The Best South of Scotland Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation throughout Southern Scotland


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owned and managed by the same family for over 40 years with a tradition of offering comfortable accommodation and fine food and wine

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small, independent hotel, with and intimate and relaxing air and just 10 spacious, individual bedrooms affording guests scenic countryside views

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this stylish hotel is situated 2 minutes walk from the ferry terminal, it offers elegant and spacious rooms and a bistro serving Scottish cuisine

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with a high standard of decor throughout, this elegant hotel offers sumptuous rooms, an a la carte restaurant and a relaxed bistro bar

Cally Palace Hotel

Gatehouse of Fleet

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a fine 18th century mansion set in acres of private grounds and a golf course, it offers a wealth of relaxing leisure facilities and fine dining

Selkirk Arms Hotel

Kirkcudbright

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an historic, 18th-century townhouse, featuring bright, warmly furnished rooms, and a choice of dining in the relaxed bistro or formal restaurant

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a traditional hotel with relaxing leisure facilities that include a curling ice rink, indoor pool, sauna and a restaurant with a resident pianist

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set on the outskirts of Brodick, this elegant hotel offers the whole family a wealth of leisure facilities, activities and several dining options

Craigadam

Crocketford

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a peaceful retreat offering individually themed rooms, a drawing room with log fire and attractive gardens, evening meals can be pre-arranged

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on the banks of the River Tweed in a private, wooded estate, enjoy a relaxing stay or partake in the many country pursuits on offer nearby

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family-run hotel, set on the A77 overlooking Woodland Bay and Ailsa Craig, offering spacious rooms that feature a small kitchenette

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expansive hotel, on the banks of the River Tweed, offers an extensive range of leisure facilities, smart, spacious rooms and 2 friendly bars

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in a handy spot for the town centre and railway station, it offers good facilities including a heated indoor pool, sauna and a steam room

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with many of the rooms at this shoreline hotel enjoying wonderful views of the sea and wildlife, it is no wonder they do not have TVs in them!

Buccleuch Arms

St. Boswells

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offering great options for breakfast and evening meals, this stylish village inn is well placed for exploring the Tweed Valley and Borders

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set in 25 acres of grounds, this delightful hotel offers extensive leisure facilities, a contemporary restaurant and a number of cosy bar lounges

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one of Lockebie's oldest establishments dating from the 17th century, it offers a cocktail and lounge bar and a restaurant serving wholesome fare

Dryburgh Arms

Newtown St. Boswells

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with a cosy open fire and choice of up to 26 different gins guests are bound to feel at home in this recently updated inn, near Dryburgh Abbey

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situated in a peaceful village just off the A75 this friendly village inn provides a comfortable en-route stopover or base to explore

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recharge your batteries at this cosy inn located in the Galloway Forest Park, it has comfy rooms, homemade food and a wood burning stove

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