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14 Main Street, Portpatrick DG9 8JJ, Scotland
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The Downshire Hotel
Ranked #4 of 4 hotels in Portpatrick
3.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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Ayr, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“A wee home from home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

We have stayed here three times in two years and this is the first time I have written a review (SORRY :o)

Enough to say this is the THIRD time. The hotel is spotless, staff are superb, the owner Julie is great, just don't sing "Julie, Julie, Julie do ya love me" LOL, she hates that song hehehe.
The chef, Billy is a gem, kind, helpful and will do what he can to accomodate a wee speciality if you have something special.
The lassies, Laura, Jamie and Claire are wee darlings and cannot help enough.
This hotel is a great place for walks, golfing, fishing or just relaxing. It is a wee paradise and me and the wwwife cannot reccomend it highly enough.

Room Tip: The room we had was superb, the bed was delightful. If you have a health issue (like me) ask for the...
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“homely stay with dog”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011
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this is frendly hotel thay work hard and very friendly and will help if thay can,u get what u pay for stop moaning food is good what more do u want from a pub come hotel if u want to pay mega buks do so,its a lovely friendly place and u can take th dog.brill

Room Tip: room2 was good had all u needed
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Glasgow
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Holiday Cottages excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011
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Part of this hotel has recently been converted into holiday cottages, and that's where we stayed. The cottages are fantastic -see our review under the name "Portpatrick Holiday Homes".

Haven't stayed at the hotel so can't comment on that. We did eat several times from the bar menu which was good simple pub grub at really reasonable prices. The bar has a nice friendly atmosphere, staff made us feel really welcome. Most importantly for our trip in October we were always greeted by a roaring open fire after a bracing walk along the sea front.

Room Tip: 2 of the holiday cottages have en-suites off the master bedroom, 2 don't.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Great golf venue”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

Group of 12 golfers on inclusive deal. Clean tidy accommodation with excellent bar and friendly staff. Golf costs were significantly reduced by booking via this hotel. Bar has all Sports channels and some entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights so ideal for a leisure break. Portpatrick is a lovely little town with nice harbour and several good restaurants in immediate vicinity. Three excellent golf courses within 10 miles.

Overall cost was good and we were also very lucky with the weather

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bellshill, Scotland, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Linked holiday cottages - Fab!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

We recently booked 2 of the 3-bedroom cottages which are adjacent to this hotel for a weekend family break. We were delighted with the cottages as they were modern, comfortable, well-equipped, enjoyed the hotel's guest sevices, and were in an excellent location - handy for everything!! Both cottages were spotlessly clean with everything in good working order. Access is arranged at the hotel reception, and we found all staff friendly & helpful. During our stay we had bar food on one occasion & dinner on 2 others. All food was reasonably priced & of decent quality & great for those not wanting the seafood so popular everywhere else!!

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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14 Main Street, Portpatrick DG9 8JJ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR2,800 - 4,089

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