Kirkconnel Hall Hotel

1 review

Family-run site just off the M74, for handy stopovers or longer breaks
Within 15 minutes' drive of Gretna Green, Annan and Lockerbie
Almost four acres of grounds with gardens, play area and lawn areas

Stop off on journeys south – or further north – at Kirkconnel Hall Hotel, a family-run business in a 15th-century Dumfries and Galloway house with gorgeous grounds stretching out to almost four acres and made up of gardens, lawn areas, a play area and mature trees and shrubs. This south-west Scotland site (and its mass of greenery) is easily spotted from Junction 19 of the M74 on the edge of the country village of Ecclefechan. With access being so simple, it’s a popular place for short breaks and stopovers on longer journeys but is also ace for a longer hol exploring the Solway Firth surrounds. Coming from the south, Kirkconnel is half an hour from the city of Carlisle and, once in Scotland, Dumfries is 30 minutes west of the hotel; use the place as a base for checking out sights like the Famous Blacksmiths Shop of Gretna Green (where clandestine nuptials used to take place) 15 minutes' drive away. Got your own wedding to plan? This site hosts all sorts of events, from parties to business conferences, in a fancy building where Napoleon’s physician used to reside back in the 18th century (bet you didn't expect that one…). If you’re not putting on a party, sip beers at the bar, laze in the lounge or dine in the restaurant; alternatively, get food over in Lockerbie, 10 minutes’ drive away, the closest big town for restaurants and supplies. Other facilities on site include a wifi, a toilet block and a TV room. Pick-up from public transport’s available too – just get in touch on the booking form in advance.

Campground type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Nearby campgrounds that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Kirkconnel Hall Hotel

Ecclefechan

Lockerbie

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG11 3JH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.06512°N
-3.26663°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.3 km Police Station

8.4 km High Street

8.7 km Market Square

Rail

8.5 km Lockerbie Rail Station

9 km Annan Rail Station

14.7 km Gretna Green Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Seeing as you're staying in Scotland, you might want to wander around a whisky distillery while on your trip – and you should do so in Annan (15 minutes' drive), where you can have a little look round a museum documenting the town's past while you’re in the area. For more history in this region that’s rich with it, travel to Carlyle's Birthplace (five minutes) to peer at the childhood home of the writer, or hike up to Repentance Tower at Hoddom Castle (10 minutes) – a nine-hole golf course is here as well, if you just so happen to have the clubs in the boot… The ruins of another castle are in Lochmaben (15 minutes) and there’s yet another old building – the 16th-century Gilnockie Tower house – in Langholm (half an hour) if you’ve still more appetite for admiring age-old architecture.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southerness	30 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Allonby	34.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Sandyhills	35.8 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Poor	Poor
Rockcliffe	40.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 14.6 km

Robert Burns Centre 22.3 km

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 27.8 km

Carlisle Castle 27.8 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 43.1 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 45.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Castle Loch and Lochmaben Castle 12.7 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 12.9 km

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 14.5 km

Langholm - Potholm Farm - Potholm Hill - Langholm 19.7 km

Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve 20 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful place

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Mar 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Everything, John came out to greet us on arrival (last minute booking). He showed us everywhere we could pitch up, told us the open and close times for the toilets. Extremely friendly people couldn't offer more of they tried. I met Angie and Babs. Everyone was so welcoming. Thank you all so much for a lovely stay! We will definitely be back.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kirkconnel Hall Hotel have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Kirkconnel Hall Hotel dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Kirkconnel Hall Hotel? Seeing as you're staying in Scotland, you might want to wander around a whisky distillery while on your trip – and you should do so in Annan (15 minutes' drive), where you … Read more