Stay · Coastal hotel
The Ugadale Hotel
A historic hotel in Machrihanish, with Atlantic views and golf on the doorstep.
Machrihanish & Southend
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Explore Machrihanish & Southend
Ocean beaches, links golf and the road to the Mull of Kintyre.
MAKE A DAY OF IT
Two coastal days are better than one hurried circuit
Spend one day around Machrihanish Beach and the Gauldrons, with golf or a meal if you wish. Give Southend, Dunaverty and any journey to the Mull separate time. This keeps the day flexible when the weather changes.
- The Old Clubhouse — Pub & restaurant
- Machrihanish Beach — Atlantic beach
- The Gauldrons Bay — Wild coastal bay
- Dunaverty Beach — Sandy bay
- Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse — Lighthouse walk
Travel and practical details
The Mull is a remote visit and the lighthouse has no public interior access. Check access and conditions before travelling. Golf requires arrangements with the club; an itinerary is not a tee-time booking.
These are flexible ideas, not a timed route. Confirm current details in each listing and with the operator.
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Eat & drink · Pub & restaurant
The Old Clubhouse
A pub and dining stop in Machrihanish, overlooking the golf course and coast.
Machrihanish & Southend
Things to do · Links golf
Machrihanish Golf Course
Play a historic Old Tom Morris links among natural dunes overlooking Machrihanish Bay.
Machrihanish & Southend
Beaches · Atlantic beach
Machrihanish Beach
A long beach and dune landscape beside Machrihanish’s golf courses.
Machrihanish & Southend
Beaches · Wild coastal bay
The Gauldrons Bay
An Atlantic-facing bay beyond Machrihanish, with open coastal views.
Machrihanish & Southend
Beaches · Sandy bay
Dunaverty Beach
A crescent of sand near Southend, overlooked by Dunaverty Rock.
Machrihanish & Southend
Hidden gems · Lighthouse walk
Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse
A remote lighthouse reached by a steep walk from the end of the public road.
Machrihanish & Southend
Stay · Self-catering cottages
The Ugadale Cottages
Two-bedroom cottages in Machrihanish, with kitchens and living space close to the Atlantic shore.
Machrihanish & Southend
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Things to do · Links golf
Dunaverty Golf Club
A Southend links course with rolling ground, sea views and a long connection to the local golfing community.
Machrihanish & Southend
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Machrihanish Holiday Park
Camping, touring pitches, holiday homes and pods for a stay on Kintyre’s Atlantic coast.
Machrihanish & Southend
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Machrihanish and Southend bring together open coastal landscapes, golf and sandy bays.
Allow time for the smaller roads and for the steep walk back from the Mull of Kintyre lighthouse.