Amazing breakfast, cozy spot, lovely hosts.

Stayed in July 2025

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The feel and atmosphere the peace and quiet

Stayed in August 2025

We had a nice stay in this hotel which is tranquil and historic and lovely. Staff is polite, kind and knowledgeable

Stayed in July 2025

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The experience of living in a quaint, historic building.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Location was perfect. Off the beaten track and peaceful. Lovely gardens and a riverside walk for the dog. We used it as a stopover to break the journey to Irland but would go back in a heartbeat to.explore Galloway. Breakfast was exceptional and served in the room.

Stayed in July 2025

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Fantastic setting Wonderful host Great facilities Great breakfast

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing it was perfect.

Breakfast in the Great hall was delicious. Tobias was fantastic and the best host.

Stayed in July 2025

We had a lovely stay in this very special place. We enjoyed the accommodation and extensive grounds.

Stayed in July 2025

Excellent breakfast. Rooms are very quirky and something different.

Stayed in June 2025

Comfortable, period furnishings, excellent host, castle tour, breakfast & location

Stayed in June 2025

All good.

Excellent quirky room. Great communication from the host. Fab range of breakfast options. Quiet location.

Stayed in June 2025

Unfortunately the weather was not so kind.

The room was a welcome change from the stereotypical hotel/motel. It was full of character being decorated in the 'arts and crafts' style. You can well imagine living in that time. The surroundings are peaceful and atmospheric. The staff were very welcoming and we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast in our room.

Stayed in June 2025

There was no tv

Lovely surroundings, very peaceful. Brilliant communication from Tobias. Very comfy bed. Hot tub was lovely.

Stayed in June 2025

Comfort of bed, mattress leaning towards edge and uncomfortable

Wonderful location and historic interest. Extremely attentive service. James made us feel very welcome and looked after us well.

Stayed in May 2025

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The location is right outside of the main town having breakfast in the main hall this place is full of history and the staff/owner are really welcoming and friendly

Stayed in May 2025

It would have been good to have a couple of easy chairs.

It was great to stay in such an historic place. The room was very atmospheric and the bed was comfortable. We appreciated the sherry!

Stayed in May 2025

The bathrooms could be improved, the cobwebs could be fewer, the windows could be cleaner. But quite honestly, all those things would detract from what it is, because this is stepping back in time, immersing in history, feeling a sense of ancestry and appreciating that times past should not be forgotten or swept away.

This is an amazing place. It is quintessential family estate. Do not expect modern furnishings, state of the art bathrooms, wall mounted TVs, an absence of cobwebs, level floors. But, if you want an exceptional welcome, an honest to goodness unique experience and a taste of history coupled with a comfy bed, absence of light pollution and an appreciation of a life before overwhelming tech- couldn’t recommend more highly. After a sound sleep, it was great to start the day with a delicious breakfast served in the courtyard dining room steeped in history. We loved it.

Stayed in May 2025

The ‘box bed’ was a bit tricky if you were on the inside and had to get up in the middle of the night …

We loved the historic location, which was so much more than we’d expected with the medieval castle mound as well as the tower house. Breakfast was delicious and served in the atmospheric Great Hall. We booked dinner on the first night and were so glad we did - not only was it delicious but we had a dining room to ourselves in the castle tower. It was a special experience. We were blessed with amazing weather to enjoy the castle gardens and the hot tub with its views of the countryside. The adjoining farm had its Beltie coos out in the field like they were on display for us - despite the fact that they are the region’s signature cattle breed we’ve found it’s fairly rare to see them in Galloway fields.

Stayed in May 2025

See above. It would have been nice if the guide provided in the room had been offered for purchase at reasonable cost.

Location of considerable interest: sent both my wife and myself to the internet to find out more of the history of the place and of our hosts’ efforts to restore and provide value. Dinner a little disappointing; not enough choice and fare a little unusual. Quantities a little excessive for seniors. Dining room a little chilly. Breakfast fine. Particularly impressive was the courtesy and attentiveness of our host. A most unusual overnight stay.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing.

More of a unique experience and something that I recommend to everyone. Thoroughly enjoyable and a rare opportunity to stay amongst such rich heritage.

Stayed in April 2025

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Unique and beautiful. Peaceful and quiet.Hosts could not do enough. Breakfast really nice. Highly recommend as a fellow Booking host. 10/10.

Stayed in May 2025

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Location beautiful

Stayed in May 2025

The crust on the sourdough toast served with breakfast was very hard.

A highly interesting, historic building in lovely surroundings. Plenty of information was provided, and the host was very attentive.

Stayed in April 2025

I honestly could not recommend this place enough - the pictures simply don't do it justice! Not only was the setting absolutely stunning, but Tobias was a fantastic host, the food was superb, and everything was so thoughtfully curated for our stay. It was in an excellent location - far enough into the countryside to feel relaxed and remote, but within a few minutes to the nearest town, and with places like Gretna Green (and even the Lake District) within a couple of hours drive! The bedrooms were so unique, and so comfortable, and the amenities like the hot tub were just spot on. Thank you for a brilliant stay, we will definitely be back.

Stayed in April 2025