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Lovely hotel with great food. Super warm welcome and staff. We'll be returning.

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Miranda Foster . 2025-05-17

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We stayed for 2 nights in April, as we arrived the 1st thing we liked was the beautiful location very quiet with a large lawn with benches at the side. Parked the car and looked for the entrance,was a bit baffled as the door which we realised must be the way in could have had a welcome or entrance sign above it as it wasn't very inviting. The reception desk is also the bar dinning area, which as our stay unfolded we thought could be planned out a bit different ,people checking in or out as you where eating your meal,strange ,and as it's got rooms either side, could be a better set up, The 2 meals we had were both lovely, fish was beautiful, and the chicken curry perfect for my taste. The room. Was very clean. Shower came hot eventually and was a bit in and out ,hot then warm then hot again . Bathroom clean . Good size double room. Tea,coffee biscuits. The owner was very hands on and the staff all nice.Nice stop off on our jny further north.

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Lynn Adams . 2025-05-17

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We recently dinner at Ernespie House Hotel as the restaurant is open to non-residents. We had called ahead, but it was a quiet midweek evening in Feb and they welcome walk-ins too. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. The Mussaman curry was a standout dish, with perfectly cooked rice. The unedited modern country music wasn't quite to our taste, the occasional expletive in the songs was a bit jarring to the atmosphere, but we still enjoyed our meals. The hotel itself seems lovely, and it's clear they take pride in their food. We'd definitely return for another meal, we'll probably go and try their afternoon tea next.

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Serenity 22 Barend . 2025-03-16

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My wife and I had a lovely home cooked Sunday dinner at the Ernespie House Restaurant. The staff were very helpful and the restaurant had a warm, cozy atmosphere. Would definitely recommend a visit!

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Bobby M . 2025-03-16

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The food is incredible, and the service is very good. The staff are lovely, so quick at serving and taking orders. The tables are clean, have good condition, and the seats are excellently comfy. Five stars 🌟 🤩 ✨️.

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Sheila Gibson . 2025-02-16

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Business meeting. Excellent catering. Nice blazing woodstove kept us warm on very cold day.

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Jon Joy . 2024-11-19

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Was there for a meal which was very nice and well priced. Also had my 70th birthday party there once again well pleased

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Steven Mullins . 2024-10-15

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Very nice room, very comfy . Excellent meals and very friendly staff. Very happy stay.

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Clive Meadows . 2024-08-22

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From the minute I booked my room at the Ernespie House Hotel, I knew I was in good hands. I received a welcome email from the owners (something I've never experienced before). My room was clean and comfortable with a hospitality tray, dinner (home made curry) was absolutely delicious, the breakfasts were wonderful and the staff were extremely friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. I needed a taxi from the hotel to Dumfries station and this was organised for me. I spent the hour or so before I departed working in the comfy entrance lounge and every single member of staff I met was uniformly friendly and helpful. I cannot recommend this lovely hotel highly enough.

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Ruth Leigh . 2024-08-21

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Enjoyed our stay, and the staff were very welcoming, with excellent service throughout. The hotel is an older building and full of charm, set in secluded scenic grounds away from the town. The menu and food were good quality with plenty of choice.

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Simon Bramwell . 2024-08-19

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Great location, easy walk to town. Lovely building and reception, bar, dining areas. Facilities are being upgraded, new staff, but very comfortable and lacking nothing. Staff are very friendly and helpful - couldn't fault them. We will definitely stay again.

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Tony Hume . 2024-07-23

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We’ve never been to this area looking for a hotel before and so glad we did. Ernespie House is a wonderful find. Welcoming staff, beautiful rooms with all you would need and the breakfast was cooked when ordered so there’s waiting time but the wait is so worth it. We’ll be back in this area again next year and we will definitely be returning. Really lovely staff who enjoy what they do which is very evident when talking to them. Thank you to all staff who were working on the Scottish Rally weekend

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Monica . 2024-07-20

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The hotel is in a beautiful location with stunning views across the countryside. We were there for one night and had a junior suite. The room was nicely furnished, although more detail was required with the housekeeping. There were areas of the room that hadn't been vacuumed or dusted. The food in the restaurant was excellent with a good variety of dishes available. The currys were excellent. There was an outside seating area, which was a bit haphazard. The hotel itself required a fair bit of investment. I would certainly recommend for a meal.

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NeilstonTravellers32 . 2024-07-14

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My husband I had a lovely overnight stay at Ernespie. The owners and staff couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful going over and beyond what we would normally expect. Their lovely son even gave us a tour of the gardens and boy was he knowledgeable! Such a lovely young man. Food was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals (thai fish cake / chicken pakora starters and chicken curry for mains). We’ve been touring round Scotland and, although hotels advertise themselves as dog friendly, I’ve never been anywhere that really enjoys having our 4 legged friends until Ernespie. Alfie enjoyed off lead play in the garden and had a great time. We enjoyed our stay so much we’ve booked again for our wedding anniversary in October. Our only regret is not being able to stay on Saturday for the Indian street food festival . Looking forward to seeing you all again soon). Big thanks Phil, Denise & Alfie) xx

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Denise Simpson . 2024-06-21

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Impressive long drive with enormous conifer trees. Nearby Threave Gardens and nature reserve

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PAUL RAMSDEN . 2024-06-19

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Delightful small and quaint hotel set in the stunning Scottish countryside. Feels so remote yet it’s just a short walk into town. Have a wonderful restaurant onsite for fabulous meals morning and evening. For dinner try the haggis appetizer. Highlight of my superb dinner. For breakfast, try the full Scottish breakfast. I liked it so much. I never tried any of the other breakfasts on the menu during my stay. Service excellent across the board. Recommend a visit. Wonderful.

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jeffreypurtee . 2024-06-10

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We did not stay but had a delicious meal in a lovely warm room served by a really nice waitress and we will be back.

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Andy Lloyd . 2024-04-15

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Great hotel, very welcoming and well located to walk into Castle Douglas and indeed to explore the locality. Rooms are good value, well equipped and spotless. I'd strongly advise eating in the restaurant, cozy atmosphere and the food is excellent.

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Neil Smiley . 2024-01-31

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