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Dumfries and Galloway - South West Scotland
including Moffat, Lockerbie, Thornhill
Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas
The south west corner of Scotland has a beautiful coastline and many picturesque seaside villages on the Solway Firth.
There are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, watersports and golf,
not to mention numerous gardens to visit thanks to the relatively mild climate.
Galloway has Britain's largest forest park which includes woodlands, moorland, mountains and lochs.
The area has lots of historic places of interest including picturesque Threave Castle, Caerlaverock Castle and Sweetheart Abbey. Principal towns include: Dumfries (home to Robert Burns at one time), Kirkcudbright (the Artists' Town), Castle Douglas (the Food Town) and Wigtown (the Book Town).
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Self Catering Accommodation
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Booking Hotline: 0845 268 1383
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Cottages in Dumfries & Galloway
Wide choice of self catering properties ranging from 1 to 6 bedrooms.
Locations include Dumfries, Moffat, Newton Stewart,
Isle of Whithorn, Kirkcudbright, Stranraer, Dalbeattie
Web site with virtual tours and instant online booking.
Short breaks and late deals often available.
Click here for online brochure
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Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
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SCOTLAND'S BEST B&Bs
Scotland's Best B&Bs is an organisation
with 96 members throughout Scotland.
All graded 4 or 5 Stars by the Scottish Tourist Board (Visit Scotland).
Members include B&Bs in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Kirkcudbright.
To see members of Scotland's Best B&Bs
please click here to visit their web site
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Andrew McIntosh
Springfield Bed and Breakfast
Colvend
Dalbeattie
Dumfries & Galloway DG5 4QA
Telephone: +44 (0)1556 630 403
Email: awmcolvend@aol.com
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SPRINGFIELD
Cottage B&B extensively refurbished in 2005.
Half a mile outside the attractive village of Colvend.
Only 1 mile from a safe sandy beach.
Dalbeattie 6 miles. Castle Douglas 12 miles. Dumfries 20 miles.
Many local opportunities for bird watching, mountain biking,
horse riding, watersports, yachting, walking, etc.
5 golf courses within a 6 mile radius.
Choice of 3 bedrooms: king size double / twin / standard double.
All with ensuite facilities, TV, DVD, VCR,
tea/coffee, clock radio/alarm.
Hairdryer & iron/ironing board available.
Mini refrigerator with complimentary mineral water.
Breakfast room/guest lounge with Sky TV.
Large garden and sun lounge.
B&B prices from £30 per person.
Well behaved pets welcome by prior arrangement.
No smoking.
Click here for online brochure
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Hotels
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Swallow Gretna Hall Hotel
Gretna Green
Gretna
Dumfriesshire DG16 5DY
Telephone: 01461 338257
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SWALLOW GRETNA HALL HOTEL
Built in 1710 as a manor house for the Johnstone family
in the famous village of Gretna Green.
Ideal base to explore Dumfriesshire & the Borders.
Dumfries 25 miles. Carlisle 10 miles.
Restaurant and Lounge Bar.
Facilities for weddings and conferences.
Gretna Hall was the original marriage house of Gretna Green.
Today you can get married in the Blacksmith's Cottage,
the Blacksmith's workshop or the Linton room.
100 ensuite bedrooms with a modern and contemporary style.
All with direct dial telephone, hairdryer, trouser press,
Wi-fi access, tea/coffee. Room service.
4-poster mini suites are available for weddings,
honeymoons and special occasions.
B&B prices from £22.50 per person.
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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Knockinaam Lodge
Portpatrick
Wigtownshire
Dumfries & Galloway DG9 9AD
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KNOCKINAAM LODGE
19th century hunting lodge in 30 acres of glorious gardens and woodland
with lawns running down to a private sandy beach.
Romantic country house hideaway. 4 Stars.
Luxurious and elegant surroundings in a fairytale location.
The house was described in John Buchan's novel The 39 Steps.
Sir Winston Churchill met General Eisenhower here in WW2.
On a clear day Ireland can be glimpsed on the horizon.
Winner of The Scottish Romantic Hotel of the Year 2007.
Member of 'Luxury Scotland' and 'Best Loved Hotels'.
Award-winning restaurant with Michelin star.
Wood panelled whisky bar.
2 guest lounges, antiques, log fires.
Choice of 11 double/twin bedrooms all pleasantly old fashioned, yet unobtrusively modern.
All with bathtub and shower, satellite TV, VCR, telephone, scented toiletries, etc.
Some bedrooms have garden and sea views, sofa, fireplace.
Located 2 hours south of Glasgow.
5 miles from Portpatrick village. 8 miles from Stranraer (ferry to Ireland)
Day trips can include castles, gardens, quaint harbours,
Mull of Galloway Lighthouse, Solway Coast Heritage Trail, Wigtown (the book town),
Galloway Tourist Route, Burns Heritage Trail, St Ninian's Chapel (Isle of Whithorn).
Golf, walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing.
B&B prices from £125 per person.
Instant online booking.
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Auchen Castle Hotel
Beattock
Near Moffat
Dumfriesshire DG10 9SH
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AUCHEN CASTLE HOTEL
Set in 35 acres of beautiful formal gardens and woodlands including a private trout loch.
Former ancestral home of Sir William Younger and General Johnson.
Retains many original features including gold staircase,
wood panelling and ornate cornicing.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Private setting with personal service.
1 hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Easily accessible from the M74 motorway.
Golf, fishing, shooting, walking and horse riding are available locally.
Award winning restaurant with panoramic views of the mountains.
Reputation for excellent food prepared by a brigade of international chefs.
Extensive wine and champagne list, comprehensive whisky selection.
25 bedrooms and suites in the castle
all have toiletries, mini bar,
TV, DVD, hi fi, telephone, etc.
Luxury suites have 4 poster beds.
Additional annexe bedrooms in the Lodge overlooking the loch.
B&B prices from £49.50 per person
Instant online booking.
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Compare prices for hotel rates in Dumfries & Galloway:
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SELF DRIVE TOURS
Scotland Made Easy can plan a customised itinerary for a self-drive tour to suit your interests, budget and time available. They will book you into recommended accommodation where you are assured of quality, comfort and hospitality - usually in 4 star B&Bs in Scottish homes. Optional 'specials' include a night in a castle, church, lighthouse, country mansion, etc.
Whether you have already decided which places you want to visit
or if you haven't a clue where to start,
Scotland Made Easy
will advise and take care of all the planning for you.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
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ACTIVITY SCOTLAND
The country's association of activity holiday providers has several members in
southern Scotland offering a wide range of activities including hiking, watersports, cycling and horse riding.
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BOOKS
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Dumfries and Galloway: An Illustrated Architecture Guide
A very useful 224 page paperback
for those interested in local castles, historic buildings,
and local towns and villages.
The author retired in 1999 from the post of
Chief Inspector of Historic Buildings at Historic Scotland
The book is available from
Amazon UK
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Don't forget, there's lots more to see in Scotland as well!
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External Links:
Stranraer & the Rhins of Galloway Community & Tourist Information Site
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