Balcary Bay Hotel | Hotel Dumfries and Galloway | Solway Coast

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Guest Reviews

Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 16 Sep 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from SUNBURY, GB Date of stay 12 Sep 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Whitley Bay, GB Date of stay 12 Sep 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property The food in the restaurant – for breakfast and dinner – was excellent. Beautiful, tranquil setting.

Traveller from Milnthorpe, GB Date of stay 07 Sep 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Third visit this year says it all!
Tips for other travellers The hotel is ideally suited for us as we love peace and quiet and walking in the surrounding area. Kippford and Rockcliffe being particular favourites. If the weather is unfavourable there is plenty of history and culture on offer in surrounding towns, particularly Kircudbright.

Traveller from Llangefni, GB Date of stay 06 Sep 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Jedburgh, GB Date of stay 05 Sep 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A very enjoyable stay. Recommended.

Traveller from Drymen, GB Date of stay 01 Sep 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	3 – Average	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Very pleasant place to stay. Quite traditional and a little formal (dinner) which i suspect appeals to an older age-group – we are in our early forties! But lovely food, friendly staff and prompt service.
Tips for other travellers Good 5 mile local walk along cliffs Castle Douglas has some nice shops

Traveller from Rochdale, GB Date of stay 29 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property This is a lovely peaceful spot. The quality of the hotel compliments this perfectly
Tips for other travellers There are plenty of places to explore in the local area

Traveller from Edinburgh, GB Date of stay 26 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Food was fantastic

Traveller from Stratford-upon-Avon, GB Date of stay 14 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Just amazing in every regard staff, food,rooms etc
Tips for other travellers A good book, a pair binoculars and a healthy appetite and a to relax

Traveller from Denny, GB Date of stay 19 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Very pleased with the facilities and staff and who were competent but also relaxed and friendly. The meal servings were just the right size. Often in other hotels we have been given serving sizes much larger than needed, especially if you have elected and paid for a four-course meal. So we we pleased that the staff recognised this without having to be told.
Tips for other travellers The coastal scenery is stunning, and the hotel is set above the shore, so the opportunity to walk along the shore is convenient. If you wish to do that remember to bring waterproof boots/shoes

Traveller from Chorley, GB Date of stay 19 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Wonderful place to completely relax. Thankyou.

Traveller from Currie, GB Date of stay 17 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We have just returned from a lovely short break at Balcary Bay Hotel and the whole experience – attention to detail, room decor,wonderful food and staff who were welcoming,friendly and attentive – made it a memorable visit. We look forward to return visits!
Tips for other travellers Kippford and Rockcliffe have lovely coastal walks and there are lots of gardens to visit in the area – Threave is excellent – and lots more further afield in Wigtownshire.

Traveller from DARLINGTON, GB Date of stay 15 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Kilmarnock, GB Date of stay 19 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent food, friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful location
Tips for other travellers Visit Threave Gardens and kircudbright

Traveller from Bampton, GB Date of stay 12 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Ulverston, GB Date of stay 17 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Newport on Tay, FIFE, GB Date of stay 13 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We were thrilled with Balcony Bay Hotel. The hotel itself is charming, the care, friendliness and attention shown by staff is outstanding and the location and views are perfect. Peace and perfect tranquillity, with lovely (perhaps old-fashioned) style. And delicious food served in a beautiful dining room.
Tips for other travellers We felt no need to seek a local restaurant, because the food was so lovely at the hotel. We did the walk (just the short version) but the flagged up dangerous cliffs are certainly that – care required and not for the nervous. The hotel’s information suggests many interesting trips and visits. We went to Threave House and Gardens which were gorgeous. Kirkcudbright is a very interesting place to visit (known for the Glasgow Boys…and Girls). We know it well, so did not visit this time.

Traveller from CUPAR, FIFE, GB Date of stay 10 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property This was a return visit and once again the breakfasts and dinners were outstanding. Already planning our next visit.
Tips for other travellers If you are tall, room 16 may not suit you as the ceiling over the shower is a bit low.

Traveller from Carlisle, GB Date of stay 12 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent in every way…nothing too much trouble

Traveller from York, GB Date of stay 06 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Beautifully located, this was a lovely place to escape to for a child-free weekend. The room was clean and comfortable with a great view and nice little touches, like fruit and chocolates. The food was outstanding, from the canapes and amazingly tender beef at dinner, to the porridge, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs at breakfast. There was a great selection and the chef obviously used quality ingredients. The service was excellent too, we were made to feel very welcome. The hotel is a great base for exploring the area, we hope to visit again in the future.

Traveller from Castle Kennedy, GB Date of stay 04 Aug 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent meal, lovely location.
Tips for other travellers Car essential. Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas both nice wee towns to visit.

Traveller from Bedlington, GB Date of stay 25 Jul 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Whitley Bay, GB Date of stay 25 Jul 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Balcary is a very well run hotel,we have no complaints at all

Traveller from Durham, GB Date of stay 21 Jul 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A gem of a hotel situated in a stunning location. A very warm welcome awaits you on arrival and the Hotel was First class, very clean and relaxing. The staff were very helpful,the service and the food were excellent.
Tips for other travellers A must visit for travellers. It is highly recommended and second to none.

Traveller from Hexham, GB Date of stay 18 Jul 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent stay. Will be back

Traveller from Heilbronn, DE Date of stay 17 Jul 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Thank you for letting me resubmit…. Your hotel is a juwel and we will certainly come back. Tips? I would not let people park their cars before the hotel, only for un/loading baggage. The lady during breakfast on tuiesday was very attentive, more attentive as the other “waiters”.
Tips for other travellers Every guest should make the local walks and absorb the atmosphere of the hotel.

Traveller from Windermere, GB Date of stay 14 Jul 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Edinburgh, GB Date of stay 27 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Bury, GB Date of stay 24 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property You are our favourite hotel, we just love the area and Balcary Bay is perfect for us. Love the new look lounge in particular and chef is brilliant, wonderful menus and style of cuisine. Location, staff, ambiance, everything perfect.
Tips for other travellers Wildlife, nature reserves, Threave, touring a beautiful peaceful area of Scotland, walking.

Traveller from Carnforth, GB Date of stay 23 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
3 – Average	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent dining, very friendly staff. Extremely dog friendly.
Tips for other travellers Good base for touring the Solway Firth, lovely walks on the beach especially with a dog, which is welcomed by the hotel

Traveller from Scorton, GB Date of stay 20 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Edinburgh, GB Date of stay 16 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Newcastle upon Tyne, GB Date of stay 10 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Everything was perfect as usual Thank you
Tips for other travellers We have stayed in this hotel several times and cannot fault it at all. Everything is of a very high standard and the location plus the surrounding area is beautiful. We will definitely be returning. Threave gardens at Castle Douglas is a favourite place to visit.

Traveller from Portree, GB Date of stay 04 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Very comfortable hotel – everything was pristine and the staff were friendly, courteous and efficient

Traveller from Alton, GB Date of stay 10 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Obliging excellent staff–first class

Traveller from haverfordwest, GB Date of stay 09 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property superb food and extremely welcoming

Traveller from Kidderminster, GB Date of stay 09 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property The service and food were excellent.

Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 08 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property The Balcary Bay Hotel offers great service,excellent food and peace and quiet. A place where you can truly recharge the batteries.
Tips for other travellers Visit Kippford and lunch on half a pint of prawns at the Anchor Pub. Pop into Palnackie on the way back and take tea in the lovley village tearoom. Take a trip down the Raiders Forest Road in day time for a chance to see otters or at night to stargaze. Visit Broughton House in Kircudbright owned by the National Trust and soak up the colour in the Japanese Garden.Relax in Threave Gardens on the way back to Balcary Bay Hotel.

Traveller from Aberdeen, GB Date of stay 03 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property As always a great place to stay and relax with excellent food

Traveller from Howwood, GB Date of stay 03 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Egglescliffe, GB Date of stay 03 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property This was our 3rd visit & we thoroughly enjoyed it as usual.

Traveller from Milnathort, GB Date of stay 03 Jun 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Perfect in every way.

Traveller from Nantwich, GB Date of stay 28 May 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property This was our third visit to Balcary Bay and we will be back again next year. Previously stayed in Ground Floor room with bay view, but this year stayed in first floor room with bay view. Room 10 was well equipped with wonderful views. Breakfast and dinner excellent. Service was efficient and friendly. Housekeeping staff deserve a mention for their standards.
Tips for other travellers Spent some time in Kirkcudbright – a lovely harbour town. Purchased some prints from the newsagents/post office local artist section. Lunch in the garden at The Selkirk Arms was again a treat.

Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 28 May 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 27 May 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We thought the location and views were amazing. the service from all staff was excellent and the food was also excellent. We will certainly be back.

Traveller from Ayr, GB Date of stay 28 May 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Preston, GB Date of stay 22 May 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent as usual. The only slight improvement would be if dinner were a little slower, we like to have a drink or glass of wine with canapes then maybe order another bottle of wine for the main course however don’t think we had always got the first drink before going into the dining room and then the courses were quite quick. Otherwise as I said everything excellent and looking forward to visiting again

Traveller from St Ives, GB Date of stay 13 May 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A delightful stay, much enjoyed. Food good too

Traveller from Ayr, GB Date of stay 15 May 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent food and accommodation
Tips for other travellers enjoyed the cliff walk from the Hotel, visit to Broughton House in Kirkcudbright and Rockcliffe

Traveller from Edinburgh, GB Date of stay 15 May 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A very pleasant very comfortable stay. Staff and facilities excellent. Wonderful location. Wil be back.
Tips for other travellers A most warm and relaxing experience. Great coastal walks and plenty to do and see. Beautiful countryside.

Traveller from Glenrothes, GB Date of stay 15 May 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property New assistant manager is a gem and could not be more helpful.

