Sandhead Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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North West Castle Hotel

North West Castle Hotel

3 out of 5
Port Rodie, Stranraer, Scotland
The price is £88 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£88
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified 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! (757 reviews)
"Great location with walking distance into town, a great nights entertainment laid on as well"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

North West Castle Hotel
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
Heugh Road, Portpatrick, Stranraer, Scotland
The price is £91 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£91
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (477 reviews)
"Everything OK"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality
The Harbour House Hotel

The Harbour House Hotel

3 out of 5
53 MAIN STREET, Stranraer, Scotland
The price is £61 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£61
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach B&B in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (265 reviews)
"Excellent position overlooking seafront. Low ceilings and steep stairs to attic room but understandable given age of building. No dedicated parking but can park close by (free) provided not at a busy time with daytrippers. Excellent meals served in bar."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

The Harbour House Hotel
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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 ...
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 Sep 2022

Beach Cottage Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom)
Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5

Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5

Unknown, Unknown
Stay at this cottage in Newton Stewart. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Maxwell Monument and Swallow Theatre are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Perfect
"Excellent all round! Cottage and location - tucked into the peaceful countryside. Contemporary decor but still a cosy and welcoming space with lovely views of green hills. We had everything we needed and Charles couldn’t have been more helpful! We even saw the promised deer and little resident ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Cosy Family Cottage In Rolling Country Near Beach - Sleeps 5
Ardwell House East Lodge - a cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Ardwell House East Lodge - a cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
Stay at this cottage in Stranraer. Enjoy a garden, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Ardwell Gardens and Logan Botanic Garden are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Excellent
"Beautiful clean cottage with fantastic views and walks ."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Ardwell House East Lodge - a cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom
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Popular places to visit

Mull of Galloway Lighthouse

Mull of Galloway Lighthouse

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Drummore when you take a trip to Mull of Galloway Lighthouse. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Mull of Galloway Lighthouse
Stranraer Museum

Stranraer Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Stranraer Museum in Stranraer. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Stranraer Museum

Cairnryan Port

4/5(23 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cairnryan with a trip to Cairnryan Port. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Cairnryan Port

Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Stranraer with a trip to Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal

Port Logan Beach

4/5(4 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Port Logan Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Stranraer. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Port Logan Beach

Castle Kennedy Gardens

5/5(10 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Castle Kennedy Gardens, a lovely green space in Stranraer. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Castle Kennedy Gardens

Cities near Sandhead

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