Balcary Bay Hotel

Country House Hotel

Balcary Bay, Castle Douglas, Dumfries And Galloway, DG7 1QZ

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Balcary Bay Hotel

Dating back to 1625, the family-run Balcary Bay Hotel is a charming country house located on the beautiful shores of Balcary Bay, near Castle Douglas.

Originally owned by a shipping firm, the hotel retains much of its original character while providing the best of modern amenities for all guests. Balcary Bay Hotel has been lovingly refurbished to offer 20 en suite bedrooms, many with magnificent views over the bay and each boasting TV, radio and tea and coffee facilities. Foodies are well catered for in the hotel's first-class restaurant which offers award-winning cuisine, based on local Scottish fare with a classic French influence.

The hotel is ideally situated for exploring the great outdoors with walking and touring and plenty of choice for the golfer, angler and birdwatcher. Spend your days exploring the romantic seascapes over the Mull of Galloway, walking amongst the Moffat Hills, enjoying some of Scotland's finest gardens and exploring the nearby historic houses. By night, take in a show at Castle Douglas' Lochside Theatre or visit some of the town's local pubs for a wee dram and a chat with the locals.

Gradings

  • 3 Country House Hotel
3 Country House Hotel

Awards

  • AccessibilityUnassisted wheelchair access Unassisted wheelchair access 2012
  • Other AwardsEat Scotland Award Eat Scotland Award 2012
  • Welcome SchemesWalkers Welcome Walkers Welcome 2012
  • Welcome SchemesCyclists Welcome Cyclists Welcome 2012

Opening Times

Open All Year
Low Season Spring 2013 (01/02/2013 - 28/03/2013)
Easter 2013 (29/03/2013 - 01/04/2013)
Low Season Late Spring 2013 (02/04/2013 - 23/05/2013)
High Season - Summer 2013 (24/05/2013 - 22/09/2013)
Low Season - Autumn 2013 (23/09/2013 - 01/12/2013)

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