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8 Military Drive is a luxury detached coastal cottage in Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway, sleeping up to 12 guests across five bedrooms. Sitting just 200 yards from the beach and village centre, it delivers sweeping views over the harbour, town centre and open sea views you can actually see from the living room and balcony.
Portpatrick is a working harbour village on the Rhins of Galloway peninsula. You can walk to the beach, pubs and restaurants in under five minutes. The Southern Upland Way passes nearby and the coastline offers cliff-top walks, sea fishing and sailing. Stranraer is 6. 5 miles away with a ferry to Ireland.
Five bedrooms sleep 12. Ground floor has three bedrooms including a super kingsize, a kingsize and a twin room.
8 Military Drive is a luxury detached coastal cottage in Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway, sleeping up to 12 guests across five bedrooms. Sitting just 200 yards from the beach and village centre, it delivers sweeping views over the harbour, town centre and open sea views you can actually see from the living room and balcony.
Portpatrick is a working harbour village on the Rhins of Galloway peninsula.
You can walk to the beach, pubs and restaurants in under five minutes. The Southern Upland Way passes nearby and the coastline offers cliff-top walks, sea fishing and sailing.
Stranraer is 6.5 miles away with a ferry to Ireland.
Five bedrooms sleep 12. Ground floor has three bedrooms including a super kingsize, a kingsize and a twin room.
First floor has two more bedrooms. Four bathrooms including three en-suites.
The first-floor living room has a pool table, bar and French doors onto the balcony.
Nearby: Portpatrick Golf Course (1 mile), Bladnoch Distillery (22 miles), Logan Botanic Garden (14 miles) and Wigtown Book Town (28 miles).
Private hot tub for six plus parking for four cars. 8 Military Drive suits large groups wanting a proper coastal base with serious facilities.
What makes 8 Military Drive a brilliant stay?
The first-floor living room and balcony look directly over Portpatrick harbour and out to open sea. Stunning at sunrise and sunset.
A private hot tub for six sits on site. Soak with sea air around you after a day on the coast or the golf course.
The first-floor living room has its own pool table and bar making this a great self-contained space for a group to relax in the evenings.
The beach and village centre are just 200 yards away. Pubs, restaurants and the harbour are all within a five-minute walk.
Five bedrooms and four bathrooms across two floors make this well suited for large family groups or friends travelling together.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 and awarded Customers' Choice 2026. Guests consistently rate this property at the top end of the scale.
Find your way to your perfect hot tub retreat
To reach 8 Military Drive by car, follow the A77 south towards Stranraer then take the A764 into Portpatrick village. The property has private on-site parking for four cars directly at the cottage.
The nearest railway station is Stranraer, approximately 6.5 miles away. From Stranraer station a taxi into Portpatrick takes around 15 minutes along the A77 and A764.
Things to do and places to visit near 8 Military Drive
Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family...
The beach is 200 yards away. Portpatrick harbour is great for crabbing and rock pooling. The property has a pool table and private garden. Logan Botanic Garden is 14 miles away. Wildlife in the area includes red squirrels, red deer and natterjack toads genuinely exciting for younger visitors.
The first-floor living room looks directly over Portpatrick harbour with French doors onto a balcony. The private hot tub for six is ideal for two. Portpatrick village has waterfront restaurants and pubs within 200 yards. Turnberry with its spa and world-famous golf course is 45 minutes away.
Great places to eat and drink near 8 Military Drive
What you can reach on foot from 8 Military Drive
A short walk away you'll find Portpatrick harbour, the beach, cliff-top coastal paths and the start of the Southern Upland Way. Waterfront pubs, restaurants and village shops are all within 200 yards of the front door.
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