The Bunkhouse
Our eighteen-bed bunkhouse is one of the heartbeats of the New Town Hall and a place where visitors from all over the world come to relax, explore and experience the beauty of Whithorn and the Machars.
Opened in Spring 2023, the bunkhouse offers a mix of comfortable twin, four-bed and family rooms sleeping up to six people. Whether you are walking, cycling, touring Scotland or simply looking for a peaceful coastal escape, we aim to create a warm, welcoming and relaxed place to stay.
Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, comfortable beds with storage, and access to our friendly communal kitchen — fully equipped for everything from early morning breakfasts to relaxed evening meals after a day of adventure.
Cyclists are very welcome, with secure bike parking, bike racks, a repair station and e-bike charging points all available onsite.
More than just a place to stay, the bunkhouse is about community, connection and creating memorable experiences in one of Scotland’s most beautiful rural locations.
Booking info
Booking is charged per person, per night, with all bed linen and towels included.
Our bunkhouse operates with a simple self check-in system, giving guests the freedom and flexibility to arrive at a time that suits them. Before arrival, you will receive your personal key code and all the information you need for a smooth and relaxed stay.
The bunkhouse is fully self-catering, with a modern communal kitchen fully equipped for cooking, dining and socialising after a day exploring the area. Whithorn also has lovely local cafés, takeaways and restaurants all within easy reach.
On the ground floor, we offer a fully accessible family room, while upstairs you’ll find a range of comfortable bedrooms and family accommodation with peaceful views across the surrounding fields.
Tucked away behind the historic New Town Hall, the bunkhouse is a modern and contemporary space designed with comfort and sustainability in mind. The building is super-insulated, clad in slate and heated using environmentally friendly air-source heat pumps.
We welcome everyone from walkers, cyclists and solo travellers to families, youth groups, Duke of Edinburgh groups and visitors simply looking to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the Machars coastline.
Hire rates
£45 per person, per night
All be linen and towles included
Bunkhouse Adventures
South-West Scotland is great for anyone seeking adventure, whether it’s family fun or high-speed mountain biking, you’re sure to find something.
The Whithorn Way is just one of these adventures – a 149-mile walking and cycling route, which follows the ancient pathways to Whithorn, which were thronged in the Middle Ages, when it became one of the most revered places in medieval Scotland, on account of the healing virtue of its saint, Ninian. The route is a modern take on this earliest form of sustainable travel. Find out more
Be sure to check out Bunkhouse Adventures page for plenty more!
