Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
01671-402629;
www.flowerbankgh.com
; Millcroft Rd; s/d £40/60; )
This dignified
18th-century house is set in a magnificent landscaped garden in Minnigaff on the banks of
the River Cree. The two elegantly furnished rooms at the front of the house are slightly
more expensive (£66), but are spacious and have lovely garden views. It's a quiet, peace-
ful stop. Two-course dinners are £15.
Minnigaff SYHA£
(SYHA; 01671-402211;
www.syha.org.uk
;
dm £17; Apr-Sep; )
This converted
school is a well-equipped hostel with eight-bed dorms in a tranquil spot 800m north of the
bridge, on the eastern bank. It's popular with outdoor enthusiasts, but you may just about
have the place to yourself. Expect a lockout until 5pm.
HOSTEL
Galloway Arms Hotel££
(
01671-402653;
www.gallowayarmshotel.com
; 54 Victoria St; s/d £39/75, mains
£7-13; )
There are decent rooms at this historic main street pub; the best ones are
upstairs. The hotel is walker- and cyclist-friendly, with bike storage and a drying room,
while the bar and restaurant churn out excellent local fare: try the pork and apple burger.
HOTEL, PUB
Information
Newton Stewart Information Centre
(
01671-402431;
www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.com
;
Dashwood Sq; 10am-4pm Tue-Sat Apr-Oct)
Getting There & Away
Buses stop in Newton Stewart (Dashwood Sq) on their way to Stranraer (45 minutes) and
Dumfries (1½ hours); both run several times daily. There are also connections to Ayr and
Glasgow via Girvan. Frequent buses run south to the Machars.
The Machars
South of Newton Stewart, the Galloway Hills give way to the softly rolling pastures of the
triangular peninsula known as the Machars. The south has many early Christian sites and
the 25-mile Pilgrims Way walk.
