Gretna
Places to stay in Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway
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Gretna is a stopping point just over the Scottish border, and the accommodation here reflects that: nine hotels cluster together, from the well-established Smiths At Gretna Green Hotel and Gretna Hall Hotel (both rated 4.3 from around 1,400 reviews) down to budget chains like Days Inn. Solway Lodge Hotel and Greens at Gretna both rate 4.4 and sit towards the comfortable end of the range. If you're bringing a caravan or motorhome, Braids Caravan Park is rated 4.6 from over 500 reviews, with the smaller Haven Certificated Location also available.
The eating options suggest this is a pass-through place: you'll find the expected chain names—Harry Ramsden's and Burger King among them—but also several independent fish and chip shops and cafés. Cinebar Cafe and Mehmet's Fish and Chips both rate 4.4, while Churro Loco manages 4.2 from nearly 9,000 reviews. Foodmall@gretna covers the middle ground with a rating of 3.9.
Where to stay in Gretna(9)
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Gretna works well as an overnight base or a brief stop en route rather than as a destination in itself. The concentration of mid-range accommodation, campsites, and straightforward food options suggests most visitors are passing through or stopping for a night, rather than settling in for a longer stay.
Bojangles Guest House
103 Annan Road, Gretna
Days Inn Gretna Green
Welcome Break Services Area A7, Gretna
Gables Hotel
1 Annan Road, Gretna
Greens at Gretna
Glasgow Road, Gretna
Gretna Hall Hotel
Gretna Green, Gretna
Smiths At Gretna Green Hotel
Gretna Green, Gretna
Solway Lodge Hotel
97-99 Annan Road, Gretna
Surrone House - Guest house
Annan Road, Gretna
Things to Do in Gretna
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Attractions Near Gretna
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Gretna Greens Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Gretna Green · ⭐ 4.3
4 mi
The Devils Porridge Exhibition
Annan · ⭐ 4.7
8 mi
Annan Beach
Annan · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
Cumbrias Museum of Military Life
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.7
Carlisle Castle
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.4
9 mi
Bitts Park
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.7
9 mi
The Sands Leisure Centre
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.3
9 mi
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Gretna(2)
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Braids Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
The Haven Certificated Location
⭐ 4.1 · from £15/night
High Gaitle Caravan Park
⭐ 4.7 · from £22/night
Metal Bridge Pods
⭐ 4.6 · from £55/night
Oakbank Lakes
⭐ 4.8
King Robert The Bruces Cave
⭐ 4.5
King Robert The Bruce's Cave Caravan Park and Campsite
⭐ 4.5
Westlands Country Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £24/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Gretna
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Sandhaven
9 bed · sleeps 24 · from £13,728
Paxville
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,477
5 Church Square
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £233
Church Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £267
Mossknowe Escape
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £867
Castletown Estate
2 cottages · from £947
Key to the Esk
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,047
The Coach House
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £587
Common questions about Gretna
How many campsites are there in Gretna?
We list 2 campsites in and around Gretna, of which 1 take tents.
Which campsites in Gretna have electric hook-up?
2 of the 2 campsites we list in Gretna offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Gretna?
We list 9 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Gretna.
Where can I eat in Gretna?
We list 13 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Gretna.
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