The Downshire Hotel

Dating back to the 1800s, The Downshire Hotel in Portpatrick looks out to sea on Scotlands west coast. A 15-minute drive from Stranraer, it has a bar and restaurant and offers free parking and Wi-Fi.

Each room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Shared or en suite bathroom facilities have a bath or shower.

The bar serves a variety of pub meals, along with Sunday roasts and a childrens menu. It shows TV sports and has live music at weekends.

Portpatrick is around 35 miles west of the scenic Galloway Forest Park. Renowned for its food scene, Castle Douglas has a variety of inviting cafs and restaurants and is around 80 minutes away, on the way to Dumfries.