Absolutly nothing!

Breakfast was absolute fantastic! A plate with fruits and yoghurt to start with each. Then cooked breakfast to your wishes. And on top of that delicious homemade cupcakes! The bed was big, clean and super comfy. The shower hot and good. The use of the sunroom as extra space is just a super bonus.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

Breakfast was lovely. Loved having the use of their conservatory and gardens Ian and Esther were lovely hosts

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing to dislike

Fabulous location

Stayed in August 2025

The location was so tranquil and ideal for what we were looking for , Esther and Iain were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for you , the room was spacious and clean & en-suite with power shower was great , the bed was very comfortable, the breakfast in the conservatory over looking the beautiful garden was excellent the choice of food was great, you wouldn’t go hungry, would highly recommend The Haven if your looking for something special and peaceful.

Stayed in August 2025

We had the most delightful stay at Esther's place.

Stayed in July 2025

Esther and Ian were wonderful hosts, the Haven is exactly as it says, a home from home. So welcoming and the fab breakfast, the fresh fruit and yoghurt was divine.

Stayed in July 2025

There was nothing

The house was lovely ,the breakfast amaszing and the hosts fabulous

Stayed in July 2025

If I’m being picky (and I am!) the noise from the nesting blackbirds in the trees across the river disturbed the peace but that of course is not under anyone’s control and one does get used to it!

Just about everything!! Our accommodation was very comfortable and I LOVED the garden and all the different places one could sit! Our hosts were VERY willing to meet our needs! We had a lovely stay!

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing we didn't like

Breakfast was exceptional and served in the lovely conservatory with view of the wonderful garden which we were able to relax in, as well as the gazebo with views of the river. Our room was lovely, the bed was one of the most comfortable we have ever slept in, we had an ensuite with a walk in shower and shower gel, shampoo etc were provided. The room, had a small fridge, kettle and excellent hospitality tray. Our hosts were so welcoming and kind they felt more like friends with a beautiful home. Could not recommend highly enough.

Stayed in June 2025

Lovely setting, peaceful and Esther and Ian were so welcoming. Breakfast was fantastic with a lovely starter of fruit and wonderful coffee. Wish we had stopped longer!!

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Amazing love the whole place it was like home from home

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Great location helpful hosts

Stayed in May 2025

It was difficult to fault the Haven B&B. Perhaps a bottle of shampoo for the shower? But really it was just like a home from home. Castle Douglas, the nearest town, was a bit of a disappointment. Billed as "Scotland's Food Town", we were hoping for a good range of eateries and menu choices. In the end, we found ourselves eating at just one, the "Olive Retreat" (Mediterranean, with quite a varied menu and a large range of gluten and dairy free choices). Having said that there a few pubs and hotels in the area serving typical fare.

The Haven B&B was wonderful on many counts. Set in a peaceful and tranquil location by the River Dee but within a 5 minute drive from Castle Douglas, we found the hosts, Esther and Iain, to be very welcoming. It felt very homely and it was a delight to wander around their their beautiful garden before breakfast watching the birds. Breakfast was magnificent, as other guests have said, the courses just kept on coming and it was good that we had some long walks planned to work it all off!. The room size, en-suite bathroom were fine, lots of towels, tea / coffee making facilities etc. The highlight of the stay though was seeing a badger when we went for an evening stroll in the nearby woodland. Otters and red squirrels have also been sighted in the area but alas, not for us this time! Maybe next?

Stayed in May 2025

Location was excellent as was the entire visit. Esther could not have been more helpful.

Stayed in April 2025

The only problem was the steps down to the entrance, as my husband has mobility problems. He managed though.

Beautiful house and garden. Very comfortable bed and Esther catered for our every need. Breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in April 2025

It was all good

Breakfast was superb. Couldn't ask for better. Room lovely and warm and clean

Stayed in February 2025

nothing.

We were visiting family in Dalbeattie and we found this lovely B&B by the river near the bridge of Dee, close to Castle Douglas. The hosts were very welcoming and made our stay very comfortable. Breakfasts were excellent served in the conservatory overlooking the lovely garden and the river. The large bed was very comfortable. Altogether our stay was very relaxing.

Stayed in October 2024

Excellent breakfast and friendly, helpful hosts. The location was superb...right on the river.

Stayed in October 2024

Super comfortable bed and a great breakfast.

Stayed in October 2024

Not sure really.

Fantastic breakfast. Lovely, quiet location but not far to drive into Castle Douglas or Kirkcudbright for shops, pubs and restaurants.

Stayed in October 2024

I struggled with the shower temperature going from hot to cold, however my partner had.no trouble at all, so most likely fault of operator!

The hosts Esther and Ian were lovely and very helpful. Breakfast was amazing. The location and use of conservatory and garden next to River great. Dog friendly accommodation. Lovely walk on doorstep to Castle Douglas. Very comfy bed. Overall had a lovely stay.

Stayed in October 2024

I wish we stayed longer it was so lovely and the hosts were very friendly and really looked after us

The breakfast was 1st class. So beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. The location was excellent and so pretty and peaceful

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing really we could park the room was good a very firm bed and lovely shower.

Our hosts were extremely helpful and excellent The breakfast was perfect fruit and a lovely cooked meal.

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was good very friendly and welcoming and made you feel at home in there home , garden was really nice and the breakfast was really good would go back and would recommend to anyone

Very comfortable and welcoming from start to finish. Couldn’t do enough for you , food was excellent.

Stayed in September 2024