Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course - 4-Star Hotel in Gatehouse of Fleet

Cally Palace Hotel offers a variety of room types including family suites and balcony rooms with views of the golf course or surrounding woodland. The spacious, smartly decorated rooms include an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a TV, telephone, and work desk. Some rooms feature separate sitting areas and large bathrooms with two sinks, while others have access to a small terrace overlooking the parkland.

The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus using fresh local ingredients, with a breakfast buffet offering a wide selection including haggis, cereals, pastries, and cooked-to-order eggs. Dinner menus include a set two- or three-course option and an à la carte choice, with dishes such as steak, lamb, and fish. The bar and conservatory provide additional seating, with a wine list and Scottish beers on draught.

The hotel owns an 18-hole parkland golf course set within the estate, with scenic views and a challenging layout. The indoor leisure complex includes a heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and a small fitness centre. Guests also have access to a games room with a full-size snooker table, pool table, and table tennis, plus a children's playground and bicycle rental.

Dogs are allowed in most areas of the hotel, including the conservatory for dining, and the grounds offer designated dog-walking paths. The hotel provides family rooms with space for cots, children's menus, and outdoor play equipment, as well as board games and puzzles for indoor entertainment. Staff can arrange special dietary meals for children and accommodate requests such as mashed potatoes without added salt.

Cally Palace sits in 150 acres of parkland with woodland walks, a lake, and manicured gardens, located 48 minutes' drive from Dumfries and minutes from Gatehouse of Fleet village. Nearby attractions include Galloway Forest Park, Cream O'Galloway ice cream factory, and Cardoness Castle. The hotel offers free on-site parking and is situated off the A75, with no traffic noise despite the proximity.

Golf: 18-hole parkland course on-site

Leisure: indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna

Dining: restaurant with local ingredients

Family: children's playground, family suites

Dog-friendly: dogs allowed in most areas

Grounds: 150 acres with woodland walks