The Grade II-listed Gables Hotel is situated in the heart of Gretna. With its beautiful gardens, the family-owned Gables offers free WiFi and free on-site parking.
The hotel’s restaurant has earned a reputation for fine, traditional Scottish food, and it offers a varied à la carte menu, as well as a carefully selected wine list. For a less formal setting, the cosy lounge bar offers home cooked bar meals.
It is only a mile from the M(A)74, M6 and A75, giving easy access to Glasgow, Dumfries & Carlisle. Guests can explore Galloway with its forests and lochs, or historic Carlisle and the northern lakes.
Designer shopping at the Gretna Gateway is just 5 minutes away, and if horse racing is your sport, Carlisle Race Course is a short drive away.
Golf, fishing, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting and quad biking are amongst the many activities available. The Gables Hotel is located just minutes away from Gretna Green, within easy driving reach of Carlisle and Dumfries, and is a perfect base for exploring the beautiful and rich countryside of the Lake District, The Borders and Dumfries and Galloway.
Gretna Green has long been a famous destination for the romantic tryst. The Blacksmiths at Gretna Hall is popular for a unique wedding over the anvil. It is also an ideal place to come for a second honeymoon and to renew your vows. If you fancy a little retail therapy there is the Gretna Outlet Village together with the Gretna Sunday Market.
Carlisle has many places of interest including the historic castle of the border town, Tullie House Museum, Carlisle Race Course, and an excellent shopping centre.
Dumfries is only a few miles away and is the location of Robbie Burns' House with many of his old haunts. He is Scotland's national poet, and was customs officer to the area, which has always been a haven for the smugglers in times gone by. There is also the Camera Obscura and the museum to see.
Other local places of interest include the old Ruthwell Church and the village of Ruthwell - the home of the world's oldest savings bank; the poet Carlyle's birth place in Ecclefechan; Robert the Bruce's Cave in Kirkpatrick Fleming; Caerlaverock Castle (pictured) with the nearby bird sanctuary; and of course, Hadrian's Wall.
There are several golf courses nearby - the nearest being Powfoot Golf Course, 20 minutes' drive away; Lockerbie Golf Course, a half hour drive; and Lochmaben Golf Course, 40 minutes' drive.
There is also fishing and shooting available close by, together with an activity centre for the energetic who fancy pitting their wits at go kart racing, quad biking, or maybe a relaxing horse ride. The Gables Hotel offers the modern delegate the advantages of a convenient location along with excellent facilities and fine Scottish cuisine. Gretna, famed for romance and entwined with the traditions of Scotland, makes a perfect partner with the Gables for a stylish wedding or civil partnership reception.
Facilities
General
Restaurant
Bar
24-hour front desk
Garden
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Free parking
Heating
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
On-site parking
WiFi available in all areas
Parking
Services
Room service
Meeting/banquet facilities
Business centre
Dry cleaning
Bridal suite
Internet services
Fax/photocopying
WiFi
Free WiFi
Food & Drink
Restaurant
Room service
Bar
Kid meals
On-site coffee house
Breakfast options
Breakfast in the room
Special diet menus (on request)
Wine/champagne
Bottle of water
Chocolate or cookies
Transportation
Accessible parking
Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Newspapers
Common areas
Garden
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and children services
Children television networks
Cleaning services
Dry cleaning
Daily maid service
Business facilities
Meeting/banquet facilities
Business centre
Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Bridal suite
Heating
Non-smoking throughout
Luggage storage
Pet basket
Pet bowls
24-hour security
Key card access
Smoke alarms
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Designated smoking area
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