North West Castle
Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Overview at North West Castle Hotel
Enjoy a convenient holiday in the South West of Scotland by staying near Stranraer port, just a 5-minute walk from the town centre. The North West Castle Hotel is an ideal base for touring Wigtownshire and the surrounding area. The hotel itself features a restaurant, bar, indoor pool, spa, fitness facility, an indoor curling rink and live music!
There are numerous outstanding courses within a short drive of North West Castle Hotel, making it an ideal accommodation for an enjoyable Scottish golf trip.
Golf Courses
Situated in the heart of Stranraer, Portpatrick Dunskey Golf Club, Wigtownshire Country Golf Club and Stranraer Golf Club are just a few courses to name in the proximity of the hotel, with many more in the extended Dumfriesshire area.
Accommodation
North West Castle Hotel has 73 en-suite bedrooms to select from, including family, twin, and double rooms, all including Wi-Fi, TV, and tea & coffee making facilities.
Restaurant & Bars
The Alpine Grill Restaurant is located on-site and is open during the 'curling season' from October to March. The à la carte menu includes some wonderful meals made with the best locally produced Scottish ingredients. After your dinner, sit back and relax with a drink while watching the indoor curling through the great viewing windows, which allow you to see all the action from your table.
Spa & Leisure
The venue has a wide range of amenities, including an indoor pool, spa, and fitness centre, ensuring a peaceful and convenient visit.
The hotel also features the Stranraer Indoor Curling Rink, which is well-known for hosting a variety of world-class curling events throughout the year. It has also long served as a hub for Scottish Curling, hosting significant national and international championships that may be spectated from the bar. Away from the course, guests are welcome to book lessons with curling specialists, which makes for a fun activity aside from golf.
Did You Know
Did you know the castle once served as the residence of Sir John Ross, a renowned Arctic explorer, who played a pivotal role in uncovering the ice-locked trade route now globally recognized as the 'Northwest Passage.'
Golf courses near to North West Castle
Stranraer Golf Club
at Stranraer Golf Club
Stranraer Golf Club offers a top-class golfing experience in the south-west of Scotland. The course is carved across the stunning banks of Loch Ryan creating majestic views presenting a façade of beauty that mask the course's true difficulty.
Dunskey Course at Portpatrick Golf Club
at Portpatrick Dunskey Golf Club
Boasting magnificent views of the Irish coastline from the 13th tee, this links course was designed to test every level of golfer. It offers an interesting challenge.
Wigtownshire County Golf Course
at Wigtownshire County Golf Club
Wigtownshire County Golf Club is a links course that is located next to Luce Bay, giving golfers excellent views as they play. The 18-house par-68 course has immaculately maintained greens that are the perfect challenge for golfers of all abilities.