Traveller from Sheffield, GB Date of stay 05 May 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Bishopton, GB Date of stay 30 Apr 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent staff who were very attentive. Lovely food with a good choice of options

Traveller from Easingwold, GB Date of stay 29 Apr 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Friendly small hotel Spectacular views from public rooms and bay-view bedrooms Excellent quality and choice of food although breakfast a little late and dinner rather early for us

Traveller from Falkirk, GB Date of stay 29 Apr 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Enjoyed an excellent and very relaxing two night stay. Food and accommodation excellent and staff very friendly and professional. Views from room across bay were fabulous!
Tips for other travellers Walk around the coastal path to Rascal and back is well worth the effort. Not too strenuous but not a dawdle either. Good shoes/boots required.

Traveller from Preston, GB Date of stay 22 Apr 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Fabulous place, food and staff
Tips for other travellers We visited Logan gardens. A bit of a trek but lovely scenery and little traffic. The gardens were lovely

Traveller from Penrith, GB Date of stay 21 Apr 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property It was a most enjoyable experience and we have already recommended the hotel to friends. We would greatly appreciate being kept informed of any special offers there may be and we will certainly return in the future.
Tips for other travellers The farm shop at Loch Arthur Beeswing is well worth a visit

Traveller from Troon, GB Date of stay 19 Apr 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Carnforth, GB Date of stay 17 Apr 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We have been coming to Balcary Bay Hotel for the past 10years and are always very happy with our stay. We will be back

Traveller from Clarkston, GB Date of stay 16 Apr 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 11 Apr 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Lovely location and rooms. Food delicious. Would recommend to other people.

Traveller from Falkirk, GB Date of stay 05 Apr 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent service and food,good location for visiting Galloway,setting on the Bay very good.
Tips for other travellers Castle Douglas,Kirkcudbright and the coast worth a visit

Traveller from London, GB Date of stay 24 Mar 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Kettering, GB Date of stay 24 Mar 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Shetland, GB Date of stay 25 Mar 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A really excellent hotel. All staff were friendly and helpful and the room and food were of a high standard. Could not fault it. Highly recommended!

Traveller from Llandudno, GB Date of stay 25 Mar 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Beautiful hotel in a lovely setting. The food was excellent as was the service. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return before too long.
Tips for other travellers Lovely walk along the bay. Kite feeding station at Laurieston is well worth a vist.

Traveller from Penrith, GB Date of stay 24 Mar 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Selkirk, GB Date of stay 16 Mar 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Middlesbrough, GB Date of stay 14 Mar 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excelent, as usual

Traveller from Bradford, GB Date of stay 04 Mar 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from eaglesham, GB Date of stay 13 Feb 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Kendal, GB Date of stay 02 Mar 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property excellent as ever.

Traveller from Notts, GB Date of stay 29 Feb 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property The food was very good,the staff are very friendly and helpful I would certainly return thank you for hospitality

Traveller from Lanark, GB Date of stay 25 Feb 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property The hotel sits in a beautiful position and the food served here is wonderful. The staff are very friendly and the service given is exceptional.The attention to detail is very good and you are made to feel very welcome here. If you want peace and tranquility then this is the place to come.
Tips for other travellers There are a couple of local walks here the one to Rosscarrel is stunning, we turned back from the clifftop path as it became a bit to scary and dangerous but you can cut go the other route and still go over some of the cliff paths at a more secure area. To find somewhere other than the hotel to eat you would have to drive, we dined in the hotel both evenings.

Traveller from Basingstoke, GB Date of stay 21 Feb 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property The service in the restaurant from the mainly young staff was exemplary – friendly and cheerful but also very professional.A bit more information about local walks in addition to the printed info from Reception would be useful.
Tips for other travellers Walk from Kippford to Castle Hill Point is beautiful. Also riverside walk at Kirkudbright is highly recommended.

Traveller from Brampton, GB Date of stay 19 Feb 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Manchester, GB Date of stay 19 Feb 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Ideal if you just want to get away from everything and sample well cooked local food. The evening meals and breakfast were good quality and value for money with decent sized portions. Extensive wine list to complement the food and not overpriced.
Tips for other travellers This hotel is remote and just ideal for exploring the coast on foot. We did travel into Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas which were a short drive away but for a weekend I would just stay close to hotel as nowhere else lived up to the standard of hospitality found at Balcary Bay.

Traveller from Richmond, GB Date of stay 16 Feb 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Friendly and professional service living up to our expectations of Balcary Bay Hotel
Tips for other travellers Enjoy the beaches at Sandyhills and Rockcliffe

Traveller from Penrith, GB Date of stay 16 Feb 2016
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We are very grateful for a most enjoyable two-night stay. Everything was of the highest standard: the room, the cuisine, the service, the welcome, the ambiance – all were outstanding. We could not have wished for more. We will certainly come again.

Traveller from Milnthorpe, GB Date of stay 21 Nov 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
2 – Below Average	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property This was our third stay at the hotel this year, which gives you some idea of how we rate the place. The proprietors certainly know how to run a hotel, which is why the numbers for occupancy rate and repeat guests are so high. The best hotel we stay in!
Tips for other travellers Lovely cliff walks and plenty of small towns and villages to visit, each with their own unique character

Traveller from Dunfermline, GB Date of stay 20 Nov 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A very enjoyable two nights with excellent food and spacious comfortable rooms and friendly and efficient staff.
Tips for other travellers We were mainly interested in walking and in late November the open gardens etc were closed for the season

Traveller from cumbria, GB Date of stay 16 Nov 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent but keep it to yourself otherwise we will not get into the hotel in the future,can,t give it higher marks, than five it should 10 all around.Oh, been going here for more than 10 years.
Tips for other travellers We did not visit local restaurants in the evening as this is so hard to beat.Walks, bird watching, Kipford, Castle douglas,Kirkcudbright all very worth going to.

Traveller from Halifax, GB Date of stay 16 Nov 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A haven of tranquility from the rat race with lovely staff,wonderful food and great area.

Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 13 Nov 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Great stay, beautiful room and lovely food. Very welcoming
Tips for other travellers Galleries in Kirkcudbright, historic Scotland properties and in Summer Threave gardens excellent.

Traveller from Billingham, GB Date of stay 06 Nov 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Friendly efficient staff. Excellent food.

Traveller from NORTHAMPTON, GB Date of stay 27 Oct 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Enjoyed the latest stay. Service really is excellent. The one possible negative I would say is that my Mum and Dad were in room 21 and my Mum felt a little uncomfortable in the bathroom when it was dark outside because the window was frosted with a net curtain. She would have felt more comfortable with a proper curtain at the window. Small thing.
Tips for other travellers Kircudbright. Sandyhills

Traveller from Lytham St Annes, GB Date of stay 20 Oct 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Denny, GB Date of stay 15 Oct 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We found the hotel to be extremely clean and well kept the standard was excellent the food especially at dinner was just top notch staff were so helpful and pleasant from housekeeping to front of house
Tips for other travellers Sorry we only ate at the hotel as the food was so good

Traveller from Montrose, GB Date of stay 13 Oct 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from BRADFORD, GB Date of stay 11 Oct 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Consistently good year after year.

Traveller from Denny, GB Date of stay 11 Oct 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property I could not fault anything about our stay. Excellent food, superb service and the room was beautiful.

Traveller from cark in cartmel, GB Date of stay 08 Oct 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Needed a peaceful place to re charge my batteries and it was the place, with beautiful scenery, peaceful, a hotel which had everything I needed. The food was amazing and the staff were just lovely
Tips for other travellers If you want sea views, forests, this is the place

Traveller from Burghclere, GB Date of stay 24 Sep 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Tips for other travellers I’d recommend them to dine exclusively at your hotel. The cuisine is excellent and the menus change daily. I particularly enjoyed visiting Kippford, Rockcliffe, Annandale Distillery, Kirkcudbright, Sweetheart Abbey and Dumfries (for buildings concerned with Robert Burns). I also enjoyed Balcary Bay and our time spent in the hotel.

Traveller from Langholm, GB Date of stay 25 Sep 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Enjoy the personal and professional service of a family run hotel in a beautiful setting
Tips for other travellers Plenty of nice walks in the area which is unspoilt

Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 22 Sep 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property All staff were extremely courteous and friendly. Table service was first class
Tips for other travellers Recommend visit to Threave gardens & guided tour of house. A visit to Kirkcudbright is a must and in particular Broughton House & garden.

Traveller from North Berwick, GB Date of stay 20 Sep 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property This is an excellent hotel with a very high standard of food and accommodation at a very reasonable price. As well as being a comfortable place to stay, it is a very good centre for visiting South-West Scotland

Traveller from Troon, GB Date of stay 11 Sep 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Harrogate, GB Date of stay 12 Sep 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Wonderful location. Superb views from lounges and bay view bedrooms. Superb presentation, quality and choice of meals.
Tips for other travellers Great local walks from hotel.

Traveller from North Berwick, GB Date of stay 11 Sep 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Ayr, GB Date of stay 05 Sep 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	3 – Average	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Everyone is very helpful, efficient and friendly.
Tips for other travellers New Abbey is worth a visit as is their coffee shop. The nine hole golf course at Kipford is a joy and great value.

Traveller from Ayr, GB Date of stay 04 Sep 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Great place to “get away from it all” – peaceful and restful. Very comfortable room. Excellent meals. Friendly, helpful and attentive staff. Recommended to us by “word of mouth” and we were not disappointed!
Tips for other travellers Good base from which to visit places like Castle Douglas, including Threave NTS property with its beautiful gardens and estate, and Kirkcudbright with its many “art” locations including Broughton House, another NTS property. Lots of good quality cafes – didn’t need to use restaurants, however; if we lived nearby we’d probably dine at the hotel!

