CORSEWALL LIGHTHOUSE HOTEL, KIRKCOLM. Stunning location for a unique hotel, close to Stranraer.

I have travelled several times by ferry between Cairnryan and Belfast, and every time I've seen a lighthouse on the shore. I looked into the history of the lighthouse and discovered it was also a hotel. Immediately the Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel was on my hotel bucket-list. It's an easy 20 minute drive from Stranraer, but naturally I have to rely on a local bus and a 5km walk to get there. #corsewall
Filmed January 2024 | Stranraer, UK.
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*** TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:49 The bus to Kirkcolm
00:01:28 Kirkcolm
00:07:19 My first sight of the lighthouse
00:09:59 Corsewall Lighthouse
00:12:25 Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel
00:19:11 breakfast
00:21:21 Conclusion

[@steve-marsh]

YES I DO love lighthouses and YES I AM jealous :D

[@hanshartfiel6394]

I thought as much 🙂

[@raybrown2197]

Have you booked it yet?

[@AnoNymInvestor]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DaveyPalmer1]

Thought of you as soon as Scott said it Steve! 😅

[@peternolan5353]

Can't believe Scott beat u too it Steve, I guess that is 2-0 to Scott now, LOL 😅😊😊

[@johnledingham852]

Very interesting indeed. There is something about lighthouses that stimulates my passion for the past. They played an important role in the safety of ancient mariners who braved the seas in primitive vessels, but the lighthouse keepers were also a breed of their own too. The ships are now much stronger and powerful. The lighthouse keepers are replaced by technology. However, the lighthouses still stand proud and rock solid. A somewhat romantic connection still with harder but gracious years gone by. Thank you, Scott for a great video!

[@samanthamorristhecat8131]

Beautiful lighthouse

[@lightplane]

I love your videos and the fact you use public transit or walk to places. That to me is the adventure. You and Steve Marsh are my two favourite travel vloggers. Thanks for such great content.

[@Cal1gula666]

I quite agree, I love to watch Scott, Steve and Alicja.

[@joannharrington2279]

Loved the walk and the lighthouse. What a treat to have it all to yourself. The owners gave you a wonderful history of the lighthouse and gave you their plans for its improvements.

[@terranceparsons5185]

I love everything about the hotel, except the 5 mile walk!

[@eileenmclean1274]

Well done for beating Steve Marsh to this fabulous place. I can see him doing a review before long. xx

[@yyyfffff33333]

I liked how he went for an explore after his long walk . This guy is seriously fit !

[@davidmcquillan4754]

You have an enviable life Scott. Travelling around the world with only a passport and your toothbrush. The “Jack Reacher” of the travel industry.🤣

[@eirrog]

lol , i can easy imagine oor Scotty as Jack Reacher 😊

[@mikestravelshow]

@16:58 Absolutely stunning 😍

[@bobbarnett4926]

Beats the hell out of Travelodge. That place looks amazing.

[@MrScottdjb89]

Look after yourself Scott, keep up with the videos, from another Scott 👍

[@dannycrooks8462]

That sign warning about the waves after the ferry was because of the wake of the Stena HSS ferry when it was on the irish sea loved travelling on that ship

[@sanspareil3018]

Yes nice to see public transport being used particularly Bus. Use it or lose it!

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Thanks!

[@susanashcroft2674]

What a lovely and quirky place to stay.

[@carradalebear4446]

Beautiful British Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@clivepenning9294]

Excellent

[@kazzicup]

I am a subscriber. Scott, I hope you reach 50 thousand subscribers by the end of January. 🌨🌨❄❄❄❄☃❄❄❄ Or sooner! 🩵

[@janettesinclair6279]

What a beautiful situation, very peaceful, and the hotel has been tastefully renovated. I'm sure that Mrs Scott would have liked it, but maybe not the long hike to get there!

[@Seiskid]

That looks like a really nice place. Thanks for taking us there.

[@truckerallikatuk]

Wish you'd asked to see the room you originally booked too. As the only guest, there's no-one else to disturb.

[@ercieyyy]

It's the coolest hotel that I've ever seen. No wonder For the tranquillity lovers it stands as the best choice to stay.

[@Lawman212]

Breakfast looked great! But I must say I was curious about dinner too. The place setting looked lovely.

[@ADAMEDWARDS17]

It occurs to me you need a Brompton bicycle for visits like this so you can take it folded on the buses and then cycle to the hotel. It might open up a bit more travel to get to those post card view points (apart from cycling up crazy hills in Largs of course!)

[@getyourwillhere]

My bucket list hotel/stay is at the station in Corrour.

