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Fernhill Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Stranraer with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Fernhill Hotel sits right on a golf course, offering a peaceful getaway with breakfast at its restaurant and garden walks. Guests can play a full 18 holes, store luggage, or use dry cleaning services. Former visitors consistently mention the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Superior Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, Sea View

Junior Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View (1)

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View (1)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room, Sea View

Classic Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Heugh Road, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8TD

What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 22 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 23 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 27 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Port Logan Beach - 30 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 13 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Bay House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Fernhill Hotel

Hotel next to a golf course
Consider a stay at Fernhill Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Fernhill Hotel include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fernhill Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Fernhill Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Fernhill Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fernhill Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Fernhill Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Fernhill Hotel located?

Situated in Stranraer, this golf hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dunskey Garden and within 9 miles (15 km) of Castle of St John and Stranraer Museum. Mull of Galloway Trail - North and Ringdoo Sands are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Fernhill Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 200 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, excellent breakfast and superb view from the bedroom window and dining room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptionally helpful... Dining was a pleasure with excellent service and amazing views.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff were first class and views from our bedroom amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Nice hotel with fabulous views. The staff were great and made our stay very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Amenities
Fabulous view from our bedroom & the hotel dining room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay

Stayed for 1 night, we were given room 7, a very nice large room with comfortable chairs and a sofa with a view of the harbour. Tea/coffee making facilities provided, bed was comfortable. Very large bathroom with a walk in shower. Had dinner in the hotel and breakfast, both very good and good service in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very spacious room

Very spacious room. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

As soon as we walked into the hotel we were faced with a stunning view over Portpatrick from the huge window in reception. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was bigger than expected and had a balcony with a view over Portpatrick and out to sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay as always.

Another lovely stay at Fernhill. We had a lovely room with a sea view. Breakfast and dinner were excellent as always. It’s nice to see the same staff every time. Always a good sign.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

charanjit

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situation and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Great location. Friendly, helpful staff. Very comfortable bedroom. Only quibble was with the coffee/ hot water machine. Temperamental. Such good table service could include a pot of tea or coffee?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff,great food and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed out stay. The room was nicely decorated, food good and staff all helpful We would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great hotel, very clean, well maintained, excellent decor, breakfast fantastic, great bar, great prices, exceptional staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here a couple of times recently and have enjoyed our stay on each occasion. The hotel is comfortable with great sea views from some rooms. The staff are very friendly and have made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovley location, friendly attentive staff, room fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, great staff and dog friendly

The hotel was spotless, the staff were very helpful and informative, we had a small dog and everyone was friendly and made us all feel at home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The beautiful views and the friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and efficient staff ! Food excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Portpatrick bliss

Great hotel, clean spacious rooms, amazing views, wonderful dining and very competent and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay.

Excellent standard of service delivered by friendly professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time staying at the Fernhill Hotel. The staff were friendly and the hotel location was just right for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly and the harbour was picturesque
Stayed 1 night in May 2023