Traveller from Stockport, GB Date of stay 31 Aug 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Relative has already booked for a short stay after our recommendation. Wonderful views, lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff. Would prefer at least some rooms to be dog-free, as some individuals are allergic to dog hairs.
Tips for other travellers Threave Castle Threave Gardens Wigtown Book Town Isle of Whithorn

Traveller from Crieff, GB Date of stay 01 Sep 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Warrington, GB Date of stay 29 Aug 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Wonderful views stunning sun rise and sun sets. Fabulous food and very attentive staff but not intrusive.
Tips for other travellers Gardens are beautiful, but if you can book a sea view room stunning views.

Traveller from Frodsham, Cheshire, GB Date of stay 23 Aug 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from SELBY, GB Date of stay 15 Aug 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Once again an enjoyable stay. Standard of the hotel bedroom and public rooms is excellent as is the food and service. Seeing Graeme, the owner, around at all times is indicative of the care he shows to ensure all aspects of the hotel are to the satisfaction of the guests.
Tips for other travellers The location of the hotel on the beach gives ample opportunity for walks. A number of gardens are nearby. There is no need to look for restaurants in the area as the food at Balcary Bay is excellent with a different menu each evening. Breakfasts are ample with plenty of choice including local specialities such as Arbroath Smokies.

Traveller from Grange-over-sands, GB Date of stay 19 Aug 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Wonderful location – restful – super food

Traveller from Warrington, GB Date of stay 17 Aug 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Falkirk, GB Date of stay 15 Aug 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Room 9 very clean, tastefully decorated, beds comfortable, bath and shower good. Room has a garden view which is west facing so has the evening sunshine. Comfortable lounge and conservatory with super view. Restaurant waitresses were attendant, cheerful and polite. Food on both evenings and breakfasts were excellent with sufficient quantity good balance and varied choice, cooked to perfection. This chef knows his business nothing pretentious, quality food very well presented. House wine pretty good. Overall a very good experience in a comfortable hotel where everything seems to be spot on.
Tips for other travellers Threave Gardens NTS and Logan Garden well worth a visit.

Traveller from St. Helens, GB Date of stay 15 Aug 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Thank you so much to management and ALL staff for a wonderful stay. You have a very comfortable hotel with excellent food in an amazing location. The only small criticism we have is the lack of comfortable seating & tables outside overlooking the bay. This will certainly not deter us from returning! We look forward to seeing you again.
Tips for other travellers If you are able you must do the walk around the headland. The views are amazing.

Traveller from Heswall, GB Date of stay 11 Aug 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Splendidly peaceful with excellent food.
Tips for other travellers Don’t takle on the cliff walk if you have any tendency to vertigo!

Traveller from Kingston Upon Thames, GB Date of stay 03 Aug 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We enjoyed our 3 night stay very much. Every course of the dinner each night was beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. The staff are helpful. The lounge and bar are attractive places to spend time in, and the conservatory is a good place to just sit and watch the view of Balcary Bay.
Tips for other travellers Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas are both worth a visit. I also like Kippford and Rockcliff on the other side of Balcary Bay. Slightly further away, the Galloway Forest Park is almost uninhabited, there are not many visitors, and it is different from anywhere else in Scotland.

Traveller from Kirkoswald, GB Date of stay 07 Aug 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Cupar, GB Date of stay 04 Aug 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	3 – Average	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Hotel – lovely, View – stunning, Food – amazing. Can’t wait to return.

Traveller from He ham, GB Date of stay 31 Jul 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	3 – Average	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property WIFI in the rooms would be a welcome addition.

Traveller from Aberdeen, GB Date of stay 27 Jul 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Sale, GB Date of stay 24 Jul 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Stunning fantastic location, superb cuisine …. and the weather was perfect!
Tips for other travellers Lots of local sights; Kirkcudbright, Kippford, Castle Douglas… art and natural history.

Traveller from riding mill, GB Date of stay 21 Jul 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property An excellent stay in every respect – however there may be merit in offering guests a less rich (simpler) dinner option. After two days of fine dining we probably would have liked a bistro type meal as an option had we been staying three nights.
Tips for other travellers For anyone interested in bird watching, the cliff walk is a must as is a trip to the nearby Mereshead RSPB reserve just south of Rockcliff

Traveller from Taunton, GB Date of stay 05 Jul 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property First class service and lovely food. would recommend to my friends. Would love to visit again.

Traveller from Kendal, GB Date of stay 14 Jul 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Still as good as ever

Traveller from Darlington, GB Date of stay 13 Jul 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Perfect location for those travellers wanting peace, quiet and a calming atmosphere. The food is exceptional and the staff are warm and friendly. It is a place you will want to come back to again and again.
Tips for other travellers The rooms with a sea view are wonderful especially room 10 with its bay window overlooking the bay. The superior ground floor rooms are especially suitable for guests with mobility problems.

Traveller from Troon, GB Date of stay 13 Jul 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Everyone was very welcoming and helpful providing me with the tranquillity I was looking for. Thank you

Traveller from Kendal, GB Date of stay 10 Jul 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Edinburgh, GB Date of stay 06 Jul 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Hotel very comfortable excellent food and service.
Tips for other travellers Lots of places to visit in the locality Kirkcudbright well worth a visit

from Penrith, GB Date of stay 04 Jul 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We thoroughly enjoyed our break. The hotel was very clean, the service was impeccable and the food was amazing. We shall definitely be returning.
Tips for other travellers The walk around the headland is to be recommended. However, the whole area is picturesque. We also particularly like Kirkcudbright.

Traveller from Otley, GB Date of stay 29 Jun 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from New Mills, GB Date of stay 25 Jun 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Lovely relaxing place to stay with food to die for.

Traveller from Hungerford, GB Date of stay 24 Jun 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We had a very enjoyable stay and our thanks are due to all the staff who were always friendly and helpful. Special thanks to the chef for the wonderful meals.

Traveller from Hexham, GB Date of stay 22 Jun 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We stayed in Room 2. Two window Views. One over Balcary bay, you are also looking across the roof of the conservatory but this does not hinder your view. The second window gives partial views to the west of the bay. Staff were very polite and courteous but not over the top. We stayed for Breakfast and Dinner, superb !.
Tips for other travellers Ideal location to visit historic sites such as Sweetheart Abbey, the castles of Thrieve or Caerlaverock etc. if the weather is favourable, the walk from the Hotel to the cliffs are worthwhile but it must be noted that the path is slightly narrow at the top of the cliffs so best avoided if you are not sure footed. There is an alternate route avoiding the cliffs. We saw a Perigrine Falcon on one of our walks there, plus Razor Bills, guillemots , linnets etc

Traveller from Hillsborough, GB Date of stay 24 Jun 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property VERY excellent food and presentation Interesting menu This also applies to breakfast menu Only negative point I was looking on arrival for somewhere to sit and write correspondence , I later discovered there were suitable tables in a sun room off the bar but in the afternoon this area was locked .
Tips for other travellers None only an overnight stay en route to Ireland

Traveller from Ilkley, GB Date of stay 21 Jun 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property The hotel was excellent. Beautiful setting, well appointed en suite bedroom and spacious amount of communal sitting rooms with splendid views of the Solway Firth.Only downside was lack of mobile coverage, though I was told Vodaphone the best and wi-fi only available in the lounge area. Location is about 10 miles from Kirkcubright. A lovely little town.
Tips for other travellers Although we were only there for two nights and did not have time to eat out or explore we thought we had plenty of reason to want to return as interesting places around that we would like to visit. As it was in Kirkcubright we visited Broughton House and garden, ‘Glasgow Boy’artist’s House which we found worth a visit and a number of other galleries/ museums in the town. Also Dundrennan Abbey where Glyn gave us a well -informed talk on it’s history. The countryside is also lovely for touring.

Traveller from St Andrews, GB Date of stay 15 Jun 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Very relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings. Magnificent views from hotel. Staff very attentive but not intrusive. Some of our party are vegetarians and the chef accommodated our needs superbly with multiple choices instead of the usual “vegetarian option” in other hotels. It would be helpful to have wi-fi in the bedrooms. A grab rail in the shower would help older guests to stay safe whilst showering.
Tips for other travellers The Clience Studio, art gallery, Castle Douglas, is well worth a visit with the artist, Angela Lawrence, in attendance. We bought a painting but there are lots of inexpensive items such as prints, cards, fridge magnets etc. showing her paintings which make lovely mementos

Traveller from Otley, GB Date of stay 15 Jun 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Newcastle upon Tyne, GB Date of stay 12 Jun 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Everything here is of the highest standard Have stayed at this Hotel many times and will look forward to visits in the future.
Tips for other travellers One of the things we like to do in this beautiful area is a visit to Threave Gardens Castle Douglas.

Traveller from Penrith, GB Date of stay 08 Jun 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A most restful and enjoyable visit

Traveller from Rohr, DE Date of stay 01 Jun 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Perfekt Stay. Wonderfull Diner.

Traveller from Dumbarton, GB Date of stay 31 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We had a lovely 2 days. You even provided a storm to watch out of the windows! (though the power cut was unexpected!)
Tips for other travellers wonderful coastal walks

Traveller from Rayleigh, GB Date of stay 26 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Nantwich, GB Date of stay 24 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We have enjoyed another short break at Balcary Bay Hotel. Room 21 was excellent. All the meals were excellent. The standard of food is exceptional. Thanks to all the staff for their friendly and efficient service.
Tips for other travellers We had a light lunch at The Selkirk Arms in Kirkcudbright which is well worth a visit. Lovely garden area where we could sit with our dog. Food was first class. There is so much to do in Dumfries & Galloway and having been visiting the area for over 30 years we still find places to visit that are new to us but also return to old favourites.

Traveller from Holme, GB Date of stay 23 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Kendal, GB Date of stay 22 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Standards have been maintained to a high level for the past 25 years (have lost track of how many years I have been visiting.

