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Explore Castle Kennedy Gardens in Stranraer

Discover a hidden world at Castle Kennedy Gardens. Situated on an isthmuth between White Loch and Black Loch, this strip of land holds stunning gardens and an architectural beauty. With a castle having first been built here in the 14th century, it wasn’t until the 19th century that the gardens started to take on the form we can see today. Internationally famous for their species Rhododendrons, this is a wonderful place to visit when you are staying at Coorie Retreats.

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Highlights of Castle Kennedy Gardens

Make sure you explore the Giant’s Grave! This is a huge 118 meter-long mound which many think is the final resting place of a mysterious giant. Kids love running along it. Elsewhere, there is the Belvedere, a place which offers a beautiful vantage point of many parts of the gardens. There’s also plenty of wildlife to keep your eye out for here. Greylag gees, red squirrels and otters have app been spotted, so keep your eyes peeled as you wander around.

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Visiting Castle Kennedy Gardens

The gardens are open February to October, so do check before you travel. What you will see here depends on the time of year. For example, in March and April the landscape blooms into life, with magnolia trees and daffodils offering an early blast of colour. Later in the year towards May, rhododendrons blossom in all their colours. And towards autumn, you can enjoy the changes in colour of the tree leaves. Find out more about what you can see in the gardens here.

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Book your break at Coorie Retreats today

So, book your glamping holiday at Coorie Retreats and get ready to explore the beautiful landscape of Castle Kennedy Gardens. Find more interesting things to do during your stay with our Things To Do Guide.

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Testimonials

Can’t wait to come back

This place is just so well thought through with the customer experience right at the heart of everything the two lovely owners have created here. We LOVED the fizz in the pod when we arrived, though better from the hot tub while we watched a movie on the big screen outside. The pod is so well fitted out with everything you’d need for a luxury stay away with thoughtful extras like milk, tea and coffee and rather fancy snacks. We’ll be back for longer next time so we can use the outside fire pit (wood provided) and pizza oven (they provide pizza hampers as an extra). Did I mention they think of everything? Check in/out was super easy too. Can’t wait to come back – so much to do in the area and Portpatrick has some lovely restaurants we want to try. Well done Eamon and Tomas 👏👏👏