The Ship Inn

4.0 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this 4-star Castle Douglas inn

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Superior Double Room (Room 2)
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Double Room
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Fleet Street, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 2HU
  • Place, Cardoness Castle
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Laggan Outdoor
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mossyard Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room (Room 2)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (Room 6)

  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Room 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room (Room 9)

  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Gatehouse-of-Fleet

Seaside stay .At this Castle Douglas inn, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Laggan Outdoor and 9 miles (15 km) of Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Greyfriars Episcopal Church and MacLellan's Castle.

What's nearby

  • Cally Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cardoness Castle - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Laggan Outdoor - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Mossyard Beach - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Threave Castle - 28 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iron Brew - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Skyreburn Teapot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Galloway Lodge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Masonic Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Ship Inn

Enjoy the restaurant at this 4-star Castle Douglas inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Ship Inn.

This 4-star Castle Douglas inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1794
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ship Inn offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include day beds and desk chairs. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Day bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Ship Inn Castle Douglas
Ship Castle Douglas
The Ship Inn Inn
The Ship Inn Castle Douglas
The Ship Inn Inn Castle Douglas