Dunskey Guest House

Dunskey Guest House descritpion

On Scotland’s south-western coast, Dunskey Guest House in Portpatrick offers well-appointed accommodation in a picturesque village location. With spectacular sea views around 5 minutes’ walk away, this family-run guest house provides free parking and WiFi.
Each room has a flat-screen TV and DVD player and tea and coffee facilities, and all have sea views. Rooms have an en suite bathroom with a bath or shower and hairdryer.
Dunskey Guest House serves a cooked breakfast each morning, as well as a buffet selection of cereals, fruit, yoghurt and juice. There is also a licensed bar and a residents’ lounge with books and games where guests can relax.
The area’s largest town, Stranraer, is around 15 minutes’ drive away, and has direct rail links to Ayr and Glasgow. Logan Botanic Garden is 30 minutes’ drive south of Portpatrick, and Wigtown, Scotland’s designated National Book Town, lies around 30 miles east.

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Facilities of Dunskey Guest House

Outdoors ：Grounds | Terrace

Pets ：Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Library

Food & Drink ：Breakfast in the Room

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Reviews for Dunskey Guest House

Review 1：The overall decor and first impression is one of a tired building. It also had a foishty smell up to the room.

Review 2：The room was large and comfortable. It was clean and had a large bathroom

Review 3：Cold breakfast choice was good, hot not so good a choice plus didn't like the sausages, and no tattie scones on a Scottish breakfast

Review 4：Very friendly couple, clean and room serviced which was nice, quiet house

Review 5：Bed was uncomfortable. There was only a hand held shower over the bath.We would have preferred a room with a shower.

Review 6：Quiet and charming location of accommodation. Very friendly and helpful owner. Clean and spacious room. Good choice at breakfast and the food was freshly cooked and served with a smile!

Review 7：Place was a little tired but clean. Not easy to carry suitcase down to Hotel and the gravel was not easy to pull along.

Review 8：Location, welcoming, nice lounge area. Décor a bit dated and the carpet a bit worn. Shower a little damp smelling. But overall for a one night stay fine.

Review 9：Nothing. The owners were wonderful. Grounds fabulous. Parking excellent overall experience was outstanding.

Review 10：The ease of making booking.guest house superb. Only thing us its at the top of a hill so walking back up from town a hike

Review 11：The owners were very friendly and attentive , Making sure we were served breakfast quickly and asking if we needed more toast and tea We were well looked after

Review 12：very steep aases from front with cases, parking at rear still not great access, hot water very hot!

Review 13：Friendly owners, great breakfast, Portpatrick is a great spot

Review 14：bathroom door didn't shut, wifi not available in bedroom, room with seaview? We were on side of house

Review 15：Very relaxed and friendly environment, choice of cooked or continental breakfast

Review 16：If I had just one gripe it would be that the path to reception is steep and would prove difficult for anyone with limited mobility.

Review 17：The breakfast was excellent; the owner was very friendly and there was ample parking.

Review 18：Our attic room was lovely but was cold on arrival. We understood that the weather had been unseasonably wet and windy with low temperatures for June and the temperature did improve.

Review 19：The location and view. The feel of the place; the owners were really friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed our room which was large and tastefully decorated and appreciated the sitting room as well.

Review 20：The room was tired, needed an upgrade, double glazing ran with water, room was cool, no heating. Shower was inconsistent between hot and cold. On second morning milk and t bags were not replenished. Had to go and get cash as their machine was broken!

Review 21：Location was good. Breakfast was good.

Review 22：not a problem for us, not really suitable for elderly unless fit, steep climb to and from harbour, guest house on a hill

Review 23：comfortable friendly place, lovely views and peaceful location. in the process of decorating. would go back.

Review 24：couldnt get the wifi working but nothing major!

Review 25：the view of the sea when we woke in the morning was amazing! owners very friendly, breakfast left us full for the day!

Review 26：Dunskey guest house is not far from the harbour area, about a 5-8 minute walk up hill in a nice peaceful area. We had the family room which was in the attic , good size for the 4 of us, with ensuite bathroom and shower. The staff were helpful and friendly and breakfast was very good with a varied choice. If we return to Portpatrick would definitely consider staying there.