Traveller from Bolton, GB Date of stay 22 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent very relaxing
Tips for other travellers Plenty of walks and bird watching not too far to travel to other places either

Traveller from Kilmarnock., GB Date of stay 23 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Second time we have stayed at Balcary Bay hotel and will return again.Excellent food and lovely bedrooms.

Traveller from Farnham, GB Date of stay 17 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Crosshouse, GB Date of stay 20 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property This was our first visit as we had read about it in a magazine and thought it sounded like our kind of hotel-we were not disappointed. The view from room 8 was splendid and the bathroom extremely spacious. We hope this will not be our only visit. It was nice on our first night to be offered gluten free canapés and petit fours.
Tips for other travellers Don’t be put off by the 2mile narrow road in to the hotel. In Castle Douglas there are lots of very good eating places and lovely shops with friendly staff.

Traveller from Horton Kirby, Kent, GB Date of stay 16 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Lovely, tranquil place to stay. Food first class.
Tips for other travellers Try the suggested walks – great views. Very good golf courses close.

Traveller from Bothwell, GB Date of stay 15 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property First class service provided to residents
Tips for other travellers Enjoy the tranquil and peaceful location

Traveller from Woodbridge, GB Date of stay 05 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We enjoyed our stay, pity it was only for one night. You have a great location and the food and service was first class

Traveller from Arbroath, GB Date of stay 04 May 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Kendal, GB Date of stay 26 Apr 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Edinburgh, GB Date of stay 13 Apr 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A most pleasurable stay.A lovely location; a beautiful room and especially good food.
Tips for other travellers Broughton House (Scottish National Trust).Threave Gardens. Will spend extra time next visit.

Traveller from Annan, GB Date of stay 18 Apr 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Chosen because of reputation for great food and friendly service. We were not disappointed.
Tips for other travellers Dundrennan Abbey well worth a visit.

Traveller from Oldham, GB Date of stay 13 Apr 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
3 – Average	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 17 Apr 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent food.

Traveller from Troon, GB Date of stay 14 Apr 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Lovely relaxing stay once again. Great service, especially wonderful food and lovely location

Traveller from Troon, GB Date of stay 10 Apr 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property The ambience of your hotel is wonderful, liked the Teddy.
Tips for other travellers Why go to local restaurants when the hotel food is superb.Castle Douglas is a lovely town with different kind of shops. Threave gardens are lovely.

Traveller from Ambleside, GB Date of stay 31 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We had a very special 3 days at the Hotel to celebrate my birthday. The location and scenery is spectacular. Our room had a view directly across the Solway Firth which included the North Cumbrian Fells.It was very comfortable, the staff were very pleasant and the food was superlative.
Tips for other travellers We enjoyed the National Trust Property Broughton House in Kirkcudbright. It was the home of the painter Hornel (one of the Glasgow Boys). It has a very unusual garden to explore and many of his paintings to enjoy.

Traveller from Whitley Bay, GB Date of stay 17 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property All staff were very helpful and delightful.
Tips for other travellers Lovely coastal walk.

Traveller from Gateshead, GB Date of stay 29 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Fantastic 3 night stay. Lovely room overlooking the bay. All the staff are very proffesional and attentitive. The food is the best we have had anywhere which makes this place very special. Secluded with great view relaxing cant recomed the hotel highly enough.
Tips for other travellers Nice walks from the hotel. A good base for golf etc or visiting all the quaint towns and villages.

Traveller from Dalton in Furness, GB Date of stay 29 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Stevenage, GB Date of stay 20 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property stunning. location location location.

Traveller from Appleby-in-Westmorland, GB Date of stay 20 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from gretna, GB Date of stay 20 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Very enjoyable and relaxing visit, helped by beautiful weather. The presentation and quality of food was excellent.
Tips for other travellers A lovely tranquil base with many places to visit close by on lovely quiet roads.

Traveller from Edinburgh, GB Date of stay 13 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Durham, GB Date of stay 10 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property This hotel is very picturesque and a nice location to just get away from all the hussle and bussle. It is so relaxing just sitting at your window watching the waves and all the wild birds. This hotel is great value for money and the food is fabulous.
Tips for other travellers We stayed in the hotel the hotel during the whole time of our stay.

Traveller from Killearn, GB Date of stay 12 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Middridge, GB Date of stay 06 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Tips for other travellers Great area for walking or chilling out. Castle Douglas has a number of good shops and The Selkirk Hotel in Kirkubright is worth visiting for lunch.

Traveller from Prestwck, GB Date of stay 06 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Cockermouth, GB Date of stay 06 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property simply superb!

Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 06 Mar 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	3 – Average	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Lovely couples retreat. Food fantastic and locality a walkers paradise.
Tips for other travellers A trip to Rockcliffe is highly recommended as is a walk around the RSPB nature reserve at Mereshead.

Traveller from Macclesfield, GB Date of stay 27 Feb 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A Lovely break food and views excellant
Tips for other travellers Always opt for DBB.

Traveller from Richmond, GB Date of stay 16 Feb 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Lovely relaxing stay. We did not wear denims in the restaurant, even at breakfast, as this was what was requested. However it could be made clear that this only applied to the evening meal, if that is the case. Thank you. We really enjoyed our stay, comfortable bed and lounges to relax.

Traveller from East Kilbride, GB Date of stay 09 Feb 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property This hotel is a gem, idylic setting and fabulous food. We stayed in Room 3 which was a generous size and probably offered the best views out over the bay.

Traveller from LONDON, GB Date of stay 08 Feb 2015
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 21 Nov 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Super in every respect as always.

Traveller from London, GB Date of stay 17 Nov 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property I would only recommend you if I thought it would not mean you were fully booked when I want to come again (?2016)
Tips for other travellers Excellent area for bird watching even from the hotel windows

Traveller from Matlock,Derbyshire,, GB Date of stay 02 Nov 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property As always our stay was perfect and the food excellent. Thank you Graeme, Elaine and your staff. We are never disappointed. Carole and Roy.

Traveller from edinburgh, GB Date of stay 31 Oct 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Bishopton, GB Date of stay 29 Oct 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Beautiful location. Food excellent, service in dining room very efficient but unobtrusive. Staff generally very friendly & efficient. Room very comfortable with lovely view.

Traveller from Northampton, GB Date of stay 25 Oct 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Appleby-in-Westmorland, GB Date of stay 25 Oct 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A stay at Balcary Bay Hotel is the perfect place to relax away from the pressures & demands of everyday living. A return visit can’t be soon enough!

Traveller from SELBY, GB Date of stay 21 Oct 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property The standard of the rooms and the quality of workmanship is excellent. We cannot fault the management of the hotel in any way. We suppose that’s why we have returned for our third visit.
Tips for other travellers This is a quiet hotel – no background music just the sharing of experiences amongst the guests. If you like gardens there are several to choose from nearby particularly Threave. As for local restaurants you won’t find better than the food at Balcary!

Traveller from Milnthorpe, GB Date of stay 18 Oct 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A well appointed peaceful hotel with welcoming staff and very nice rooms. Dog friendly. Very good food. A bit off the beaten track, but very good for a quiet break in very comfortable surroundings.

Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 17 Oct 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Edinburgh, GB Date of stay 18 Oct 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent stay. Hotel location, room and service were excellent. Dinner was absolutely delicious and choice of options for breakfast was simply best I have ever seen. Will definitely return!

Traveller from Carnoustie, GB Date of stay 11 Oct 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A memorable weekend break. The hotel was perfect; a stunning location, friendly and attentive staff and excellent food

Traveller from Ambleside, GB Date of stay 28 Sep 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Cumbernauld, GB Date of stay 09 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	3 – Average	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We had an excellent stay to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary in a room with a fantastic view. If the hotel had some spa-like facilities it would have been perfect. Even something simple like a sauna and jacuzzi on site, not necessarily a full gym and pool.

Traveller from EAST KILBRIDE, GB Date of stay 26 Sep 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
4 – Good	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property An excellent hotel with lovely food and very well trained staff, my sister and I enjoyed our stay with you and will probably return next year.
Tips for other travellers We visited the nearby towns of Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas.

Traveller from Stockton-onTees, GB Date of stay 19 Sep 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Kendal, GB Date of stay 24 Sep 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property High standard has been maintained over the many years that I have been visiting

Traveller from Crieff, GB Date of stay 22 Sep 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Burford, GB Date of stay 13 Sep 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property This hotel is now my standard stopping off point when returning home from the North of Scotland. It is not the nearest to the motorway, but it is well worth the effort as it is easily the best hotel in this part of the world. I have stayed here about 7 times now, and the standards are unfailingly excellent, there is not a single adverse comment I could make about this hotel. The standards are set as soon as a new visitor arrives, as the first impressions are of an immaculately maintained building. This impression continues on entering, it is just as immaculate inside as out. The menu changes daily and is of consistently excellent standard, while the wine list is comprehensive and moderate in price. Overall this is an excellent value for money establishment, and a great many hotel proprietors would be well advised to check in here for a few days and see how things should be done. Needless to say I will definitely be returning next year.
Tips for other travellers Stay for a few days and take a day trip to Portpatrick and the surrounding area. Whithorn and the Logan gardens are also worth a visit.

Traveller from NORWICH, GB Date of stay 09 Sep 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Still one of the most relaxing places to stay in the uk Excellent service, accommodation and restaurant keep it number one place to forget the world!!
Tips for other travellers Sea view rooms era favourite

from halifax, GB Date of stay 07 Sep 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A little bit of paradise,so quiet and relaxing away from the busy world.Recharge the batteries and get spoiled by staff and wonderful food.
Tips for other travellers The whole area offers a multitude of places to visit for history,wildlife and walks.

