Review on Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel

Built onto the side of a working nineteenth-century lighthouse at the end of a single-track road, this unusual hotel affords superlative views of the Kintyre Peninsula, the Firth of Clyde and Ailsa Craig. The lighthouse itself is a Grade A-listed building set in 20 acres of grounds, and visitors are welcome to view the scene from its galleries.

The restaurant is a cosy room with a dark-blue lighthouse motif carpet, lace-topped tables, a blazing open fire and a flotilla of model ships on display. Menus change daily, but you might cast off with local Marrbury smoked duck breast with orange, honey and mustard dressing before baked fillet of Shetland salmon with Pernod and tarragon cream or roast loin of Galloway lamb with Cajun spices, couscous and raspberry vinaigrette. Lemon and mango cheesecake is a typical dessert. Wines are supplied by Whighams of Ayr.

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Cuisine

Modern Scottish

Chef

Andrew Downie

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 12.00 - 2.00pm
Dinner: 7.00 - 9.00pm

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card, American Express

Online Booking Availability for Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel

Facilities at Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel

  • Disabled access
  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu
  • 28 covers
  • Family Friendly

Accomodation

Accomodation is available, (10 rooms)

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby

Address

Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel
Corsewall Point
Kirkcolm
Stranraer
Dumfries and Galloway
DG9 0QG

Customer Ratings on Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel

5  / 5

Based on 1 review

Guest reviews are written by our customers.

Food
10   
Service
10   
Ambience
10   
Location
10   
Value for money
10   

Customer reviews

  • avatar
    Habitue
    September 2019

    5 people found this review helpful
    frequent visitor

    For a unique and 'edge of the world' experience, Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel must be hard to beat, both for a culinary or residential visit. The approach to the hotel holds a 'surprise' appearance of the lighthouse, the descent to the hotel creates a keen anticipation, and departure, a sense of regret. The food, it's presentation and delivery are magical. The ambience is embracing. The sunsets can be stunningly beautiful. The only drawback is that a short section of the drive can be a bit bumpy. After my fourth extended stay at the hotel, I will be back.

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Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel Sample Menu

SAMPLE MENU

Starters
Chicken Liver Pate
Quenelles of our own Smooth Chicken Liver and Ayrshire Bacon Pate
Enhanced with "Galloway Pride" Whisky, Herbs and a Hint of Garlic
Presented with Arran Oatcakes and a Cumberland Jus

Goat's Cheese and Red Onion Tartlet
Savoury Short Pastry Tartlet Case
Filled with Crumbled Goat's Cheese and Red Onion Marmalade
Drizzled with a Fresh Pesto

Smoked Duck Supreme
Plump Barbarrie Duck Breast from our Local Smokehouse
Delicately Smoked over Juniper and Oak Whisky Cask Shavings
Thinly Carved onto a Nest of Continental Salad Leaves
Garnished with Fresh Orange Segments
Drizzled with Honey and Mustard Dressing

East Coast Herring
Prime Scottish Herring in a Traditional East Coast Marinade of
Sweet Wine Vinegar, Onions, Herbs and Spices
Presented with Continental Salad Leaves and Fresh Orange Segments
Drizzled with a Meaux Mustard and Honey Dressing
£7.75 per person
*****
Soup
Velouté of Oriental Vegetables and Ginger
£3.85 per person
*****
Sorbet
£3.25 per person
*****

Main Courses
Premier Scotch Beef Fillet Garni
Prime Scottish Fillet Steak Simply Grilled to your Liking
Presented with a Seared Tomato and Sautéed Mushrooms
Available at an additional cost of £4.75 per person
Roast Rack of Galloway Lamb
Choice Cut of Local Lamb
Pan-Roasted and Presented with a Mint Scented Gooseberry Jelly Glaze
Sea Bass Fillet
Fillet of Finest Kirkcudbright Sea Bass
Pan Seared and Topped with a Red Chilli,
Ginger and Mild Garlic Butter
Roast Guinea Fowl Supreme and Venison Sausage
Roast Breast of Finest Guinea Fowl from the Braehead Estate
Accompanied With the Finest Venison Sausage
Finished with a Rich Cranberry and Port Wine
Demi Glace Reduction
*****
All Main Courses Served with Chefs Selection of
Fresh Garden Vegetables and Potatoes
All Main Courses priced at £16.95 per person

Dessert
Lemon and Mango Cheesecake
Deep Filled Creamy Lemon Scented Cheesecake
Served on a Crisp Buttery Biscuit Base
Drizzled with a Fresh Mango Coulis
Garnished with a Chantilly Cream Swirl and Fresh Berries
Special Lighthouse Cranachan
A Traditional Scottish Dessert with Red Fruit and Berries
Infused in a Heather Honey and Scotch Whisky Syrup
Layered with Vanilla Cream and Topped with Toasted Oats
Chocolate & Hazelnut Tart
Rich Belgian Chocolate Ganache & Toasted Hazelnut
Served in a Sweet Pastry Flan
Complimented with a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
Corsewall Cheese Selection
A Collection of the Finest Scottish Cheeses Sourced by our Chef
Complemented by Traditional Scottish Oatcakes,
Crisp Biscuits and Fresh Fruit
Choose 3 cheeses from the selection on the next page
(All 5 Cheeses available at a supplement of £1.95 per person)
Luxury Ice-Cream is always available as an alternative to the above desserts
1 Scoop £1.95, 2 Scoops £3.75, 3 Scoops £5.50

All Desserts priced at £7.25 per person

Tea or Coffee priced at £1.60 per person

All Five Courses and Tea or Coffee available at the set price of
£35.00 per person

£3.25 per person

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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