[@henrimichelpierreplana4332]

When a Scot tells you, "I can not believe how cold it is ".... yeah it is time to go inside ...Nice video

[@kimberlysimmons787]

Fantastic! Thanks Scott

[@barrybennett2544]

I might give that a try one day. It looks great. It looked especially appealing during a spell of nice weather in winter as well :)

[@iank6090]

My wife and I stayed there in 2022 and found it the perfect place to wind down and enjoy great food. The unusual perspective of watching the 5 fingers of light from the lighthouse at night swinging over the dark view towards Belfast was unforgettable. We do intend to go back to recharge our batteries some day. Thank you for sharing this visit Scott!

[@ashdrive]

I adore lighthouses...that room looked fab, and the breakfast 🎉 delicious....

[@raphaelklijn6358]

Beautiful!

[@steveblanchard7293]

On my list now!

[@alijordan4141]

Fabulous vlog!! Always enjoy tour travels but this was outstanding! Incredible hotel and absolutely wonderful surroundings!!! The walk to and from was even great. Perhaps not with inclement weather though!! Thanks for this journey where the destination Was the highlight!!!₩

[@owlcookie86]

What a beautiful hotel! :) so impressive

[@john07973]

A brilliant video 👍

[@birdsbodger]

Great video, a return to form. No silly UV stick checking for invisible dirt in case you want to eat your tea under a sink👍 I think we all had that mystery non COVID illness so sympathy with you there, hope you didn't get the accompanying cough too.

[@jamessmith6402]

Thanks Scott that was a very enjoyable video I didn’t even know Corsewall Lighthouse even existed 🙄

[@dannycrooks8462]

Looks like a fantastic place to stay i might take the motorbike over from Northern Ireland to stay there

[@paulmark63]

Scott what a wonderful video its looks like Stunning plus your video is very good 👍 for the hotel and im sure the owners of the hotel would have been very appreciative our your comments kindest regards Paul in Kent

[@MidlandRailEnthusiast]

Really enjoyed watching this Vlog Scott how cool was that to stay in a lighthouse very cool indeed I’d say keep up the good work Scott

[@wayneleader2364]

Fantastic vlog . I have always wanted to stay in a lighthouse.

[@yyyfffff33333]

I'm sure this will encourage people to go there . I'm sure 99% of the population had never heard of it . Until now !

[@danielpaulgould4530]

i stopped there was fantastic

[@grapesodatravels]

Not sure how we missed this video! Now we have to add ANOTHER place to our bucket list! We love D&G!

[@christinehodge3608]

Good video, thank you for sharing 😊

[@throughlucyslens]

I love your videos Scott, I’ve been watching for years, loving seeing you doing bucket list stays - you deserve it! .. I kind of want to stay in a light house now 😅

[@richardstreet7518]

Good to see you looking fitter Scot... imagine two nights

[@BLUEsurf63]

Great video Scott really enjoyable.

[@kateturnbull9085]

I also stayed just outside Kirkolm one night- on the old airbase where the Sunderland sea boats were based during the war. That was an interesting spot.

[@Ian-Steele]

Lovely to see that you walked past a sign for Leswalt, home to my ancestors. McNeil is their name, they still farm there.

[@HeatherTravels]

I am a huge lighthouse fan, and have always wanted to stay in a lighthouse hotel! Thanks for making this video, Scott.

[@jamescrawford9883]

You can see NI from Galloway, 20 miles, & Mull of Kintyre, (13 miles) very close!

[@ste.h9825]

Beautiful & yet only 1 night. .Dont think i'd be able to leave that quick.geat video.Thank you.

[@andrewphillips4508]

Oh wow

[@lindajoy7208]

Absolutely stunning.

[@ingonowack3839]

I knew instantly Scott meant you Steve 😬! I noticed the year 1815 on the Wall of the Lighthouse! Another very important event happened that year! The Laphroaig Distillery on Islay was founded that year! Thank God and Christ 😘!

[@clareclark6535]

Ive had coffee and shortbread biscuits there. Didnt stay just had that

[@ADAMEDWARDS17]

Also, that sign about waves from passing ships, I wonder if that dates from the time when there was a high speed catamaran on the Belfast route? Stunning scenary as everyone says, so thank you for the trip.

[@Torridon22]

Such a great episode! Thank you for taking us along. Love that you see so much without a car ❤️

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Thanks very much for your support. It's greatly appreciated.

[@johnledingham852]

Thank you Scott. I thoroughly enjoyed the entirety of this video. I thought of making some comments on different sections of the program, but then thought I'd put that on hold until I viewed it again, and maybe again..........

