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About this property

Beachfront Location: Balcary Bay Country House Hotel in Castle Douglas offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying sea views and a tranquil setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, sea views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all travellers, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves international cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Highly rated for its excellent service and comfortable rooms, the hotel provides breakfast in the room and room service. Leisure Activities: Guests can participate in yoga, fitness, cycling, and snorkelling. Additional facilities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots, enhancing the leisure experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Norman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely amazing location Very comfortable hotel with great staff Would certainly return
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was stunning, so peaceful and the hotel has a grand charm in every room. Our bedroom was one of the best ive ever stayed in. With 3 huge windows giving amazing views over the bay (room 3). The food was delicious and obviously...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Sea front views from the bedroom, absolutely amazing. We had room 10 which was great. Staff were really friendly and the food was great.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hidden gem beautiful hotel very welcoming . Staff couldn’t do enough for you,and the view sun out and cove with island and ex coastguard tower now air bnb. A pleasure to wake up in morning and not full and able to allow the dog a bit of freedom to...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely stunning views. Amazing location. All staff were so friendly and helpful even though they were super busy! Room was gorgeous too. Food was amazing too! Definitely dine here if you're visiting or staying at the hotel.
  • Barr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We ate in the restaurant for the two nights of our stay and the food was exceptional.
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An absolutely stunning location, beautiful scenery and tranquil atmosphere :) Room was comfortable, clean and had a terrace facing the sea :)
  • Vicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I booked this for my partner's birthday. Beautiful place, right on the beach, opening the curtains in the morning was fantastic with the sea coming in. Highly recommended.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is fabulous. The weather was perfect which helped.
  • Lindsey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was lovely, lots of choice. The evening meal was amazing, all freshly cooked.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Balcary Bay Country House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
£35 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of £30 per stay, per pet.

Please inform Balcary Bay Country House Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.