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Balcary Bay Country House Hotel
Auchencairn
Dumfries and Galloway
DG7 1QZ
Scotland
This non-smoking hotel, set in three acres of gardens, takes its name from the beautiful and isolated bay on which it stands, on the road from Dumfries to Kirkcudbright. It has recently been refitted, and is recommended for its award-winning cuisine, based on local Scottish fare with a classic French influence. The 20 well-appointed bedrooms all have en-suite bathrooms, and many have magnificent views across the bay, with the remainder overlooking the gardens.
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Auchencairn
Dumfries and Galloway
DG7 1QZ
Scotland
This non-smoking hotel, set in three acres of gardens, takes its name from the beautiful and isolated bay on which it stands, on the road from Dumfries to Kirkcudbright. It has recently been refitted, and is recommended for its award-winning cuisine, based on local Scottish fare with a classic French influence. The 20 well-appointed bedrooms all have en-suite bathrooms, and many have magnificent views across the bay, with the remainder overlooking the gardens.
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Cally Palace Hotel
Gatehouse of Fleet
Dumfries and Galloway
DG7 2DL
Scotland
Situated on the outskirts of the pretty village of Gatehouse of Fleet and overlooking the Galloway hills, the Cally Palace is a Scottish country mansion built in 1763. It has been renovated and refurbished successfully to combine the elegance of the 18th century with modern facilities. All 56 comfortable en-suite bedrooms and suites have been furnished in a traditional style, but with all modern conveniences including satellite television. Many have balconies and most have superb views. The Cally Palace is set amid more than 150 acres of beautiful grounds which include an 18-hole golf course.
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Gatehouse of Fleet
Dumfries and Galloway
DG7 2DL
Scotland
Situated on the outskirts of the pretty village of Gatehouse of Fleet and overlooking the Galloway hills, the Cally Palace is a Scottish country mansion built in 1763. It has been renovated and refurbished successfully to combine the elegance of the 18th century with modern facilities. All 56 comfortable en-suite bedrooms and suites have been furnished in a traditional style, but with all modern conveniences including satellite television. Many have balconies and most have superb views. The Cally Palace is set amid more than 150 acres of beautiful grounds which include an 18-hole golf course.
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Craigadam
Kirkpatrick Durham
Dumfries and Galloway
DG7 3HU
Scotland
Craigadam, a country house within a working farm near Castle Douglas, comes highly recommended. The award-winning game-cooked food is terrific and the sport, such as the shooting and fishing parties, wonderful. The house has seven luxury en-suite bedrooms and the cottage (self-catering) has three twin en-suite bedrooms.
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Kirkpatrick Durham
Dumfries and Galloway
DG7 3HU
Scotland
Craigadam, a country house within a working farm near Castle Douglas, comes highly recommended. The award-winning game-cooked food is terrific and the sport, such as the shooting and fishing parties, wonderful. The house has seven luxury en-suite bedrooms and the cottage (self-catering) has three twin en-suite bedrooms.
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Smiths at Gretna Green Hotel
Gretna Green
Dumfries and Galloway
DG16 5EA
Scotland
Situated right next to the Old Blacksmith’s Shop in Gretna Green, this extraordinary hotel has had £5m spent on it to make it the most fashionable and contemporary new luxury four-star hotel for miles, with its inspirational and innovative designs. All bedrooms have flat-screen television, DVD player, contemporary fireplace and broadband internet access.
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Gretna Green
Dumfries and Galloway
DG16 5EA
Scotland
Situated right next to the Old Blacksmith’s Shop in Gretna Green, this extraordinary hotel has had £5m spent on it to make it the most fashionable and contemporary new luxury four-star hotel for miles, with its inspirational and innovative designs. All bedrooms have flat-screen television, DVD player, contemporary fireplace and broadband internet access.
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The Trigony House Hotel
Closeburn
Dumfries and Galloway
DG3 5EZ
Scotland
The Trigony House Hotel stands amid more than four acres of secluded gardens and mature woodland in the Nith Valley. Boasting beautiful views over the Kier Hills to the west and the Lowther Hills to the east, this red sandstone Edwardian former shooting lodge of Closeburn Castle is the ideal retreat to get away from it all. It combines gracious living with rural charm and makes an ideal base from which to explore south west Scotland. It offers guests a choice of holiday pursuits including Loch & river fishing, walking, cycling, vintage car hire and falconry lessons. Trigony House has establish-ed a reputation for good cuisine from homemade bread to ice-cream, using mainly local organic ingredients. Dining, whether in the restaurant overlooking the gardens, or in the cosy bar with its welcoming open fire, is always a pleasure.
