by Frances Stanford

Created on: July 04, 2009

Situated in the picturesque village of Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, the Ellangowan Hotel is a haven of repose as you take a break from your travels throughout the country. This bed and breakfast inn is an historic building, having been constructed in the late 19th century. It is one of the oldest and most unique hotels along the Solway Coast. You do have easy access to this area from the A75 highway.

The first sight that greets you as you enter the door is the unique decor of the Ellangowan Hotel. It remains one of the most popular tourist abodes in the country with antique furnishings, yet modern amenities that will give you all the comforts of home. Each of the rooms has its own ensuite, tea and coffee making facilities and television. Free wireless Internet allows you to keep in touch with those at home. There are eight rooms - four double rooms, three singles and one larger room suitable for a family.

The restaurant of the Ellangowan Hotel specializes in local cuisine, seafood and game. Choose from a wide selection of wines to complement your meal. The breakfast served is the traditional Scottish breakfast, which is sure to keep any hunger pangs at bay for quite some time.

The nightly rate for the rooms at the Ellangowan Hotel is amazingly inexpensive and includes VAT, so when you make your reservation you know exactly how much the accommodations will cost. There are also discounts for those wishing to stay for several nights or a week. You can choose a rate that includes only the room or one that includes a continental or Scottish breakfast and you also have the option of including the cost of dinner in the rate.

Once you book into the Ellangowan Hotel, you will likely want to extend your visit with the many opportunities for activities in the area. There are golf courses within close proximity of the hotel and numerous opportunities for taking walks along sheltered coves and over the hills from which you have an astounding view of the countryside. It has been said that staying in Creetown will give you a small glimpse of Scotland as it has been called a "miniature Scotland."

The hotel is only seven miles from Galloway Forest Park and the popular bicycle routes of the Skanes Mountains. Only an hour away you can visit no less than five nature preserves that are renowned for their birdwatching opportunities.

The Ellanggowan Hotel and the hamlet of Creetown are two of the best kept secrets of Scotland. Many of the tourists bypass this small area of the country never knowing the delights that it contains.

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