The Gables Hotel, Gretna Green

The Grade II listed Gables Hotel is situated in the heart of Gretna. The Gables has beautiful gardens, free Wi-Fi and offers en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs with Freeview.

The hotel is ideally located for exploring Dumfries and 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.


Provided in the comfort of your bedroom are tea and coffee making facilities with Scottish shortbread, and a host of other facilities. Please see individual room details for a complete list of facilities on offer. The hotel is centrally heated through and all the bedrooms have private bathrooms with a shower. Room service is available on request.