Title: Gretna Travel Guide: Best of Gretna, Scotland Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gretna](https://expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels.d182776.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Gretna](https://expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Holiday-Rentals.d182776.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Gretna](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gretna.d182776.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gretna Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gretna.d182776.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gretna Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gretna.d182776.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gretna Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Claire Welsh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ec88a1522526b1de839c217b8605220e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Claire Welsh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ec88a1522526b1de839c217b8605220e.jpg) ![Photo by Jamie Lynn Buckner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/65c769d42ae4d00608863959db60af2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jamie Lynn Buckner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/65c769d42ae4d00608863959db60af2e.jpg) ![Photo by Richard Roberts](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3698e886fad92bd0a3aeec8f703a043b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Richard Roberts](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3698e886fad92bd0a3aeec8f703a043b.jpg) ![Photo by Chantal's Photos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/66ba29d9d63a4a61897cd18a168189c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Chantal's Photos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/66ba29d9d63a4a61897cd18a168189c5.jpg) ![Photo "Gretna" by Ian Dalgliesh (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/76c78373d4cb0ec5170ef875c1a196e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/76c78373d4cb0ec5170ef875c1a196e4.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/76c78373d4cb0ec5170ef875c1a196e4.jpg) by [Ian Dalgliesh](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/27754) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Gretna Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Gretna - Top Holiday Rentals in Gretna ![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 £45 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gretna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) "Could be better sign posted when you enter the service station car parking area, as the hotel is past this area. Blue badge spaces need remarking and enforcing. Despite two separate people informing reception that 2 vehicles parked without displaying Blue Badges these vehicles remained there ..." Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=1092978&PinnedHotelID=1092978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182776) ![Gretna Hall Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1146500/1146447/4b7e159c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gretna Hall Hotel Gretna Green, Gretna, Scotland £122 7 Oct - 8 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gretna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8/10 Very Good! (440 reviews) "We only stayed one night en route to the highlands, but this was enugh for us to know the hotel is in a good location (near the outlet), the staff is helpful and the room was and clean." Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F10%2F2025&endDate=08%2F10%2F2025&selected=1146447&PinnedHotelID=1146447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182776) ![Smiths at Gretna Green](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1452100/1452093/273bd9d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Smiths at Gretna Green Gretna Green, Gretna, Scotland £122 1 Oct - 2 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Gretna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (559 reviews) "The Hotel was lovely would say there again just not much to do around the area" Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F10%2F2025&endDate=02%2F10%2F2025&selected=1452093&PinnedHotelID=1452093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182776) [See all 959 properties in Gretna](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=182776) 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 4-star aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (267 reviews) "Very good option when travelling around the Dales/Yorkshires" Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025 [](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 3.5-star apartment in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and premium bedding. Popular attractions Green Market and Carlisle Guildhall ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews) Charming apartment in centre of Carlisle "This apartment is a lovely place to stay when visiting Carlisle and the communication from Joanne was excellent. Also it is on a quiet street with parking normally available almost right outside. Top notch all round" Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlisle-Hotels-The-Old-Wool-House-Apartments.h22804419.Hotel-Information) ![2 bedroom accommodation in Greystoke, Nr Ullswater](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117387500/117387494/1ba936c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Greystoke, Nr Ullswater Greystoke, Nr Ullswater Stay at this chalet in Penrith. Enjoy a hot tub. Popular attractions High Cup Winery and Hesket Newmarket Brewery are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-2-Bedroom-Accommodation-In-Greystoke.h117387494.