Curated luxury hotels in Dumfries and Galloway

With stunning and exclusive panoramic views of Lake Windermere, this beautiful country house is set right on the lake’s shore. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea on the stone terrace overlooking Windermere.

The elegant and individually furnished bedrooms at Langdale Chase Hotel all include garden views and a private bathroom, while most also enjoy fantastic lake views. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee.

The AA Rosette-winning restaurant at Langdale Chase serves a table d’hote dinner menu amongst panoramic lake views. Lunches are available on the lovely garden terraces and balconies.

With its very own jetty, Langdale Chase can provide sailing days and lessons on the lake. Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, is a 1.5-hour drive from the hotel. Windermere town and rail station are a 5-minute drive away.

With a stay at New Lanark Mill Hotel in Lanark, you'll be on a river, just steps from New Lanark and a 3-minute drive from Falls of Clyde. This spa hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Craignethan Castle and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Falls of the Clyde.

When you stay at Crossbasket Castle Hotel & Restaurant in Glasgow, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Glasgow Green and Hampden Park. This luxury hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from OVO Hydro and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Buchanan Street.

Located in Whitehaven, Moresby Hall is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of North Beach and The Rum Story. This luxury guest house is 2.5 mi (4 km) from The Beacon and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Whitehaven Golf Club.

With a stay at Fairfield House - Ayr in Ayr, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Royal Troon Golf Club and Rozelle Park. This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from LA Bowl and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Low Green.

Set in Loans, 2.1 km from Prestwick Beach, Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel has a hot tub and a concierge service.

At the hotel, all rooms have a desk. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms also feature a kitchen with a microwave. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box.

A buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa offers a spa centre.

Royal Troon Golf Club is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Ayr Racecourse is 12 km from the property. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 4 km away.

Located in Peebles, Peebles Hydro Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of 7stanes - Glentress and Peebles Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Haylodge Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Neidpath Castle.

Located in Carlisle, Crown Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Brunton Park and University of Cumbria. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Eden Rock and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Carlisle Masjid.

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland. The traditional property has its own restaurant looking out onto landscaped gardens.

Each bedroom at Briery Wood Hotel comes with an en suite bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The décor mixes modern and traditional, some with heated towel rails and large sash windows, while all rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, the Holbeck Bar offers fine wines and whiskies, and tea or coffee can be served by the fire in the lounge area.

Food at Briery Wood is sourced from local farmers, fishermen and butchers, and freshly cooked breakfasts are served each morning. The creative menu includes Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses and fresh trout. Al fresco dining on the hotel’s terrace can even be arranged, weather permitting.

The spectacular Langdales are within 10 minutes’ drive, and mountain biking can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

With a stay at Cragwood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 7 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This beach hotel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Coniston Water and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Ullswater.

When you stay at Dumfries Arms Hotel in Cumnock, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dumfries House. This hotel is 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Rozelle Park and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Ayr Racecourse.

Located in Glasgow, The Torrance Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Glasgow Green and Hampden Park. This hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from OVO Hydro and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Buchanan Street.

Located in Hawick, Mansfield House Hotel is a 4-minute drive from The Borders Distillery and 5 minutes from Heart of Hawick. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Borders Textile Towerhouse and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Drumlanrigs Tower.

In the Borrowdale valley, this charming hotel has traditional rooms, and is surrounded by picturesque Lake District scenery. Free Wi-Fi is provided, as well as free private parking.

Built in 1866, The Borrowdale Hotel still retains many original Victorian features. Some of the bedrooms feature lake views.

With open fires, the oak-panelled lounge bar and conservatory are open for light lunches and afternoon teas, with terraces overlooking landscaped gardens and surrounding mountains. The AA Rosette Restaurant features a fine menu and friendly staff.

Located in Bellshill, Alona Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Glasgow Green and Hampden Park. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from OVO Hydro and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Buchanan Street.

Located in Castle Douglas, Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course is within a 5-minute drive of Cally Gardens and Mill on the Fleet. This golf hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Cardoness Castle and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Mossyard Beach.

Located in Ayr, Western House Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Ayr Racecourse and 7 minutes from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Ayr Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Prestwick Golf Club.

A stay at Philipburn Hotel, BW Signature Collection places you in the heart of Selkirk, within a 5-minute drive of Market Square and Halliwell's House Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Bowhill House.

Located in the heart of Keswick, the refurbished Skiddaw Hotel offers good food, and spacious rooms with tea/coffee making facilities. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel, and parking permits available at an extra cost for the car park near the hotel.

The hotel's restaurant, Brasserie 31, serves seasonal menus of local produce, while the lounge bar offers drinks, bar meals and our Hiker's Picnic Board - a savoury twist on traditional afternoon tea. A full Cumbrian or continental breakfast is provided each morning, made using the finest locally sourced ingredients.

Surrounded by dramatic lakes and mountains of the Lake District, Skiddaw Hotel is a short walk from Keswick’s shops and cafés. Derwentwater is less than a 5-minute drive away.

The hotel has a conservatory lounge overlooking the market square, with food and drink served all day. Discounted vouchers for local attractions are available from reception.

With a stay at Borrowdale Gates Hotel in Keswick, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Bowder Stone. This eco-friendly hotel is 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from Lake Windermere and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Ullswater.