The Ship Inn

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

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Exterior
Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Superior Double Room
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1 Fleet Street, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 2HU
  • Mill on the Fleet
    3 min walk
  • Cardoness Castle
    14 min walk
  • The Crafty Crow
    2 min walk
  • Dumfries Station
    40 min drive

Room options

Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (Room 7)

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

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room (Room 3)

  • 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 9)

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

Superior Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room (Room 2)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Mill on the Fleet - 3 min walk
  • Cardoness Castle - 14 min walk
  • Cally Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Laggan Outdoor - 5 min drive
  • Mossyard Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galloway Lodge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laggan Outdoor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Masonic Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Skyreburn Teapot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Basecamp - ‬7 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. 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. Extra futon mattress (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Day bed
  • Free extra futon mattress
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

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 40.0 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
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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.

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

The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gatehouse of Fleet
Great Hotel, great service and food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

ROGER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxed, friendly stay in nice location
Nice small family run hotel, wonderful restaurant and super breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
One night stay to meet friends who live locally. Lovely place. Would highly recommend this hotel. Excellent facilities, great food, excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal pub accommodation in lovely village. Super restaurant. Couldn’t fault it for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ship
Very comfortable, lovely place to stay with friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michalakis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great dog friendly hotel
Great dog friendly hotel, restaurant meal really nice and breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean and spacious room. One of the best showers I've used in a long time. The food in the restaurant was simply amazing, both breakfast and dinner. Beautifully presented and every mouthful savoured. Next time we're in this part of the world we will definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay - it’s the 4th time we’ve stayed here when visiting the area and it’s always a pleasant experience. Good sized family room with my two sons, and overall a very clean and nice pub hotel with friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022