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The Ship Inn

4.0 star property
Upscale inn with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Superior Double Room (Room 2)
Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Twin Room
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
1 Fleet Street, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 2HU
  • Popular LocationCardoness Castle14 min walk
  • Popular LocationLaggan Outdoor5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMossyard Beach9 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (PIK-Prestwick)107 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Double Room (Room 7)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room (Room 3)

Superior Double Room (Room 3)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Room 6)

Double Room (Room 6)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room 9)

Double Room (Room 9)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room (Room 2)

Superior Double Room (Room 2)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property grounds
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Parking included
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (182)
The price is NZ$270
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

About the area

Gatehouse-of-Fleet

At The Ship Inn, you'll be 7 km (4.4 mi) from Laggan Outdoor and 11.3 km (7 mi) from Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .No. 1 Fleet Street serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Castle Douglas inn include Greyfriars Episcopal Church and MacLellan's Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Cardoness Castle - 14 min walk
  • Cally Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Laggan Outdoor - 5 min drive
  • Mossyard Beach - 9 min drive
  • Brighouse Bay - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • Masonic Arms - 7 min walk
  • Laggan Outdoor - 6 min drive
  • Basecamp - 7 min drive
  • The Skyreburn Teapot - 3 min drive
  • Galloway Lodge - 3 min walk

About this property

The Ship Inn

Upscale inn with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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
  • Conference 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
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ship Inn offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes day beds and desk chairs. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • No. 1 Fleet Street

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1794
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night.

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 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 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
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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ship Inn?

The Ship Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship Inn?

As of 14 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on 3 Jun 2024 start from NZ$216.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Ship Inn?

The closest beach to The Ship Inn is Mossyard Beach (6 km).

What makes The Ship Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ship Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ship Inn?

No, The Ship Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ship Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ship Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ship Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Ship Inn, with dog exercise areas on offer.

The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy, spacious room. Great food and lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly helpful staff . Good is great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kendal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023