Hotels 1 to 3 in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Cavens - Winner of 'Scottish Small Hotel of the Year 2008', this luxury hotel is set in 6 acres of parkland, one mile from the Solway with its sandy bays and coastal walks. Cavens is all about understated style and luxury. All 7 bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, and some have private sitting rooms. Cuisine awarded an AA Rosette is served with style, with daily-changing menus featuring local organic produce cooked with passion and flair. Relax in the vast sitting rooms with open fires for drinks before and after dinner. The hotel is personally run by its resident owner.

The Pheasant Hotel - This family-run hotel offers attractive en suite accommodation in the centre of Dalbeattie, on Scotland's beautiful Solway coast in Kirkcudbrightshire. In the heart of attractive countryside, some 12 miles (20 km) west of Dumfries, the hotel has 8 well-equipped en suite bedrooms. Each room has tea/coffee making facilities and TVs. All of the rooms are comfortably furnished with high-quality bedding. A generous and tasty traditional cooked Scottish breakfast is included in the price. Drinks and snacks are available in Wilburs Bar. Wilburs Restaurant offers high quality food and great value for money. Free Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.

Clonyard House Hotel - This small, family-run hotel is beautifully situated within 7 acres of mature gardens and woodlands, in a secluded position within a national scenic area near the Solway coast. Between the villages of Rockcliffe and Kippford, Clonyard is set in south west Scotland, 4 miles south from Dalbeattie on A710. During your stay you can explore the numerous small villages which are dotted about the countryside, each with its own individual charm, or pay a visit to the country town of Kirkcudbright which is well known in art circles for its historical connections with the 'Glasgow Boys'. The Thompson family who have owned the Clonyard for over 35 years spent many years prior to this in East Africa. This affinity to that continent can still be seen around the hotel.