Review 27：Nothing at all.

Review 28：This was our first visit to Port Patrick and we feel like we stumbled onto a gorgeous little coastal village. The Dunskey guest house was a jewel. Very friendly and welcoming, lovely location, nice room with sea view and marvelous breakfast. We will definitely be returning.

Review 29：Welcoming friendly staff, breakfast set us both up for walking. Clean and fresh bedroom. If we visit portpatrick again we will be sure to book in again with Dunskey Guest House!!

Review 30：Bed terrible. No soaps, hair dryer. Nobody checked on us. Credit card machine broken. A lot of money for a less then average place.

Review 31：Breakfast server very nice. Good breakfast & clean.

Review 32：double bed was hard and we had difficulty sleeping. For two nights and the price it was manageable.

Review 33：family room excellent space with large bathroom and very clean. Total stay was simple, unobtrusive with no fuss.

Review 34：Access to my en-suite bathroom meant negotiating three steep steps witthout a handrail which could present problems for some. Further the shower fitment in the bath was difficult to control It was either too hot or too cold, Needs replacing.

Review 35：The owner was welcoming and very helpful. Breakfast was also very good. The rooms were comfortable.

Review 36：Our room on the top floor was pleasant and had a great view. Unfortunately the bathroom didnt feel terribly private due to the type of door and showering facilities were slightly lacking with temperature very difficult to control.

Review 37：Staff very friendly and welcoming, a very good location and good breakfast.

Review 38：The stairs up to the room could be a bit narrow and steep for the less mobile.

Review 39：Stayed at The Dunskey on our way to a family wedding in Northern Ireland. Our room was a family room in the eaves. Quite large comfortable room and very clean. The owner was friendly and the breakfast was very good. Ate at the Harbour House Hotel for our evening meal which we would recommend - good food and friendly service. Overall, really enjoyed our stay.

Review 40：Nothing to dislike.

Review 41：Owners friendly. The Christmas decorations added a lovely touch. The loung was comfy to sit in and enjoy a drink before we went to Campbell's for a wonderful meal. Breakfast was adequate. All round a very nice stay. Kettle in one of our rooms was broken and was replaced immediately.

Review 42：Couldn't access the wi-fi

Review 43：Great location for Portpatrick and Dunskey Golf Club. Clean, comfortable room and helpful, welcoming staff. Good parking, great for pets, excellent value for money.

Review 44：It is a hilly little town! The Guest house itself - we travelled there on motorbikes - the car park is just rough gravel which made it awkward for parking. No double glazing in the room we had, it was a small room which was hard to move around in with two single beds pushed together. Did not feel it was worth the money compared to other guest houses we have stayed in this year.

Review 45：The local town of Portpatrick has a very relaxed atmosphere. The Crown bar with live music had us tapping our toes.

Review 46：TV Not working. Run out of hot water when taking shower. The mattres was uncomfortable. Not all the rooms have sea views (mine not, at least). Hint, if you don't like to play in the shadows, bring your own bulb.

Review 47：Staff very friendly and always willing to help. A really quiet place.

Review 48：climbing up the hill to get back from the harbour to get to the hotel

Review 49：breakfast, games available in the lounge, nice garden comfortable room with bathroom in good condition

Review 50：Could do with updating as the interior does not match the majestic exterior. Also the shower needs to match modern expectations.

Review 51：Very friendly, good breakfast and cosy bed. Good central location although need to be fit to negotiate the walk up to the hotel!

Review 52：No blackout curtains Heating was off although it was cold during the night. small electric heater was not enough to keep the children warm. Mattress was uncomfortable.

Review 53：Location Decent size rooms Very friendly staf

Review 54：there was no fault at all so i cannot comment on dislikes

Review 55：the cleanliness was very apparent as soon as we walked in which was a massive plus, the staff where friendly and the breakfast was lovely overall one of the best places we have spent time in

Review 56：Whole place is spacious, homely, comforting, and warm.

