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4- and 5-star hotels in Newton Stewart
This shortlist gathers the 4- and 5-star places to stay in and around Newton Stewart, Scotland, for travellers who want a high-standard base in Galloway, whether for a short break, a family holiday or a quiet retreat.
Staying in Newton Stewart
Newton Stewart sits in Galloway, south-west Scotland, and this site lists 223 places to stay here, of which 98 are rated 4-star and 1 is rated 5-star. The average guest score across the town's accommodation is 4.6 out of 5, and the most reviewed properties include The Steam Packet Inn, Creebridge House Hotel and Lord Galloway 32 82334.
The hotels on this shortlist are spread across the Newton Stewart area rather than clustered in one street. Several take Conifer Lodges as their address and lie 4.4 to 4.5 km from the centre, while Barnkirk Holidays on Girvan Road and Kirroughtree Country House B&B are 5.6 km and 4.5 km out. Killantrae Burn (19.8 km), Mansefield House Bed and Breakfast (21.2 km) and The Cottage at Whithorn (16.1 km) sit further afield. The mix of lodges with hot tubs, guest houses and a country house suits couples, families and anyone wanting space in the Galloway countryside.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Killantrae Burn
Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Internet access
Why stay hereA 5-star retreat set 19.8 km from Newton Stewart, Killantrae Burn suits guests who want space and quiet. The garden and parking are the practical draws, and wifi keeps you connected if you need it. Rooms are non smoking throughout.
See Killantrae BurnLord Galloway 32 82334
Conifer Lodges, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereRated 4.7 out of 5 across 433 reviews, this 4-star lodge 4.5 km from Newton Stewart pairs an indoor pool with a spa and jacuzzi, so guests can swim and unwind without leaving the grounds. Free wifi and free car parking round out the essentials. It fits couples and families after a relaxed Galloway break.
See Lord Galloway 32 82334Barnkirk Holidays
1 North Barnkirk Cottages Girvan Road, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThese 4-star cottages 5.6 km from Newton Stewart come with a kitchen and free car parking, and pets are welcome, which suits families and dog owners. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 from 65 reviews. A garden and patio add outdoor space for longer self-catering stays.
See Barnkirk HolidaysMansefield House Bed and Breakfast
St John Street; 22, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star bed and breakfast on St John Street, Mansefield House suits guests who want to be based in Newton Stewart itself. Free car parking removes any parking worry, and the garden gives somewhere to sit. Special diets can be catered for, and family rooms and pets allowed widen who can stay.
See Mansefield House Bed and BreakfastHillcrest House
Maidland Pl Wigtown Dg8 9Eu Uk, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHillcrest House is a 4-star guesthouse 6.8 km from Newton Stewart offering breakfast and free car parking, with a garden and terrace for warmer days. Room service and luggage storage make short stays straightforward, and free wifi covers the basics.
See Hillcrest HouseThe Cottage
Whithorn Dg8 Uk, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Cottage, a 4-star property 16.1 km from Newton Stewart, is built for self-catering: a kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, plus a fireplace for cooler evenings. Pets are allowed and there is free wifi. Groups and families wanting their own space will find it fits.
See The CottageBirch Lodge 12 with Hot Tub
Conifer Lodges Birch Lodge 12, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereBirch Lodge 12 is a 4-star lodge 4.4 km from Newton Stewart with a private hot tub and a kitchen for self-catering. Free car parking and free wifi are included, and pets are allowed. A playground and tennis court on site suit families travelling with children.
See Birch Lodge 12 with Hot TubLady Galloway 29 with Hot Tub
Conifer Lodges Lady Galloway 29, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereLady Galloway 29, 4.4 km from Newton Stewart, is a 4-star lodge with its own hot tub and a full kitchen with dishwasher. Free car parking and free wifi come as standard, and family rooms and pets allowed make it flexible. Golf and tennis are available nearby for active guests.
See Lady Galloway 29 with Hot TubLady Galloway 30 with Hot Tub
Conifer Lodges Lady Galloway 30, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 4-star Lady Galloway lodge sits 4.4 km from Newton Stewart with a hot tub and a kitchen including dishwasher and washing machine. Family rooms and free car parking suit those arriving by car, while golf and tennis give guests something to do beyond the lodge.
