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The Ship Inn

4.0 star property

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Superior Double Room (Room 2)
Exterior
Exterior
Double Room
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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1 Fleet Street, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 2HU
  • Place, Cardoness Castle
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Laggan Outdoor
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mossyard Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Double Room (Room 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room (Room 3)

Superior Double Room (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Room 6)

Double Room (Room 6)

  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room 9)

Double Room (Room 9)

  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room (Room 2)

Superior Double Room (Room 2)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gatehouse-of-Fleet

Located in Castle Douglas, The Ship Inn is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Laggan Outdoor and Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn. .This inn is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Greyfriars Episcopal Church and 9 mi (14.5 km) from MacLellan's Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Cally Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cardoness Castle - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Laggan Outdoor - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Mossyard Beach - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Threave Castle - 28 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iron Brew - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Skyreburn Teapot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Galloway Lodge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Masonic Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Ship Inn

Riverfront inn with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
The Ship Inn offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include day beds and desk chairs. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This inn also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at No. 1 Fleet Street, a bar/lounge which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
No. 1 Fleet Street - This wine bar specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service is available.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Ship Inn Castle Douglas
Ship Castle Douglas
The Ship Inn Inn
The Ship Inn Castle Douglas
The Ship Inn Inn Castle Douglas

Reviews

The Ship Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It is really in Gatehouse-of -Fleet, not CD!

Charming hotel, lovely room, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Overnight Stay

Lovely hotel, very warm welcome, spotlessly clean, large room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant at premises. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Euan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Great place to stay, ample parking; quiet, lovely location; food is very good; staff are friendly and helpful. Very clean and good sized room with a very good modern shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff. The room was lovely and clean - we really enjoyed our visit and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem

Great place to stay with excellent restaurant. Rooms well appointed, very clean and spacious. Staff very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Ship Inn Accommodation and Restaurant

We were very comfortable and warm. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast and evening meal very good and tasty. Hotel was in a good play for our needs to visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gatehouse of Fleet

Great Hotel, great service and food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ROGER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxed, friendly stay in nice location

Nice small family run hotel, wonderful restaurant and super breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

One night stay to meet friends who live locally. Lovely place. Would highly recommend this hotel. Excellent facilities, great food, excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal pub accommodation in lovely village. Super restaurant. Couldn’t fault it for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ship

Very comfortable, lovely place to stay with friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023