Sandhead Travel Guide

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Parking area on the sea front at Sandhead
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The road to Balgreggan Extensive private wood on the left.
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Snow on the shore and lying on the sea at Sandhead. A heavy snow shower fell on the sand when the tide was out. The incoming tide lifted the snow on top of the water. A rare sight for somewhere that gets snow about once every two or three years.
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Road junction near Sandhead Taken from the road Balgreggan looking towards the B7042 Portpatrick to Sandhead road.
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The beach at Sandhead
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Beach Cottage Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom)

Beach Cottage Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom)

Sandhead Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ringdoo Sands and Ardwell Gardens are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Perfect location, great house
A comfy, roomy house on the beach (well very nearly). Fitted our needs and more. Gave us everything for a relaxing, much needed getaway.

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2022

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Beach Cottage Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom)
North West Castle Hotel

North West Castle Hotel

3 out of 5
Port Rodie Stranraer Scotland
The price is £67 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
£67
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (890 reviews)
This hotel is a great place to stay, eat and play. Beds are great. Food was delicious. Location is handy and scenic.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

North West Castle Hotel
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
Heugh Road Stranraer Scotland
The price is £57 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£57
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (533 reviews)
Lovely modern bedroom with beautiful view. Staff were very eager to please. Main areas felt tired. Limited menu and wine list, bit uninspiring.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality
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Beach Cottage Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom)

Beach Cottage Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom)

Sandhead Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ringdoo Sands and Ardwell Gardens are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Perfect location, great house
A comfy, roomy house on the beach (well very nearly). Fitted our needs and more. Gave us everything for a relaxing, much needed getaway.

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2022

Beach Cottage Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom)
Dairy Cottage East Challoch Farm

Dairy Cottage East Challoch Farm

Stranraer SCT
Stay at this holiday home in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gkenwhan Gardens and Glenluce Abbey are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Christmas break with family.
A very comfortable and warm house,we all enjoyed ourselves,4 adults and the dogs!Joan and her husband were very friendly,we were welcomed by Joan on our arrival.It was hsrd to.leave as we were settled and comfortable. Another lovely part of Dumfries and Galloway.We enjoyed the animals on the farm.Thanks ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2024

Dairy Cottage East Challoch Farm
Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods

Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods

3.5 out of 5
6 Mains of Park Newton Stewart Scotland
Stay at this golf cabin in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free parking, a golf course and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Luce Sands and Glenluce Abbey are located ...
Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods
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