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Balcary Bay Hotel ***
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ
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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. Each is individually designed, equipped with television, radio, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryer.
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Murray Arms Hotel ***
Gatehouse of Fleet,
Castle Douglas,
Dumfries & Galloway,
DG7 2HY
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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 relative 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, while also featuring a range of modern amenities, including televisions, hairdryers, direct-dial telephones and luxury toiletries from Pascal Morabito. Please see out feature for further information.
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The Cairndale Hotel ***
English Street,
Dumfries,
South West Scotland,
DG1 2DF
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One of South West Scotland’s largest hotels (91 en suite bedrooms and suites) in the centre of Dumfries. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, trouser press, hairdryer, colour TV and hospitality tray. The hotel has good leisure facilities which include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and gymnasium. 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. The Sawney Beans Restaurant is less formal.
The Cairndale has regular entertainment, including ceilidhs, dinner dances and cabaret nights. The Barracuda Club houses some of the finest hotel leisure facilities available in the area.
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The Cally Palace ****
Gatehouse of Fleet,
Dumfries and Galloway
DG7 2DL
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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 in over 150 acres of beautiful grounds which include an 18-hole golf course. The restaurant has an AA rosette for its first class cuisine which is created with fresh local produce. Gentlemen are required to wear jacket and tie there in the evenings. The sunny conservatory is a wonderful place to relax and the adjoining cocktail bar serves snacks and refreshments throughout the day.
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Craigadam
Kirkpatrick Durham,
Kirkcudbrightshire
DG7 3HU
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Craigadam, a country house within a working farm near Castle Douglas, comes highly recommended. The award-winning game cooking 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.
Each bedroom is spacious and individually decorated to a theme - Chinese, Indian, Victorian, Scottish Traditional, Scandinavian, Macintosh and Creole in the house and African, Florentine, and Scottish in the cottage. Sumptuous meals are served in the oak-panelled dining room, where all guests eat together around a great big oak table. There is a licensed bar in the snooker room and an excellent wine list.
Craigadam has sporting access to 25,000 acres of shooting and stalking over farmland, moorland and woodland. It concentrates on three main kinds of sporting activity: bird-shooting, deer-stalking and fishing. Craigadam’s central location is ideal for golfers: Many courses of different settings are within 50 miles, including Troon, Ayr and Turnberry.
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Kirroughtree House ***
Newton Stewart,
Wigtownshire
DG8 6AN
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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. Each of the spacious 17 bedrooms is individually fitted and decorated in colour-coordinated styles with a choice of standard, superior, or deluxe accommodation. Fresh fruit and sherry await your arrival, as well as tea and coffee. There is satellite television, and each bathroom is luxuriously furnished with fluffy bathrobes and towels. For guests with dogs, the lower ground rooms are ideal, each with easy access to the grounds.
Kirroughtree House offers inclusive Golfing Breaks with two nearby courses, Newton Stewart and Wigtown County and a special free Golf Package with sister hotel Cally Palace's exclusive course.
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The Selkirk Arms Hotel ***
High Street
Kirkcudbright
DG6 4JG
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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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Smiths at Gretna Green Hotel ****
Gretna Green
Dumfries & Galloway
DG16 5EA
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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 4 star hotel for miles, with its inspirational and innovative designs. All bedrooms have flat-screen television, DVD player, contemporary fireplace and broadband internet access. Family Rooms have a separate children's bedroom with bunk beds, each with its own TV. For complete luxury there are three fabulous suites and a penthouse apartment, each with spectacular views of the Gretna Green area. Dining in Smiths Brasserie is relaxed with fresh, simple dishes, many made from local produce from the surrounding area and coastline.
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The Trigony House Hotel ****
Closeburn
Thornhill
Dumfriesshire
DG35EZ
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Standing in over four acres of secluded gardens and mature woodland in the Nith Valley with 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 to explore South West Scotland. It offers guests a choice of holiday pursuits including Loch & river fishing, walking, cycling, vintage car hire & falconry lessons.Trigony House has established 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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