The Merchants House

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Setting: The Merchants House in Cairnryan is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature sea or garden views, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and carpeted floors. Free WiFi and a bar enhance the guest experience. Dining Options: Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and vegetarian options with warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 47 mi from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the guest house provides easy access to local attractions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Mandie
United States United States
“A perfectly quaint B&B right on the water with amazing views. Fiona is a wonderful and accommodating hostess, the rooms are cozy, and her fish & chips are incredible! I highly recommend them as the best I’ve had in the UK. The town is tiny with no...”
Margaret
United States United States
“The owner was exceedingly helpful. Kind and concerned, wecoming!!”
Brianna
United States United States
“Super clean and nice facilities and the hostess was so kind and friendly. Definitely would stay again!!”
Leah
United States United States
“Fiona was wonderful--very kind and helpful! We had been hoping to walk to the ferry port but it was further than we thought, so she made sure we had a taxi to get there. The food was excellent; we had both dinner and breakfast and everyone was...”
William
United States United States
“It is a very old guesthouse, full of character. Fiona gave us a very warm welcome, fed & “watered” us even though we arrived late. Our room had a fantastic view over the loch, any closer and we’d be swimming. The breakfast was delicious, it wasn’t...”
Gail
United States United States
“It was very nice beautiful view and peaceful The host was accommodating and very excellent cook We were very happy with the stay”
Susan
United States United States
“Quaint, charming, historical, right on the water in a very small village of 142 people! Very peaceful. The hostess and owner Fiona went above and beyond. Her cooking is amazing! We ate both dinner and breakfast there. Bill, the bartender was a...”
Cathleen
United States United States
“The view, the hostess and the food were all exceptional.”
Eleanor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quaint old and lots of history. Friendly staff Interesting, I really enjoyed the view from the bedroom and dining room Widows seeing the ferry to Scotland going by so closely.. The sea birds diving into the Loch were fascinating too. Lovely fish...”
Zamonsky
Canada Canada
“I had the most excellent stay at The Merchants House. I was met with such grace and hospitality from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. Fiona made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. The place was very clean, safe, and I...”

Hosted by Fiona Dutton

9.9
Host Review Score
Fiona Dutton
The Merchants House is within walking distance of both ferry terminals (1/2 mile from P&O and 1 mile from Stena). We have a small and cosy bar, open from 6.30pm - 11pm, for our guests to enjoy. A range of breakfast options can be purchased every morning, for guests not leaving for early morning ferries.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Merchants House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Merchants House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:30 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests wishing to have an evening meal can request this in advance using the Special Requests section.

Breakfast is served 08:00 - 09:00. Packed breakfasts are available on request.

Children aged 4 years or younger cannot be accommodated.

Please inform The Merchants House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration

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