Accommodation List

Recommended Using Our Local Knowledge

We already have a large number of tried and tested accommodation partners throughout Dumfries and Galloway region in relation to our cycling holidays business.
We are aware of current accommodation reputations - which can change from year to year, often due to the ever increasing trend of premises changing owner or manager.
We will keep the list up to date and will add to or delete as appropriate.
We can also arrange accommodation at other places researched and preferred by you.

Our Current Walking and Accommodation Areas in Dumfries and Galloway Region

Castle Douglas - A strategically placed popular market town, (pop. 3,800), themed as a 'food town' with many independent shops. The town sits beside Carlingwark loch and adjacent to Threave Estate with Threave House and the nearby iconic Threave Castle, set in the National Trust for Scotland's Threave Garden. There are various Estate, countryside, coastal and woodland walks with a short distance. 

Newton Stewart - The River Cree runs from the Galloway Hills via Newton Stewart to Wigtown Bay. The market town has an annual walking festival and is again well situated with a museum and cinema amongst its attractions. As well as a river walk, there are several walks nearby at Kirroughtree and in the Galloway Forest Park.

The Solway Coast - The picturesque villages of Kippford, Rockliffe, Colvend and Sandyhills are all situated within a stretch of coastline known by the Victorians as The Scottish Riviera and now designated as a National Scenic Area.There are several excellent coast and woodland walks nearby.

Kirkcudbright - Standing beside the River Dee, the former county town of Kirkcudbright has a lot of history and is now themed as an artists town. It  is also a fishing port, with Maclellan's Castle, the Stewartry museum and several art galleries as attractions. Riverside, coastal and woodland walks are nearby.

Gatehouse of Fleet - The area around the Fleet Valley is another National Scenic Area being at the merge of the surrounding hills and Fleet Bay. Again a popular tourist area in the summer, a kilt making centre is one of the attractions. Several walks are nearby including the Cally Woods, which is near to the top hotel of the area.

Wigtown - Situated in The Machars region, the former county town stands beside the coast with views over Wigtown Bay and the highest hill, Cairnsmore of Fleet. It is the gateway to The Machars peninsula and several coastal walks.

The Glenkens - The hillside towns of New Galloway, the smallest Royal Burgh in Scotland and nearby St. John's Town of Dalry are part of the upland region knows as The Glenkens which has the linear walking route The Southern Upland Way passing through. As with the other selected towns, we know of some good accommodation and tea rooms.Our Accommodation List Below

Accreditation

Visitscotland - Most of our recommended accommodation – from B&B’s (bed and breakfast houses) to the region’s top hotels - are accredited with our national tourist organisation,Visitscotland. 
VisitScotland Grading System
* - Acceptable;                  ** - Good;                    *** - Very Good;                  **** - Excellent.

Walkers Welcome Scheme - some of these premises are also included in the accommodation Walkers Welcome Scheme where separate clothes drying facilites, packed lunches etc are offered.

Other Good Places - We also recommend other excellent accommodation places, usualy B&B's which have opted out of the Visitscotland accreditation scheme. They are often listed on other on-line accommodation provider listings or have limited if any marketing and survive with local or repeat visitor recommendation.

 

Here is a brief summary of the accommodation places we have previously used and can recommend. More will be added as we research walks in other areas of Dumfries and Galloway region. Please note we can only supply limited information at this stage.  Once you have booked a holiday with us we can provide accommodation details.

Castle Douglas Area

The Craig B&B - 3 star

Our most used B&B places in Castle Douglas. Most rooms have en suite facilities. Margaret has run a farmhouse B&B for 20 years and as an excellent cook, a good breakfast is guaranteed.

Albion House B&B - 4 star.

As the star rating suggests, a very comfortable B&B at the edge of town.

Balcary Mews B&B – 4 star. Walkers Welcome.
In a great position on the coast at Balcary Bay. Excellent views.

Bluehills Farmhouse, Auchencairn – 4 star quality.
An excellent comfortable country farmhouse B&B.

The Imperial Hotel - 3 star. Walkers Welcome.
A well run friendly hotel also popular with golfers. Private car park – part covered.

The Station Hotel - 3 star. Walkers Welcome.
Family run hotel by David and Patricia – has a good varied food menu.

Old Smugglers Inn, Auchencairn. – 2 star.
A village inn popular for pub meals.

Balcary Bay Hotel – 4 star. Walkers Welcome.
An excellent situation overlooking the bay.

Craigadam Country House – 4 star quality.
A country house on a working farm with themed rooms and specialising in game.

Solway Coast Area

Roughfirth House B&B - 3 star. Walkers welcome.
A waterfront B&B with great views.

Rosemount B&B – 4 star. Walkers welcome.
Looking on to the estuary – with a pub nearby!

Baron’s Craig Hotel – 4 star quality. Features walking.
A large Victorian hotel in a great location.

The Anchor Hotel – 1 star.
A good location although more popular for food and drink.

Kirkcudbright Area

The Selkirk Arms Hotel – 4 star.
A well run historic hotel in a good location.

No.3 B&B – 4 star – Walkers welcome.
Good quality situated in old High Street.

Blaven B&B – 3 star – Walkers welcome.
Newly opened and run by walkers/climbers, - comfortable and friendly.

Baytree House Guest House, – 4 star quality.
A top quality elegant townhouse in a central location.

Parkview B&B – 3 star quality.
Semi-retired landlady in longstanding B&B, usually now available only to our cyclists and walkers.

Gatehouse of Fleet Area

The Bobbin Guesthouse – 3 star quality.
Formerly run by Steve and Frances and now with an equally good standard by Helen.An excellent location.

Tigh-an-Lios B&B – 2 star.
Friendly and comfortable, Brian and Sylvia will make you welcome.

Murray Arms Hotel – 3 star – Walkers welcome.
Former coaching inn catering for cyclists and walkers.

Cally Palace Hotel – 4 star.
The top hotel in the area with swimming pool and golf course.

Newton Stewart Area

Kilwarlin B&B – 3 star – Walkers welcome.
Run by walkers, Robert and Hazel will look after you well.

Rowallan Guesthouse – 3 star - Walkers welcome.
A friendly and relaxed atmosphere situated in a quiet area.

Corsbie Villa Guesthouse – 3 star quality.
Run by Eddie and Phyll, a short walk from the town centre. Evening meals offered.

Creebridge House Hotel – 4 star quality – Walkers welcome.
An excellent quality Country House hotel within walking distance of town centre.

Wigtown

Hillcrest Guesthouse – 3 star – Walkers welcome.
Large rooms with good views – serving evening meals.

The Glenkens

The Whitehouse B&B – 3 star.
Family run B&B with semi-retired landlady.

Cross Keys Hotel, New Galloway – 3 star quality.
Recently updated and friendly hotel with good food.

The Clachan Inn, Dalry – 3 star quality – Walkers welcome.
On the southern upland way walking route. (Currently closed)

Kenbridge Hotel – 3 star quality.
Situated beside the Water of Ken, comfortable with good food.