Title: West Laroch Travel Guide: Best of West Laroch, Castle Douglas Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in West Laroch](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Laroch-Hotels.d3000383157.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in West Laroch](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Laroch-Holiday-Rentals.d3000383157.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[West Laroch Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-West-Laroch.d3000383157.Car-Hire-Guide)[West Laroch Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Laroch.d3000383157.Holidays-City-Breaks) # West Laroch Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Brockloch Cottage, Carsphairn. An old sweep of road (A713) with Brockloch Cottage almost hidden amongst the trees.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/63df5350-7303-4f16-97fe-418468a28fd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/63df5350-7303-4f16-97fe-418468a28fd0.jpg) by [Bob Peace](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16342) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Brockloch Cottage, Carsphairn. An old sweep of road (A713) with Brockloch Cottage almost hidden amongst the trees.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/63df5350-7303-4f16-97fe-418468a28fd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/63df5350-7303-4f16-97fe-418468a28fd0.jpg) by [Bob Peace](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16342) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Carsphairn Lane upstream from Lamloch Bridge The level of this lane is artificially controlled by hydro electric operations.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/3d04673f-350c-423f-acc2-70d2512e9913.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/3d04673f-350c-423f-acc2-70d2512e9913.jpg) by [Bob Peace](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16342) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Lamloch.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/70cb6528-c5b2-4375-9e16-d1b4e9c7189a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/70cb6528-c5b2-4375-9e16-d1b4e9c7189a.jpg) by [Chris Wimbush](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5136) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Woodhead Bridge, Carsphairn This bridge is situated on the service road to Woodhead and spans the Carsphairn Lane.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/df964f8d-8d85-4994-9baf-be5901e83415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/df964f8d-8d85-4994-9baf-be5901e83415.jpg) by [Bob Peace](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16342) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit West Laroch Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000383157) - Top hotels in West Laroch - Top Holiday Rentals in West Laroch ![The Royal Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8440000/8438700/8438634/241e90ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Royal Hotel 1 Glaisnock Street Cumnock Scotland £93 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cumnock. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Dumfries House is located nearby. 8.6/10 Excellent! (189 reviews) Staff were very friendly and courteous Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=8438634&PinnedHotelID=8438634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000383157) ![Lochside House Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/900600/900570/58ec2e66_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lochside House Hotel & Spa New Cumnock Cumnock Scotland £155 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Cumnock. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. 9/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews) We were deeply satisfied with the amazing food during our stay. The front desk staff was professional, dedicated, and accommodating, which we truly appreciated after a very long journey. Additionally, our room was very clean and perfectly serviced every day. The views and the grounds were once-in-a-lifetime ... Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=900570&PinnedHotelID=900570&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000383157) ![Dumfries Arms Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22230000/22222700/22222685/1dde3f14_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dumfries Arms Hotel 54 GLAISNOCK STREET Cumnock Scotland £116 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cumnock. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction Dumfries ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (179 reviews) Room was clean, dinner was lovely. Staff very friendly Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=22222685&PinnedHotelID=22222685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000383157) [See all 201 properties in West Laroch](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000383157) 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. ![Luxury Scottish Manor house + 9-Seater Jacuzzi + 21-Seater BBQ Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68410000/68407000/68406982/fcd2048c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury Scottish Manor house + 9-Seater Jacuzzi + 21-Seater BBQ Cabin Maybole Scotland Stay at this golf holiday home in Maybole. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Glebe Park and Maybole Library are located ... Super break between Christmas and New Year Sweet property with helpful owners Reviewed on 31 Dec 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maybole-Hotels-Stunning-Scottish-Manor-House-Set-In-75-Acres.h68406982.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful house on private estate with hot tub, nature and adventure.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/106000000/105993400/105993394/46355bdf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews) We had a lovely stay here, the house was stunning as was the location. The host went above beyond to make our stay memorable. There were a few glitches while we were there (just bad luck) but Gavin was excellent, responding quickly and he generously refunded us a night of our stay. Other reviews ... Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Douglas-Hotels-Beautiful-House-On-Private-Estate-With-Hot-Tub.h105993394.Hotel-Information) ![Blairquhan Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39560000/39559800/39559761/09b43242_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blairquhan Cottages Blairquhan Castle Maybole Scotland Stay at this golf cottage in Maybole. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Blairquhan Castle and Cloncaird Castle Estate are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) I found this property when we had to move out earlier than planed for renovation works to our house. On arrival we were all stunned at the beauty on the gardens , the wild life, the fact we appear to be the only guests. Staff were amazing as i had 1 night were we had no where to staff, and staff ... Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maybole-Hotels-Blairquhan-Cottages.h39559761.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in West Laroch](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000383157&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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check West Laroch hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000383157&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21)[20 Feb - 21 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000383157&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000383157&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22)[21 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000383157&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000383157&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000383157&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![A wee burdy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092799/7036c97e-b13a-4c22-9466-470999598967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Threave Castle 4.5/5(14 reviews) After visiting Threave Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Threave-Castle-Castle-Douglas.d6092799.Attraction) ![Threave Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092801/3d64a2a8-375f-47be-bb35-7b97bcc8e61a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Threave Garden 5/5(10 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Threave Garden, a lovely green space in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Threave-Garden-Castle-Douglas.d6092801.Attraction) ![Red kite on the red kite trail at bellymack farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092821/ed7a0f6f-b974-4800-8d59-d2a61ea6a233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lock Ken 4.5/5(15 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Lock Ken, a lovely green space in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, wander around the forests. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lock-Ken-Castle-Douglas.d6092821.Attraction) #### Galloway Forest Park 5/5(31 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Galloway Forest Park, a lovely green space in Castle Douglas. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galloway-Forest-Park-Castle-Douglas.d6092819.Attraction) #### Mossyard Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mossyard Beach during your travels in Castle Douglas? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mossyard-Beach-Castle-Douglas.d553248621561942885.Attraction) #### Clatteringshaws Loch Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Clatteringshaws Loch during your travels in Castle Douglas. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clatteringshaws-Loch-Castle-Douglas.d633962023343149056.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47740829/29a43534-0dec-4aaa-90ba-88e9648ad9b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience £65 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/galloway-canyoning-adventure-experience.a47740829.activity-details) [See all activities in West Laroch](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-West-Laroch.d3000383157.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near West Laroch ![Lochside Park and Carlingwark Loch at Castle douglas on a summers day, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/4286d223-1cdf-4035-bd69-d88bb8c2e3ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Castle Douglas - Cities near West Laroch - Places of interest [Castle Douglas](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Douglas.dx182747) - [Brig O'Doon ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brig-ODoon-Ayr.d6092855.Attraction) - [Ayr Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ayr-Beach-Ayr.d6092841.Attraction) - [Dumfries House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dumfries-House-Cumnock.d553248621532493406.Attraction) - [Galloway Forest Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Galloway-Forest-Park-Castle-Douglas.d6092819.Attraction) - [Clatteringshaws Loch ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clatteringshaws-Loch-Castle-Douglas.d633962023343149056.Attraction) - [Alloway Kirk ](https://expedia.co.uk/Alloway-Kirk-Ayr.d6092853.Attraction) - [Tam o' Shanter Experience ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tam-O-Shanter-Experience-Ayr.d6092861.Attraction) - [Blairquhan Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Blairquhan-Castle-Maybole.d553248621532493384.Attraction) - [Burns Monument ](https://expedia.co.uk/Burns-Monument-Ayr.d6092859.Attraction) - [Burns Cottage and Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Burns-Cottage-And-Museum-Ayr.d6092857.Attraction) - [7stanes - Glentrool ](https://expedia.co.uk/7stanes-Glentrool-Newton-Stewart.d553248621532493381.Attraction) - [New Cumnock Community Open-Air Swimming Pool ](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Cumnock-Community-Open-Air-Swimming-Pool-Cumnock.d553248621532493596.Attraction) - [New Cumnock Golf Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Cumnock-Golf-Club-Cumnock.d553248621555836362.Attraction) - [Barony Colliery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Barony-Colliery-Cumnock.d553248621532493407.Attraction) - [Ballochmyle Golf Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballochmyle-Golf-Club-Mauchline.d553248621563222835.Attraction) - [Lang Scots Mile ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lang-Scots-Mile-Ayr.d553248621532493391.Attraction) - [St. John's Tower ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Tower-Ayr.d6092845.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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