Title: Bowness-on-Solway Travel Guide: Best of Bowness-on-Solway, Wigton Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bowness-on-Solway](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowness-On-Solway-Hotels.d553248635149820077.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Bowness-on-Solway](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowness-On-Solway-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635149820077.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Bowness-on-Solway](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Bowness-On-Solway.d553248635149820077.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Bowness-on-Solway Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bowness-On-Solway.d553248635149820077.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bowness-on-Solway Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowness-On-Solway.d553248635149820077.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bowness-on-Solway Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo "Bowness-on-Solway" by Oliver Dixon (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/9b78522cc1c6deddd842a2ab939c881a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/9b78522cc1c6deddd842a2ab939c881a.jpg) by [Oliver Dixon](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3462) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "Bowness-on-Solway" by John Lord (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/2c800d3485496154f06ff03654d7d1b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/2c800d3485496154f06ff03654d7d1b8.jpg) by [John Lord](https://www.flickr.com/people/57899800@N00) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "Bowness-on-Solway" by fayecraven (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/8e9ccb3052bb5cb0762f6301de797104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/8e9ccb3052bb5cb0762f6301de797104.jpg) by [fayecraven](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3892783?with_photo_id=43954987) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Photo "Bowness-on-Solway" by fayecraven (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/c3f78147862a62df1fb76d872032f155.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/c3f78147862a62df1fb76d872032f155.jpg) by [fayecraven](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3892783?with_photo_id=43954987) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Photo "Bowness-on-Solway" by fayecraven (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/78d3ec143916b0fccdf72d8e36ce7675.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/78d3ec143916b0fccdf72d8e36ce7675.jpg) by [fayecraven](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3892783?with_photo_id=43954987) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Visit Bowness-on-Solway Things to do - Top hotels in Bowness-on-Solway - Top Holiday Rentals in Bowness-on-Solway ![Crown and Mitre Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527800/527747/2a35b7c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crown and Mitre Hotel 4 English Street Carlisle England £72 16 Jan - 17 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Clean and tidy hotel, very warm welcome at front reception. Lovely to be handed a proper door key rather than a digital keycard. Swimming pool small but clean and warm temperature and the hot tub was delightful. Great access to local pedestrianised shopping area. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026&selected=527747&PinnedHotelID=527747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149820077) ![Ox Hotel Carlisle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104920000/104918800/104918717/b5128f55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ox Hotel Carlisle HIlltop Heights, London Rd Carlisle England £34 21 Jan - 22 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.2/10 Good! (563 reviews) Nice sized room with many amenities. Friendly staff and easy check in Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=104918717&PinnedHotelID=104918717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149820077) ![Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1100000/1093000/1092978/abeace31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74 Welcome Break Services Area A7 Gretna Scotland £35 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Gretna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) It would have been helpful to have a room closer to the front door as I had a pet with me, but other than that room was fine, staff were very friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=1092978&PinnedHotelID=1092978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149820077) [See all 843 properties in Bowness-on-Solway](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635149820077) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Halston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35130000/35127300/35127212/aa19f5b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Halston 20-34 Warwick Rd Carlisle England Stay at this aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (276 reviews) Room was quiet and large. Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlisle-Hotels-The-Halston.h35127212.Hotel-Information) ![The Old Wool House Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22810000/22804500/22804419/fc76cedb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Old Wool House Apartments 2 Crosby Street Carlisle England Stay at this apartment in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and premium bedding. Popular attractions Green Market and Carlisle Guildhall are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews) Very clean Excellent bathroom Easy walk to city attractions For us the only negative was lack of on site parking. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlisle-Hotels-The-Old-Wool-House-Apartments.h22804419.Hotel-Information) ![Rose Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26997000/26996963/a8fdf390_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rose Cottage Carlisle England Stay at this golf cottage in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Walby Farm Park and A World in Miniature Museum are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) We recently stayed at this lovely cottage in Carlisle with my two children and had an amazing time. The place was spotless, cosy, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The cottage had a lovely big garden with beautiful views, and there were some great walks nearby which we all enjoyed. ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Silloth-On-Solway-Golf-Club-Wigton.d768398650200616960.Attraction) #### Hadrian's Wall Path - West You can take time to visit Hadrian's Wall Path - West during your travels to Bowness-on-Solway. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hadrians-Wall-Path-West-Wigton.d644090160261423104.Attraction) #### Silloth Sunday Market You can search for that perfect souvenir at Silloth Sunday Market during your trip to Holme Low. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Silloth-Sunday-Market-Wigton.d553248621532493598.Attraction) #### Brayton Park Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Aspatria at Brayton Park Golf Club. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brayton-Park-Golf-Club-Wigton.d881468583048142848.Attraction) #### Soldiers in Silloth You can spend time exploring the galleries in Soldiers in Silloth during your trip to Silloth. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-In-Silloth-Wigton.d553248621561943381.Attraction) #### The Green Explore the great outdoors at The Green, a lovely green space in Caldbeck. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 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