Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Hotels
Bespoke Hotels
8.2 (2602 reviews)
Gatehouse of Fleet , Gatehouse of Fleet , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets 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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £28 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2602 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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Wendy family_with_children gb
9
Lovely hotel, highly recommend.
Pros:

Huge rooms, we had two booked. Mum had a great disabled bathroom.
Comfy beds with a nice view over the beautifully landscaped putting green.
Excellent breakfast choices plus hot buffet with an additional menu selection made to order for a small charge.
Lovely choice at evening dinner too. Good quality ingredients and staff couldn't have been more pleasant.

Cons:

Nothing to fault at all. I do wish we had time to use the pool and walks around the site. Next time hopefully.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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McKechnie family_with_children gb
9
A very relaxing and enjoyable break!
Pros:

Beautiful location, very much enjoyed the wonderful grounds the hotel is set in. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. We dined in the hotel for all four nights of our stay as the food was very tasty!

Cons:

Some of the decor is getting a little tired but it didn't impinge on the enjoyment of our stay. This didn't extend to all areas though.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Duncan couple gb
3
Pros:

Location is good

Cons:

Not nearly enough staff and the place is in need of maintenance in many respects

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Gemma solo_traveller gb
7
Stunning location for this old skool hotel
Pros:

Set in the most stunning grounds, lots of places to walk. Staff all very friendly and the rooms were very large and surprisingly cool even when it was 27 degrees outside !

Cons:

The breakfast was underwhelming, would benefit from offering nuts, seeds and dried fruit for those on a vegan diet.
The staff need to be proactive at breakfast is selling the made to order food, too much reliance on the buffet.
The bedroom decor is looking tired and in need of a refresh although very clean. The bedroom doors are absolutely awful as the type of handle means its impossible to close the door quietly from the outside!

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Dorothy solo_traveller gb
10
Beautiful hotel and grounds
Pros:

Lovely hotel situated close to the Galloway Forest. Room was very spacious with plenty of towels and toiletries. Bath robes were also supplied. Pool area was was clean and very relaxing. Dinner menu was slightly limited if you were staying a few days, but food was very nice.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike, but would have preferred a shower to a bath, which is purely personal. Also, there was nowhere close to dressing table to plug in hair straighteners and no full length mirror, but these were minor issues.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Beautiful place and surroundings

Cons:

Staff were efficient, however lacked personal touch as a smile would have been good

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children ie
10
Fabulous surrounding. Superb Staff. Great facilities. Beautiful part of the world.
Pros:

Everything about the stay in Cally Palace was magnificent from start to finish. From initial greeting by the staff and then being stunned by the beauty of the hotel and all it had to offer. The grounds along with the many entertaining things to do on the hotel grounds, i.e. pitch and putt, snooker, pool and the swimming pool and spa facilities. We had a wonderful stay.

Cons:

Having to leave!!!

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Marie couple gb
7
Comfortable and relaxing
Pros:

Enjoyable breakfast and diner with a spacious room and good leisure facilities in beautiful setting.

Cons:

Small point - not keen on blue paintwork in coridors to room! Looks dated. Sorry!

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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moira extended_group gb
3
Needs a make over! View from my room
Cons:

Reception told me they had no single rooms available and I could have a double room with no breakfast for £180. I took out my phone and booked it for £135 I booking.com and got a single room.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Senga extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Beautiful location, enjoyed the swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna.

Cons:

I stayed in room 111 which was very spacious with 2 bathrooms but unfortunately the mattresses had seen better days and were dipped in the middle. I ended up sleeping in the join of the zip which was disappointing.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Grounds were beautiful, good location, staff extremely helpful

Cons:

Everything looked like it needed to be refurbished

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Jim couple gb
8
Beautiful Estate
Pros:

Breakfast was good, we don’t do Full cooked breakfasts ( for which there appeared plenty on Buffet).
The Porridge came fresh from the Kitchen . Plus - Took the additional £3.50 supplementary options of Eggs Benedict & Avocado Mash .

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Incredible location. Staff

Cons:

Needed a handy bedside light. Only problem. Reading and at night. A plan of the grounds would have been great. So hope to come back

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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phillip couple gb
10
Pros:

Great location, peaceful, great food and very pleasant staff made you feel very welcome especially the Lady on front desk who showed us around. We’ll be back . Thank you

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller ca
10
Very relaxing stay with great facilities
Pros:

Super quiet and relaxing.
Excellent surroundings, golf course and forest
Large rooms

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Favour solo_traveller gb
6
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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George solo_traveller gb
7
Cons:

WiFi virtually non existent.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Norman couple gb
10
A veritable palace
Pros:

The location is outstanding and the hotel is reached through woods. The female receptionist went out of her way to make us and our dog welcome by showing us a low level route to our room. We had an issue with a tap and it was fixed within half an hour.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Manfred couple de
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee