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The Merchant's House

Bed & Breakfast in Cairnryan

Bed & Breakfast★★★3-star4.6 (45 reviews)

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About

Set in Cairnryan, The Merchant's House is a bed & breakfast. It sits close to Wig Sands and Cockle Shore Beach, about 6.9 km from Stranraer. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4.6/5 across 45 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight They have a very good restaurant, also open for non-hotel guests.

What guests mention

breakfast & food3

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Location

What's nearby

  • Wig Sands2.5 km
  • Cockle Shore Beach6.2 km
  • Marine Lake Beach7.1 km
  • Castle of St John7.5 km
  • Stranraer Museum7.5 km

Straight-line distances.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Castle Kennedy 9.9 km
Nearest station
Stranraer6.9 km
Nearest beach
Wig Sands2.5 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 16.7 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Merchant's House?

From The Merchant's House, the nearest station, Stranraer, is about 6.9 km away; Castle Kennedy is around 9.9 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Merchant's House from the beach?

The nearest beach, Wig Sands, is about 2.5 km from The Merchant's House in a straight line.

How is The Merchant's House rated?

The Merchant's House scores 4.6 out of 5 across 45 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.

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