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The Merchants House

Hotel in Cairnryan

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About

The Merchants House is a hotel to stay in Cairnryan. It sits close to Wig Sands and Cockle Shore Beach, about 6.7 km from Stranraer, about 2.8 km from Wig Sands. The most comfortable time to visit Cairnryan is generally April to June.

Location

What's nearby

  • Wig Sands2.8 km
  • Cockle Shore Beach5.8 km
  • Marine Lake Beach6.8 km
  • Castle of St John7.2 km
  • Stranraer Museum7.2 km

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Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Castle Kennedy 9.5 km
Nearest station
Stranraer6.7 km
Nearest beach
Wig Sands2.8 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

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