Gatehouse of Fleet Hotels – No.1 on Tripadvisor

Stay and dine at one of the best Gatehouse of Fleet hotels with our award winning restaurant and warm hospitality. The Ship Inn is by the coast and close to sandy beaches yet we are also on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park. We are ideally located for all the attractions in Galloway being near Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart & Kirkcudbright.

The Ship Inn won the Best Hotel Experience (Thistle Awards) 2024 and Best Small hotel Scotland (SME News 2025). We are unique in the region as we help provide bespoke online itineraries for your trip to our area based on your interests. Just ask and we will provide?

Furthermore of all the places to stay Gatehouse of Fleet offers a number of options as it is convenient for those seeking a stop-over, short break or longer term holiday. For those travelling to Ireland via Cairnryan we offer early check-ins / late checkouts and early breakfasts.

If you are looking for hotels in Gatehouse of Fleet then look no further. Whether you’re a lover of the great outdoors, a food lover, or simply seeking a romantic break we have it covered. Furthermore we have a blissful riverside terrace garden and summer house for relaxed dining and drinking in the warmer months.

We believe The Ship Inn Hotel offers the most competitive rates for B&B in Gatehouse of Fleet.

At breakfast we offer traditional Scottish fayre including local free range eggs, Butcher Sausages & Bacon, Stornoway Black Pudding and haggis including vegetarian. Our potato scones are home made and we offer the best porridge, fruit salads and other lighter options. In addition we offer a range of alternatives to meet most dietary requirements or preferences just let us know when booking.

Our rooms are all bespoke with the latest OLED TVs and are spacious and soundproofed. All our sanitary ware is supplied by Villeroy & Boch and are modern with mains pressure hot water across all the rooms. Wifi is fast and stable throughout.

Hold on before someone screams greenwashing we are pursuing progress not perfection. Having carefully assessed costs against the environmental benefits we try our best in pursuing an achievable climate action plan. Much of what we do is about creating the conditions for biodiversity rather than achieving net zero which is at this stage out of our reach.

As a UNESCO certified business we are focused on improving sustainability of your hotel stay minimising our environmental impact and maximising our positive contribution. The hotel’s restaurant serves fantastic local produce much of which we are proud to source locally from our amazing suppliers. Moreover, across our operations we try to minimise our carbon footprint as a business through a series of measures – read about our sustainability initiatives in Eco Friendly Stays Dumfries and Galloway.

At The Ship Inn we provide a range of short stay accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet including charming self-catering facilities located close by. We have The Ship’s Cabin which is ideal for those with limited mobility & the Ship’s Mill cottage our 18C listed mill cottage.

Traveling with your furry companion? We consider ourselves the best dog friendly hotel, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your four-legged friend. Experience the warm hospitality of The Ship Inn while enjoying the company of your furry friend. While being Dog friendly, hotel pets are only allowed in certain rooms (as advertised see our FAQs page) to balance all our guest expectations. We pride ourselves on maintaining cleaning standards regardless of the room being dog friendly or otherwise. Your dogs can eat breakfast and dinner with you but just let us know in advance so we can ensure that we balance the needs of everyone.

Our Gatehouse of Fleet hotel is located right in the heart of Galloway offering easy access to a variety of attractions as detailed in Things to See & Do.

Take advantage of the excellent walking & cycling trails that start right at the hotel’s doorstep. Lose yourself in the enchanting forest, breathe in the fresh air, and soak up the unique landscapes of the South of Scotland. Our beautifully landscaped gardens with a summer house and riverside terrace provide a peaceful retreat where you can relax and enjoy nature.

We have Cardoness Castle the ancestral home of the McCullochs at the end of the road. Close by we also have Threave Castle and Threave Gardens which is operated by the National Trust for Scotland.

If you’re planning a trip to Ireland, the hotel’s location makes it an ideal choice being conveniently near to Cairnryan ferry port. We offer early breakfasts and packed lunches.

Click below for information around things to see and do or for further inspiration visit our Travel Guide.

Dumfries & Galloway | VisitScotland

Of all the hotels across Dumfries we are one of the best come visit and enjoy our award winning restaurant please click the booking links above. Any questions please see our Contact Us page or email or call us.