The Crown Hotel
Hotel, bed & breakfast accommodation in Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway.
102 Queen Street, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway. Scotland. DG8 6JW
Telephone:
01671 402727
E-mail:
info@the-crown-hotel.com
Leisure Activities
From golfing and fishing to bird-watching and hill-walking, the area offers visitors a great deal and vast array of leisure activities, including the new 7-stanes mountain bike tails in the nearby Galloway Forest Park.
Gardens & Nurseries
The area has a wide choice of beautiful public gardens and nurseries open to the public.
From the tropical botanic gardens in Port Logan to the romance of Claymoddie Garden at Whithorn, there is something for everyone within a short drive of the hotel.
Galloway Forest
The Galloway Forest Park is a woodland park operated by Forestry Commission Scotland. It has three visitor centre's at Kirroughtree (4 miles), Glentrool (10 miles) and Clatteringshaws (10 miles).
Enjoy a peaceful stroll on one of the woodland trails or, if you fancy something a little more strenuous, head out to the hills and climb the Merrick, south Scotland’s highest peak.
Dark Sky Park
Galloway Forest Park has some of the best dark skies in Europe - ideal for star gazing.
Forestry Commission Scotland has established part of Galloway Forest Park as the first Dark Sky Park in the UK.
Bladnoch Distillery
Across the road from the Bladnoch Inn, 7 miles south of the Crown Hotel, you'll find the small town of Bladnoch, home to Scotland's most southerly whisky distillery, with gift shop and visitor tours. There is also an attractive walk along the banks of the river and a picnic area.
Wigtown Book Festival
Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town just 7 miles away, is home to many books shops and hosts the popular Wigtown Book Festival - an annual festival celebrating books, theatre, music and film.
Gem Rock Museum
Experience a world class collection of gemstones, crystals, fossils, rocks and minerals at the Creetown Gem Rock Museum, 6 miles from Newton Stewart, with lots to see and do for all the family. As well as the fascinating collection, there is a gift shop, study facilities and a cafe serving delicious lunches and refreshments.
Cream o' Galloway
More than just ice cream! Cream o' Galloway organic farm is a great day out for all the family. Delicious ice cream, nature trails, farm tours, adventure playground, 3D maze, tearoom, cycle hire, activities, pedal karting and more.
Visitor Attractions
Contained by sea to the west and south, the Galloway Hills to the north and the River Nith to the east, Newton Stewart and it’s surrounding area is becoming well-known for the outstanding beauty and variety of it’s stunning natural landscape and for the growing opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
Justifiably referred to as ‘Scotland's best kept secret’, the region of Dumfries and Galloway is the outdoor enthusiasts paradise.
Towns & Villages
Newton Stewart itself is a picturesque market town on the banks of the River Cree in the heart of the Galloway Hills.
Wigtown, 7 miles south of Newton Stewart, is Scotland's National Book Town. As well as being home to many book shops and book businesses, the town also hosts an annual literary festival in September.
Visit Whithorn, where Saint Ninian brought Christianity to Scotland in the 4th century.
The nearby Isle of Whithorn with it's pretty harbour, is the site of the ruins of St Ninian's Chapel. Visit St Ninian's Cave near Glasserton via a beautiful walk down through the woods to the shore.
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