Located in Cairnryan, The Merchants House offers a bar. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The guest house provides certain units with sea views, and the units come with a kettle. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available daily at The Merchants House. Guests can eat in the on-site restaurant, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 76 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kerryb
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fiona was a very welcoming host, and provided a lovely evening meal and drinks at extremely reasonable prices. Nothing was too much trouble.
  • David
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The ladies working there were friendly & helpful. The room was lovely, with an excellent view of the sea. The evening meal was well-cooked & tasty.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really comfortable, friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again before getting the ferry! Thank you.
  • Selkirk
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very helpful hostess, comfortable room. Good choice of breakfast options.
  • Kris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, easy to find, really close to the P&O ferry.
  • Gavin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenience, Location almost adjacent to ferry departure, good sized room, good shower and bathroom facilities, very helpful staff
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our hostess took endless trouble to stay up for our arrival when we were hugely delayed. We enjoyed talking with her very much. The beds were extremely comfortable, and the non-cooked breakfast was varied and very ample, with the coffee delicious....
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was EXCELLENT !! Host was very helpful - you only had to ask any question - very friendly - we enjoyed a chat/ drink with her in the bar.
  • Maureen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was absolutely perfect. Room so comfortable. Food beautiful, had a lovely evening meal and the breakfast was amazing but had us beat. Fiona is a lovely hostess, made us feel so welcome and Bernie certainly looked after us in the dining...
  • Agnieszka
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable bed& breakfast. Our room had a lake view, the bed was comfy and the host Fiona was excellent. I had tasty creamy eggs and salmon for breakfast, would recommend it 👍🏻. The Merchants House has a little longue bar where we had a...

Hosted by Fiona Dutton

9.8
9.8
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Host review score
Fiona Dutton
The Merchants House is within walking distance of both ferry terminals (1/2 mile from P&O and 1 mile from Stena). We have a small and cosy bar, open from 6.30pm - 11pm, for our guests to enjoy. A range of breakfast options can be purchased every morning, for guests not leaving for early morning ferries.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of The Merchants House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Merchants House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:30
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.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:30 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

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

Guests wishing to have an evening meal can request this in advance using the Special Requests section.

Breakfast is served 08:00 - 09:00. Packed breakfasts are available on request.

Children aged 4 years or younger cannot be accommodated.

Please inform The Merchants 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration

FAQs about The Merchants House

  • The prices at The Merchants House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Merchants House is 700 yards from the centre of Cairnryan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Merchants House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

  • Check-in at The Merchants House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The Merchants House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The Merchants House has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at The Merchants House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go