Situated at the heart of Stranraer, this friendly, family-run inn offers a warm welcome and clean, comfortable accommodation, both within the main building and in a nearby selection of snug chalets. The Thistle Inn has a friendly, lively bar with a good range of soft and alcoholic drinks. Stranraer itself boasts a range of shops, entertainment and restaurants, while the town's seaport offers regular crossings to Northern Ireland. The area is popular with hillwalkers and those who enjoy a leisurely walk or drive along the scenic, unspoiled Scottish coast.