Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Hotels
Bespoke Hotels
8.2 (2371 reviews)
Gatehouse of Fleet , Gatehouse of Fleet , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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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.

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 2371 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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Melissa solo_traveller au
10
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Rowena couple gb
10
The Beautiful Cally Palace Hotel
Pros:

We loved everything about the Cally Palace Hotel. We have stayed many times. Very large, spotless rooms. Brilliant food and lovely staff.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn't like.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Karl couple gb
9
Pros:

Loved the everything. Customer service was excellent especially Pam on reception

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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robert couple gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Lynda couple gb
10
Great staff!
Pros:

The staff were truly amazing, without exception.
Breakfast was great too.
Our dogs were happy with the great walks nearby.
Golf course was fabulous.
Great having a bath in the room and lashings of hot water.
Spa was brilliant.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Dmcf couple gb
10
lovely short break.
Pros:

everything was great.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Colin couple gb
10
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing lots of choices. Our room was really large and sitting on our balcony was so relaxing listening to the birdsong we loved our stay. Your reception lady was very cheerful and welcoming and so helpful with local information. We

Cons:

We greatly enjoyed our stay and have no dislikes.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
A great place for a short break, especially if you have a dog or like walking.
Pros:

A beautiful location and so good for walking the dog.

Cons:

Would have preferred some more comfortable chairs in the bar, but the bar staff were very good.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Beautiful original building full of character

Cons:

Rather faded elegance

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Terence couple gb
9
Pros:

Everything about the place was superb

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Christy couple gb
5
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Jessica extended_group gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful property and lovely rooms. The leisure area was great. Plenty of places to sit throughout the day. There is also a little village near by (20min walk)

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
8
Very relaxing. I would certainly book the hotel again.
Pros:

Wonderful big common rooms to sit for a drink, or read or just relax.
Gym adequate & a good sized nice clean pool.
Staff excellent and polite.
Used restaurant once - had a nice tasty beef shank (could have done with a lot more veg though) !
Ample parking space close to hotel entrance.

Cons:

Place just a wee bit tired looking in places. Could do with a right good freshen up.
Snooker table tear on cloth poorly repaired, cues and rests need replaced, shouldn’t cost a fortune to have everything repaired/replaced.
My room was on the 3 and a half floor !
75 steps was a bit of a climb, room was very spacious but a coat of paint and new curtains wouldn’t go amiss. Half of the tv Chanels unavailable, guess a reception/Ariel problem.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
8
Very spacious and comfortable rooms.
Pros:

Very spacious room with lovely view over the golf course and enormous very comfortable bed. Good size swimming pool of 25m length. Hot buffet breakfast was very good. Staff were friendly and helpful, although we suffered some confusion with the front desk over 'room service' - no we didn't want to eat in our room but we definitely did want the room 'serviced' each morning! Lovely setting in the middle of the golf course, very peaceful with lots of birdsong.

Cons:

The evening meal service on one of the two nights we ate there was glacial. Over thirty minutes from our arrival at the table (at our pre-booked time) before we were given some water for the table and menus to look at...
We noticed that some guests with mobility problems were struggling - as far as we could tell the hotel has no lifts and there are short flights of stairs to negotiate all over the place.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Adrian solo_traveller gb
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Elegant. Comfortable. Excellent location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Yvonne couple nl
9
Fijn hotel, prachtige omgeving
Pros:

hele ruime kamer en badkamer, fijn zwembad, prachtige omgeving

Cons:

Ontbijt is niet super, nogal eenzijdig (naar hollandse begrippen)

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
8
Excellent experience definitely worth the stay.
Pros:

Very remote for a country escape. Easy access to the golf course. Great for walks. Pool is nice a 15 metre length so great for swimming and practicing technique. Hot tub and sauna are available aswell, also very well kept. Rooms are massive and very clean. Staff know how to look after there guests and are happy working there, they also know the local area and will help you if you ask them. Evening menu is great and delicious food, breakfast is both English / Scottish full breakfast in a buffet style with a continental breakfast aswell. I will definitely be staying again.

Cons:

I really can't fault this place. It works well and definitely can't fault it.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Joss solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Old world charm.

Cons:

Hotel was too warm for comfort, en-suite was in need of upgrade. Could save money by turning heat down by two degrees and could do upgrade with money saved.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee