The Gables Hotel

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Deluxe Triple Room
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom
Lobby
Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1 Annan Road, Gretna, Scotland, DG16 5DQ
  • Place, Old Blacksmith's Shop
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spoilt Spa at Smiths
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlisle Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Quadruple Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite (Quadruple)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Gretna

At The Gables Hotel, you'll be 13.4 km (8.3 mi) from Annandale Distillery and 15.6 km (9.7 mi) from The Sands Centre. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Lounge Bar is the hotel's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a business centre and a garden. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Gretna hotel include Carlisle Castle and Tullie House Museum and Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Old Blacksmith's Shop - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spoilt Spa at Smiths - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carlisle Cathedral - 17 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Carlisle Castle - 17 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Ullswater - 46 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

  • Gretna Green Station - 12 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Highland Laddie Inn - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Gretna Inn - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Gables Hotel

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 2002 square feet (186 square metres) and includes conference space. The Gables Hotel also features a garden and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This Victorian Gretna hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 2002 sq ft of conference space
  • 186 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1870
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Gables Hotel offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11.95 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,002 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 11.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Gables Gretna Green
Gables Hotel
Gables Hotel Gretna Green
Hotel Gables
Gables Hotel Gretna
Gables Gretna
Gables Hotel
The Gables Hotel Hotel
The Gables Hotel Gretna
The Gables Hotel Hotel Gretna

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Gables Hotel?

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

Is parking available at The Gables Hotel?

Yep, The Gables Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Gables Hotel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Spoilt Spa at Smiths is a short 18-minute walk away.

Does The Gables Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Gables Hotel?

No, The Gables Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Gables Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Gables Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Gables Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Gables Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Gables Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 480 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable stay, good breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food, staff and rooms were all great. The breakfast is fantastic as well
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay clean room excellent breakfast Friendly efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room clean and comfortable and a wonderful breakfast would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, great food and comfortable rooms and bed. Overall an excellent hotel. We will stay again when travelling this way.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay - we'll be back!

Super friendly staff and a lovely room. We thoroughly enjoyed our mini break away as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a pleasant stay bit dated but comfortable rooms bedding very good . Food good staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife, myself & Poppy the whippet stay over for one night to shorten our journey from Lossiemouth - Scunthorpe, it was perfect and very dog friendly, food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and food and staff fab. Lovely and clean and warm too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food excellent room little tired staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in Gretna

Generally good place to stay with good food and breakfast. Rooms pleasant and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at The Gables for a wedding and enjoyed a great day with friends
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was so quiet and relaxing staff were lovely nothing was a problem to them .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CLIFFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was perfect for our needs travelling further up Scotland. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place and welcoming staff

Great place just a bit up the road from the town but the place is great. Lovely breakfast and brilliant staff see you all in a couple of weeks :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay.friendly staff.relaxing Was box of milk tray and wine left in room i think as it was my anniversary.lovely gesture
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and vice nice. It was an excellent stop over
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

riz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with some character. Polite, helpful and friendly staff. Most important thing for us was that it was pet friendly as we had a dog with us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avery unique and beautiful location. The staff are very friendly and authentic. The people here make it special..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Fabulous Stay

What a fabulous holiday my wife and I have just had. Amazing and friendly staff and good food. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a short stay

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, clean room, nice bar. Only stayed one night as a stop-over on our way up North. Left feeling like we would be happy to stay for longer if we are ever in Gretna again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and convenient for north /south stopover.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy sister

Sisters weekend away, had one night here, food, drink,service was excellent would definitely come back. Lovely visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding customer service, amazingly friendly staff, extremely pet friendly, fabulous breakfast. In short, there's not enough superlatives to do the Gables Hotel justice. It will be our go to place to stay on trips between Scotland and England
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024