Friendly, welcoming service is just one of the hallmarks of this beautifully appointed and popular, family-run four star hotel. The sixty eight attractive rooms, all with ensuite bathroom or shower, enhance the theme of elegant comfort, which continues through the award-winning Four Seasons Restaurant, the Bistro and Cocktail Bar. Only the finest expertise and attention to detail, of course, ever earns a hotel the privilege of hosting such important occasions as wedding receptions, anniversaries and other special days.www.thebrucehotel.co.uk88 Queen St, DG8 6JL

The Creebridge House Hotel is a traditional Scottish country house hotel which preserves the peace and tranquility of rural life in elegant surroundings. Your hosts Stephen, Sarah & Rory Donnan look forward to offering you a warm welcome and comfortable stay. The hotel acquired it's name from the River Cree and is situated in three acres of idyllic gardens and woodland at the foot of the Kirroughtree forest.www.creebridge.co.ukCreebridge, DG8 6NP

Hotel accommodation in Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland. When you've got time to let the world pass you by give a thought to the Ellangowan Hotel in Creetown. Situated in the picturesque hamlet of Creetown on the beautiful Solway Coast, just off the main A75 Dumfries - Stranraer trunk route, is The Ellangowan Hotel.www.ellangowan.co.ukSt. John St Creetown, DG8 7JF

We have two (soon to be three) well appointed rooms with en suite, TV and tea and coffee making facilities in all. We can accommodate twin and even triple beds in each room. Enjoy a home cooked meal in our cosy bar and relax with a whisky in front of the fire. We have a range of board games that can be played as you relax after a strenuous day walking or cycling in the forest.www.houseohill.co.ukBargrennan, DG8 6RN

Ian and Roseann Jarvie welcome you to The Kelvin House Hotel, Glenluce. The hotel was built circa 1770 as a fine house of the village, with comfortable, spacious rooms. We offer quality accommodation and we have built up an excellent reputation for food - and are also noted for our real ales and selection of malt whiskies.www.kelvin-house.co.uk53 Main St Glenluce, DG8 0PP

The Monreith Arms Hotel has been the focal point of Port William for the past 300 years ... With its colourful history as a Coaching Inn, prison and army barracks the hotel now offers a relaxing venue for a break, meal or a quiet drink. The Hotel is situated in the heart of the Machars and offers an excellent base to explore this beautiful and often forgotten part of Scotland.www.monreitharms.co.ukThe Sq Port William, DG8 9SE

Sparth House, with all the majestic splendour of Georgian architecture and set in its own grounds, is a Grade ll listed building built in 1740. The interior, though, with wood panelled walls festooned with oil paintings and antique figurines delicately poised throughout the hotel, reflects the elegance and enchantment of the Victorian era. Sparth House is perfectly situated on the edge of the Ribble Valley within easy reach of the Lake District and the Trough of Bowland. Nearby are many historic features and attractions including Whalley Abbey, Haworth Art Gallery and Clitheroe Castle.www.sparthhousehotel.co.ukGlenluce, DG8 0PB

Fordbank Country House Hotel was built as a family home in 1832 for the local distillery owners. It is set amongst mature trees in an elevated position and overlooks the village of Bladnoch in rural south west Scotland. It offers the welcoming ambience of a country house hotel with comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms. Located adjacent to Wigtown, Scotland??s National Book Town, which has 19 book shops covering a wide range of subjects, and festivals are held regularly.www.fordbankhotel.co.ukWigtown, DG8 9BT