| in a stately 19th-century country house amid 18 acres of grounds, this polished hotel is 8 miles from dumfries, and 10 miles from caerlaverock castle. parking is complimentary, as is full scottish breakfast served in the airy restaurant which offers scottish cuisine. there's also a cosy lounge with a fireplace, and a pub-style cocktail bar that serves light bites. suites with 2 bedrooms are also available. relaxed rooms with antique-style furniture have flat-screen tvs, free wifi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. some upgraded rooms add stylish decor and views of the solway firth, while others offer elegant furnishings and 4-poster beds. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Glasgow Prestwick Airport 1 hr 38
Savings Banks Museum (11 min) Annandale Distillery (14 min) Robert Burns Centre (18 min) Dumfries Museum (16 min)
History museum with local & prehistoric exhibits & an outdoor camera obscura open April–September. Sweetheart Abbey (26 min)
Ruins of historic Cistercian abbey dating to 13th century & surrounded by tranquil grounds. Dino Park (8 min)
Soft play areas, safari-style walks among model dinosaurs & kids' workshops about prehistoric times. Robert Burns Ellisland Farm (22 min)
Sheep and cattle homestead that was Robert Burns's last attempt at farming, now a museum. Dalscone Farm Fun (12 min) Mossburn Animal Centre (10 min) Robert Burns House (15 min)
Legendary wordsmith Robert 'Rabbie' Burns used to live at this historic building with exhibits. Mabie Farm Park (23 min)
Small amusement park with quad bikes, paddle boats & a long slide, plus trampolines & a petting zoo. WWT Caerlaverock (24 min)
Coastal wetlands sheltering barnacle geese, whooper swans & ospreys, with observatories & hides. Lochmaben Castle (16 min)
Majestic castle ruins, constructed in the 12th-century, with imposing defensive walls & a moat. Caerlaverock Castle (23 min)
One of Scotland’s great medieval castles, with an impressive twin-towered gatehouse and a moat. The Devils Porridge (15 min) | 
