Holiday rentals and lettings in Portpatrick

Portpatrick is one of southwest Scotland’s most talked about holiday villages. Boasting a delightful harbour, all sorts of attractions for all the family, and a fine mosaic of coastal landscapes that will make even the most hardened of hikers melt, it is a lovely place to rent a self-catering letting and enjoy some time away from the stresses of modern-day life. Holiday rentals are available right in the heart of Portpatrick, and in the pristine mountainous countryside surrounding the picturesque village

Many holiday lettings in Portpatrick are spacious and comfortable, suitable for all the family. Enjoy lovely views of the surrounding mountains and striking sunsets over the sea that the west coast is so famous for. A holiday rental in Portpatrick will have you immersed in a wonderful natural habitat, enabling you to completely switch off and enjoy that holiday feeling.

In the far southwest of Scotland, Portpatrick is a two-hour drive from Glasgow, or for those driving up from England, two hours from Carlisle. Far from the country’s major transport arteries, the drive is well worth it as you really feel like you have entered another land, cut off from the fast pace life of many parts of the UK.

The small village of Portpatrick is built around a lovely harbour backed by a row of attractively painted houses and numerous pubs where you can sit back, people watch, and observe the fishing boats coming in and out. There is a small beach within the harbour that is popular with families and myriad quirky shops in the passageways to the rear where you can pick up great souvenirs of your trip.

Beaches are ten a penny around Portpatrick. Families enjoy the small sandy beach within Portpatrick’s harbour, as it is sheltered and close to all the amenities. Walkers love Killantringan Beach, with its dog-friendly wide expanse of level and firm sand and pristine landscapes. Those looking for complete seclusion head south to the 50 miles of coastline of the Rhins of Galloway, with a multitude of beaches, cliff-top walks and stunning coastal scenery.

Walkers are well catered for in Portpatrick. With stunning cliff paths in both directions, the only problem for walkers in Portpatrick is where to start! Take the lovely walk south to Knockinaam past the medieval ruins of Dunskey Castle, or north past numerous remote bays to Killantringan Lighthouse. Then of course, if you are feeling really adventurous, the gorgeous 50 miles of Rhins of Galloway are free to roam and at your service!

Portpatrick may be small, but you could stay a month and still not sample all its fantastic pubs and restaurants! Several specialise in fish and seafood, with upmarket Connors offering the most scrumptious of fish dishes imaginable along with great service and a beautiful location.

With Scotland being the spiritual home of golf, it is perhaps no surprise that Portpatrick is a popular golfing destination. The town’s Golf Club is recognised as one of Scotland’s Top 100 courses, and the 13th hole has been repeatedly voted the most scenic in Scotland!

The eight Kirkmadrine Stones are the oldest Christian memorials in the country, dating back over a thousand years and providing evidence of early Christianity in Britain. The stones are displayed behind a glass door in a lovely little church building and, as an added bonus, when the sun is shining the vistas from the churchyard are outstanding!

Logan Botanic Garden is Scotland's most exotic garden by a mile, with myriad plant treasures from all over the world that are rarely seen in the United Kingdom. A visit to Logan will interest both garden and plant enthusiasts and those who are simply looking to take a relaxing walk in scrumptious natural surroundings and enjoy the peace and quiet.

The Mull of Galloway is Scotland’s most southerly point, located on a peninsula that is an unspoiled paradise for visitors seeking peace and tranquillity, with miles of sandy beaches, awesome views, cliff top walks, and an abundance of wildlife.