legged friend with you? Then Portpatrick hotel got you covered as it’s a pet-friendly hotel! It's also a family-friendly hotel as it not only offers family rooms but also apartments with multiple bedrooms. The hotel has a modern look, with white walls, spacious areas, and black and brown furniture. There are lots of places to relax and sit within the hotel outside of your room. As you can see in the picture below, they also placed a piano in one of the areas.
Furthermore, this hotel is set in a spectacular location. It stands on the cliff tops amongst nine acres of grounds, overlooking the secluded harbour and the village. It actually couldn’t be better than this. If you love the outdoors, peace, and stunning sea views, then there’s a high chance you’ll like this hotel already when it comes to the location alone. Not for nothing Portpatrick hotel is one of the most popular hotels in Dumfries and Galloway.
Once you start to get closer to this hotel in real life, at the time of arrival, you’ll be amazed by how impressive the views are. And once you get inside the hotel, you’ll experience a warm, friendly, and helpful staff. The hotel is also known to be clean, and comfortable, and it has a good restaurant. Not to mention the breathtaking views that you can get from many rooms or apartments. As Portpatrick has many options to eat, you can also discover other delicious restaurants nearby.
Portpatrick hotel is the perfect starting point for Scottish adventures
Within a short distance, you will be at Galloway Forest Park. This forest park is incredibly beautiful with nothing but nature, fresh air, and wildlife. The wildlife is varied and abundant, and be ready to find mountains, lochs, waterfalls, a forest, open ground, and of course forest. It feels like a little paradise on earth. Moreover, from Portpatrick hotel, you can easily visit magnificent historical sites and gardens, or take a day trip to Stranraer or Belfast to view the Titanic Centre. Besides, there are plenty of other activities to do. Think about golfing, birdwatching, walking, fishing, and watersports.
Rooms in Portpatrick hotel
How are the bedrooms in Portpatrick hotel? Do these offer value for money? All 55 bedrooms and apartments are known to be clean, tidy, and quiet. They are nicely decorated with a few colours here and there – but overall they have a clean look. Furthermore, all beds are comfortable which will help you sleep like a queen or king. Some rooms may have better views than others, but this also depends on your choice of course. For example, a room could have a massive window overlooking the town below and the Irish Sea.
Note: if you pay upfront (prepay) and book online, you'll get the cheapest price for your stay.
2-bedroom apartment
Before we start with the rooms, let's start with the apartments! These are extra spacious and offer you a full kitchen, a lounge area, and 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a double bed and one has a twin bed. Costs: currently unknown, but of course cheaper compared to the 3-bedroom apartment.
3-bedroom apartment
The 3-bedroom apartment is also a self-catering apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge area and separate bedrooms. There's 1 double bed and 2 single beds. Costs: From £165.00 per night. Prices differ highly per month and per season. For the actual prices, check the availability.
Single
The single room has an ensuite bathroom. This can be your go-to room when you don't mind a smaller room. Of course, this also compromises the price. There's a smaller window which gives you smaller views of the surroundings. So for the best sea views, you shouldn't go for a single room. Costs: currently unknown.
Double/twin
The double/twin ensuite bedrooms have everything you need for a peaceful and comfortable stay. Once you step inside, you’ll immediately feel that this is great value for money. These rooms look a lot like single rooms – but then come with two beds or one double bed. Costs: From £55.50-£87.55 per night. Prices differ highly per month and per season. For the actual prices, check the availability.
Family Room
The family room in Portpatrick hotel is excellent value for money. Why? Because the hotel room doesn’t have separate bedrooms. The hotel wanted to make sure to make travelling affordable for families, too. So you’ll have a cosy time staying in this room with 3 people.
Costs: from around £84.15 per night for 3 people (great value for money), I checked this during the off-season though.
Sea view rooms
The sea view rooms consist of the sea view double, the sea view twin, the superior sea view double, and the superior sea view twin.
These superior rooms of course are the best possible rooms within Portpatrick hotel. So if you’re planning to stay with 2 people, and you want the most wonderful experience, then you won’t be disappointed with the superior rooms – they’ll only cost you more.
- Sea view double: from £93.50 per night
- Sea view twin: from £93.50 per night
- Superior sea view double: from £92.65 per night
- Superior sea view twin: from £92.65 per night
Restaurant in Portpatrick hotel
The restaurant in Portpatrick hotel has an all-day dining menu. This means that no matter what time it is in the day, you will always find something delicious to satisfy your hunger. The amount of food you can choose from is very diverse. Think about tasty pizzas, toasted sandwiches, aromatic curries, classic British dishes, and gourmet burgers. Of course, you can also get a lovely breakfast. If you have a certain diet such as vegan, then you’ll also have choices here. The restaurant looks charming, and the food will be served by friendly and skilled staff members.
Final verdict: is Portpatrick hotel value for money?
I have a short answer for you: yes, Portpatrick hotel is great value for money. It is very attractive and affordable for families as they have the option to stay in a well-maintained hotel room a lot cheaper compared to other hotels. This is thanks to how the room is arranged (no separate bedrooms). You also have the option to rent an apartment, with space for up to 4 people.
Furthermore, the hotel is dog-friendly so you can bring your four-legged friend. The food is delicious, the hotel is peaceful and quiet, and the beds are comfortable. But most importantly: you'll be in a wonderful location. Those views over the cliffs are outstanding. It's not for nothing that Portpatrick hotel is one of the most popular hotels in Dumfries and Galloway.
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