Castle Douglas

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Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
4 out of 5
Cally Avenue, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Scotland
The price is €112 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
€112
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (272 reviews)
Quiet and bucolic location
"Our stay was in mid-March and the hotel was very quiet at that time. Our room on the ground floor was very convenient for the hotel pool which had a hot tub and sauna. The pool water was a bit too cold but the hot tub and sauna were very good. There are walking trails and a small lake nearby which ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn
4 out of 5
1 Fleet Street, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Castle Douglas, Scotland
The price is €124 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
€124
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star inn in Castle Douglas. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mill on the Fleet and Cardoness ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
"Excellent restaurant at premises. Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2025

The Ship Inn
Ernespie House Hotel
Ernespie House Hotel
3 out of 5
Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, Scotland
The price is €118 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€118
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Threave Garden ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
Two day break
"Unexpected upgrade, lovely food (reasonably priced), attentive staff. Beautiful setting."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2024

Ernespie House Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cottage situated on Airds Farm close to Castle Douglas
Cottage situated on Airds Farm close to Castle Douglas
Crossmichael
Stay at this vacation home in Castle Douglas. Enjoy a garden, patios, and a hot tub. Popular attractions RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve and Threave Castle are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
Lovely Stay
"Great location, very peaceful & fab hot tub."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Cottage situated on Airds Farm close to Castle Douglas
Driftwood -  a house that sleeps 8 guests  in 3 bedrooms
Driftwood - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 3 bedrooms
Kippford
Stay at this cottage in Castle Douglas. Enjoy a garden, patios, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kippford Beach and Rockcliffe Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Lovely house
"We loved the house and the area. The house was good for my daughter who is a wheelchair user. It would have been perfect if there hadnt been a drawer below the sink. The beds were comfortable too."

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2023

Driftwood - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 3 bedrooms
Stunning 3 bedroom Cottage on a private estate in SW Scotland
Stunning 3 bedroom Cottage on a private estate in SW Scotland
Mossdale
Stay at this cottage in Castle Douglas. Enjoy a garden, patios, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lock Ken and Loch Ken Marina are located nearby.
Stunning 3 bedroom Cottage on a private estate in SW Scotland
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Castle Douglas

4.2
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lots to see and do. Beautiful scenery with friendly peopke

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice clean and busy town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Restaurants can be busy at weekends so consider booking. Ospreys at Threave Castle must see. Red kite viewing at Bellymack Farm also essential. Loch Arthur farm shop and cafe great for lunch or coffee break.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It's now got some very good eating places - Nikos, Cafe at Designs, and the excellent Mr Pook's Kitchen