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Knockinaam Lodge

5.0 star property

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Private beach, beach towels
Children's play area - outdoor
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Exterior
View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Portpatrick, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 9AD
  • Place, Dunskey Garden
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Stranraer Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Castle of St John
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Sea view

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Standard Double Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Sea view

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Family Room

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Sea view

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Signature Double Room, Bay View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Signature Double Room, Bay View

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Bay view

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Signature Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Signature Room

  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Garden view

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Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Standard Double Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Sea view

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About the neighborhood

Stranraer

With a stay at Knockinaam Lodge in Stranraer, you'll be 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Stranraer Museum and 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Castle of St John. .This beach lodge is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Ardwell Gardens and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Castle Kennedy Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden - 13 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Stranraer Museum - 21 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Castle of St John - 21 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 28 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Cairnryan Port - 29 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 49 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Knockinaam Lodge

Family fun on the sand beach
Knockinaam Lodge offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Stranraer lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a private beach or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Knockinaam Lodge serving guests of Knockinaam Lodge . Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
Knockinaam Lodge - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Knockinaam Lodge

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 45 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 65.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 65.0 per night

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

You need to know

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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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Knockinaam Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
It's position. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

BILL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Some plumbing and ventilation issues
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Knockinaam Lodge

First visit, wonderful hotel and location. Would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Churchill Room which was very comfortable. The food was fantastic with a great choice of wines. The staff were excellent and nothing was too much trouble, would definitely recommend a stay at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and superb food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Covid conditions exceptional and we felt very safe in this regard. We have stayed before several years ago and enjoyed our stay in the past. However this time we were disappointed with our trip and will not return as the delivery was not up to standard. The food was very good and overall the service was too apart from one male staff member who appeared to be a supervisor or manager who showed me to me room and let me carry my own suitcase, I am over 70. He also hovered about as we were eating our meal which spoiled the experience. The room and facilities were not up to the standard expected. I asked for conditioner and was told they didn't supply it even though I was given a bottle the previous day when I asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Fit for a king

A absolutely peaceful stay as always tranquil bliss and food from the gods
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Quiet and relaxing

Pleasant homely hotel. Superb food (fine dining - tasting menu, small portions) quaint bar. We were the only couple and there was a large well behaved group too. Very secluded, looks onto the shoreline- a lovely view at breakfast. We enjoyed our overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

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

Knockinaam Lodge - two visits in 7 weeks.

You are treated like a family guest at Knockinaam lodge. Coffee and shortbread on arrival. The standard of service and food is exceptional. Very friendly staff and a real treat. Well done to all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The qaulity of service and attitude of staff was excellent. The food was beyond incredible. Meeting the owner, David, was an added bonus, as got the opportunity to congratulate him on a superb job of turning Knockinhaam into something so unique and special. We both highly recommend this Lodge, and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent facilities, service and food; price very reasonable. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet seclusion with excellent food and service. Forget your digital devices and relax. Back again in May.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Bruce

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

Escape from City

Staff and food excellent, room comfortable, larger TV, and tea / coffee making facilities in room would enhance. Stay was during a wet November, location would be lovely in Spring / Summer when hopefully weather warmer. Would have been nice to meet the owners given Lodge only has 10 rooms not all of which were occupied during our stay. Stay was enjoyable but when comparing with other 5 star hotels I would suggest it is a bit pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Excellent experience

Food & staff service excellent, room & bathrooms to a very high standard. Lovely hotel & grounds. Overall a pleasure to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

gordon, belfast

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

A haven of old decencyand relaxation

Beautiful old country house situated in an isolated spot with front lawn leading down to seashore Excellent food&service with very comfortable beds and spacious bedrooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trout, Glasgow

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

So relaxing

What a lovely spot. Great staff and fabulous food.

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Edinburgh

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

Good food in charming hotel

It was a cold night so we were grateful for the wood fires in the public rooms and the electric blankets on the bed. Pleasant staff and owner. Very good dinner, well served. Breakfast very good too. Our room was a good size with a large bathroom and we had a good night's sleep in this quiet spot, despite some noise from adjacent plumbing.

10/10 Excellent

Cherry, UK

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

Great location

Very nice place to stay if you want to push the boat out. Only complaint was -rather mean with the toiletries in the bathroom. Only one shower gel between two of us.