Luxury family-friendly lodge near Stranraer Museum
Located close to Castle of St John, Knockinaam Lodge provides free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace. Tee up with amenities like golf lessons, a golf clubhouse, and a golf pro shop at this lodge. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Knockinaam Lodge, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Located in Stranraer, Knockinaam Lodge is in a rural area and on a private beach. Castle of St John and Wigtown Square are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ardwell Gardens and Gkenwhan Gardens. Stranraer Museum and Castle Kennedy Gardens are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Stranraer travel guide
Luxury family-friendly lodge near Stranraer Museum
Located close to Castle of St John, Knockinaam Lodge provides free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace. Tee up with amenities like golf lessons, a golf clubhouse, and a golf pro shop at this lodge. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Knockinaam Lodge, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Other perks at this lodge include:
Free self parking
An electric car charging station, a vegetable garden, and smoke-free premises
Gas grills, beach towels, and golf cart on site
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and memory foam beds
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Yes, Knockinaam Lodge allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 45 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Knockinaam Lodge ?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Knockinaam Lodge on Oct 26, 2026 start from ₩477,500, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Knockinaam Lodge ?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Knockinaam Lodge ?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Knockinaam Lodge located?
Located in Stranraer, this beachfront lodge is next to a golf course and within 12 mi (20 km) of Stranraer Museum, Castle of St John, and Ardwell Gardens. Castle Kennedy Gardens and Gkenwhan Gardens are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Knockinaam Lodge Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We stayed in the Churchill Room which was very comfortable. The food was fantastic with a great choice of wines. The staff were excellent and nothing was too much trouble, would definitely recommend a stay at this hotel.
Covid conditions exceptional and we felt very safe in this regard. We have stayed before several years ago and enjoyed our stay in the past. However this time we were disappointed with our trip and will not return as the delivery was not up to standard. The food was very good and overall the service was too apart from one male staff member who appeared to be a supervisor or manager who showed me to me room and let me carry my own suitcase, I am over 70. He also hovered about as we were eating our meal which spoiled the experience. The room and facilities were not up to the standard expected. I asked for conditioner and was told they didn't supply it even though I was given a bottle the previous day when I asked.
Pleasant homely hotel. Superb food (fine dining - tasting menu, small portions) quaint bar. We were the only couple and there was a large well behaved group too. Very secluded, looks onto the shoreline- a lovely view at breakfast. We enjoyed our overnight.
You are treated like a family guest at Knockinaam lodge. Coffee and shortbread on arrival. The standard of service and food is exceptional. Very friendly staff and a real treat.
Well done to all.
The qaulity of service and attitude of staff was excellent. The food was beyond incredible. Meeting the owner, David, was an added bonus, as got the opportunity to congratulate him on a superb job of turning Knockinhaam into something so unique and special. We both highly recommend this Lodge, and will definitely be returning.
Staff and food excellent, room comfortable, larger TV, and tea / coffee making facilities in room would enhance.
Stay was during a wet November, location would be lovely in Spring / Summer when hopefully weather warmer.
Would have been nice to meet the owners given Lodge only has 10 rooms not all of which were occupied during our stay.
Stay was enjoyable but when comparing with other 5 star hotels I would suggest it is a bit pricey.
Beautiful old country house situated in an isolated spot with front lawn leading down to seashore Excellent food&service with very comfortable beds and spacious bedrooms
It was a cold night so we were grateful for the wood fires in the public rooms and the electric blankets on the bed. Pleasant staff and owner. Very good dinner, well served. Breakfast very good too. Our room was a good size with a large bathroom and we had a good night's sleep in this quiet spot, despite some noise from adjacent plumbing.
Very nice place to stay if you want to push the boat out. Only complaint was -rather mean with the toiletries in the bathroom. Only one shower gel between two of us.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 31, 2009
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
amazing
Knockinam lodge was more than I hoped for..it was the most peaceful, calm, uplifting, classy, elegant old world quiet place you can imagine. Bucolic scenes all the way there, steps from the ocean, seals popping out of the water, michelin rated unbelievable food, great service, large rooms with huge bathrooms, and tubs the size of a hot tub! They had a bar in a room like setting with dark paneled walls, great views and tons of flowers with high ceilings and greatest crown moulding I ever saw. Would recommend it to anyone.