Review 57：Welcome and the service.

Review 58：The price

Review 59：Very good location. Big comfy bed, en suite.lovely breakfast. Excellent staff.

Review 60：Bed was two singles pushed together But ok .

Review 61：Really friendly people and helpful and a great breakfast

Review 62：House is right next to the golf course. Friendly. Clean. Great value for money.

Review 63：Friendly staff, good location, relaxed atmosphere. Dogs are allowed too which didn't apply to us but think that's a good thing.

Review 64：Staff not available when needed.

Review 65：Breakfast service was fairly okay

Review 66：Good location minutes walk from the port, friendly welcome, value for money

Review 67：Clean and comfortable with lots of room for a family of 4.

Review 68：Shower not great

Review 69：Very comfortable bed and lovely hearty breakfast - the porridge was great!

Review 70：A slight hike up a hill without a car.

Review 71：Portpatrick, nice spacious room , comfortable bed and very good breakfast

Review 72：On a hill.Too many stairs to room

Review 73：Lovely location, friendly welcome and fantastic breakfast.

Review 74：N/A

Review 75：Everything, breakfast was lovely, rooms lovely, clean and comfy, fantastic hosts.

Review 76：Ensuite felt a bit 'tired'

Review 77：Not suitable for people with any kind of mobility issues.

Review 78：Very friendly owner

Review 79：A nice big room & bed and a good breakfast in a quiet location

Review 80：Ideal location for the village centre and walks along the coast.

Review 81：Needs updating and decoration of bedrooms

Review 82：Good location Pleasant staff

Review 83：Wi fi was not great at times

Review 84：Nice big bed

Review 85：was dissapointed we had no shower @ no fresh fruit

Review 86：the room @ outside area

Review 87：Shower a bit on the small side, or am I too big?

Review 88：Friendly staff, great breakfast

Review 89：Nothing

Review 90：What a lovely welcoming guest house, comfortable bed, excellent breakfast, would thoroughly recommend

Review 91：Bed not comfortable and shower didnt work very well

Review 92：Good value and good location

Review 93：The hotel was clean, tidy and very friendly, and in a great location.

Review 94：Lack of proper shower.

Review 95：Very friendly welcome, spotlessly clean and excellent location.

Review 96：Close enough to the harbour and golf course. Breakfast was perfect!

Review 97：The location of the guest house was ideal for us as we were playing golf also short walk to harbour and other eating places excellent for us.

Review 98：Both beds were lumpy and uncofortable had to prop window open for fresh air

Review 99：Nice location.lounge facility good breakfast good

Review 100：Owner was great

Review 101：Check-out at 10.30am was very strict. But I guess that's fair enough

Review 102：Very lovely, well decorated rooms, and a wonderful breakfast

Review 103：Wifi access was very poor. Struggled to get it.

Review 104：Breakfast was great x they couldn't do enough for you.

Review 105：Friendly owners, great breakfast and very clean. Close to golf course if you are a player. Great for sightseeing if you have a car.

Review 106：Wifi only available in Lounge

Review 107：Beautiful area, nice B&B, owner operators great. Close walk to town, restaurants, and things to see!

Review 108：I was charged £3 more than I was quoted when I booked.

Review 109：It was quiet

Review 110：The only bad thing to say was that the shower was either red hot or stone cold.

Review 111：Value for money

Review 112：Very friendly owner good breakfast.

Review 113：From the owner and all his staff who were very efficient and friendly to all the lovely guests that were there

Review 114：Very good place to stay and good breakfast, would certainly recommend to other people.

Review 115：Great little village. Good food. Friendly.

Review 116：Wi-fi

Review 117：Everything,bar wi-fi

Review 118：Location. Just 4 minutes walk to harbour. Very friendly & helpful staff. Excellent value for money.

Review 119：Owner at the door waiting to greet us, made very welcome, no complaints at all

Review 120：Very good location, 5 min walk to harbour. Good breakfast and onwer very helpful.

Review 121：Everything could not fault anything.

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