See Lady Galloway 30 with Hot TubBirch Lodge 17 with Hot Tub
Conifer Lodges Birch Lodge 17, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereBirch Lodge 17 offers 4-star self-catering 4.4 km from Newton Stewart, with a hot tub, kitchen and dishwasher, plus a balcony and terrace. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and pets are welcome. A playground and tennis court make it work for families.
See Birch Lodge 17 with Hot TubBluebell Lodge 7 with Hot Tub
Conifer Lodges Bluebell 7, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereBluebell Lodge 7 is a 4-star lodge 4.4 km from Newton Stewart with a hot tub and a kitchen equipped with dishwasher and oven. Free car parking and free wifi are provided, and pets are allowed. Golf and tennis nearby add options for days away from the lodge.
See Bluebell Lodge 7 with Hot TubThe View
12B South Crescent Garlieston, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereThe View, a 4-star property 16.3 km from Newton Stewart, has a beach nearby and a garden, which suits guests wanting coast and countryside. Fishing, canoe and surf are among the outdoor options, and free car parking and free wifi cover the practical side. Pets are allowed.
See The ViewLady Galloway 27 with Hot Tub
Conifer Lodges Lady Galloway 27, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereLady Galloway 27 is a 4-star lodge 4.4 km from Newton Stewart with a hot tub and a kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. Table tennis and tennis court are on hand, and family rooms plus free car parking suit larger groups. Pets are allowed.
See Lady Galloway 27 with Hot TubLady Galloway 28 with Hot Tub
Conifer Lodges Lady Galloway 28, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSet 4.4 km from Newton Stewart, Lady Galloway 28 is a 4-star lodge with a hot tub and a kitchen including dishwasher and washing machine. Family rooms, free wifi and free car parking make it easy for groups, and pets are allowed. Tennis and golf are available for guests.
See Lady Galloway 28 with Hot TubKirroughtree Country House B&B
Kirroughtree Country House B&B, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereKirroughtree Country House B&B is a 4-star base 4.5 km from Newton Stewart, with a garden and terrace and free car parking. Wheelchair accessible and with lifts, it suits guests with mobility needs, and free wifi plus luggage storage keep the stay simple.
See Kirroughtree Country House B&B
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killantrae Burn | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 19.8 km |
| Lord Galloway 32 82334 | ★★★★ | Yes | – | 4.5 km |
| Barnkirk Holidays | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 5.6 km |
| Mansefield House Bed and Breakfast | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 21.2 km |
| Hillcrest House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | 6.8 km |
| The Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 16.1 km |
| Birch Lodge 12 with Hot Tub | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 4.4 km |
| Lady Galloway 29 with Hot Tub | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 4.4 km |
| Lady Galloway 30 with Hot Tub | ★★★★ | Yes | – | 4.4 km |
| Birch Lodge 17 with Hot Tub | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 4.4 km |
| Bluebell Lodge 7 with Hot Tub | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 4.4 km |
| The View | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 16.3 km |
| Lady Galloway 27 with Hot Tub | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 4.4 km |
| Lady Galloway 28 with Hot Tub | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 4.4 km |
| Kirroughtree Country House B&B | ★★★★ | Yes | – | 4.5 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms appear at Barnkirk Holidays, the Birch Lodges 12 and 17 with hot tubs and the Lady Galloway lodges 27, 28, 29 and 30, all at Conifer Lodges. Barnkirk Holidays also adds cots, high chairs, a playground-free garden setting, a bowling and golf course nearby; the lodges offer kitchens, terraces and, at the Birch lodges, a playground.
Barnkirk Holidays · Birch Lodge 12 with Hot Tub · Birch Lodge 17 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 27 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 28 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 29 with Hot Tub
For hot tubs and spa
Lord Galloway 32 82334 is the only pick with both an indoor pool and a spa, rated 4.7 from 433 reviews. The Conifer Lodges properties all list a jacuzzi: Birch Lodge 12, Birch Lodge 17, Bluebell Lodge 7, Lady Galloway 27, 28, 29 and 30, each 4.4 km from the centre, several with a tennis court or golf course on site.
