Castle Douglas Travel Guide

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Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
4 out of 5
Cally Avenue, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)
"Generally very good, clean and tidy, but dated. Food was great but service was a little hit and miss, had to ask for our table to be cleared or excess glasses/ cutlery/ empty wine bottles."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
The Cross Keys Hotel
The Cross Keys Hotel
3 out of 5
High Street, New Galloway, Castle Douglas, Scotland
The price is £99 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
£99
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star inn in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Galloway Golf Club and Gills Loch are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (55 reviews)
Good find
"Nice little place at a good price as we were going to The Open at Troon. No services in the village but next village has a great food pub and hotel that does decent pub Faye. when we visited the hotel bar and restaurant was closed for refurb but they did do a good breakfast"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2024

The Cross Keys Hotel
Ernespie House Hotel
Ernespie House Hotel
3 out of 5
Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, Scotland
The price is £109 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£109
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Threave Garden ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (54 reviews)
Ernespie
"Food was really good snd they were very accommodating."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Ernespie House Hotel
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.
Beautiful house on private estate with hot tub, nature and adventure.
Beautiful house on private estate with hot tub, nature and adventure.
Mossdale, Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lock Ken and Loch Ken Marina are located ...
Beautiful house on private estate with hot tub, nature and adventure.
Cumnock Knowes Country House retreat
Cumnock Knowes Country House retreat
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Castle Douglas. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios.
Idillic location but needs some updates
"I booked this home for my husbands 30th surprise. The house is ideal for gatherings as there is no one for miles to disturb. This property can be seen from the road and looks amazing. Unfortunately some of the party struggled to sleep due to the bedding having a strong smell. Other than the bedding ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2019

Cumnock Knowes Country House retreat
Grand country house ideal for large / family groups on the banks of River Dee.
Grand country house ideal for large / family groups on the banks of River Dee.
Castle Douglas, Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Threave Castle and Threave ...
Great location
"Overall good location. Owner is lovely."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2024

Grand country house ideal for large / family groups on the banks of River Dee.
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.

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Reviews of Castle Douglas

4.2
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lots to see and do. Beautiful scenery with friendly peopke

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice clean and busy town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Restaurants can be busy at weekends so consider booking. Ospreys at Threave Castle must see. Red kite viewing at Bellymack Farm also essential. Loch Arthur farm shop and cafe great for lunch or coffee break.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It's now got some very good eating places - Nikos, Cafe at Designs, and the excellent Mr Pook's Kitchen

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