Situated in our own grounds within the delightful village of Portpatrick, near Stranraer, Rickwood House combines quality accommodation with comfort and good food with a warm welcome. We have double rooms, twin rooms, a family room, a king-size room and 2 large ground floor bedrooms, all of which are individually decorated to a high standard. All our bedrooms are fully equipped with colour TV, Radio Alarm Clock, Hairdryer, DVD playersand hospitality trays with a variety of teas, coffees and home made shortbread. While you help yourself from the wide selection of fruits, cereals,four varieties of juices etc available on our side board buffet, we shall prepare your choice of cooked breakfast to order. Traditionally prepared porridge is a speciality. Smoked salmon with scrambled eggs is always available as an alternative to the traditional cooked breakfast. Eggs (fried, scrambled, poached or boiled), bacon, sausage, fresh mushrooms and tomatoes are always on the menu while the daily “extra” may be potato scones, scotch pancakes, hash browns or even sliced haggis! As well as tea or ground coffee we have varieties such as Earl Grey, Fruit Teas, Decaf, just ask - we probably have it!, For guests who prefer to have their evening meal with us, Maggie is an accomplished cook and we can provide a delicious 2 or 3 course home cooked meal six nights a week. Local produce is used whenever possible. We have a residents license so that you can enjoy some wine or perhaps a bottle of real ale brewed in Castle Douglas. Rickwood House Hotel is in Portpatrick, near Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland. We make delightful stop-over accommodation for the Cairnryan to Belfast ferry. (Loch Ryan Port) We are also ideally placed for visiting the Mull of Galloway. From the North take the A77 (Stranraer) from Glasgow. From the South take the A75 (Stranraer) from Dumfries. Approaching Portpatrick on A77 from Stranraer or Cairnryan, fork right at War Memorial into Heugh Road. After approximately 1/2 mile turn right at the crossroads up Golf Course Road. The entry to Rickwood is first on the left on the road to Portpatrick Golf Club. Rates: From £30 per person per night. Children are welcome. No smoking. Pets are allowed. Off street parking. Dinner available. Wi-Fi/internet access. 3 Star Visit Scotland Gold Award.

Striking the perfect balance between accessible and remote, this family-run B&B is situated near to the rural village of Canonbie on the Scottish-English border. The beautiful rural location provides the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and Four Oaks guarantees a perfect stay. The beautifully decorated, twin or double en suite bedrooms are the ideal place to relax as you soak up the tranquil views of the rolling countryside. After a good night’s sleep, start the day with a quality breakfast then take a relaxing walk into Canonbie to enjoy a mid-morning treat of delicious home baking or lunch in one of the village’s quaint tearooms. For all other meals there are plenty of excellent pubs and restaurants close-by. The pretty village of Canonbie sits on the River Esk which is internationally renowned for its first-class salmon and sea trout fishing. The countryside is also home to good walking and cycling routes and is the perfect place for an exhilarating day spent quad biking or pony trekking. Alternatively, if you plan to venture further, Four Oaks is conveniently located close to the A7, just north of Carlisle, providing an excellent base for touring the Scottish Borders and the rest of Scotland. Rates: From £28.50 per person per night. Sorry, no children. No smoking. Pets are allowed by arrangement. Off street parking. 3 Star Visit Scotland.