A gem of a country hotel. The siting of the hotel right on the shore of Balcary Bay with a view of…read moreHestan Island means that it is well worth paying the premium for a bay view room. Friendly, helpful and attentive service, but not overbearing. The food is top notch in terms of imagination, preparation and presentation. Most of the guests are older folks, so it is very quiet. Having said that, for those looking for a romantic getaway in south west Scotland, look no further, this is THE place for you. If the weather cooperates, there is great hiking on the sea cliffs nearby.

Great food in an authentic village pub. Craft beer by Five Kingdoms. It's a community pub and hub…read morewith folk music nights, coffee, beer garden, right near the sea.

The King Arms Hotel was very comfortable, clean, and hospitable!…read more On our journey 2014, we had left Belfast Ireland very late in the day on a Stena Line car ferry to cross the Irish Sea heading to Scotland. By the time we had arrived at Cairnryan Port Scotland it was very dark, but we decided to start driving the 200 mile trek from Cairnryan Port on the A77 roadway to Lochness Lake located approx (200) miles away. Being so very tired, and struggling to drive any further, we began looking for places to rest on the long dark roads around Ballantrae, this is when we stumbled upon the King Arms Hotel. The King Arms staff booked us in late without any trouble, were very polite and offered us a late night dinner and drinks. We ended up playing pool in the pub area, having drinks, and speaking to the locals in the pub about the history of the area. In the morning, in the dining room area, they had a very nice breakfast prepared for us to sustain us on our journey, the atmosphere was amazingly family like. It was a very unexpected and pleasant stop on our journey into Scotland! If you walk to the west of the main parking lot, there is a small trail which will lead you through a large grassy soccer field, this trail will take you to the shore of Ballantrae Bay, the trail is approximately 700 feet in length. The view in the morning hours was amazing!!!!! Definitely Recommend!

The Cally Palace Hotel is located in the small town of Gatehouse-of-Fleet near Kirkcudbright,…read moreDumfries and Galloway. It is a long established hotel which was once owned by Trust House Forte prior to it being taken over by the McMillan family in the early 80's. It is 70 bedrooms which are all tastefully decorated, a 15 metre pool and an 18 hole golf course. This is a quaint hotel that seems lost in a bygone age which is not necessarily a bad thing. I enjoyed sitting in one of the lounges taking tea and there are many others that do too. Although children are allowed here there are not a lot of them so there is a tranquil atmosphere. Even the guests that stay for the golf seem to have a bit more reserve than some others I have come across. The hotel offers a good base to explore the area which is a great touristy destination in the summer. Point to note the hotel closes after Hogmanay and reopens completely in the first week of March although weekend breaks may be available during January and February.

This is situated just on the outskirts of Dumfries. The only place to eat is a well known fast food…read moreservice next dood. Mac Bacon and Eggs for breakfast is not appealing. The hotel is typical of Travel Inn, friendly, clean and spacious..but this is budget hoteling. Cheap and cheerful

This is a lovely hotel. It is very tidy and has recently been extended. The hotel offers disabled…read moreaccommodation, but does not have lifts to the 1st floor, so bear that in mind when booking. The reception is clean and tidy, the lady on reception over my stay was very friendly and helpful, she actually showed an interest in my reasons for my stay. There is a vending machine within the hotel if you get peckish or thirsty. Each room is well equiped with tea and coffee making facilities and TV's. There is ample parking outside and the hotel is next to the Solway Gate which is fantastic. This is an excellent priced hotel where kids stay free. The only downside is the hotel does not offer air-conditioning.

The food was great and come in substantial portions. Highly…read morerecommended for a night out in the town of Kirkcudbright.

The best place to stay in Dumfries. The hotel was beautiful! The food spectacular!! The staff was…read morefriendly! I can not say enough good things about this hotel. My family stayed here for 3 nights and loved every minute of it. The hotel took care of our every need. We arrived late at night to check in and the chef offered to still stay up to cook us dinner, and it was amazing! Beat whiskey and Best Veggie Haggis I had on the entire trip! The rooms were beautiful and the location was perfect. Thank you for the free umbrellas, the free wifi, and letting us barrow some outlet converters. We love and appreciate all you have done for our family during our stay. We hope to be back again! Xx

Superbly located, and our room was lovely with everything we needed while we were there. The bed…read morewas really comfortable, which was great. The staff were delightful and helpful, genuinely appearing to enjoy their jobs. The local amenities are great - and convenient too. I would wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone.

Visited the hotel on a Sunday evening, the bar was fairly quiet…read more Good selection of beers and wines, there was also a tray of sandwiches and cheese and biscuits to help yourself to, which I thought was a nice touch. Very friendly landlord made us feel very very welcome. Excellent, will definitely return

We have never stayed at the Anchor, only had grub there when we are in town. This time I had…read morehaddock and chips and hubby had pie and chips. The chips are just from a bag in the freezer and are pretty disappointing, they'd rock homemade chips with real spuds. I loved their haddock, fresh and flaky, quite large and very tasty. Hubby's pie was also delicious, packed full of tender meat and gravy with a puff pastry hat (I prefer a pastry base and sides too) Take your order and the number on your table up to the bar to order. Reasonably priced and great atmosphere.

Nice spot by the coast with views over the estuary from the outside seating. Good range of pub grub…read morewith and friendly staff, recommended.

The Green Dragon is a family owned business and is located on a quiet street near the centre of…read moreWorkington. Due to the nature of the town, most of the guests are here for work/business. Tourism is not extensive at Workington. The owners, Steven and Angela are really nice and do a good job of making sure you have a comfortable stay. I happened to stay in Room 10 on the second floor towards the rear of the building. The room was spacious, warm and clean. The bed was comfortable and I enjoyed three nights of blissful sleep. They also have free Wifi. At the moment they only do breakfast. I was told that they're in the process of refurbishing the hotel after which they will be able to provide a full dining experience. Talking of the breakfast, I was keen on a bacon sandwich. I had an amazing plate of sandwich on the two days I chose to have breakfast and got a good quantity of excellent coffee to wash it down. Again, no complaints whatsoever. They do have a policy of no food in the rooms, which came as a bit of a let down. However, according to Steve, they have had a few bad experiences of sauces and gravy being spilled on the sheets, which has resulted in this policy. So, you've been informed. Overall, if and when I have to go to Workington the next time, I would prefer to stay at the Green Dragon.