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About this property
The Anchor Hotel is located in Kippford, just 18.2 miles away from Dumfries. This traditional Scottish hotel features an on-site restaurant and guests can enjoy views over the estuary and hills. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Each room has an private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Extras amenities include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Dogs are welcome to stay in the rooms. There is a gift shop adjacent to the property and the hotel hosts regular quizzes, musician evenings and themed events. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as golfing and horse riding. Threave Castle is 14.2 miles away, Gretna Green is 43.9 miles from The Anchor Hotel, and Cockermouth is 78.5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 66.3 miles from The Anchor Hotel. Stranraer is 1 hour and 26 minutes away by car, offering links to Ireland via ferry.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Andrea
United Kingdom
“Beautiful surroundings fantastic staff lovely food gorgeous view” - Lindsey
United Kingdom
“Ideally placed to view estuary. Friendly staff. Decent breakfast. Small but clean and adequate room.” - Killian
United Kingdom
“Food was good. Prices a little high for a pub, but guess staffing isn’t so easy as quite remote and fair enough if need to pay a bit of a premium. The location is really beautiful” - Barbara
United Kingdom
“Great spot, decent food and beer, nice folk, good sized family room, good breakfast, great value.” - Caroline
United Kingdom
“Absolutely gorgeous setting, fantastic food. The breakfast and dinners were exceptional in every way nothing was too much trouble.” - Karen
United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast. Staff were very good and helpful..” - Daniel
United Kingdom
“Excellent, friendly staff. Great food. Dog friendly. Wonderful location.” - Christina
United Kingdom
“Fantastic views . Good food .Friendly staff .Very nice breakfast” - Dawn
United Kingdom
“Location is superb. Many walks from the doorstep. Easy drive to many other attractions. The Anchor Inn was great. Staff friendly and accommodating. Room was great. Food tasty.” - Jane
United Kingdom
“The food was excellent, both the breakfast and the dinner at night. Lots of choice, reasonably priced and beautifully presented. The staff were excellent too, helpful, friendly and cheerful. We really enjoyed our stay.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • Scottish • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

