Knockinaam Lodge offers the highest standards of hospitality and comfort which have been carefully and meticulously blended with glorious period pieces - wood panelling - wonderfully individual bedrooms and an ambience and atmosphere exuding grace - relaxation - timelessness and tranquillity - It is located at the very waters edge facing the ever changing Irish Sea - on a fair day Ireland can be glimpsed on the horizon - Magnificent sunsets are a feature of this beautiful corner of south-west Scotland and the remote location - sheltered by encircling cliffs - helps to create a very special cosy atmosphere within the house - which superbly captures the essence of the beautiful landscape around it - Nine wonderful bedrooms - nine individual personalities Pleasantly old fashioned - yet unobtrusively modern - Thoughtfully appointed - offering a quite unique traditional ambience - yet with every contemporary comfort -including private bath - satellite television and direct dial telephones - as well as wonderful tiled fireplaces in a selection of rooms - Fresh flowers - quality toiletries and other little touches create the perfect welcome when you first open the door - Enjoy a whole spectrum of stylish Scottish based cuisine - cuisine which is skilled - assured and great value for money - From delicious Scottish breakfasts - with continental breakfast always available - to a la carte dinners prepared imaginatively and carefully by the inns award winning chef and his team - The food features exceptional variety and subtle creativity - Local flavours dominate and shine through -This area is still one of Scotland s truly best kept secrets and there are few restrictions to your enjoyment of the great outdoors - Here are some highlights - unspoilt game fishing - spectacular golf - walking - hill walking and mountain climbing in the Galloway Hills - day trips to Ayr - Dumfries - Drumlanrig or Culzean Castles - or pony trekking along Solway beaches