Traveller from largs, GB Date of stay 07 Sep 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Stunning peaceful location. Fantastic views from bedroom window. Room bigger than expected – pleasant surprise. Well attended by a very nice young man (Harris) who was present at afternoon tea, breakfast, dinner and in the bar. Food excellent – only criticism – for a 4 course dinner there was not enough time left between courses. Would return

Traveller from Ayr, GB Date of stay 02 Sep 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	3 – Average	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Wonderful retreat. Delightful food and excellent staff. Well worth paying for Bay view. Comfortable seating with parasoles would be a great asset in the gardens.

Traveller from Fenton, Brampton, GB Date of stay 22 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent food, attentive service and blessed with good weather. Wished for a larger bath or a separate power shower. However, we would recommend this wonderful place to anyone wishing for real R and R. Can’t wait for another visit.

Traveller from Billingham, GB Date of stay 23 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from bolton, GB Date of stay 25 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Absolutely brilliant stay…. A long way to come for one day but so worthwhile

Traveller from Stewarton, GB Date of stay 23 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Well appointed and comfortable rooms; efficient, friendly and yet unobtrusive service; superb food; fair prices at the bar. Excellent location for an away-from-it-all break. We loved it and will be back.
Tips for other travellers Take a sea view room. Walk the beach. Kirkcudbright is worth a visit.

Traveller from Warrington, GB Date of stay 23 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Excellent food. Wonderful setting. Staff friendly and attentive. Fabulous views, we’ll worth booking bay view.
Tips for other travellers Breathtaking walks and views.

Traveller from Northwich, GB Date of stay 22 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Holcombe Brook, GB Date of stay 23 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			No
Comments about this property We’ve always enjoyed staying at Balcary Bay but you’re getting better and better: love the refurb. Staff are excellent, in particular front of house and housekeeping; room beautifully kept and well supplied, service very efficient, especially the blond lady from Prague, very on the ball and friendly (sorry, I don’t know her name). Special mention to chef and his team: the cuisine was marvellous – quality, sourcing and style – and the packed lunches terrific, much more inventive than we usually see. Big thanks to Graeme and the team, we had a fabulous weekend.
Tips for other travellers No need for local restaurants as hotel is best in area. We always enjoy Threave (I imagine most people mention this) but we come in particular for the location, the walks – coastal and hill, especially Rockliffe into Dalbeattie Forest and back along coast from Portling and of course Rascal Bay circuit; the peace, quiet, views, skies and the birds – Mersehead and Caeverlock providing lovely relaxing walks. Thank you again.

Traveller from Cotehill, GB Date of stay 20 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

from Hensall, GB Date of stay 17 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	3 – Average	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Wonderful location and high quality food without paying extra for certain produce. This is a nice number of guest staying so that people talk to each other. I have stayed in some hotels and never spoken to anyone throughout the stay. Rooms are beautifully decorated and furnished and the view across the bay is wonderful. The only thing missing is a lift.
Tips for other travellers If the weather is good there is no need to venture very far as it is very relaxing to sit in the garden or on the beach. During our stay we seemed to benefit from much higher temperatures and hours of sunshine than other parts of the north west. There are several local walks but some are more difficult terrain. There are numerous gardens to visit and small towns some better than others.

Traveller from WIGTON, GB Date of stay 20 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A pleasant tranquil location. Our room had a wonderful view over the bay. The public rooms were well appointed offering fine vistas. The food was of a high standard. I enjoyed my venison which was cooked to perfection. One minor gripe was the milk which accompanied the tea/coffee making facilities ,in the bedroom, spoilt the taste of the beverages. But that is me being somewhat chirlish. Overall we had a very enjoyable two days and would not hesitate either to return our recommended it to friends.
Tips for other travellers Callay Gardens, Gate house of Fleet is well worth a visit. privately run it has a wonderful variety or rare plants set in a delightful walled garden. It is a must for any gardener and deserves supporting.

Traveller from Ilkley, GB Date of stay 18 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Well ordered and unchanging establishment, excellent food and presentation.

Traveller from DONCASTER, GB Date of stay 12 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Torrevieja ALICANTE, ES Date of stay 14 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	4 – Good	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property A return visit to the hotel after many years. I found the ambience, service and food to be of an equally high standard and the upgrade of all the rooms added to the experience. If it were possible to add a spa type facility, facials, massage etc this would be a bonus and attract a wider clientele

Traveller from Bad Honnef, DE Date of stay 03 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We would love to come back

Traveller from East Grinstead, GB Date of stay 10 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property I have travelled around much of the world, and although this is not by any means the biggest or most lavish of the hotels I have stayed in either for business or pleasure, it is nevertheless my favourite.
Tips for other travellers Just read the tourist brochures for Dumfries and Galloway! The local area is not blessed with other high class restaurants.

Traveller from Barrowford, GB Date of stay 07 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Having been recommended by two people your hotel certainly lived up to expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night break. Lovely hotel, beautifully kept in a fabulous secluded location. The staff were extremely courteous and professional and we enjoyed the wonderful food which was to a very high standard. Thank you
Tips for other travellers If you wish to enjoy fine food, beautiful furnishings and décor, in a wonderful secluded location overlooking the Solway Firth then look no further, The Balcary Bay Hotel will not disappoint. During the day there is lots to see and explore. The scenery is breath-taking. The Galloway Forest Trail and in particular the visit to the feeding station to see the Red Kites, the Mull of Galloway and the lighthouse, the Isle of Whithorn are all very worthwhile visiting. Lots of lovely walks.

Traveller from perthshire, GB Date of stay 26 Jul 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property beautiful location with plenty to see and do in the neighbouring areas, great food, wonderful ambience and great service. The sea facing rooms are very comfortable and well appointed, will come again and highly recommend to anyone.
Tips for other travellers Kite feeding viewing station, walk along the Balcary Head to see the Peregrines, all local and towns and villages are worth a stop with plenty cafes and restaurants to chose from all of a good standard.

Traveller from Seascale, GB Date of stay 06 Aug 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes

Traveller from Southampton, GB Date of stay 11 Jul 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property Very comfortable and relaxing with perfect balance of attentiveness without intrusion. Delicious food and excellent wine list. Wonderful location overlooking Balcary Bay.

Traveller from Monifieth, GB Date of stay 26 Jul 2014
Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Service / Staff
5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?			Yes
Comments about this property We had a very relaxing, comfortable three night break at Balcary Bay. There was with an excellent choice of food for breakfast and dinner and the portion size was just right for us. We were always asked if we wanted more toast, bread or extra vegetables. All the staff were helpful, polite and efficient.
Tips for other travellers The RSPB Red Kite feeding station was good. Beautiful birds close up. There are a lot of birds around 2pm each day. We enjoyed The Glasgow Girls art exhibition, Broughton House and garden and the Museum in Kirkcudbright.

Reviewed By	Traveller from larkhall, GB
Date of stay	18th July 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Reviewed By	Traveller from Bern, CH
Date of stay	10th July 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Reviewed By	Traveller from LEEDS, GB
Date of stay	10th July 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property It has always been a particular pleasure to come to Balcary Bay Hotel and we hope to continue as long as life allows.Many thanks for your excellence and friendliness and for your fine cuisine.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Crieff, GB
Date of stay	8th July 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Reviewed By	Traveller from Houston, US
Date of stay	4th July 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Tips for other travellers Make sure to book a room with a view of the bay.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Taynton, GB
Date of stay	29th June 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property It would take a difficult customer indeed to find fault at this extremely good hotel. This was my 5th visit, I will certainly be returning, and the standards are as good as ever. I understand that the hotel closes during December and January for maintenance to be carried out, this is very evident as the entire hotel is immaculate in appearance. There is no sign of wear and tear anywhere, and everything works the way it should. The food is of a very high standard, the wine list is comprehensive, and both are reasonably priced. The service offered by the proprietor and staff is of the highest standard, very attentive but not intrusive. I highly recommend this hotel, and it is well worth stopping here on the way to (or from) Northern Scotland, it is only a 40 minute drive from the motorway.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Stenhousemuir, GB
Date of stay	27th June 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property This was the fifth time my wife and I have taken a short break at Balcary Bay Hotel and it has never disappointed us in any way.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Glasgow, GB
Date of stay	25th June 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Whilst it was my ‘big cousin’ from California who stayed in the hotel I know he enjoyed it thoroughly. We, husband, my sister and myself ate with him in the hotel and on his last day we had lunch there with his lifelong-friend and his wife who took him back to Glasgow to continue his itinerary.The hotel is special and has a special situation on the bay. Perhaps my husband and myself will be back. We will certainly recommend it to others.

Reviewed By	Traveller from darlington, GB
Date of stay	14th June 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Lovely relaxed break.The evening meal was one of the best we have ever had!

Reviewed By	Traveller from Woodbridge, GB
Date of stay	7th June 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property A very special place for a holiday – so tranquil. Friendly staff, excellent food, ideal location. It felt like a family home. Many guests had stayed previously.

Reviewed By	Traveller from LONDON, GB
Date of stay	5th June 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	4 – Good
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Wonderful place – pleasant atmosphere and an excellent stopover. The weather was glorious and the garden and shore both looked good. We would have liked longer

Reviewed By	Traveller from Brampton, GB
Date of stay	23rd May 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Food, staff all excellent

Reviewed By	Traveller from Glasgow, GB
Date of stay	24th May 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Beautiful views, great food and extremely comfortable.

