The beautiful village of Portpatrick is the ideal setting for a Shearings self drive holiday. It is located on the far west coast of Scotland, within a crescent-shaped harbour and boasts a calm and pleasant climate. It has views of Northern Island and has cliff-tops that are perfect for talk walks along, admiring the scenery. There are many ruins and historical sites in the area that are fantastic to visit, too.

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Being on a Shearings self drive holiday to Portpatrick means you can stop at the beaches along the coast, venture off to nearby villages and take in the gorgeous scenery from all angles. As you’re in control of the transport, you can stop and go when you please, head to Stranraer for the day or visit Loch Ryan in the north. Located on the Southern Upland Way and towards the east coast at Cockburnspath is the century-old Portpatrick Hotel, which is said to be the best place to stay in the region.

The hotel is in a very commanding position, located high on the cliff-tops of Galloway and overlooks the stunning coastline. The grand hotel is very elegant and pleasantly decorated, with large, spacious rooms and a fully-stocked bar and comfortable restaurant. On the hotel’s grounds are a miniature golf course, while inside are stunning views from every room, either of the 9 acre-grounds or of the coastline itself.

The region is ideal for sports-people as there are tennis courts and a nine-hole golf course nearby. Fishing, birdwatching, walking and rambling are also popular things to do here during your Shearings self drive holiday to Portpatrick. The neighbouring white-washed villages and picturesque harbour are both a beautiful addition to what is already a stunning area and it all combines to be one of the best places in the whole of Britain to visit.

This review was posted on Friday, September 23rd, 2011 and the offer details may have changed or ended since writing or updating. Check the company website for up to date information on offers.

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