Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

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Bespoke Hotels
8.2 (2741 reviews)
Gatehouse of Fleet , Gatehouse of Fleet , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable amenities
Good location
Cons:
Could use some décor updates
Some amenities had issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Mostly clean; mentioned in several reviews, but some noted it could benefit from a refresh.
Service
8.35
Staff were described as friendly and accommodating across multiple reviews.
Location
8.59
Multiple reviews highlight the beautiful and peaceful location.
Room Quality
7.94
Some rooms were appreciated for size, but décor was noted as tired in some instances.
Amenities
8.27
Amenities such as the pool, sauna, and gym received positive feedback.
Value for Money
7.93
The value for the cost of stay was generally considered fair.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Overall good reviews on breakfast and dining experiences.
Overall Experience
8.15
Guests enjoyed their stays and expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:17

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Comforts
Cally Palace, once an 18th-century mansion, now stands as a refined golf hotel near Dumfries. The property boasts free parking and Wi-Fi, along with a games room, tennis court, bar, and restaurant.

Elegant Rooms with Golf Course Views
The well-appointed rooms at Cally Palace offer en suite bathrooms, complimentary toiletries, TVs, and work desks. Guests can enjoy views of the lush golf course from their windows.

Culinary Delights and Leisure Activities
Indulge in a dining experience at the restaurant, serving dishes crafted from the freshest local ingredients. Additionally, guests can unwind in the indoor leisure complex, complete with a hot tub, fitness centre, indoor pool, and sauna.

Book your stay at Cally Palace for a perfect blend of luxury and relaxation.

Important information:

Although there is no formal dress code in the restaurant, many guests choose to enjoy dining in smart but casual attire.


When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2741 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.15
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Silke • couple • de
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • couple • fr
3
Ancien château magnifique devenu un hôtel mal géré
Pros:

Le cadre de l'hôtel et les parties communes principales sont de très haut niveau avec un ancien château de premier plan

Cons:

La gestion de cet établissement est catastrophique : moquettes des chambres sales, éclairages de la salle à manger et des chambres de type néon horrible, repas du restaurant chers et de qualité médiocre, ...

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
7
Enjoyed our short stay in a Grand looking Hotel.
Pros:

Most of the Staff were very friendly. Room was big and clean but our shower leaked so extra towel matts used.
Location was spot on, visual appearance was very good. Ample parking facilities and great acceptance for our four legged friends. Hats off to the cleaning staff as they were very helpful when we met them. Plenty of refills for the tea, coffee & hot chocolate. Never liked the methods used for milk when in Hotels so always bring a pint.....

Cons:

Breakfast, good food choices but poor application, never had one hot breakfast, warmed food will always cool long before it hits your palate. Think they should take off the food allowance procedure as it gives the wrong impression. Room rate with bed and breakfast should be just that.... Mind you i focused on the Toast so you cant go wrong there.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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April • couple • au
6
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location and food.

Cons:

Info from staff wasn't correct re towels for swimming.
Having said we wanted a dessert, no one came back to take our order. We ended up just leaving.
Barman shouting across the room that I hadn't given card info at desk. I shouted back that I had. He went off to check then shouted from bar that I had. At no point did he quietly approach me to sort out apparent issue . It could have been very embarrassing.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • gb
10
Lovely retreat in glorious surroundings.
Pros:

The grandeur of the building and rooms, the location, the leisure facilities, the food and the staff were all outstanding.

Cons:

The shower curtain!

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great location and good food

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Ian • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Catriona • couple • gb
2
Memorable but for all the wrong reasons!
Pros:

The grounds and exterior of the hotel looked good
The bed was comfortable

Cons:

Don't quite know where to start. Our room was dated and dingy the bath was stained. The shower was rubbish The lighting awful.
The breakfast was average. The room felt like a care home. The staff on reception were not professional or friendly.
I think it is the worst hotel that I have ever had the misfortune to stay in

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Rosamund • couple • gb
9
A wonderful place for a relaxing holiday.
Pros:

Wonderful setting
Friendly and helpful staff
Old world charm
Marvellous facilities

Cons:

Nothing !

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Derry • family_with_children • ie
8
Great place, great room and lovely staff.
Pros:

Food was delicious. Breakfast was lovely.
staff were lovely and place was spotless.

Cons:

the dining room is a bit large and cold to sit for meals as it is a function room with half of it unused. Little unhomely but the room is welcome.
some of the decor is a bit dated. The curtain were ripped in our room.

the disabled bathroom in room 16 had a low toilet which does not suit disabled people. The room needs a large bin to accommodate disabled sanitary items.
i would suggest having removable side bar for the beds also to give reassurance to disabled people.
there were no signs for disabled access or parking for the hotel. access was via a steep wooden ramp which was green and looked slippy. car access to this was a narrow path with no turning. I had to turn the car on the grass.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Seonaid • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Everything was very good plenty of staff at dinner comfortable bed etc

Cons:

Couldn't get dinner until 815 don't know why as the dinning room wasn't bust at all

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Comfy bed, big room

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
6
Beautiful buildings and some of the public rooms are stunning. Sadly the bedrooms are a bit run down and dated.
Pros:

Grand old country property.

Cons:

Beautiful building and would have looked stunning when it was first opened however, like a great many of these old hotels, the upkeep is so expensive things get neglected.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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vivien • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful location.Good food and friendly staff.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • couple • gb
10
Perfect stay, would come again.
Pros:

The room was spacious and comfortable. Surroundings were peaceful with mature trees, lakes and greens. The staff were friendly and helpful and food was exceptional. Leisure facilities were brilliant.

Cons:

Couldn't fault.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Very comfortable
Pros:

Scale and grandeur of the public rooms

Cons:

Tight stairs to the upper floors

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee