The Merchants House in Dumfries & Galloway

We stayed in crainryan an chose to have our tea here which was handy as we was stay next door having our evening meal here ment we could enjoy a drink r 2 . Such a friendly atmosphere brilliant people really enjoyed our night . Food was really nice this place is a must visit even if just to have a little drink an meet great people x

The Auld Cairn B and B arrange for our dinner at the Merchant House. The fish and chips were excellent. Fiona accommodated for my food allergy and Al had great stories to share during dinner.

Alan and Fiona were very welcoming from the minute we stepped in. After a long journey all we wanted was tea and a comfy bed. Both were delivered that's for sure. Fish and chips was fantastic and the room was comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay again. Thanks again.

Tenía agradable bar snacks aquí cuando estés en la puerta siguiente Auld Cairn. Lugar muy amable. Creo que hay que reservar para ir a cenar, pero el menú de aperitivos de bar perfectamente todos nosotros de todos modos.

Una gran noche siguiendo nuestro viaje en ferry. Los propietarios eran muy amables, acogedores, y conversar sobre ti grrat y nuestro viaje en. El lugar estaba limpio y el desayuno era delicioso.

Excellent food and service provided for breakfast. Really tasty, satisfying portions and nothing is too much trouble

Simple, cheap, friendly, smashing views and breakfast...all for a great price! Thanks...just what we needed :)

Stopped here for breakfast on route to an early Ferry. Owners very kindly accommodated us even though we were not staying. Scottish breakfast was excellent and Fiona was lovely and couldn't do enough for us. Recommend for sure.

Me hospedé en la casa de huéspedes al lado el Merchants House y, como era más fácil para comer al lado en vez de ir 'caza para la comida", me decidí a mis desayunos y cenas en el Merchants House. Los anfitriones Alan y Fiona, también correr el Merchants House como una casa de huéspedes, y con Callum Grant hábilmente ayudado y apoyándolos, me cuidaron muy bien. Me dieron una cálida bienvenida desde el momento en que me llegó a recoger las llaves para 'al lado'. Nada era una molestia, todo hecho y con una sonrisa agradable. El salón es una bonita habitación pintoresca y acogedora donde se puede tomar una copa o disfrutar de una cena si quieres comer más menos formalmente. El pequeño restaurante es una encantadora habitación con una vista increíble sobre Loch Ryan. El menú era muy bueno para un pequeño hotel, la comida estaba recién preparada y absolutamente deliciosa (y eso que soy un quisquilloso con la comida! ). Pollo rellenas con haggis era increíble! Fiona hace todo el valioso apoyo prestado por Alan cocina que sirve la comida y manejando el bar que era jovial y amable en todo momento. Los desayunos cocidos eran deliciosos - y no para los pusilánimes desenfadado - acompañados de pan tostado y una gran taza de té. Me las arreglé un desayuno completo para dos días y huevos revueltos con tocino en las otras dos mañanas. Hay una mesa llena de fruta, zumos, cereales y yogur que servirte. Sin duda lo recomiendo esta casa de huéspedes encantadora sin duda por su comida solo. Si quieres ser atendidos por lo agradables y trabajan duro personas, entonces este es el lugar para comer. Disfruté de mi estancia en el Auld Cairn (como Fiona pasa esto también) pero sospecho que mi próxima visita será el Merchants House! Cinco de sus habitaciones tienen vistas del lago sobre Loch Ryan. No puedo esperar a volver!

i had an evening meal here as i stayed in the guest house next door the food was good value and tasty

A very warm welcome! You couldn't ask for better people to welcome you into their own home. Be assured of being very well fed. We'd be glad to return on our next travels.

My wife and I have used the Merchants enroute to Stranraer for a few years now but last Thursday the first visit this year and Alan and Fiona's welcome was as always great we had our usual cactchup on what's happened then enjoyed another superb meal of 3 courses home made piping hot and presented on the new table settings. Calum their son is now on table service and is very attentive their place is always spotless and very reasonably priced. If your using the local ferrries and are delayed no problem just phone them and your bed/ meal will be waiting we have already booked for next week

What a superb welcome! Fiona met us at the door and was so welcoming. She helped us carry our cases up to our room. We enjoyed a tasty supper with wine.The room was comfortable with a nice view. We had a late breakfast and left knowing we would return next time we're in Cairnryan.

We were staying next door, popped in for dinner. We were given a warm welcome and made feel at home. Food is lovely, duck pate is great and the haddock and chips is proper homemade fare. Would happily go back and recommend to anyone

We stayed here for a night before taking the ferry to Belfast. Good accommodation, nice room, good breakfast, great shower! We had a meal in the bar as well which was excellent.

Home made food lovingly made. Friendly and helpful hosts.Home Made Chips! lovely I was spoilt and more than happy with the quality of this meal. Wish I could eat at places like this every time. Will definitely return here has to be the very best of the area.

Stayed overnight in the Cairn (adjacent) awaiting the ferry next day. Had our evening meal and breakfast at The Merchants House and found the food was to a very high standard, obviously home cooked, and very reasonable priced. Our hosts were genial and very helpful. We will return to The Merchants/Cairn on our next visit to Ireland.

Food freshly cooked and good choice. Had fish which was obviously very fresh and delicious. Breakfast next morning very good

Called in for dinner as we were waiting for the boat. Lovely cosy place. Good wholesome choice on menu if limited. My husband had steak and kidney pie which he assures me was lovely even if the chips were very well done. My daughter and I had sausages and mash. Neither of us could eat the sausages. They tasted funny. My husband tried them and agreed. Landlord was concerned and took them back. Said his wife and himself ate one and it was ok. sorry we would not risk them. Maybe we are not used to that brand.. Had to ask several times for a jug of water. . Other people seemed to love it so maybe its just us.

Eating next door is so convenient. The food was great, a good menu and good portion sizes. Fiona and Alan are good hosts.

Home made steak and ale pie first class.Breakfast top notch.

The pub looked like it was under going renovations so we were directed to the public bar. It was very lived in with no other patrons however the meal was excellent including a tender and well cooked slab of sirloin steak. Quality of food surprised us.

We stayed next door at the Auld cairn and ate in the Merchants House.We had a fabulous very early breakfast which was freshly cooked highly recommend!!!

After several recent servings of deep-fried scottish food, it was refreshing to find an affordable steak meal and hosts who were willing to swap our chips for vegetables! Cooked well, good value for money. We were very happy

Staying one night at the nearby Rhins of Galloway B&B (excellent!) and needing an evening meal, we were recommended by our hosts to try the Merchants House, a few minutes up the road. We were not disappointed!Lovely location with good views out over the Loch. Charming hospitality, good wholesome home-cooked food; including a significant chocolate pudding, which despite my initial hunger, I struggled to finish. More's the pity, as it was really tasty, but I was just simply too full up! All washed down with a refreshing beer for me and a nice little Merlot for my wife. Just the job! So if you find yourself in Cairnryan and are looking for somewhere to eat, you will not be disappointed! Give it a try!