Kippford
Places to stay in Kippford, Dumfries and Galloway
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Kippford is a small town in Dumfries and Galloway on the Solway Firth coast in south-west Scotland. It sits on the estuary of the River Dee and has a working harbour and boat-building heritage. The town centre clusters around the waterfront and spreads inland through quiet residential streets.
Where to stay in Kippford(1)
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The Mariner Hotel is a central option for overnight stays. Coastal Kippford offers static lodges and pods set back from the shore, providing an alternative to traditional accommodation.
The Mariner Hotel
Main Street, Kippford
The Anchor Hotel
Kippford, Dalbeattie
Clonyard House Hotel
Colvend, Dalbeattie
Craignair Cottage
Craignair Cottage, Dalbeattie
The Maxwell Arms Hotel
5 Maxwell Street, Dalbeattie
The Birchtree Hotel
1 Maxwell Street, Dalbeattie
Dalbeattie Guest House
13 Maxwell Park, Dalbeattie
Buittle Castle
Buittle Castle, Castle Douglas
Things to Do in Kippford
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The harbour and foreshore draw visitors to the water's edge. The town's location on the Solway Firth makes it a base for exploring the surrounding coast and countryside of Dumfries and Galloway.
Where to Eat in Kippford(2)
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The Tee-Room and The Ark both serve food in the town centre, with The Ark drawing a steady customer base.
Attractions Near Kippford
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Rockcliffe Beach
Dalbeattie
6 mi
The Castle Douglas Treasure Trail
Castle Douglas · ⭐ 4.5
7 mi
Southerness Beach
Dumfries · ⭐ 4.2
Cream o Galloway
Castle Douglas
7 mi
Threave Castle
Castle Douglas · ⭐ 4.6
9 mi
Galloway Canyoning
Castle Douglas · ⭐ 4.8
Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
Dumfries
11 mi
The Cocoabean Company
Twynholm · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Kippford(1)
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Coastal Kippford
⭐ 4.7
Doon Park Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5
Gorsebank Glamping
⭐ 4.8 · from £60/night
Gorsebank Glamping, Bike Hire & Fishery
⭐ 4.8
Kippford View Holiday Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £29/night
Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site
⭐ 4.7 · from £30/night
Wild Oak Woods Eco Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £58/night
Claycroft Farm
⭐ 5.0
Self-Catering Cottages in Kippford
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Treetops Log Cabin
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,256
Brooksyde
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £847
Grey Rocks House
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,502
Grey Rocks Apartment
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £543
Berkeley
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,394
Rocky Knowe
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £917
Auchenhill Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £621
Craigrannoch Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £497
Common questions about Kippford
How many campsites are there in Kippford?
We list 1 campsites in and around Kippford.
Where can I stay in Kippford?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Kippford.
Where can I eat in Kippford?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Kippford.
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