Balcary Bay  (Shortlist*)

'A place of perfect peace', this remote, traditional hotel has secret underground passages (used by 17th-century smugglers to hide contraband) and 'great views' across to Heston Island. The 'super-efficient' resident proprietor, Graeme Lamb, and his staff provide 'attentive and polite service'. Craig McWilliam's 'delectable' dishes are Scottish with a modern European influence. 2 lounges, restaurant, bar, conservatory. No background music. 31/2-acre garden. Children welcomed. 20 bedrooms (3 on ground floor, with patio). B&B £78--£85 per person; D,B&B £97--£109 (min. 2-night stay). Closed Dec--Feb

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Winter Warmer Breaks Special Offer

De-stress prior to the hustle and bustle of Christmas with a break at Balcary Bay Hotel. Two nights from £75, 4 nights from £71, rates are per person per night based on double occupancy inclusive of 4 course dinner in our award winning restaurant, accommodation and full Scottish breakfast.
 
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  • The setting is beautiful and the house is charming. A lounge where a log fire always burns is cosy, and there is also a delightful residents’ lounge with a lovely outlook. Staff are delightful. The menu included excellent beef and salmon, beautifully presented. Breakfast included wonderful local produce.

    E. Aline Templeton, 22/03/2013

  • A place of perfect peace, comfort, and food that suits us perfectly, in portions that we can just about finish. Service by friendly young staff, supervised kindly by the super-efficient Graeme Lamb.

    Dr M Tannahill, 19/12/2011

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Winter Warmer Breaks Special Offer

De-stress prior to the hustle and bustle of Christmas with a break at Balcary Bay Hotel. Two nights from £75, 4 nights from £71, rates are per person per night based on double occupancy inclusive of 4 course dinner in our award winning restaurant, accommodation and full Scottish breakfast.
 
To benefit from this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide.

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Winter Warmer Breaks Special Offer

De-stress prior to the hustle and bustle of Christmas with a break at Balcary Bay Hotel. Two nights from £75, 4 nights from £71, rates are per person per night based on double occupancy inclusive of 4 course dinner in our award winning restaurant, accommodation and full Scottish breakfast.
 
To benefit from this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide.

Contact Details

Balcary Bay

Shore Road, Castle Douglas, AUCHENCAIRN Dumfries and Galloway Scotland DG7 1QZ

Telephone

01556 640217

Website

www.balcary-bay-hotel.co.uk