Reviewed By	Traveller from GLASGOW, GB
Date of stay	21st May 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Wonderful hotel in a delightful setting

Reviewed By	Traveller from Hazel Grove Stockport, GB
Date of stay	18th May 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Reviewed By	Traveller from High Peak, GB
Date of stay	16th May 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Lovely relaxing stay after a long drive it was like arriving in heaven. Food and choice of menu was excellent and a real treat.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Hexham, GB
Date of stay	7th May 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	4 – Good
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property The atmosphere is a bit formal but that is not a bad thing. Things are maintained very well and the food is excellent.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Whithorn, GB
Date of stay	5th May 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	4 – Good
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Reviewed By	Traveller from Glasgow, GB
Date of stay	3rd May 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	4 – Good
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property We really enjoyed our stay. We felt very relaxed and comfortable in the hotel. We all felt the food was outstanding. I am a vegetarian and I have never eaten so well in a country house hotel- imaginative, good sized portions and tasty.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Edinburgh, GB
Date of stay	3rd May 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Love the face lift to the lounge. Staff excellent as always as are all other aspects. Will be back again and again.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Kendal, GB
Date of stay	1st May 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property We have been coming for several years and always have an excellent stay. We have recommended it to lots of friends.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Sheffield, GB
Date of stay	25th April 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Reviewed By	Traveller from Banff, GB
Date of stay	22nd April 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property A great hotel in a great situation.Food excellent and menu changed every night and a range of dishes.Breakfast was excellent with very friendly staff .One of tne best hotel s we have stayed in.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Troon, GB
Date of stay	26th April 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Absolutely idyllic location. Hotel fabulous and food tremendous. Staff very friendly and service excellent. All made up for a very enjoyable stay
Tips for other travellers If you want a quiet place to relax, this is it

Reviewed By	Traveller from Preston, GB
Date of stay	18th April 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Warm welcoming, efficient staff. We will return. Thank you for a lovely stay

Reviewed By	Traveller from Sutton Coldfield, GB
Date of stay	18th April 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property I’ve stayed with you several times over 30years and always been very happy – I love the setting, I love Scotland though we don’t come up often. The hotel, though different every time I come, stays the same- that’s a compliment!

Reviewed By	Traveller from Billingham, GB
Date of stay	18th April 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Great menu excellent food and service

Reviewed By	Traveller from Glasgow, GB
Date of stay	10th April 2014
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Reviewed By	Traveller from Hawick, GB
Date of stay	8th April 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Reviewed By	Traveller from Milnthorpe, GB
Date of stay	7th March 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Unfortunately I took ill whilst staying, with a bout of a recurring infection unrelated to my stay at the hotel The proprietor Graeme Lamb could not have been more helpful, considerate and understanding, waiving our offer to pay for the remaining part of our booking. I cannot praise this hotel enough, and will return as soon as I am able.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Bolton, GB
Date of stay	7th March 2014
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property This lovely country house hotel provided a flawless standard of professionalism with warmth and careful attention to detail. From the welcome when we arrived, the personal letter of welcome from Mr Lamb, to the restaurant and efficient service with a high standard of cuisine, we were impressed. The staff were all attentive, helpful, and considerate, and the standard of service was amongst the best we have encountered. The location at the water’s edge was peaceful, quiet and beautiful. The hotel’s rooms were decorated and furnished to a high standard, and the dining room and lounges likewise were welcoming, warm, and we’ll-appointed. To achieve consistently high standards of cuisine, service and a warmth of welcome that remained professional yurt unobtrusive is a wonderful and relatively rare accomplishment. It is not surprising that guides and recommendations consistently praise the work of Mr Lamb and his team, and we are happy to add our praise wholeheartedly. Thank you,

Reviewed By	Traveller from Edinburgh, GB
Date of stay	7th March 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere in a beautiful setting. Staff very efficient and friendly, food amazing!! An excellent short break to recharge batteries!

Reviewed By	Traveller from Runcorn, GB
Date of stay	28th February 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Exactly what it advertises.

Reviewed By	Traveller from northallerton, GB
Date of stay	28th February 2014
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property The staff were very friendly and I loved the decor in the bedroom and the public rooms.
Tips for other travellers Lovely walk from the hotel

Reviewed By	Traveller from Edinburgh, GB
Date of stay	21st February 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Excellent food and very comfortable accommodation.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Hexham, GB
Date of stay	17th February 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property A wonderfully relaxing place to stay. The cuisine is excellent – every day there is a detail which makes a delicious surprise.
Tips for other travellers Enjoy the bird life at Mersehead and Caelaverock, especially in the winter months when the geese are present. The red kite trail, following signs to the Ken-Dee reserve and following on up the west side of Loch Ken, is guaranteed some spectacular sightings.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Carlisle, GB
Date of stay	14th February 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	3 – Average
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property Really like the little touches such as the chocolates and fruit in the room,towelling robes and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. Food is fabulous and there is free wifi – although this is not mentioned on the website info.

Reviewed By	Traveller from Tillicoultry, GB
Date of stay	11th February 2014
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 21/11/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Galston, GB
Date of stay	15th November 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Food great.

Date Submitted: 18/11/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from HALIFAX, GB
Date of stay	11th November 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Our second stay and we were not disappointed, such a relaxed friendly hotel.
Tips for other travellers	Enjoy the peace and quiet of this lovely part of the country.

Date Submitted: 18/11/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from edinburgh, GB
Date of stay	15th November 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 17/11/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Loughborough, GB
Date of stay	14th November 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Balcary Bay is a superb hotel in terms of comfort, service and above all the quality of the dining experience. The location is outstanding and the hotel is an excellent centre for exploring the Solway coast.
Tips for other travellers	Solway Coast is full of natural attractions for walkers and explorers of nature.

Date Submitted: 16/11/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Ainstable, GB
Date of stay	13th November 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	4 – Good
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Excellent get-away-from-it-all hotel. Old fashioned in the best of styles with great personal service and mouth-watering menus.
Tips for other travellers	Nearby Rockcliffe has to be visited. The cliff-top walk worth the effort. No need to look for other restaurants.

Date Submitted: 15/11/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Bolton, GB
Date of stay	12th November 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 12/11/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Airdrie, GB
Date of stay	10th November 2013
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Have no complaints Food and Staff were excellent

Date Submitted: 10/11/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from KILWINNING, GB
Date of stay	7th November 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	I have already e-mailed two friends and informed them that they are booked into this wonderful hotel for our annual reunion in 2014. The 4 above for facilities is simply due to the fact that you are a small private hotel catering for, I assume, people who enjoy peace, quiet, wonderful scenery, walks, things to see and do locally (e.g. golf, visits to Historic sites/gardens etc.)and the facilities that you offer are geared accordingly. The 4 is not a criticism therefore or a desire that you add more facilities—indeed the only aspect I thought might be appropriate was a drying room for walkers/golfers being soaked in a heavy downpour. Otherwise change nothing. Being only 2 to 2.5 hours away by direct route from our home we are already considering a return visit over and above the reunion mentioned above—we were very impressed and enjoyed our two night stay immensely. Thank you.
Tips for other travellers	The hotel is in a wonderful location so try and book a bay view room and relax and watch the tide ebb and flow. Bring your walking boots. (My wife and I did the 1.5 hour cliff walk and it was a bit damp underfoot especially coming back through the field) (2.5 hour walk next time and we will be better prepared) Decor and cleanliness are A-grade—-the hotel looks as if it has undergone a major redecoration recently and I would hope that the standard and quality of materials used can be maintained. I approve of the Total no smoking policy and the smart dress for dinner and the meals were to “die for”. Very good wine list and small bar–all that is required for an excellent stay. Plenty to see, do, and visit locally so if you are planning a one off stay give yourself a few days—otherwise be prepared to revisit on other occasions/seasons.

Date Submitted: 05/11/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Sunderland, GB
Date of stay	31st October 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Beautiful location, very friendly staff, accomodation first class and wonderful food.
Tips for other travellers	Local walk around the headland very nice and not too strenuous. We enjoyed visiting the small towns in the area and also going into forested areas. Rockcliff and Kipford were especially pretty and the walk through the woods was lovely.

Date Submitted: 04/11/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Hexham, GB
Date of stay	31st October 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Room 3 was a real treat, a very special room indeed. We enjoyed the atmosphere in the hotel and the food was consistently delicious.
Tips for other travellers	Make sure you take the walk around the headland, great views and a sighting of porpoises. Visit the local RSPB reserves. If its not too far drive up the Red Kite Trail in the Forest of Galloway.

Date Submitted: 01/11/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Northampton, GB
Date of stay	27th October 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	The food is excellent. Staff are extremeley friendly and helpful

Date Submitted: 29/10/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Brampton, GB
Date of stay	25th October 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Very enjoyable weekend. All staff were very friendly and helpful. All meals were excellent and very well presented. It is the cleanest hotel I have stayed in for a long while. Many thanks.

Date Submitted: 26/10/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Hunmanby, GB
Date of stay	22nd October 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Our room (Room 3) was wonderful. So spacious and a great bathroom with plenty of shelf space (often a rarity) and good lighting. The food was superb every night and the little extra touches – canapes, petit fours – were lovely. The staff were delightful and the service was outstanding. I have no idea how you organised the kitchen, but it must be a miracle of efficiency to produce such wonderful food so quickly. Many compliments to the chef and kitchen staff, whom we didn’t see. We enjoyed drinks in the lounge each evening – again a lovely welcoming room. One of the best hotels we have stayed in.
Tips for other travellers	Don’t even think of eating anywhere other than here! Ask for a room with a view over the bay.

Date Submitted: 17/10/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Burton-in-Lonsdale, GB
Date of stay	13th October 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Very pleasant staff

Date Submitted: 15/10/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from BRADFORD, GB
Date of stay	12th October 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	BONNIE WEE THING BALCARY BAY Bonnie wee thing,cannie wee thing,Lovely wee thing,wert thou mine,I wad wear thee in my bosom,Lest my jewel it should tine. Rabbie.

Date Submitted: 14/10/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Stockton-on-Tees, GB
Date of stay	10th October 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Excellent location. Ideal Hotel for peace relaxation and good food. Appreciated being allowed to bring our pet who also enjoyed his stay.

