North West Castle Hotel Christmas 2026

Situated in the heart of Stranraer, in South West Scotland, North West Castle Hotel offers guests a very comfortable and luxurious stay over the Christmas period.

The property offers an excellent base for exploring the beautiful local area, but is also superbly equipped with leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, spa, and indoor curling rink, so you may not want to go outside at all!

Join the team for a fabulous Christmas package, with some rather unusual competitive options!

See what guests thought of previous festive stays...

Good Food , Entertainment Good, Staff helpful. Thoroughly enjoyable time
Glyn, Wolverhampton

Excellent location, very accessible with an excellent atmosphere with very attentive staff and management, having stayed at hotel previously it was good to see it still stood up to my expectation, attentive staff and excellent food all prepared and presented in very organised manner. Can't fault this establishment, would have no problem recommending North West Castle to anyone. Once again thank you to all management and staff for an excellent stay
Andrew, Fife

24 December

• Arrive from 3 pm, and settle in as the festive celebrations begin. Head to the Ross Lounge, where you'll be welcomed with warm mulled wine and traditional mince pies, offering the perfect chance to relax after your journey and mingle with fellow guests;
• In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner in the restaurant, followed by festive entertainment to start the Christmas celebrations in style.

Christmas Day

• Being the morning with a leisurely breakfast, allowing you to ease into the day's festivities. Afterwards, try your hand at Curling practice, a fun and traditional activity that will prepare you for this afternoon's friendly competition;
• A traditional Christmas lunch will be served as a carvery in the restaurant, featuring classic festive favourites;
• At 3 pm, gather with other guests to watch the Kings Speech, accompanied by mulled wine, tea or coffee, and mince pies;
• Later in the afternoon, the traditional Christmas Day Bonspiel - a friendly curling match takes place, giving everyone the chance to put their earlier practice to the test;
• In the evening, unwind with a relaxed buffet dinner, followed by entertainment to round off a memorable Christmas Day.

Boxing Day

• After breakfast, join in the Table Tennis competition in the Games Room for some light hearted fun and friendly rivalry;
• A light Boxing Day lunch will then be served;
• In the afternoon take part in the Bowling Tournament, another enjoyable opportunity to socialise and compete;
• Later in the evening, sit down to dinner, followed by a lively Christmas Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and share plenty of laughs with fellow guests.

27 December

• Enjoy a hearty Scottish breakfast, before preparing for departure. After a memorable festive break in Stranraer it's time to bid farewell and begin your journey onward, taking with you warm memories of traditional Christmas celebration.

Please note the itinerary may be subject to change

Classic Double/Twin Room: £750 (single occupancy £465)
Loch View Double/Twin Room: £810 (single occupancy £495)

Pricing detailed is per room for the three-night package, based on two guests sharing a double/twin room.

Family rooms are available; please contact us for pricing and details.