Food & Accommodation: Kirkcudbrightshire
Balcary Bay Hotel (Auchencairn)
A historic beach-front former manor, taking its name from the beautiful adjacent bay, which combines relaxation, ambiance, and quality locally-sourced food.
Cally Palace Hotel (Gatehouse of Fleet)
Another hotel located within a magnificent Georgian mansion, here surrounded by a vast estate, the attractions of the 4-star Cally Palace include superb dining (also available to non-residents), a golf course, and numerous walking options around the charming estate grounds. Good central location from where to explore the entire region, or simply this part of Galloway (where there’s more than enough to see and do – check out our Kirkcudbrightshire Area Guides).
Castle Cary Holiday Park (Creetown)
Facing Wigtown Bay on the Galloway coast, against the backdrop of a historic castle-cum-manor house (pictured), Castle Cary offers pitches for carvans, motor homes, and tents. Lairds Inn restuarant, café, both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, crazy golf, fishing, plus other facilities.
Castle Point Caravan & Camping Site (nr Dalbeattie)
A small site 300 yards from the sea and within short walking distance of three sandy beaches. The site and its surrounds have some of the best views in south west Scotland. Pitches for touring caravans, motor homes, tents – plus static caravans occasionally available for hire. (image credit: Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site).
The Clachan Inn (Dalry, Glenkens)
The historic Clachan Inn is an award-winning pub in the picturesque village of St. John’s Town of Dalry, on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park and situated alongside the Southern Upland Way. Nestled in the heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty, it offers the best in food, drink (including real ale) and accommodation.
Domes by the Sea (Kirkcudbright)
With breathtaking views overlooking Kirkcudbright Bay, enjoy the perfect getaway for two in this unique rural haven. All domes are equipped with a modern kitchenette, king size bed, en-suite walk-in shower, plus the added bonus of a wood burning stove and hot tub.
Kippford View Holiday Park
Enjoy a beautiful hillside setting overlooking the tidal estuary of the Urr Water extending to Kippford and the Solway Coast. Kippford View has holiday home accommodation to let offering weekly and short break bookings. The park also welcomes tourers, motorhomes, and tents – while for campers seeking extra comfort there are heated glamping pods.