Date Submitted: 14/10/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Edinburgh, GB
Date of stay	11th October 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 12/10/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Chesterfield, GB
Date of stay	5th October 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	4 – Good

Date Submitted: 10/10/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Largs, GB
Date of stay	6th October 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 02/10/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Edinburgh, GB
Date of stay	28th September 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Excellent for a 2/3 day break. Food first class. Good walking particularly along the cliffs etc. In easy reach of many interesting places.

Date Submitted: 01/10/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Halmerend, GB
Date of stay	29th September 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 01/10/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from DARLINGTON, GB
Date of stay	27th September 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 30/09/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Glasgow, GB
Date of stay	27th September 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Lovely location, comfortable bedroom with wonderful view. Food – first class.

Date Submitted: 28/09/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from CARLUKE, GB
Date of stay	24th September 2013
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 23/09/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Scarborough, GB
Date of stay	19th September 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	4 – Good
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Food was exceptional, fabulous views from room 17 on 2nd floor. Not a lot of facilities but that is what we like to get away from it all. And who need s them in such a beautiful location

Date Submitted: 22/09/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Glasgow, GB
Date of stay	19th September 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	A most relaxing couple of days enjoying the ambiance and the splendid food. Well done toGraeme and his staff for making Balcary House Hotel such a special place .

Date Submitted: 17/09/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Neston, GB
Date of stay	9th September 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 15/09/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Riding Mill, GB
Date of stay	11th September 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Very relaxing and I felt able to rest. I have only marked 4 for facilities but that is the beauty of the hotel – no distractions. Loved having to get changed for dinner, the whole experience was one of high standards and quiet elegance

Date Submitted: 10/09/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Preston, GB
Date of stay	7th September 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Food very good. Small additional cost of Superior Bay View room very worthwhile.

Date Submitted: 09/09/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from heath charnock, GB
Date of stay	5th September 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	fantastic hotel and location. The food is excellent aswell. We will be back!

Date Submitted: 28/08/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Bolton, GB
Date of stay	17th August 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	I enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere with very attentive staff. The food was delightful.
Tips for other travellers	This is a lovely area to explore, both around the coast, and inland. It is a relatively unspoilt part of Scotland, but within easy reach, yet not too crowded.

Date Submitted: 27/08/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Pitton,Salisbury, GB
Date of stay	23rd August 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	4 – Good

Date Submitted: 23/08/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Ashbourne, GB
Date of stay	18th August 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Beautiful setting. Wonderful views. Very comfortable. Hotel provided calm, friendly and highly efficient service. Excellent food. No better place for a refreshing break.
Tips for other travellers	Solway coast is a quiet gem.

Date Submitted: 20/08/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Ystradowen Cowbridge, GB
Date of stay	16th August 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	The setting was superb , room bathroom & view from no.6 terrific . Your staff looked after us very well . points out of 100 ….110
Tips for other travellers	Why go elsewhere the food at Balcary Bay was great the only reason to go else is to try & find better views impossible !!!

Date Submitted: 20/08/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Ystradowen Cowbridge, GB
Date of stay	16th August 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	The setting was superb , room bathroom & view from no.6 terrific . Your staff looked after us very well . points out of 100 ….110
Tips for other travellers	Why go elsewhere the food at Balcary Bay was great the only reason to go else is to try & find better views impossible !!!

Date Submitted: 18/08/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Wirral, GB
Date of stay	12th August 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	This is a very fine hotel, very comfortable, well appointed throughout and spotlessly clean. It is perfect for a relaxing, peaceful holiday. The cuisine is deservedly highly commended. The staff are helpful and friendly at all times.

Date Submitted: 18/08/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from East Grinstead, GB
Date of stay	10th August 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Very pleased with the standard of accommodation, friendly quality of the service and the high quality of the food. The peaceful setting is a real tonic in a busy world.
Tips for other travellers	Beautiful countryside with wonderful walks and climbs. Some nice friendly towns within a short distance.

Date Submitted: 18/08/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Sutton Coldfield, GB
Date of stay	15th August 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 28/08/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Bolton, GB
Date of stay	17th August 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	I enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere with very attentive staff. The food was delightful.
Tips for other travellers	This is a lovely area to explore, both around the coast, and inland. It is a relatively unspoilt part of Scotland, but within easy reach, yet not too crowded.

Date Submitted: 16/08/2013::::4.3
Reviewed By	Traveller from Dorchester, GB
Date of stay	10th August 2013
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	4 – Good
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	This is a jewel of a hotel overlooking the Salway Firth. Excellent facilities, service, food and room. Cannot fault it.
Tips for other travellers	The hotel is quite a way from other civilisation (Kirkubright or Castle Douglas!)but who needs to go anywhere when you are staying at the Balcary Bay. The surrounding area seems unspoilt as it is relatively unvisited. Very arty and crafty and a few interesting NTS sites to see. If you want chill, this is the place to come. Good weather will help a lot.

Date Submitted: 14/08/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbri, GB
Date of stay	9th August 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 14/08/2013::::4.3
Reviewed By	Traveller from stockport, GB
Date of stay	9th August 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	3 – Average
Service / Staff	4 – Good

Date Submitted: 11/08/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Köln, DE
Date of stay	29th July 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	4 – Good

Date Submitted: 11/08/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Oakham, GB
Date of stay	3rd August 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 03/08/2013::::4.3
Reviewed By	Traveller from Aberdeen, GB
Date of stay	28th July 2013
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	4 – Good

Date Submitted: 02/08/2013::::4
Reviewed By	Traveller from The Hague, NL
Date of stay	28th July 2013
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	4 – Good
Facilities	3 – Average
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 02/08/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Much, DE
Date of stay	28th July 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	outstanding 4-course dinner and magnificent selection of wines ! Probably the nicest room in a hotel we ever had (Nr. 10). We were feeling very sad at departure – look forward coming back.

Date Submitted: 22/07/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Jever, DE
Date of stay	4th July 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Secret hideaway to relax and enjoy the quietness, the views, the beautiful surroundings, the excellent breakfast and dinner!
Tips for other travellers	Galloways beauty is much underestimated and there is much to explore: Thrieve Castle, Threave Estate and gardens, Carlaeverock Castle, Sweetheart Abbey, and much more! Don’t miss Dundrennan Abbey and Kirkcudbright.

Date Submitted: 13/07/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Kirkoswald, GB
Date of stay	4th July 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	FRIENDLY, ATTENTIVE VERY HELPFUL TOTAL RELAXATION. FOOD SUPERB AS ALWAYS!!!
Tips for other travellers	There is lots to see and do if you can tear yourself away from the view which changes with each passing hour. If relaxation is what you seek , then this is the place to be

Date Submitted: 11/07/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Crieff, GB
Date of stay	5th July 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	This was a second visit and trust it will not be the last.An exceedingly pleasant and restful break If you require anything by way of help or service it is always available instantly. Thank you to ALL the staff and management.

Date Submitted: 07/07/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Date of stay	28th June 2013
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 07/07/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Eastleigh, GB
Date of stay	4th July 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Second visit and very much up to the standards I had anticipated. keep up the good work
Tips for other travellers	Dine at Balcary Bay, nothing else in the locality that compares

Date Submitted: 02/07/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Burford, GB
Date of stay	29th June 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	It is very seldom that I leave an hotel, and realise that I could make no comment of any kind that would improve this extremely fine hotel. It is exceptionally well managed, and this hard work has been rewarded by a number of prestigious awards-very well deserved. A first time visitor will observe on arrival an immaculately maintained building in front of which is a generous car parking area, well gravelled and weed free and backed by well managed lawns and shrubberies. The inside of the building is equally well presented, beautifully decorated and tastefully furnished. The impression continues on entering the bedroom, they are elegantly furnished using top quality materials. The bathrooms are fitted out to the same high standard, with very high quality fixtures and fittings, and everything is clinically clean. Meal orders are taken in the attractive lounge, which is adjacent to the dining room. Very courteous staff take drinks orders here and canapés are served to go with them. The food is of exceptional standard, the menu is always interesting, no wonder the restaurant has been awarded 2 AA rosettes. In my opinion it deserves 3, and I hope the inspectors agree on the next visit. The price of the 4 course dinner is very reasonable, as is the wine from a comprehensive list. There are plenty of hotels charging twice the price that cannot even equal this fine establishment-this was my third visit and I will certainly return soon. I strongly recommend this fine hotel which is so well managed by Graeme.

Date Submitted: 02/07/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Biggar, GB
Date of stay	28th June 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 02/07/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Greenock, GB
Date of stay	29th June 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	4 – Good
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Had a great holiday no complaints

Date Submitted: 01/07/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Newbury, GB
Date of stay	23rd June 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Beautiful, quiet, peaceful location & hotel. Hotel provides an excellent service and food is top quality. A hotel to relax in without the noise and bustle of entertainment and leisure facilities.

Date Submitted: 18/06/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Glasgow, GB
Date of stay	14th June 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	A thoroughly professional operation, well led, well managed with excellent staff and first class facilities, food and accommodation. No hesitation in recommending Balcary Bay as an outstanding experience.

Date Submitted: 16/06/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Kilmarnock, GB
Date of stay	14th June 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 16/06/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from North Shields, GB
Date of stay	13th June 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 15/06/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Halifax, GB
Date of stay	7th June 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	So lovely I had to change my holiday plans and return for another night the week after!
Tips for other travellers	Eat at the hotel-food superb!

Date Submitted: 10/06/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Nuneaton, GB
Date of stay	4th June 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 08/06/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Windermere, GB
Date of stay	3rd June 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Our room (20) is probably the nicest we have stayed in at a hotel for years. Food excellent, service likewise. No complaints at all. The quiet ,reserved approach suits us – obviously from Trip Advisor some visitors prefer to be fussed over.

