The Best South of Scotland Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation throughout Southern Scotland


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a small and friendly inn, located within walking distance of the town centre and station, with modern, comfy, well-equipped guest rooms

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charming coaching inn with a relaxing garden affording countryside views, elegantly styled rooms and serving fresh, seasonal, local food

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once frequented by Robert Burns, this charming inn has been recently updated to provide modern facilities in all its rooms and bar restaurant

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a modern pub and restaurant with comfortable, lodge style rooms next door, situated just off the A78 and a few minutes drive from the coast

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dating back to the 1800s, this welcoming, cosy inn is set in a picturesque village location and provides comfortable bedrooms with simple decor

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with parts dating back to 1693, this respectfully updated inn, set in the heart of this vibrant town, offers spacious, contemporarily styled rooms

The Crown Hotel

Newton Stewart

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original features have been retained in many of the comfortable rooms at this popular inn, live acoustic music is occasionally hosted

Crown Hotel

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overlooking the pretty harbour, this welcoming seafront inn boasts a convivial bar and informal restaurant serving locally-caught seafood

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a family-run inn, dating back to the early 1600's but with rooms suitably updated in a contemporary style, with a lively bar and large restaurant

The Border Hotel

Kirk Yetholm

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a charming, local inn, overlooking the village green, providing cosily decorated rooms and well placed for exploring the beautiful Borders

Masonic Arms

Gatehouse-of-Fleet

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set on what is rated one of Scotland's prettiest street and offers stylish and luxurious bedrooms, a contemporary sunroom and traditional bar

Thistle Inn

Crossmichael

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a friendly village inn with a retro style bar serving a large selection of malts, hearty, homely style fare is served in the modern restaurant

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one of the grand old coaching inns, this splendid pub sits opposite the Gateway Shopping Village and offers traditional, home-cooked food

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welcoming family-run accommodation with a relaxed restaurant, lively bar and cosy rooms, just metres from the seafront and sandy beach