Knockinaam Lodge - Hotel in Dumfries & Galloway
Portpatrick, Stranraer, DG9 9AD, Dumfries & Galloway
Scotland,
Reino Unido
Lawns run down to the Irish sea, roe deer come to eat the roses, sunsets turn the sky red. This beautiful hunting lodge is one of the loveliest country-house hotels in the land. The food is ambrosial, the panelled bar is home to 150 malts, and you'll find a level of service you rarely encounter in such far-flung corners of the realm. There’s history, too. Churchill once stayed and you can sleep in his room, then climb into the deepest of baths and read his books. Immaculate interiors abound: gorgeous bedrooms, faultless bathrooms, a morning room where the scent of fresh flowers mingles with wood smoke. You’ll find beautiful art, the daily papers, games and books galore. Outside, cliff walks lead over to Portpatrick, peregrine falcons circle on high, bluebells carpet the hills in spring. When it’s stormy, waves crash all around. There’s golf on the coast at Portpatrick, then Luce Bay for miles of sand. John Buchan knew the house and described it in The Thirty-Nine Steps as the house to which Hannay fled. Remote, beguiling, utterly spoiling – grand old Knockinaam is simply unmissable.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from David & Sian Ibbotson:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
David & Sian Ibbotson:
- Knockinaam was built in 1869 as a hunting Lodge for the Hunter-Blair family from Blairquhan Castle, Ayrshire and is built in the style of the dower house on the Blairquhan estate.
- Winston Churchill stayed here during WW2 to plan the D-Day landings with General Eisenhower. There are many historic sites in the local vicinity to visit.
- The Mull of Galloway (40 minutes by car from Knockinaam), is the most Southerly point in Scotland and is even further South than Newcastle!
- Gardens flourish in our wonderfully temperate climate. The local Logan Botanic Garden (recently recognised as a 5 star attraction), has many tropical species in its wonderful garden. Castle Kennedy Gardens and Glenwhan Gardens are also close-by.
- Logan Fish Pond, a local attraction by Logan Beach, check out the Sealife in the area - both children and adults love this.
- We have seven Electric Vehicle charging points for our overnight residents. Local fishing / photography trips available to book, golf courses & walks (maps available from hotel).
Details
- 4 Doubles
- , 5 Twin/doubles
- , 1 Family room for 4
Singles £200-£360. Dinner, B&B £148-£325 per person. Extra bed/sofabed available at no charge.
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Portpatrick, Stranraer, DG9 9AD, Dumfries & Galloway