Date Submitted: 07/06/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Birnam/Dunkeld, GB
Date of stay	3rd June 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 03/06/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Prestwick, GB
Date of stay	31st May 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	4 – Good

Date Submitted: 02/06/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Loughborough, GB
Date of stay	30th May 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	My idea of a wonderful holiday – where you are well looked after in peace and quiet – when you need a break form a mad world – Many thanks

Date Submitted: 24/05/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Ambleside, GB
Date of stay	18th May 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 02/06/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Milnthorpe, GB
Date of stay	29th April 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 22/05/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Windermere, GB
Date of stay	17th May 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Everything was just as good as before, thank you.

Date Submitted: 14/05/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Seascale, GB
Date of stay	3rd May 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Beautiful location, superb cuisine and sociable atmosphere. Always enjoy our stay here.

Date Submitted: 13/05/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Preston, GB
Date of stay	7th May 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Level of service outstanding, staff so friendly and very helpful. A wonderful, peaceful location, ideal for relaxing and recharging batteries! I would certainly recommend Balcary Bay Hotel for a stress free holiday!
Tips for other travellers	Walks by the cliffs stunning.

Date Submitted: 11/05/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Carlisle, GB
Date of stay	7th May 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	3 – Average
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	the dinner was fabulous
Tips for other travellers	the cliff walks are wonderful, with spectacular views and interesting bird varieties

Date Submitted: 10/05/2013::::4.3
Reviewed By	Traveller from Pershore, GB
Date of stay	5th May 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	4 – Good
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 07/05/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Leeds, GB
Date of stay	4th May 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 05/05/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Kingston, CA
Date of stay	25th April 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	We had high expectations before our visit- you exceeded our expectations in all categories. This was by far the best stay on our vacation in Scotland. The dining service was fantastic, great selection on the menu every day and professional presentation.
Tips for other travellers	Take time to relax, enjoy the ambience, the great people and the wonderful landscape. Great location to wind down and connect with nature

Date Submitted: 05/05/2013::::4.3
Reviewed By	Traveller from Edinburgh, GB
Date of stay	30th April 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	4 – Good
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	The accommodation is extremely comfortable and the food is outstanding.

Date Submitted: 02/05/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Ulverston, GB
Date of stay	28th April 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Everyone very friendly and helpful. Much appreciated consideration for my special diet.

Date Submitted: 29/04/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from kilsyth, GB
Date of stay	26th April 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 28/04/2013::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Blairgowrie, GB
Date of stay	25th April 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 18/04/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Glasgow, GB
Date of stay	15th April 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Another excellent stay with delicious food in great surroundings
Tips for other travellers	Go and stay and experience

Date Submitted: 11/04/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Edinburgh, GB
Date of stay	6th April 2013
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	very comfortable, warm and friendly. excellent food, pleasantly served. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Date Submitted: 06/04/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Dumfries, GB
Date of stay	4th April 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 06/04/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Glasgow, GB
Date of stay	3rd April 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Excellent overall. We loved the quality, variety and presentation of all the food.
Tips for other travellers	Visit Theave House and gardens and Broughton House in Kikudbright.

Date Submitted: 04/04/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Halifax, GB
Date of stay	1st April 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Just as good as we remembered

Date Submitted: 02/04/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Sleaford, GB
Date of stay	29th March 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Third stay at Balcary but with different group this time. Hotel is always warm both in terms of temperature and welcome. Room 10 – beautifully decorated and furnished with excellent views over the bay and toward Heston Island. Food fantastic as usual – only problem is choosing just one from each course! Those who cancelled because of the previous week’s snow missed out on a treat. Excellent service all round – thank you.

Date Submitted: 25/03/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Stranraer, GB
Date of stay	22nd March 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 23/03/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Penrith, GB
Date of stay	18th March 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 20/03/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Nottingham, GB
Date of stay	10th March 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Excellent hotel with first class food and a very good choice from the menu, we had never been to the hotel or the area and vow to return in the near future and stay for longer. Friends from Edinburgh visited us on the second night and also passed very favourable comments about the hotel.

Date Submitted: 15/03/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from MORPETH, GB
Date of stay	11th March 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Excellent food,very well presented. Beautiful bay views. Hope to see you again soon.

Date Submitted: 11/03/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Rochester, GB
Date of stay	28th February 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 03/03/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Bolton, GB
Date of stay	19th February 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	3 – Average
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Lovely stay in a great location. No need to travel far as walks available on the doorstep. Food out of this world, we will visit again
Tips for other travellers	Walk around the headlands and Rockcl

Date Submitted: 01/03/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Kirkliston, GB
Date of stay	15th February 2013
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 22/02/2013::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Newark, GB
Date of stay	18th February 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 18/02/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Holmrook, GB
Date of stay	10th February 2013
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 04/02/2013::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Co. Durham, GB
Date of stay	1st February 2013
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 03/12/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Ayt, GB
Date of stay	30th November 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	What a fabulous 2 days we had. Everything was excellent !!!

Date Submitted: 22/11/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Kirkmuirhill, GB
Date of stay	17th November 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Enjoyable quite location, nice hotel good food and friendly helpful staff.

Date Submitted: 20/11/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from NORWICH, GB
Date of stay	13th November 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Away from it all, totally non-corporate and with standards that never falter.

Date Submitted: 19/11/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Melrose, GB
Date of stay	16th November 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Beautiful location. Food superb, staff helpful but discreet, hotel very comfortable. Suited for those looking for a quiet relaxing break. We will definitely go back and recommend to friends and family.
Tips for other travellers	The walk along the cliffs and to the next bay is stunning. Book a sea view room to fully appreciate this hotel location.

Date Submitted: 18/11/2012::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Milnthorpe, GB
Date of stay	14th November 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Brilliant – as ever!! See my entry on Tripadvisor about Southern Scotland’s little gem.
Tips for other travellers	Best for walking – lovely coastal paths!

Date Submitted: 14/11/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Glasgow, GB
Date of stay	9th November 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Fabulous weekend break. Lovely place, Lovely staff and food outstanding. Can’t wait till next time.

Date Submitted: 10/11/2012::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Penrith, GB
Date of stay	4th November 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	We had a lovely stay – as did Pops the lurcher – the food was delicious = we had a small but cosy room with great view of the bay.

Date Submitted: 23/10/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from London, GB
Date of stay	20th October 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 22/10/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Wolverhampton, GB
Date of stay	15th October 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Attentive staff and superb food

Date Submitted: 21/10/2012::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Huntly, GB
Date of stay	17th October 2012
Location	4 – Good
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent

Date Submitted: 22/10/2012::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Carlisle, GB
Date of stay	16th October 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Food excellent: also service in the restaurant is of a high standard

Date Submitted: 15/10/2012::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Edinburgh, GB
Date of stay	12th October 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	While there are not very many facilities that hotels boast these days, the availability of a quiet location, comfort and good food are all that we require to have an enjoyable stay.

Date Submitted: 16/10/2012::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Ferryhill, GB
Date of stay	11th October 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	4 – Good
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Fantastic location. Wonderful food – very varied menu. Staff pleasant and very efficient. Dog friendly. Excellent value for money

Date Submitted: 10/10/2012::::4.5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Stirling, GB
Date of stay	5th October 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	4 – Good
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes

Date Submitted: 08/10/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from York, GB
Date of stay	4th October 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Enthusiastic & delightful staff

Date Submitted: 08/10/2012::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Canonbie, GB
Date of stay	4th October 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Really enjoyed our short break at Balcary. Very pleasant, friendly atmosphere.
Tips for other travellers	Much enjoyed the walk around Balcary Point, visits to Broughton House in Kirkcudbright, Threave Castle, Threave House and Gardens, Orchardton Tower, and Kippford and its walk to Rockcliffe.

Date Submitted: 07/10/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Crickhowell, GB
Date of stay	1st October 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	The standard of service, food, facilites and cleanliness seems to improve each year and the hotel is above reproach. Our room was very comfortable as well as being spacious, nicely decorated and situated, with a lovely view from the bay window. The bathroom was especially nice as it had a separate shower and bath. Our stay was extremely pleasant and our dog loved it too.
Tips for other travellers	My tip is if you come for relaxation and good food this is the poace to be. We come for a relaxing break at the end of the summer and that is exactly what we got – pleasant scenery, peace and nice towns nearby. We saw the red kites being fed amongst other trips out.

Date Submitted: 03/10/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Loughborough, GB
Date of stay	30th September 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Lovely hotel with superb dining – a real treat.
Tips for other travellers	Solway Coastal path walk

Date Submitted: 01/10/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from eastburn, GB
Date of stay	28th September 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Stayed here for the third time.Spectacular views & the food is as ever superb. Have recommended you to friends who have also thoroughly enjoyed their stay.

Date Submitted: 01/10/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Stranraer, GB
Date of stay	28th September 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Great food and service.

Date Submitted: 25/09/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Orkney, GB
Date of stay	22nd September 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	beautiful surroundings and food of the highest standard

Date Submitted: 25/09/2012::::4.8
Reviewed By	Traveller from Milnthorpe, GB
Date of stay	22nd September 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	4 – Good
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and very high standards emanating from the management.
Tips for other travellers	Headland walk a must. Nearby visits to Kircudbright and Newton Stewart a must.

Date Submitted: 17/09/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Carlisle, GB
Date of stay	12th September 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	A pure touch of luxury for just a couple of days. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Tips for other travellers	You won’t want to go anywhere else, just relax at Balcary Bay.

Date Submitted: 16/09/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from ISLE OF BUTE, GB
Date of stay	10th September 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	we were surprised at the quality of this hotel,so quiet and restfull, did’nt expect the food to be of this high standard and would recommend hotel to all our friends and will be coming back in the spring of 2013….. bye, GILBERT

Date Submitted: 15/09/2012::::5
Reviewed By	Traveller from Donaghadee, GB
Date of stay	12th September 2012
Location	5 – Excellent
Cleanliness	5 – Excellent
Facilities	5 – Excellent
Service / Staff	5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers?	Yes
Comments about this property	We always enjoy staying at Balcary Bay Hotel