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Rickwood House Hotel

Heugh Road, Portpatrick DG9 8TD, Scotland
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Rickwood House Hotel
Ranked #1 of 10 Portpatrick B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
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Ambleside, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

warm welcome from the proprietor was just the ticket after a hot drive and we were immediately made to feel at home. We had a lovely groundfloor room which was immaculate. We enjoyed the superb and complementary shortbread (donations to charity). Excellent homecooked breakfast with fresh fruit salad. A great example of how to run a B and B. Will... More

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Lancashire
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

My wife and I have just returned from a 3 night stay. Lovely hotel, superb hosts, fantastic location. More

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Wemyss Bay, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We spent a couple of nights in this fantastic hotel run by Fred & Maggie. Had a great time in the village, on the cliffs & strolling around the beaches, but always looked forward to going back to the hotel to relax, such was the quality of the surroundings, the genuine warmth of our hosts and the sense being weclome... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The hotel is spotless and Fred and Maggie are excellent hosts.......down to calling me to let me know that my husband had forgotten a pair of expensive trainers. I stay in lots of hotels and guest houses due to my job and this one is run to a very high standard, we intend on visiting again. Thank you Fred and... More

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Manchester
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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Arrived at the Rickwood House Hotel on Monday the 9th of April 2012 for a 3 night stay having visited Portpatrick frequently over the last 3 years and stayed in a number of its hostelries all of a very high standard. Everything written on here about Fred and Maggie the owners is true, they make you feel most welcome from... More

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manchester
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

What a fantastic little hotel with a wonderful couple running it. It was home from home - warm, clean and so comfortable. Breakfast was to die for and the home made shortbread was delicious. We took our dog for a 3 night stay as we love Portpatrick and had no regrets about staying at the Rickwood. Maggie and Fred were... More

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carlisle
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

My wife Helen and I were looking for B&B in Portpatrick when we saw the Rickwood Hotel, Maggie made us both very welcome, Our room was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean and the bed was massive,Breakfast was prepared and cooked beautifully and we would have loved to have stayed another night unfortunately the hotel was booked up, We will definitely... More

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Bradford, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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My partner has been to Scotland many times before but this was my first trip and I have to say that I was very impressed, not just with the location but the accomodation. Fred and Maggie are by far the nicest, most sincere host's that I have had the pleasure of staying with. The service they provided was of excellent... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Maggie & Fred what can we say that hasn't already been said? Lots - year 5 for our New Year stays with yourselves in Rickwood and you surpassed yourselves again. Our party of 12 only have good things to say - Maggie & Fred as welcoming as ever we were all greeted with radiant smiles and cuddles; accomodation very spacious... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

We have been going to Portpatrick for many years now. This is by far the best B&B we have stayed at (and we have stayed in most of them!!!) A short walk down to the village with pubs and interesting shop. We will defenently be back in 2012 More

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Heugh Road, Portpatrick DG9 8TD, Scotland
Price range (per night):* S$105

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