Sandhead Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Parking area on the sea front at Sandhead
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Parking area on the sea front at Sandhead
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The road to Balgreggan Extensive private wood on the left.
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Snow on the shore and lying on the sea at Sandhead. A heavy snow shower fell on the sand when the tide was out. The incoming tide lifted the snow on top of the water. A rare sight for somewhere that gets snow about once every two or three years.
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Road junction near Sandhead Taken from the road Balgreggan looking towards the B7042 Portpatrick to Sandhead road.
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North West Castle Hotel

North West Castle Hotel

3 out of 5
Port Rodie Stranraer Scotland
The price is ฿2,864 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,864
฿3,437 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (873 reviews)
First class. Everyone helpful.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

North West Castle Hotel
The Harbour House Hotel

The Harbour House Hotel

3 out of 5
53 MAIN STREET Stranraer Scotland
The price is ฿1,788 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿1,788
฿2,146 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach B&B in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (303 reviews)
The room was spotless and the view (room 8 ) amazing . We saw some beautiful sunsets. The staff were all lovely and very friendly. Breakfast every morning was delicious, especially the haggis.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

The Harbour House Hotel
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
Heugh Road Stranraer Scotland
The price is ฿1,622 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿1,622
฿1,946 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stranraer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (523 reviews)
Had a great time, the chef Ian is an amazing cook food was delicious, his lovely wife tash served us dinner and drink’s and kindly wrote down place’s to visit. All the other staff were happy smiley especially the young staff Olivia from reception and Josh serving breakfast. The excellent staff definitely ...

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality
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Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods

Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods

3.5 out of 5
6 Mains of Park Newton Stewart Scotland
Stay at this golf cabin in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free parking, a golf course and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Luce Sands and Glenluce Abbey are located ...
Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods
Newton Stewart-sleeps 6-pool-parking-pet Friendly

Newton Stewart-sleeps 6-pool-parking-pet Friendly

3 out of 5
Newton Stewart Scotland
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
3 lochs caravan sleeps 6
We has a 3 night stay in this clean and well presented caravan. It is in a very peacefull locarltion, 7 miles from Dunluce. The facilities at the park are the best we've ever stayed at! Pub with entertainment, restaurant that does take away, soft play barns, swimming pool, water park with inflatable ...

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Newton Stewart-sleeps 6-pool-parking-pet Friendly
Longforth Farm Cottage

Longforth Farm Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Newton Stewart Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Luce Sands and Glenluce Abbey are located ...
Longforth Farm Cottage
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Explore the waterfront in Cairnryan with a trip to Cairnryan Port. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Cairnryan Port
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You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Stranraer Museum in Stranraer. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

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Logan Botanic Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Logan Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Stranraer. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Logan Botanic Garden

Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Stranraer with a trip to Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal

Mull of Galloway Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Drummore when you take a trip to Mull of Galloway Lighthouse. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Mull of Galloway Lighthouse

Port Logan Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Port Logan Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Stranraer. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Port Logan Beach