Lord Galloway 32 82334 · Birch Lodge 12 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 29 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 30 with Hot Tub · Birch Lodge 17 with Hot Tub · Bluebell Lodge 7 with Hot Tub
For pets
Pets are allowed at Barnkirk Holidays, Mansefield House Bed and Breakfast, The Cottage, The View, and the Conifer Lodges lodges Birch 12 and 17, Bluebell 7 and Lady Galloway 27, 28, 29 and 30. Many of these also provide a garden or terrace, useful when travelling with a dog.
Barnkirk Holidays · Mansefield House Bed and Breakfast · The Cottage · Birch Lodge 12 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 29 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 27 with Hot Tub
Closest to the centre
The Conifer Lodges addresses are the nearest on this list, 4.4 to 4.5 km from Newton Stewart: Birch Lodge 12, Birch Lodge 17, Bluebell Lodge 7, Lady Galloway 27, 28, 29 and 30, Lord Galloway 32 82334 and Kirroughtree Country House B&B. The next closest is Barnkirk Holidays on Girvan Road at 5.6 km.
Birch Lodge 12 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 29 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 30 with Hot Tub · Birch Lodge 17 with Hot Tub · Bluebell Lodge 7 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 27 with Hot Tub
Where to stay in Newton Stewart
Conifer Lodges
Lord Galloway 32 82334, with an indoor pool, jacuzzi and spa, and the Birch and Bluebell and Lady Galloway lodges, each with a jacuzzi, sit here, most with family rooms, gardens or terraces and parking.
Our picks here: Lord Galloway 32 82334 · Birch Lodge 12 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 29 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 30 with Hot Tub · Birch Lodge 17 with Hot Tub · Bluebell Lodge 7 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 27 with Hot Tub · Lady Galloway 28 with Hot Tub
Girvan Road
Barnkirk Holidays is at 1 North Barnkirk Cottages on Girvan Road, 5.6 km from Newton Stewart. It is the most heavily equipped of the group here, with 24-hour front desk, family rooms, cots, high chairs, a kitchen, patio and terrace, and both fishing and horse riding listed close by.
Our picks here: Barnkirk Holidays
Whithorn
The Cottage at Whithorn is 16.1 km from Newton Stewart. It offers a fireplace, kitchen and dishwasher, a garden, parking and pets allowed, which makes it a self-catering base for the far south-west of Galloway rather than a town-centre stay.
Our picks here: The Cottage
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to Newton Stewart?
The Conifer Lodges properties are 4.4 to 4.5 km away: Birch Lodge 12, Birch Lodge 17, Bluebell Lodge 7, Lady Galloway 27, 28, 29 and 30, plus Lord Galloway 32 82334 and Kirroughtree Country House B&B. Barnkirk Holidays is 5.6 km from the centre.
Which hotels have a pool or a spa?
Lord Galloway 32 82334 lists both an indoor pool and a spa, and holds a guest rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 433 reviews. No other hotel on this shortlist lists a pool or spa, though several of the Conifer Lodges lodges have a jacuzzi.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Yes. Pets are allowed at Barnkirk Holidays, Mansefield House Bed and Breakfast, The Cottage, The View, and the Conifer Lodges lodges Birch Lodge 12 and 17, Bluebell Lodge 7 and Lady Galloway 27, 28, 29 and 30.
Do the hotels have parking?
Free car parking is listed at most of them, including Lord Galloway 32 82334, Barnkirk Holidays, Mansefield House Bed and Breakfast, Hillcrest House, Birch Lodge 12 and 17, the Lady Galloway lodges, Bluebell Lodge 7, The View and Kirroughtree Country House B&B.
Which hotels are best for families?
Family rooms are listed at Barnkirk Holidays, Birch Lodge 12, Birch Lodge 17 and the Lady Galloway lodges 27, 28, 29 and 30. Barnkirk Holidays also provides cots and high chairs, and the Birch lodges add a playground.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this shortlist?
Lord Galloway 32 82334 and Barnkirk Holidays both score 4.7 out of 5, from 433 and 65 reviews respectively. Only these two on the shortlist have a guest rating shown in the data.
Is breakfast available at these hotels?
Breakfast is listed at Hillcrest House, and a buffet at Mansefield House Bed and Breakfast, which also offers lunch, special diets and a shoe shine service. The lodges and self-catering properties instead provide their own kitchens.