Must-see hotels in Southern Scotland

  • Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    It’s just you and the cruel sea out here at this fabulously romantic 200-year-old lighthouse. On a sunny day, the water shimmers with light, and you can…

  • Ferintosh Guest House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    A typically lovely Dumfries sandstone Victorian villa opposite the train station, Ferintosh is a good-humoured place with excellent rooms and a warm…

  • Ship Inn

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This historic inn is now a boutique B&B with lovely rooms that are simply furnished in attractive contemporary style with plenty of space and excellent…

  • Knockinaam Lodge

    Dumfries & Galloway

    For a real dose of luxury, head 3 miles southeast to this former hunting lodge in a dramatic, secluded location with grassy lawns rolling down to a sandy…

  • Thornbank House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    An exceptional place offering extremely comfortable and well-furnished modern rooms (one with a jacuzzi), Thornbank also offers excellent breakfasts and…

  • Douglas House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This beautiful 200-year-old stone house has big beautiful bathrooms that complement the light, stylish chambers. The two upstairs doubles are lovely and…

  • Selkirk Arms Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    What a haven of hospitality this is. Rooms look great with a stylish purply finish and slate-floored bathrooms. Wood furnishings and views over the back…

  • New Lanark Mill Hotel

    Southern Scotland

    Cleverly converted from an 18th-century mill, this hotel is full of character and is a stone's throw from the major attractions. It has smart rooms (the…

  • Cornhill Castle

    Southern Scotland

    Two miles west of Biggar, just off the A72, this 12-room country hotel is undergoing a facelift and expansion under new owners. Set on the Clyde, it's a…

  • Galloway Activity Centre

    Dumfries & Galloway

    There's a wide range of intriguing accommodation at this waterside activity centre on Loch Ken. Solar-powered yurts sleep up to six; there's also a…

  • Kirkstyle Hotel

    Southern Scotland

    This small, recently opened hotel in the heart of town is a nursing home conversion on one level. Rooms come with either king or super-king beds and are…

  • Eisenhower at Culzean Castle

    Southern Scotland

    If you really want to experience the magic of Culzean, it's possible to stay in the castle, which has a magnificent suite used by Eisenhower and several…

  • Hillcrest House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    A noble stone building in a quiet part of town, this offers a genuine welcome and a lovely interior featuring high ceilings and huge windows. Spend extra…

  • 26 The Crescent

    Southern Scotland

    When the blossoms are out, this is Ayr’s prettiest street, and it boasts an excellent place to stay. The rooms are impeccable – an upgrade to the spacious…

  • 29 Well St

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Just off the central avenue on a charismatic narrow shopping street, this high-quality B&B occupies a historic cottage but has spacious modern rooms that…

  • Clachan Inn

    Dumfries & Galloway

    The heart of the village, the Clachan Inn is an atmospheric pub with a fireplace and real ales. It serves an original and delicious bar menu (mains £11 to…

  • Anchorlee

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This elegant residence on the main road offers great hospitality from its cordial hosts. Four lovely rooms offer plenty of space; number four is an…

  • Glendarroch

    Southern Scotland

    This B&B on the main road through town has warm and friendly owners who keep their prices fair and their four lovely rooms very shipshape. All are en…

  • Brig O'Doon House Hotel

    Southern Scotland

    On the main road right by the monument and bridge, a charming ivy-covered facade conceals this romantic, rather luxurious hotel, which will appeal greatly…

  • Mabie House Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Four miles north of New Abbey, this welcoming country-house hotel (built in 1715) is a great base, especially for families, as the farm park and mountain…

  • Smith's at Gretna Green

    Dumfries & Galloway

    A large contemporary hotel close to the Gretna Green complex. Though the blocky exterior won’t delight everybody, the interior is much more stylish; rooms…

  • Brisbane House Hotel

    Southern Scotland

    We're not sure about the modern facade on this genteel old building, but the rooms are quite luxurious, and some – it's aimed at wedding parties and is…

  • Creebridge House Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This is an impressive refurbished 18th-century mansion built for the Earl of Galloway. A maze inside, it has tastefully decorated rooms with a classical…

  • Cairnryan B&B

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Overlooking the water in the centre of little Cairnryan, this is a modern bungalow with two comfortable en-suite rooms. The double has a lovely outlook…

  • Kirkcudbright Bay Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This well-run central pub is a very pleasant place to lay your head, with comfortable modernised en-suite rooms – the large room 1 is especially appealing…

  • Flowerbank Guest House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This dignified 18th-century house is set in a magnificent landscaped garden in Minnigaff on the banks of the River Cree. The two elegantly furnished rooms…

  • Arrandale Hotel

    Southern Scotland

    In a quiet and pleasant part of town, the mixture of new and old here doesn't always work, but it's a relaxed, friendly place offering comfort at a…

  • Wee Row Hostel

    Southern Scotland

    This hostel has a great location in an old mill building in the heart of the New Lanark complex. It has comfortable en-suite rooms with both beds and…

  • Ivy House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This is a great guesthouse that does Scottish hospitality proud, with excellent facilities, tidy en-suite rooms and a smashing breakfast. Nothing is too…

  • Mount Stewart Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    If you thought the views harbourside were good, stroll up the hill to this hotel and they're even better. You can see Northern Ireland on a good day, or…

  • Buchan Guest House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    The flower-decked Buchan Guest House is in a quiet street just a short walk north of the town centre. Room No 5 is a good choice, as it has a lovely…

  • Culzean Camping & Caravanning Club

    Southern Scotland

    At the entrance to the Culzean country park, this offers grassy pitches with great views. Non-UK residents can grab various temporary membership offers…

  • Silvercraigs Caravan & Camping Site

    Dumfries & Galloway

    There are brilliant views from this year-round campsite; you feel like you’re sleeping on top of the town. It's great for stargazing on clear nights, and…

  • Torbay Lodge

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This high-quality guesthouse has beautifully presented bedrooms with big windows, elegant bedsteads and generously sized en suites (and a single without);…

  • Steam Packet Inn

    Dumfries & Galloway

    The quayside Steam Packet Inn is a popular pub with real ales, scrumptious bar meals (mains £7 to £11) and comfy-enough lodgings with no single supplement…

  • Huntingdon

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This smart modernisation of a sturdy sandstone former day hospital offers high-standard B&B in four attractive, very commodious rooms with good modern…

  • College Guesthouse

    Southern Scotland

    If you’re staying overnight on the island, this modernised guesthouse is run by a religious college and is part of the cathedral complex. It's a quiet,…

  • Bobbin Guest House

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Right in the middle of town, this is a real home away from home. It has a variety of spacious, well-appointed rooms with good en-suite bathrooms. The…

  • Moffat House Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    The Moffat House Hotel is a noble creeper-covered 18th-century mansion in the centre of town, offering comfortable beds in spacious rooms in the main…

  • Garret

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This hotel wasn't quite open when we last passed by but should be well worth a look. It's a noble Georgian town house with eight spacious, light rooms…

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