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Closeburn
Dumfries and Galloway
DG3 5EZ
Scotland
The Trigony House Hotel stands amid more than four acres of secluded gardens and mature woodland in the Nith Valley. Boasting beautiful views over the Kier Hills to the west and the Lowther Hills to the east, this red sandstone Edwardian former shooting lodge of Closeburn Castle is the ideal retreat to get away from it all. It combines gracious living with rural charm and makes an ideal base from which to explore south west Scotland. It offers guests a choice of holiday pursuits including Loch & river fishing, walking, cycling, vintage car hire and falconry lessons. Trigony House has establish-ed a reputation for good cuisine from homemade bread to ice-cream, using mainly local organic ingredients. Dining, whether in the restaurant overlooking the gardens, or in the cosy bar with its welcoming open fire, is always a pleasure.
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The Cairndale Hotel
English Street
Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway
DG1 2DF
Scotland
The Cairndale Hotel is one of south west Scotland’s largest hotels with 91 en-suite bedrooms and suites and is set in the centre of Dumfries. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, trouser press, hairdryer, colour television and hospitality tray. The hotel has good leisure facilities and there is also a large lounge bar, separate bar and a lift serving all floors. The hotel’s Reivers Restaurant has recently been awarded an AA rosette for fine dining meanwhile. The Cairndale also has regular entertainment, including ceilidhs, dinner dances and cabaret nights.
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English Street
Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway
DG1 2DF
Scotland
The Cairndale Hotel is one of south west Scotland’s largest hotels with 91 en-suite bedrooms and suites and is set in the centre of Dumfries. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, trouser press, hairdryer, colour television and hospitality tray. The hotel has good leisure facilities and there is also a large lounge bar, separate bar and a lift serving all floors. The hotel’s Reivers Restaurant has recently been awarded an AA rosette for fine dining meanwhile. The Cairndale also has regular entertainment, including ceilidhs, dinner dances and cabaret nights.
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Kirroughtree House Hotel
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway
DG8 6AN
Scotland
Kirroughtree, built in 1719, and modified in Victorian times when it was a sporting estate, became a hotel in 1952. Its situation in eight acres of landscaped grounds on the edge of Galloway Forest Park is ideal as a retreat from modern life. It has elegant public rooms, spacious and comfortable bedrooms, and its excellent award-winning food. The oak-panelled lounge has been sympathetically restored, and is hung with beautiful oil paintings, with opulent drapes and sumptuous sofas and armchairs while each of the spacious 17 bedrooms is individually fitted and decorated in colour-coordinated styles.
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Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway
DG8 6AN
Scotland
Kirroughtree, built in 1719, and modified in Victorian times when it was a sporting estate, became a hotel in 1952. Its situation in eight acres of landscaped grounds on the edge of Galloway Forest Park is ideal as a retreat from modern life. It has elegant public rooms, spacious and comfortable bedrooms, and its excellent award-winning food. The oak-panelled lounge has been sympathetically restored, and is hung with beautiful oil paintings, with opulent drapes and sumptuous sofas and armchairs while each of the spacious 17 bedrooms is individually fitted and decorated in colour-coordinated styles.
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Murray Arms Hotel
Gatehouse of Fleet
Dumfries and Galloway
DG7 2HY
Scotland
The Murray Arms Hotel is one of Dumfries and Galloway’s oldest and most historic hotels. Built in 1760 by James Murray of Broughton and Cally, it became one of the most popular and famous coaching inns on the Dumfries to Stranraer stage. The hotel’s relatively small size, with only 12 large rooms, means that guests can enjoy the privacy of a hotel with the personalised service and hospitality of a guesthouse. All 12 rooms have retained the authentic historic charm of the Murray Arms Hotel.
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Gatehouse of Fleet
Dumfries and Galloway
DG7 2HY
Scotland
The Murray Arms Hotel is one of Dumfries and Galloway’s oldest and most historic hotels. Built in 1760 by James Murray of Broughton and Cally, it became one of the most popular and famous coaching inns on the Dumfries to Stranraer stage. The hotel’s relatively small size, with only 12 large rooms, means that guests can enjoy the privacy of a hotel with the personalised service and hospitality of a guesthouse. All 12 rooms have retained the authentic historic charm of the Murray Arms Hotel.
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The Selkirk Arms Hotel
High Street
Kirkcudbright
Dumfries and Galloway
DG6 4JG
Scotland
Situated in the centre of the pretty fishing village of Kirkcudbright, this small very comfortable hotel offers high quality accommodation and award-winning food. The 16 bedrooms all have en-suite facilities and Sky television. The restaurant is recommended by EatScotland, the official eating and drinking guide of Scotland and has been awarded two rosettes by the AA. It has a fine selection of wines and an extensive range of malt whiskies.
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High Street
Kirkcudbright
Dumfries and Galloway
DG6 4JG
Scotland
Situated in the centre of the pretty fishing village of Kirkcudbright, this small very comfortable hotel offers high quality accommodation and award-winning food. The 16 bedrooms all have en-suite facilities and Sky television. The restaurant is recommended by EatScotland, the official eating and drinking guide of Scotland and has been awarded two rosettes by the AA. It has a fine selection of wines and an extensive range of malt whiskies.
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