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Gretna](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=182776&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Blacksmiths-Shop-Gretna.d553248621532493601.Attraction) #### Spoilt Spa at Smiths You can take time to visit Spoilt Spa at Smiths during your travels to Gretna. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spoilt-Spa-At-Smiths-Gretna.d553248621555971508.Attraction) ## Reviews of Gretna 4.3 Top destination 5 - Excellent 46 4 - Good 43 3 - Okay 9 2 - Disappointing 5 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Love Gretna so easy to get of motorway and always worth a visit even for a break ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Nice little place with interesting history ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller This is a fabulous place to stay and get married. Overall it has provided myself & my family with a wonderful two night stay & wonderful memories of my brother getting married. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Very convenient stopping off place when travelling between Birmingham and Aberdeen. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Went for family wedding. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Everyone we met was very friendly , shop and restaurant staff were very helpful ## Cities near Gretna ![Photo by Samara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/56196236affc969c752f29786d5c4238.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Annan [](https://expedia.co.uk/Annan.dx5581) ![Photo by Martin Whittle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/bd515f76b340270ef8cfc4370ec96d5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Carlisle [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlisle.dx6561) ![Photo "Lockerbie" by James Johnstone (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/14128d6564ef941c5ac5fbcfeb17f3aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)[Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) by [James Johnstone](https://www.flickr.com/people/89786933@N02) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ### Lockerbie [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lockerbie.dx182800) ![Photo by Sharon Sunshine ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/24c86f05f1344bcf5d317fc0dbf89975.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wigton [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wigton.dx6023717) - Cities near Gretna - Places of interest [Annan](https://expedia.co.uk/Annan.dx5581)[Carlisle](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlisle.dx6561)[Lockerbie](https://expedia.co.uk/Lockerbie.dx182800)[Wigton](https://expedia.co.uk/Wigton.dx6023717)[Canonbie](https://expedia.co.uk/Canonbie.dx6084859)[Eastriggs](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastriggs.dx3000404750)[Kirkpatrick Fleming](https://expedia.co.uk/Kirkpatrick-Fleming.dx3000406578) - [Spoilt Spa at Smiths](https://expedia.co.uk/Spoilt-Spa-At-Smiths-Gretna.d553248621555971508.Attraction) - [Hadrian's Wall](https://expedia.co.uk/Hadrians-Wall-Brampton.d553248634739940138.Attraction) - [Northumberland National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Northumberland-National-Park-England.d6088311.Attraction) - [Carlisle Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlisle-Castle-Carlisle.d6088065.Attraction) - [Carlisle Cathedral](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlisle-Cathedral-Carlisle.d6088057.Attraction) - [North Pennines](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Pennines-England.d3000655548.Attraction) - [Carlisle Racecourse](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlisle-Racecourse-Carlisle.d553248621561943395.Attraction) - [Caerlaverock Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Caerlaverock-Castle-Dumfries.d6092771.Attraction) - [Annandale Distillery](https://expedia.co.uk/Annandale-Distillery-Annan.d553248633988135367.Attraction) - [The Sands Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Sands-Centre-Carlisle.d553248621561943397.Attraction) - [Samye Ling Tibetan Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Samye-Ling-Tibetan-Centre-Lockerbie.d553248621533024908.Attraction) - [Brunton Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Brunton-Park-Carlisle.d6088063.Attraction) - [Talkin Tarn Country Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Talkin-Tarn-Country-Park-Brampton.d553248621532494438.Attraction) - [Magic Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Magic-Castle-Carlisle.d553248621555971509.Attraction) - [Sweetheart Abbey](https://expedia.co.uk/Sweetheart-Abbey-Dumfries.d6092777.Attraction) - [Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Dumfries-And-Galloway-Aviation-Museum-Dumfries.d553248635142355045.Attraction) - [Solway Aviation Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Solway-Aviation-Museum-Carlisle.d553248621532494439.Attraction) - [Walby Farm Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Walby-Farm-Park-Carlisle.d659344003112509440.Attraction) - [Lanercost Priory](https://expedia.co.uk/Lanercost-Priory-Brampton.d553248621561944973.Attraction) - [Dino Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Dino-Park-Dumfries.d553248621561943385.Attraction) - [New Mills Trout Fishing Park](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Mills-Trout-Fishing-Park-Brampton.d659343643140562944.Attraction) - [Bitts Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Bitts-Park-Carlisle.d553248621561943398.Attraction) - [Dryfesdale Lodge Visitor Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Dryfesdale-Lodge-Visitor-Centre-Lockerbie.d6320692.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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