Lakeview Guest House is located on the seafront in Stranraer, 200 metres from Stranraer Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and walk-in shower. The units come with a safety deposit box and selected rooms are equipped with sea views. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental options and warm dishes and juice are being served. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, Lakeview Guest House provides a selection of packed lunches. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Stranraer, like cycling. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 86 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Stranraer

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mitchell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely everything from the location to the hospitality 💛 If you are looking for a wee night stay or a few days in Stranraer I would book in at Lakeview. Friendly , clean and comfortable with a lovely breakfast to set you up for your day 😊...
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious family room, friendly welcome and tasty breakfast minutes from the Cairnryan ferry. A good way to break up our journey from Ireland.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was very spacious and very clean. With a nice little gift o a little taste of whiskey. There was a fridge stocked with milk (ideal for our you kids) Unfortunately had to leave before breakfast but menu looked lovely. Elaine was extremely...
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was clean and comfy and had good thoughtful facilities. Good attention to detail in the dining facility. Good choice of breakfast. Friendly owners.
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm, friendly welcome. Clean room, good facilities, friendly dining room with a good breakfast. Good location for ferry terminal.
  • Glaister
    Ireland Ireland
    Room was comfortable and clean with a couple of little extras, especiallyfor the price , breakfast was beautiful, tasty and hot and nothing was any trouble. The couple were friendly chatty and very helpful , told us which bar would be showing the...
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely food , small dram of whiskey in room very thoughtful
  • Hanna-mariia
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Clean, close to the free parking lot and the ferry. Getting the breakfast was nice and it was clearly communicated on how to get in. The manager was kind enough to call and explain everything.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable, clean, easy to find location. Great hosts and fantastic breakfast. 10/10 would recommend.
  • Mcnulty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very warm welcome. We had an early Ferry Sailing and the Proprietor left cereal, tea,coffee, bread for toasting in the kitchen for us. Very nice gesture because our Ferry was delayed.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Alan & Elaine Logan

Company review score: 9.9Based on 1,029 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

My name is Alan and with my wife Elaine we have been running Lakeview for 20 years and we pride ourselves in offering our customers clean modern rooms with flat screen TVs and free Wifi .

Property information

Lakeview is a 19th century Victorian townhouse that retains much of its original period features including ornate ceiling roses and cornicing. The current owners have been at the property for 20 years.

Neighbourhood information

Lakeview is located on the sea front in Stranraer and is only a 2 min walk away from the town centre with its numerous restaurants and the castle of St John,we are also only a 5 min drive from Stranraer golf club.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lakeview Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Beachfront

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
    • Luggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Packed lunches
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Hypoallergenic
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Lakeview Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please could guests contact the guest house with an estimated arrival time, either by email or telephone. The property is happy to accommodate late arrivals from the ferries by prior arrangement only.

    Please note that Lakeview has no ground-floor bedrooms or disabled facilities. For the safety and comfort of their guests, smoking is not permitted in Lakeview.

    Guests are kindly requested to inform the guest house of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Comments Box during booking.

    Packed breakfasts are available for guests travelling on early ferries to Belfast or Larne.

    Please inform Lakeview Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    License number: C, DG00103F

    FAQs about Lakeview Guest House

    • Check-in at Lakeview Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Guests staying at Lakeview Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go
    • Room options at Lakeview Guest House include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin/Double
      • Twin
    • The prices at Lakeview Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Lakeview Guest House is 600 yards from the centre of Stranraer. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Lakeview Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Lakeview Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Lakeview Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Beach