The Knowe, Portpatrick Harbour
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03/29/08 (Edited 04/02/08)
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Description of The Knowe, Portpatrick Harbour: 
The Knowe is a stunning large self catering holiday house situated at Portpatrick Harbour.
The Knowe has 8 bedrooms, 6 with ensuite bath/shower rooms and has recently been refurbished and extended to house a newly fitted kitchen. The property also has a large living room with wood burner, a smaller TV lounge and a conservatory with stunning views over the harbour and Irish Sea to Ireland and the Isle of Man.
The garden to the rear is enclosed providing privacy for parties staying in The Knowe.
Portpatrick is a bustling yacht and fishing conservation village and has been a popular holiday destination for many years retaining the character and atmosphere rarely found in many holiday resorts.
The Knowe at Portpatrick offers the ideal opportunity for large groups of friends or extended families to get away together and enjoy the many activities the village and surrounding area has to offer. You will also be able to explore the attractive craft shops and sample the delicious food served in friendly harbourside pubs and restaurants.
The property is available for week long holidays and short breaks outside school holiday periods.
The Knowe has 8 bedrooms, 6 with ensuite bath/shower rooms and has recently been refurbished and extended to house a newly fitted kitchen. The property also has a large living room with wood burner, a smaller TV lounge and a conservatory with stunning views over the harbour and Irish Sea to Ireland and the Isle of Man.
The garden to the rear is enclosed providing privacy for parties staying in The Knowe.
Portpatrick is a bustling yacht and fishing conservation village and has been a popular holiday destination for many years retaining the character and atmosphere rarely found in many holiday resorts.
The Knowe at Portpatrick offers the ideal opportunity for large groups of friends or extended families to get away together and enjoy the many activities the village and surrounding area has to offer. You will also be able to explore the attractive craft shops and sample the delicious food served in friendly harbourside pubs and restaurants.
The property is available for week long holidays and short breaks outside school holiday periods.
Local Attractions close to The Knowe, Portpatrick Harbour:
Portpatrick and the Rhins of Galloway offer plenty of activities to keep any visitor occupied for the duration of their stay.
The following are a few examples of places to visit and things to do:-
Mull of Galloway Visitor Centre Scotlands most southerly point RSPB Nature Reserve Lighthouse Visitors Centre and recently opened Gallie Craig Coffee House
Logan Fish Pond and Marine Life Centre Victorian fish ladder, touch pools and cave aquarium. Logan Fish Pond has been open for more than 200 years and is a unique visitor attraction you will not want to miss
Creetown General Museum Leading independent museum of its kind in the UK
Bladnoch Distillery Bladnoch Distillery and Visitors Centre houses the most southerly distillery in Scotland
Stenaline Why not use Portpatrick as your base and travel on a day trip to Ireland from nearby Cairnryan Port
Gardens
Ardwell Gardens boasts a large variety of Azaleas, Camellias and Rhododendrons.
Logan Botanic Gardens one of the national botanic gardens of Scotland and one of the most exotic gardens in the country
Dunskey Gardens walled and woodland gardens
Castle Kennedy Gardens part of Stair Estates. The gardens extend to 30 hectares
Glenwhan Gardens Gardens stand on the hill of Dunragit 6 miles south of Stranraer. 12 acres of gardens
Golf
Portpatrick/Dunskey Golf Club Portpatrick Golf Club is situated approximately 2 minutes from The Knowe. Offering both 18 hole and 9 hole golf courses. Both courses have stunning views. Due to the temperate climate golf is played all year round. The Club is renowned for its friendly welcome to visitors
Stranraer Golf Club The course has stunning views over the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig. It is a superb course
Lagganmore Golf Club A new course laid out on agricultural land near to Portpatrick. This is an 18 hole course.
Wigtownshire County Golf Course A true links course with 18 holes situated on the shores of the scenic Luce Bay
Activities
Ryan Centre Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre in Stranraer approximately 10 minutes away. The Ryan Centre also includes a theatre and cinema, games hall, childens soft play area etc.
Curling During the winter months curling can be played at the North West Castle Hotel in Stranraer.
Castle and Houses
Kirkmadrine early Christian stones Situation of the oldest Christian site on the rhins of Galloway with a church established as early as the 5th century.
Glens of Sabie Stunning property founded around 1192 with an exhibition of objects excavated on site
Facilities available at The Knowe, Portpatrick Harbour:
The following activities are located within one minute from the front door of The Knowe at Portpatrick Harbour:-
Many top class restaurants and friendly family pubs.
Putting green.
Tennis courts.
Bowling green.
Childrens play park.
Gift shops.
Beach.
Sea fishing.
Also within Portpatrick there is Dunskey Golf Course and the start of the Southern Upland Way with cliff walks to enjoy starting from the village.
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