Wigtown
Places to stay in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway
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Wigtown is a small town in Dumfries and Galloway in south-west Scotland. It sits in the Machars peninsula and has become known in recent years for its book shops and literary events.
Where to stay in Wigtown(2)
All hotels in Wigtown →Where to stay
Accommodation in Wigtown is limited to a small number of guesthouses and bed and breakfasts. Hillcrest House offers guest accommodation, and Craigmount is a bed and breakfast.
Craigmount
High Street, Wigtown
Hillcrest House
Maidland Place, Wigtown
The Bladnoch Inn
Bladnoch Wigtown, Newton Stewart
Barholm Accommodation
St John Street, Newton Stewart
The Crown Hotel
102 Queen Street, Newton Stewart
Bruce Hotel
88 Queen Street, Newton Stewart
Black Horse Hotel
66 Queen Street, Newton Stewart
The Harbour Inn
18 South Crescent, Garlieston
Things to Do in Wigtown
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The town's main draw is its book trade. Several independent bookshops operate from the town centre, and Wigtown hosts an annual book festival.
Where to Eat in Wigtown(5)
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Readinglasses and Shoots and Leaves are both cafes in the town centre. Cafe Rendezvous also serves food and drink to visitors.
Attractions Near Wigtown
All attractions in Wigtown →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Wigtown.
4 mi
Gem Rock Museum
Newton Stewart · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Kirroughtree Visitor Centre
Dumfries · ⭐ 4.7
Garlieston Beach and Wigtown Bay
Newton Stewart · ⭐ 5.0
Whithorn Cradle of Christianity
Newton Stewart · ⭐ 4.7
10 mi
Cardoness Castle
Gatehouse of Fleet · ⭐ 4.4
12 mi
Red Deer Range Trail
Newton Stewart · ⭐ 4.7
13 mi
Brighouse Bay Trekking
Kirkcudbright · ⭐ 4.0
15 mi
The Cocoabean Company
Twynholm · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Wigtown
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Drumroamin Farm Camping and Caravan Site
⭐ 5.0
Castle Cary Holiday Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £25/night
Creetown Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Three Little Huts
⭐ 5.0
Garlieston Lodge Certificated Site
⭐ 4.7
Garlieston Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Creebridge Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £24/night
Auchenlarie Holiday Park
⭐ 4.4 · from £63/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Wigtown
All cottages in Wigtown →High Vennel Cottages - Crofthouse
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £557
High Vennel Cottages - Taigh-Beag
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £417
The Beltie Flat
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £367
Little Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £353
The Haven
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £571
River Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £557
Shore Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £497
Curlew Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £567
Common questions about Wigtown
Where can I stay in Wigtown?
We list 2 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Wigtown.
Where can I eat in Wigtown?
We list 5 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Wigtown.
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