Cally Palace Hotel

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Price: From £18,000
Guests: 130

Description

Your Dream Scottish Wedding at an Elegant 18th-Century Country Mansion

Imagine celebrating your wedding surrounded by timeless elegance and modern comfort at Cally Palace Hotel. This beautiful 18th-century country mansion, built in 1763, sits in the heart of Dumfries & Galloway’s stunning countryside. With 150 acres of private grounds—including manicured lawns and a peaceful lake—it offers a breathtaking backdrop for your ceremony, photos, and celebrations. When you book your wedding here, you get exclusive use of the entire mansion and estate, making your day truly intimate and unforgettable.

Venue Details Tailored for Your Wedding

Whether you’re planning a cozy gathering or a grand celebration, Cally Palace adapts to your needs. The venue is licensed for civil ceremonies, which can take place indoors in elegant rooms or outdoors on the pristine lawns.

  • Ceremony Capacity: The stylish Bow Lounge comfortably seats up to 80 guests for your ceremony.
  • Seated Dining: Host up to 130 guests in the gracious dining room for your wedding meal.
  • Evening Reception: Celebrate with up to 180 guests during your evening party.
  • Accommodation: The hotel offers 56 individually styled bedrooms, providing spacious and comfortable stays for you and your loved ones.

Why Couples Love Cally Palace

  • Exclusive Use: The entire 56-room mansion and estate are yours alone, ensuring privacy and a personal experience.
  • Stunning Location: Near Gatehouse of Fleet, the picturesque grounds are perfect for outdoor ceremonies and memorable wedding photos.
  • Private Golf Course: Your guests can enjoy exclusive access to the 18-hole parkland golf course during your celebration.
  • Leisure Amenities: Relax and have fun with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa pool, snooker, and tennis facilities available on-site.
  • All-Inclusive Planning: Benefit from in-house catering, expert wedding coordination, and flexible package options that make planning stress-free.
  • Historic Charm: The mansion’s rich period features create a grand and unique atmosphere that adds character to your special day.

Overview of Cally Palace Hotel

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
130
Reception Capacity
160

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance
Fireworks permitted
Dancefloor available
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Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled access
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Wedding Catering

External catering permitted
In-house catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Pricing for Cally Palace Hotel

Wedding Venue Hire Only
Price from £18,000.00
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What's Included?
Exclusive use
Guest accommodation included
Live out the fairy-tale with exclusive use for the day. Imagine the most beautiful setting and the only guests are those you have specially invited. Exclusive Use of the Cally Palace is limited to a minimum of two nights between April and October and commences from your arrival at midday on the day prior to your wedding until checkout at 11.00am the morning following your wedding. Please feel free to discuss Exclusive Use options for one night for dates October to March. You and your guests will have the luxury of stylishly decorated rooms to relax in, our gardens, swimming pool, sauna and spa pool in addition to the most impeccable service our team can offer. Exclusive use of the hotel includes all 56 en-suite bedrooms, sleeping a maximum of 112 guests and breakfast, but does not include any additional food and beverage. Bedroom check-in time for your guest is 3.00pm on the day of arrival. If you wish your guests to pay for their rooms this can be taken in advance and will be deducted from the Exclusive Use charge.
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Location & Contact Details for Cally Palace Hotel

Wedding Venue Address
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7 2DL, Scotland, United Kingdom
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What makes Cally Palace Hotel an ideal venue for a Scottish wedding?

Cally Palace Hotel offers a blend of historic charm and modern comfort. As an elegant 18th-century country mansion set within 150 acres of private grounds, including manicured lawns and a peaceful lake, it provides a breathtaking and intimate backdrop for your wedding celebrations.

Is Cally Palace Hotel licensed for civil wedding ceremonies?

Yes, Cally Palace Hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies. You can choose to hold your ceremony indoors in elegant rooms like the Bow Lounge or outdoors on the pristine lawns, depending on your preference.

What is the ceremony capacity at Cally Palace Hotel?

The stylish Bow Lounge at Cally Palace comfortably seats up to 80 guests for your wedding ceremony.

How many guests can Cally Palace Hotel accommodate for seated dining?

The gracious dining room at Cally Palace can host up to 130 guests for your wedding meal, ensuring a comfortable and elegant dining experience.

What is the maximum number of guests allowed for the evening reception?

Cally Palace Hotel can accommodate up to 180 guests during your evening wedding party, providing ample space for celebration and dancing.

Does Cally Palace Hotel offer accommodation for wedding guests?

Yes, the hotel features 56 individually styled bedrooms, offering spacious and comfortable accommodation for you and your loved ones during your wedding stay.

What exclusive amenities are available to couples and their guests at Cally Palace?

Guests have exclusive access to a range of leisure facilities and amenities, including:

  • An 18-hole private parkland golf course
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sauna and spa pool
  • Snooker and tennis facilities

Is exclusive use of the hotel and estate available for weddings?

Yes, when you book your wedding at Cally Palace Hotel, you receive exclusive use of the entire 56-room mansion and estate, ensuring complete privacy and a personalized experience on your special day.

Does Cally Palace Hotel provide wedding planning services?

Absolutely. The venue offers all-inclusive planning with in-house catering, expert wedding coordination, and flexible package options to help make your wedding day stress-free and memorable.

Where is Cally Palace Hotel located?

Cally Palace Hotel is located in DG7 2DL, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, GB, near the picturesque town of Gatehouse of Fleet, surrounded by stunning countryside views perfect for wedding photos and celebrations.