This friendly hotel is situated in the centre of Castle Douglas, with a location ideal for fishing, walking, cycling, golfing and relaxation. The Imperial Hotel offers 3 bars, a private car park, a pool room with dart boards, and good Scottish home-cooking using local produce. It is well-located for playing golf on one of the 30 courses in the area. All rooms are en suite and have tea/coffee facilities, satellite TV and central heating.
This small, family-run hotel is beautifully situated within 7 acres of mature gardens and woodlands, in a secluded position within a national scenic area near the Solway coast. Between the villages of Rockcliffe and Kippford, Clonyard is set in south west Scotland, 4 miles south from Dalbeattie on A710. During your stay you can explore the numerous small villages which are dotted about the countryside, each with its own individual charm, or pay a visit to the country town of Kirkcudbright which is well known in art circles for its historical connections with the 'Glasgow Boys'. The Thompson family who have owned the Clonyard for over 35 years spent many years prior to this in East Africa. This affinity to that continent can still be seen around the hotel.
If you are in need of a holiday that is relaxed and set amidst the pristine beauty of nature, an escape to Brockloch Eco Retreat is the perfect solution. Set on the Brockloch family farm, this eco-lodge offers guests a stay in either the isolated Brockloch Treehouse or in the Brockloch Bothy, a cozy home that is the perfect combination of contemporary and rustic. These beautiful cottages have been lauded for their chic design that is centered around sustainable and eco-friendly living. While modern amenities have been excluded so as to not interfere with your getaway, there are facilities like a hairdryer and a wood-fireplace for you to keep warm while you enjoy the surrounding nature and wildlife.
The award-winning Craigadam offers luxurious accommodation around 20 minutes from Dumfries. With an excellent Scottish restaurant, the Craigadam is located close to Castle Douglas, and also has a drawing room with log fire and a billiards room with honesty bar. All rooms have free WiFi access, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities and en suite bathrooms. Rooms are individually themed, taking inspiration from Scottish designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Queen Victoria, among others. A full breakfast buffet offers cereals, yoghurt and fresh juices along with cooked items. The Craigadam’s restaurant serves hearty dishes such as salmon fillet in orange and white wine sauce, and local game specialities including partridge stuffed with venison. Craigadam enjoys an invigorating country estate setting, with bracing walks through the hills and by lochs and streams. The small town of Castle Douglas is 45 miles west of Carlisle, 55 miles from the Stanraer ferry to Ireland, and just under 1 hour’s drive from the 300-square mile Galloway Forest Park.