Knockinaam Lodge Hotel & Restaurant

I recently booked Knockinaam Lodge as a special getaway for my husband's 40th birthday. I spent a long time looking for the perfect place — I wanted somewhere small and luxurious, on the coast, with excellent food. Of all the places I considered, I couldn't be happier that I finally settled on Knockinaam. We visited during Storm Amy and had some truly epic weather throughout our stay — wailing winds, torrential rain, and in between a few moments of glorious, stormy sunshine. Despite a few power cuts, our experience was flawless. ||The staff were really lovely, going out of their way to speak with us and make us feel welcome. A special shoutout to the wonderful manager whose name escapes me, Massimo with his wealth of local knowledge and infectious enthusiasm, and Craig the sous chef whose food was quite literally a work of art. We enjoyed two tasting menu dinners and two wonderful breakfasts and the exquisitely presented, imaginative culinary creations were a real highlight of our stay. I was especially impressed with how Craig managed to cater equally well for myself, a vegetarian, and my husband, a meat and seafood aficionado. The kitchen staff also went out of their way to prepare us breakfast on our second morning even without any power. ||We enjoyed a wonderful massage with Fiona, loved our room (West) with its seaview bathtub, and couldn't have asked for a better location right on the beach. The cute bunnies on the lawn and the lodge's fascinating history (this is where Eisenhower and Churchill discussed plans for the D-Day Landings) were unexpected extras. We have already decided to make this our special occasion retreat and can't wait to return in summer when we can experience the outdoor dining as well. Thank you for a truly memorable, magical stay.

This is a truly wonderful establishment. It is set in a beautiful bay surrounded by stunning cliffs. The hotel rooms are well appointed with extremely comfortable beds. We stayed in Pond which has a fantastic bathroom and dressing room. The grounds are amazing and a shot walk to the beach reveals beautiful rock formations and interesting rock pools. |We ate there each evening. The food is outstanding and varied. |We were provided with an amazing picnic on one of the days for lunch at the Mull of Galloway - a wonderful experience. |Staff are really lovely.

A very special place indeed, on my own with 2 dogs who loved the grounds and direct access to the beach while I sat at the in the garden seating area and had a coffee. Callum and all staff are fantastic with very high standards and the food was outstanding with a 7 course dinner and breakfast included in my booking. The cost of my stay was very reasonable taking all things into consideration and I totally understand why people keep going back year after year.

This off the beaten track hotel was a haven of calm. Stunning and spacious position. Well thought out inspiring menus at dinner and breakfast, attentive personable staff and a very cosy and beautiful room (Whin). Good clifftop walks. Other guests were charming too. For the reason we were there, we'll remember our stay for the rest of our lives. Excellent.

An exceptional stay at Knockinaam Lodge. The Lodge is a real gem with all the character that you’d expect in a Scottish Lodge combined with modern amenities and luxury (and it’s own beach!) The staff were all very welcoming and helpful and the food was uniformly exquisite. A wonderful place to get away from it all and indulge yourself.

We had a truly wonderful experience at Knockinaam Lodge. From the warm welcome by Sean to the superb high tea prepared by Craig, the Sous Chef, every moment felt special. The food was beautifully presented and full of flavor, and the hospitality was faultless throughout. The thoughtful parting gift was a touching gesture that summed up the care and attention shown by the whole team. Knockinaam Lodge is a gem — we will definitely return and recommend it to others without hesitation.

We had a glorious 3 night stay with our two teenage kids. Hotel was fab, the food was superb and the team at Knockinaam were wonderful. We did a lovely cliff top walk to Portpatrick and had a swim on the beach and enjoyed exploring the local area. Would definitely recommend.

A wonderful hotel in its own wee bay. There are only a few rooms, each individual, the one we were in had a beautiful view of the sea. The staff were all very pleasant and friendly, whilst offering great service. We had lovely breakfasts and wonderful evening meals cooked by a great chef and their team. We always ask ourselves, would we go there again? The answer is an emphatic yes!