Accommodation
Accommodation in and around Gatehouse
Gatehouse of Fleet can offer a wide selection of accommodation ranging from hotels such as the Cally Palace Hotel on the edge of the town, with its own sports club and 18 hole golf course, to the Murray Arms, Bank of Fleet and Ship Inn hotels in the town itself. The Bobbin Guesthouse and Fleet Farmhouse, both in the town provide B and B, and there are many holiday cottages in and around the town. There are several caravan parks along the coast outside the town, and one in the town. The hotels all provide meals and in addition, the Masonic Arms in Ann Street, the Riverside Café at the Mill on the Fleet, and Galloway Country Style provide meals and refreshments.
Hotels and Guesthouses
Caravan Parks and Campsites
Holiday Cottages and Self-catering
Pubs, Cafés and Restaurants
Local and Regional Accommodation Information
Dumfries & Galloway Tourist Board - open all year.
Phone: (01387) 253862
www.dumfriesandgalloway.co.uk
Gatehouse of Fleet Tourist Information Centre - Based in the Mill on the Fleet open Easter - end October.
Phone: (01557) 814099
G. M. Thomson & Co.
Estate agents that keep a list of local rented accommodation and cottage holiday accommodation.
Phone: (01556) 504030
Fax: (01556) 503277
The Clints of Dromore
The Clints are a striking granite escarpment at the top of the valley, best visited from Scottish Natural Heritage's visitor centre at Dromore. The Big Water of Fleet Viaduct is close by. More.
The Mill on the Fleet is a restored Mill, once part of Gatehouse's main mill complex. It is now a visitor and exhibition centre with a varied programme of temporary exhibitions throughout the year, as well as displays on the history and heritage of Gatehouse and the Fleet Valley. The Mill also houses the Tourist Information Centre, the Riverside Café, a shop, and a bookshop. More.
Cairnholy
There are two burial sites at Cairnholy dating from Neolithic times, both very well preserved and commanding fine views over Wigtown Bay. Cairnholy I is notable for the impressive facade, in front of which, archaeological evidence suggests, ceremonies took place. More.
Dundrennan Abbey
12th century Cistercian Abbey. Beautiful fragments of a fine building in a pituresque location. Historic Scotland: Read more.
Cardoness Shore
As the tide goes out the many rocky islets are gradually uncovered around the edge of the shore, excellent for rockpooling. More.