1 / 8Fernhill Hotel
Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A hotel above Portpatrick with views over the harbour and Irish Sea, where dogs are welcome in every bedroom and at a bar table for dinner.
The view comes first at Fernhill Hotel. From private gardens above Portpatrick it looks out over the village, the harbour and the Irish Sea, a panorama that greets you on arrival and stays with you over dinner. Once the main ferry port to Ireland, Portpatrick is now a yacht and fishing village of craft shops, and at this dog friendly hotel your four legged companion can share the coastal stay.
Every bedroom takes dogs, with a maximum of two per room. The Classic Sea View rooms sit in the original Victorian part of the hotel, and the Superior Sea View Balcony Rooms have armchairs and a balcony area overlooking Portpatrick Harbour, which makes for a fine perch while your dog dozes. The hotel's pages don't state if a dog can be settled solo in the bedroom or come into the private gardens, so ask the team.
In the bar, the team can arrange a table so you and your dog can have breakfast or dinner together; just speak to them to set it up. The restaurant and conservatory dining areas don't admit dogs. Breakfast is a continental buffet with a plated breakfast, and dishes from the dinner menu are usually on offer at lunchtime if you contact the hotel.
Guests get complimentary access to the swimming pool, sauna, spa bath and gym at North West Castle Hotel in Stranraer, arranged through reception, and Dunskey's golf club is just over the road. With the dog, the Southern Upland Way runs a few miles north along the headland to Killantringan Lighthouse and its beach, and Wildpack's Portpatrick to Killantringan Lighthouse Circular is 0.3 miles from the hotel.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Ballantrae Beach, 18.2 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Views
- Sea views
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fernhill Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from Fernhill Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Fernhill Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at Fernhill Hotel?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Fernhill Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Fernhill Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near Fernhill Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Portpatrick to Killantringan Lighthouse Circular (0.3 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Fernhill Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Ballantrae Beach, 18.2 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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