Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. UK hotel reviews
  3. Dumfries and Galloway hotel reviews
  4. Closeburn hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Gilchristland Organic Farm Retreat

Reviews of Gilchristland Organic Farm Retreat

gilchristland, Closeburn, DG3 5HN, United Kingdom

#2 of 4 hotels in Closeburn

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 35 B&B reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Unique retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Peaceful retreat,massive living room/bedroom with skylight and four poster bed, beautiful carpets,totally unique.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    10
    Cozy retreat in a charming area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had an absolutely lovely time. Eleanor and John were super communicative and helpful in advance of our arrival. The place was even more gorgeous than we had expected! Definitely keen to come back, we wish we could have stayed longer. Beautiful surroundings. Utterly charming annexe. Would wholeheartedly recommend.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    10
    Lovely setting and excellent hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent annex huge and very comfortable The hosts where very kind and friendly

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    Lovely to stay somewhere with such unique character & charm as well as very comfortable with friendly owner and good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Unique stylish and comfortable

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    10
    A very welcoming and peaceful place to stay that is full of character and a very welcoming atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was unfinished and not well equipped. This said if there was anything I needed I only had to ask and the hosts were more than happy to help. I couldn’t really fault this property

    This is a very peaceful place to stay. The Annex is full of character with very well thought out features including a four poster bed. The hosts were very warm and welcoming which was important as a solo female.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    10
    Fabulous room, comfortable 4 poster bad and quality furnishings and decor. We only stayed one night but would visit agai
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The most amazing room with four poster bed, antique furniture

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    8.0
    Great different experience…peaceful and spacious!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious, tasteful decoration, quiet

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    10
    Little gem 💎
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every was awesome ☺️

    Beautiful views beautiful king room great big bath Patio doors great views of the sheep nice we sun spot outside open views great breakfast plus breadbasket breakfast great on the sunday well worth it all big tv nice places to visit around Thornhill nice we village for lunch in jennys some lovely shops got a beautiful dress to Eleanor and John fab will Diffenty return again stay longer to we had the best weekend weather was sunny thank you Donnamaire and Steven 🥰

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable room, excellent hosts. An enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Kitchen wasn't quite finished while we were there, but will be excellent once complete.

    Spacious and comfortable room, good bathroom facilities. Cooked breakfast served in room was excellent, plus tasty home made bread and jam.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    10
    Wonderful location and would happily stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    You will need to bring a USB adapter for charging anything and although the kitchen is still not finished it had everything we needed. It could have done with a book or information folder for what is around in the area, wi-fi codes, using the TV and contact numbers. These are just ideas and does not detract from the wonderful accommodation.

    We booked the room for one night. The rooms were large, peaceful with wonderful views. They were very well appointed and better than hotel rooms. The 4 poster bed was very comfortable. We know the area and it is really stunning.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The setting

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation was beautifully shabby chic and very comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Peaceful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of character and spacious

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was fantastic

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    Warm welcome to a peaceful retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a negative for me as I knew what to expect, but commenting only so that others are aware that the kitchen area is not totally finished. Kettle, microwave and fridge were adequate for me, and the kitchen will be a great addition once finished.

    Warm welcome from Eleanor and John and their family to this beautiful location. Large room, very comfortable and the exceptional weather meant I got to enjoy having the doors open. onto the patio and garden in the evening. I enjoyed having the glass ceiling, there is little light pollution to worry about. Lovely hand made bread rolls and gooseberry jam for breakfast. Will definitely be returning when I have more time to properly enjoy the farm and surrounding area

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    8.0
    Perfect peaceful retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the listing it stated the kitchen was planned to be finished in Oct 24. Unfortunately this is still under construction and did restrict us from being totally self sufficient at the retreat. (I should have checked on booking so this is on me and not the hosts) We were able to change eating plans with little effort tbh. Once the kitchen is complete this will be a 10/10 accommodation. We plan to revisit once this is done.

    The accommodation is far from civilisation and the noise of the city. The perfect peaceful retreat. The decor was minimal, homely and uncomplicated. Quirky mismatched furniture gave it a real homestead feel. Eleanor and Johns home made bread and jams were outstanding and the cooked breakfast made and delivered by Eleanor was tasty and filling. We truly relaxed and recharged. The extra deep bath was heaven sent after a days work out on the mountain bike trails. We actually felt welcomed into this couples farm life where the world slowed down for a bit.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    8.0
    Greeted by a very friendly hostess ,comfortable bed ,huge tv and nice squashy sofa .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location ,bed ,sofa ,host .

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    10
    Welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. You get what you see and read about.

    The owners welcome and their kindness. We loved their farmhouse breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a late booking as somewhere to stay on route. I actually wish I booked to stay longer. It's a lovely property with good quality furnishings for a nice and cosy stay.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    10
    Can we come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nope dont have an answer too this question

    We Loved the solitude the setting for this short stay was Beautiful... The Owners were very helpful and pleasant once this room was heated it was so warm Eleanor had the heating an hour before We arrived ... very thoughtful... it was so cosy you turn the heating off... the huge sofa to lunge and relax on... was perfect... full marks ... Eleanor gave us good wee tips and all with a radiant smile... the 4 poster bed was EXCELLENT some may disagree... we loved it... superb views tranquil setting John gave us Directions too reasonable places for a meal out ... Thanx... owls foxes Buzzard red kite a cocadoodler ... Thank You.. as we needed this solitude and thats exactly what We got... Elizabeth and Jeff x

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2024

    8.0
    quiet peaceful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    lights not enough

    lots of room high ceilings lots of light large comfy bed good size bathroom friendly hosts

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place in beautiful surroundings, the couple running it are lovely and very helpful, thanks

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    Rustic apartment in a beautiful setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whilst it was beautiful in the day time, the fact that most of the ceiling is glass, it’s not really practical for a sleeping space. Luckily for me I had a sleep mask, which while uncomfortable meant I was t woken at dawn. Unfortunately, my poor husband did not have one.

    The space was really big. Parking right at the door. Refurbished bathroom. Great heating. Very comfortable bed. I think the previous review was a bit harsh. It’s an apartment attached to an old home. Whilst it was admittedly a bit musty smelling, it certainly wasn’t dirty. I think that when the renovations are complete and the kitchen is done it will be a great place to stay for longer than one night.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No iron place looked like a building site,,a won't be bk and the breakfast that was a joke,,

    Oh the bed was was comfy

    Stayed in September 2024

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!