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Portpatrick Castles & Gardens

4 Out of 5 (2 reviews)

Travelling almost as far as you can go in southern Scotland, Portpatrick has a picturesque harbour, framed by dramatic cliffs and pastel-coloured houses. From here we visit the magnificent Culzean Castle and the delightful Castle Kennedy Gardens.

Places you'll make memories

  • Castle Kennedy Gardens
  • Culzean Castle
  • Portpatrick

5 days from £539pp £1,078 for 2 people Single Room Supplement from £49pp

8 days from £799pp £1,598 for 2 people Single Room Supplement from £149pp

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Your Tour Includes

  • 4 nights at a comfy hotel with Scottish breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • No lugging your luggage

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Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to the Portpatrick Hotel, Portpatrick for four nights.

Excursion starting with a visit to Stranraer. Once a busy ferry port, enjoy a stroll along the waterfront where on a clear day you'll enjoy spectacular views of Ailsa Craig and the Isle of Arran. The town centre is dominated by the castle of St John, with many pavement cafés lining the streets.

We continue to Castle Kennedy Gardens which flank the shattered, ivy-clad remains of a medieval fortress, and are world-famous for their spectacular collection of rhododendrons and magnolias.

Castle Kennedy Gardens
Castle Kennedy Gardens

Included Memory Makers

  • Castle Kennedy Gardens

Relax with a day at leisure in Portpatrick. Take a stroll into the quiet town, or perhaps take a cliff-top walk along the Southern Upland Way to enjoy views of the spectacular coastline.

Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Galloway Forest Park, where we take a scenic drive to admire the views of the rolling glens and hills and lochs and mountains.

You might be lucky enough to spot some Red Deer.

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Galloway Forest Park
Galloway Forest Park

Travel along the beautiful Ayrshire Coast to visit magnificent Culzean Castle.

This impressive hill-top estate is opulent to the extreme, with spectacular gardens, splendid parkland and a sandy coastline which is dotted with caves. The castle itself is full to the turrets with treasures that tell the stories of the people who have lived there.

Culzean Castle
Culzean Castle

Included Memory Makers

  • Culzean Castle

Return home.

You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Portpatrick Hotel in Portpatrick.

Portpatrick Hotel

Location: Heugh Road, Portpatrick, DG9 8TQ

Enjoy seaside charm on Scotland’s west coast when staying at the Portpatrick Hotel. Perched on a spectacular clifftop above the picturesque town of Portpatrick, the hotel offers unspoilt views in all directions and overlooks the harbour. Charmingly set in nine acres of its own grounds, guests can enjoy local cuisine in the hotel’s modern restaurant, and there’s a cosy lounge to relax in with a well-earned drink during the day or evening. With a warm, Scottish welcome, the friendly staff will ensure that your stay is as relaxing and memorable as possible.

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • 3 Star
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower over Bath
  • Free Wifi
Accessibility
  • Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
  • Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Iron at Reception
  • Dogs Allowed on Request
Food & Drink
  • Gluten Free Menu
  • Vegan Menu
Hotel
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

  Single Room Supplement from £49.00

4 Out of 5 (2 Reviews)

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Carole Widdowson, 1 year ago

First time travelling with Shearings. My husband and I had an amazing time will definately book another holiday with Shearings very soon

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