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Reviews of Ardbeg 4 - Farm Stay with Sea Views across to Northern Ireland

South Port ‘o Spittal Farm Portpatrick, Stranraer, DG9 9AQ, United Kingdom

#5 of 20 Holiday rentals in Stranraer

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Review score

Based on 65 apartment reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    Holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing i didn't like.

    The whole holiday experience was first class. The owners Ian and Kay couldn't have been nicer. Nothing was to much trouble for them. The lodge was clean and comfortable. The welcome pack was first class. I would highly recommend. We will definitely be back. Garry and Paula.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful location, fantastic holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could be a little noisy. It's a farm at the end of the day, so the sound of the sheep would wake us quite early and sometimes the other residents were up and about really early around 6am shutting car doors and lodge doors which woke us. Nothing that would put us off returning, though.

    The location was really pretty, a lodge on a lovely farm with a very pretty view of the sea and fields. Kay was really lovely, popping by to say hello, ensuring you had everything you needed. Nothing was too much trouble. The little honesty box was a lovely touch, selling homemade jams, chutney, and free-range eggs 🥚

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    10
    It was very nice to spend some free time there and try local products.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    that some additional things are paid extra

    its location where is it.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    10
    A very relaxing and comfortable stay, an excellent location for visiting the Mull of Galloway. So many beautiful deserte
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like!

    Very comfortable, well equipped and clean, a beautiful country location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    9.0
    Relaxing!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    It’s proximity to the coast. It’s a great location for a very quiet stay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    10
    Another lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pipes for the shower that go through one of the bedside wardrobes could do with some kind of boxing over them. Other than that there were no issues.

    The lodges are in a beautiful location, the hosts were friendly, very helpful and easy to contact if you have any queries or issues. The local produce and home made treats in the welcome pack were very much enjoyed! We stayed back in 2022 and very much enjoyed our return to the farm.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    10
    Lovely rural holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some cooking oil would be helpful. We travelled a long way so didn't want oil spilling in the car.

    We had a wonderful time here. We loved learning about the different types of sheep and especially meeting some of the lambs. Everyone we met was very welcoming and friendly and we visited several great beaches and castles in the local area. The accommodation had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable. Thank you for a lovely holiday.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    9.0
    enjoyable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The hosts were really very welcoming making the stay enjoyable. sea views great location good.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic break away from the city. Hope to be back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was all great 😊

    Amazing hilltop setting on a working sheep farm with sea views. 20 minute walk to a fantastic beach plus easy walking access to the coastal path. Lodge very clean and comfortable with everything you need. Great value welcome pack. Kay and Ian were fantastic hosts with the highlight being feeding the sheep and lambs in the morning. Highly recommended

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything we needing for a couple of nights stay! Property was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    10
    Fantastic lodge and host
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location with fantastic views. Kay was a fantastic host and showed our 2 year old round the sheep farm which he loved and nothing was too much trouble. Lodge was spot on too. Will definitely return

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tranquility

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    8.0
    Peace,quiet and views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't find fault with anything in our lodge except we only slept in the double bed for the first night. The mattress was extremely hard and we both woke up rather groggy and in pain. Decided to make up the single beds and slept well for the next 4 nights but room a bit tight for 2 adults. Other than that the lodge itself has all you need.

    Lovely area, enjoyed some lovely walks and Port Patrick was beautiful. Ideal location benefiting from the quiet location yet not far to Stranraer for shops etc

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    10
    Perfect location for sightseeing and long coastal walks. Already book to return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and comfortable great location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    10
    Perfection!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! I loved every minute 😊

    Amazing location! Comfortable, cosy and everything you could possibly want and need! Originally booked for 3 nights, ended up staying an extra night and still didn't want to leave! Very relaxing! Think this will be my choice of stay for the foreseeable future 😁

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hamper on arrival.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    9.0
    Lovely, quiet stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Lodges are laid out in two rows so the view from the rear lodges (ours was lodge 4) are slightly obscured by the front lodges. Not an issue for us, but if the view is important to you its best to check in advance which lodges have the best view.

    Lovely rural location a short drive to Portpatrick Ian and Kay were great hosts and provided all the information we needed to know about our stay ahead of our arrival. Parking right beside our lodge. The lodge was well presented and laid out with two bedrooms, a nicely appointed living room, and a well appointed kitchen. Access to a washing machine a short walk from the lodge. Lodge has a nice patio. Decent wifi signal. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would be happy to recommend to others.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay near Portpatrick
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.

    Lovely peaceful stay near Portpatrick. Lodge is basic but has everything you need and is really good value for money. We loved watching the sheep and lambs go about their day and the beautiful sunsets from the lodge. Owners are friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    8.0
    Perfect place and close to perfect Port Patrick
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect lodge for a few days and almost as quiet as our own house.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    10
    Awesome stay. Would love the stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dog exercise area is a great feature!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    10
    A fantastic place to stay in a nice quiet place, with lovely accommodation and great hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no gate on the patio area that also went round the side of the accommodation so your little pouch could go wandering off. I made a suggestion to kay that it would be great to have a gate and hopefully they will fit a gate on each property in the future so you can chill on the patio without your dog going off to view the 🐑😁

    The location was beautiful, on top of a hill and over looking the sea where you could see Northern Ireland. The accommodation was lovely, very clean, lovely furniture and plenty of pictures all taken from the farm and it's many sheep. Everything you needed for a self catering relaxing holiday and even had patio doors opening into your own patio with picnic wooden bench and solar lugging along the fencing. You could even have a new outside your accommodation and was was literally outside your front door. There was an enclosed area next to the accommodation so you could walk your dog, let them have a good play or sniff around or to just stand watching the sheep through the fence which our dog did and I found that most amusing as she had never seen sheep before. Ian and Kay went brilliant hosts although we didn't get to meet Ian we did have contact with him before we arrived. They ensured our accommodation was not sprayed or cleaned with any strong smelling chemicals as I have Scent Sensitivity that is detrimental to my health. They also opened the windows.to air the accommodation before our arrival to eliminate any left over smells from previous guests or scents from the cleaning ladies. Kay came to see us upon our arrival and was very welcoming, friendly and if we needed anything she encouraged us to let her know. A lovely working farm and highly recommend a stay here and to visit Port Patrick the most beautifully harbour and shops we have ever seen.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic peaceful getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Weather but that's Scotland...The Lodge and it's owners can't be faulted for that ..

    Relaxing and peaceful spot. Lodge was comfy and clean and had everything you'd need. Although at end of a drivable track as you need to go slow, was great as spotted hares, deer, a hawk, fields of cows and sheep. Lots of small towns to explore and visit. Owner came down to check everything was ok and she was very helpful

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Great Host
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    The environment was very relaxing, and the lodge was very neat. The owner was very accommodating and friendly, and I would love to visit again.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    We loved our stay, we will definitely be coming back, specially to visit Zara the ship
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hamper was a great extra touch, full of local produce and great value. It was everything you needed to get your holiday started.

    Stayed in May 2024

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