[@neilfoster814]

That place looked amazing! But, as with everything, people will complain because they can complain! Great video!

[@robinjones6999]

That's on my bucket list now!!

[@christinecoates2499]

What an amazing place. I'd go there in a heartbeat too. Thanks for introducing us to some great places.

[@steveblanchard7293]

I would as well!

[@myrabenson1603]

What a super duper place to stay scenery wonderful room that was a good upgrade 👌 you did a good video again 😀 u do a good chat 😊

[@Cal1gula666]

Love this place. Great vlog, Scott.

[@kateturnbull9085]

Love a lighthouse! Not stayed in one, but have stayed close to one or two in my campervan. They are amazing places. Love your videos btw

[@2121gateman]

Great content. I was happy to see that photo of the Bristol Steam Navigation ship. I used to work for that company in the late 60s on the MV Dido. Great memories. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@jamesmitchell3422]

Great video Scott ,I could feel the cauld when you were out on the patio,brrrrr.ciao

[@beachman8106]

Scott,GoPro sell a 2 battery and charger kit.with that you will always have a fully charged battery to swap in . Nice video 👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️ from 🇦🇺

[@kevanhubbard9673]

There's a storm blowing through there right now!

[@timothylynch9154]

Great video I enjoyed it immensely

[@robertbrown1852]

My favourite part of the world.Also the Blue Peter hotel in Kirkcolm.. Lovely Hotel and Village ❤️

[@Aohalm]

Your best content is vids made in Scotland (and then the rest of the island) in my personal opinion. Love the place!

[@HighlandMike325]

My mantra. "Other parts of Scotland are available". More to it than midges, heather and shortbread

[@brentford2]

Love your posts. Thank you Scott

[@callumltfc]

wonderful video Scott 😊

[@noahcount7132]

Enjoyed your Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel video, Scott, and had to laugh out loud as you "refrained" from pointing out that you were one-upping your KZbin compatriot and lighthouse enthusiast Steve Marsh. 😅👍

[@andyfreer8463]

Great video love lighthouse videos

[@ukdavepianoman]

What a wonderful hotel. Great video as always - informative, honest and witty. It's nice to watch videos about unusual places/buildings that many of us might never know about.

[@daniel69]

GOAT

[@sheilac3969]

This is on my list too! Fantastic wee film, thank you 😊

[@sandrayates7139]

I was just thinking before you mentioned it that its great how you walk or show us how to travel somewhere. Great videos.thanks

[@jenniferlevine5406]

That was an amazing journey. The lighthouse hotel Itself looks idyllic and the setting couldn't be better for it. Thanks so much for this really enjoyable trip and great video!

[@lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel]

Stunning Scott, really loved coming along with you on this one 🥰

[@derekfairlie6147]

Another brilliant video Scott 😀🍺

[@vivellasmum]

Haha I knew you were talking about Steve 😉. I love the Uk trips, I've watched all Steves so now I'll watch all yours Scott. Really enjoyed that one, I'd love to stay there too. xx

[@rorys5550]

Good to have you in D&G for bit

[@Diana-andre2018]

Good evening Scott, what a truly amazing place to stay. Your bedroom looked lovely and the views were beautiful, certainly a very unique experience, I really enjoyed this video, thank you.😊

[@walterfillingham]

Stunning views, something really tranquil and peaceful about that area. The hotel itself wasn’t gimmicky as I was expecting and actually looked really cosy. I’d imaging it’s the kind of place you would get to know other guests. Fantastic find

[@carolynstewart9103]

Loved this video scott..you must be pretty fit to walk there.i was exhausted watching you .scenery gorgeous and what a view from that beautiful listed lighthouse...your breakfast looked amazing....oh boy.it did look cold.put a scarf round your neck as well as a hat.. cheers again scott..🍺🍪

[@jonsmith8582]

Worth it for the breakfast alone !

[@rosemarymee]

What did you do for dinner the night you arrived? I would have loved to see what the original room you booked was like. Your upgrade looked lovely.

[@garymcgregor7048]

Brilliant as always Scott 😂

[@holygooff]

Scotland is so beautiful. If I would be living there, I would make long walks and trips in my own country as well.

[@Champions_Cup]

Always enjoying the travelling videos

[@maggiebutler4378]

Thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@johnoneill3383]

Get yourself a Brompton bike mate, great for travels

[@alanshelly7068]

Awesome video and a nice view from Alan in Lowestoft buddy 👍 😊

[@alastairdorward2166]

You should go to mull of galloway one you can go up that lighthouse its amazing