The Portpatrick, StranraerThe Portpatrick in Stranraer, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 4 of 5 hotels we score in Stranraer. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction. Rooms from about $140 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Portpatrick is a three-star hotel with 55 rooms on Heugh Road in Portpatrick, a small fishing village on Scotland's Galloway coast. It stands on cliff tops above the harbour, with nine acres of grounds around it and coastal views from the property. Rooms come with private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, televisions, tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryers. There is a restaurant on site, pets are welcome, and special diet menus are available. The village itself is within walking distance, and the ferry connections at Stranraer are nearby, which suits travellers crossing to or from Northern Ireland as well as families and walkers. Reviews praise the food and views, though some guests find the furniture and decor dated.What stands out

Helpful, efficient staff

Clean, comfortable rooms

Good dinners

Strong coastal views

Watch out for

Furniture and decor feel dated

Staffing levels sometimes thin

Better-scored in Stranraer

Knockinaam Lodge, Stranraer: 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms). Knockinaam Lodge is a restored 19th-century country house located on the southwest coast of Scotland near Portpatrick.

Fernhill Hotel, Stranraer: 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $135 a night. Fernhill Hotel is a family-run, three-star establishment situated in private gardens overlooking Portpatrick, Scotland.

Torrs Warren Country House Bed And Break, Stranraer: 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms). Torrs Warren is a small country house bed and breakfast on the edge of Stoneykirk, a quiet village in Dumfries and Galloway in southwest Scotland.