Somerton House Hotel Restaurant & Bar in Dumfries & Galloway

Visited for lunch. Overpriced food and poor quality . Service was awful and not the fault of the young waiter who unfortunately had just started . Price for lasagne on the specials was extortionate ! Wouldn’t have minded but it was tasteless and I think chef forgot to add the sauce . Curry was tasty but sauce very watery . If the waiting staff had done a check back then would have told them at the time but no check back . We did say to the senior waitress about lasagne when collecting plates and the response was yeah ! . Waitress brought a glass of wine to table but left dirty glasses sitting ? When paying bill and asked if all ok when I said no I was told I should have told them at check back when I said we had no check back young lad who had just started was told off but actually was older lady who served us! Was given a bottle of wine as an apology . Much preferred to have had the uneaten food removed from bill but better than nothing .

Booked this hotel despite reading bad reviews, which by the way I don’t understand. What a beautiful hotel! We were greeted by Heidi one of the owners, a warm friendly welcome who had very kindly upgraded our room as we were staying for 5nights. The room was nearly as big as our home, beautifully furnished and decorated with all modern facilities in the bathroom. Very well appointed room at the front of the building. The hotel itself was decorated in the style of the age of the what once a doctors home, beautiful, with lovely look of an old hunting lodge. Befitting the area in which it stands in a countryside area. See photos. It has a reception, bar/lounge, breakfast come function room, dining room and toilets on the ground floor very spacious, all are cleaned to a very high standard as was our room.. Pretty little gardens with seating outside and car parking facilities including electric points. Very well thought out. The food was lovely and plentiful. The breakfast included was cereal, fruits and seeds/nuts. The Scottish breakfast which comprised of egg,bacon, sausage, beans, tomatoes, slices of soda bread and tatie scone. You also had toast with marmalade or jam, tea and coffee. Didn’t have to eat again until dinner in the evening it was so filling, and I’m a big eater generally. The meals in the evening were delicious and plentiful also, we ate there for 4 of the 5 evenings and were happy to do so. The steak, see photo was huge we couldn’t eat the chips it was so big. On the first night we had family over for my hubby’s birthday, we bounced this on the hotel last minute and they were very accommodating. We had no problems with the food all week, we were leaving early in the morning of our last day to come back to Cornwall, we weren’t having breakfast so asked if they could do us a packed lunch instead which they very kindly did. Above and beyond I would say. The owners, and it is a family business were great. I feel as we started as clients but ended as friends. We had a laugh with them, great discussions and hugs at the end. I find if you treat people well, you get the same back. All in all it’s a 10/10 from us and we have no hesitation in saying we will be back in the future. Thanks Heidi, Alec, Kim, Shona and the team. X

Excellent hotel, large clean rooms, plenty of parking, lovely helpful and friendly staff and the food was really nice also. Definitely recommend a stay here

Brilliant Hotel that accepts dogs rooms and service excellent would highly recommend Friendly Staff and Lovely Restaurant Will definitely go back

Booked this hotel as an dog-friendly overnight stop to break long drives to & from Scotland. Rather dated, 'period' feel to it, but everything very clean and the service was very friendly. Particularly appreciated being given a room with an opening directly onto the car park and close to the garden, very handy for loading & unloading and for letting our dog out for a wander late night & early morning. Comfortable, spacious room, good dinner & breakfast. Left feeling relaxed and recharged for the next 300 miles. We will be back.

Was left rather dissapointed despite reading good reviews. Booked a table on the phone before arriving as aware was close to food stopping. Was shown to the table straight away, unfortunately this was the only good part of the service. Had to wait 15 mins to order drinks despite staff walking past us numerous times and bar having no one else in. After ordering food, starters took 40 minutes to arrive. The main course was slightly quicker but the quality of the food was questionable. The sauce didn’t have any taste to it all and the veg had obviously been cooked hours prior as was very soft and tasteless. Was charged £117 for 3 of us, including soft drinks. Bar man then told us he had added it up wrong and overcharged us £10 - respect for his honesty! He refunded this as we were leaving. Would take a lot for me to go back again.

We went as Non Residents and I had read a few of the reviews prior but we decided to go and see for ourselves . We wondered what the fuss was all about as we had a great meal served by great staff and had a really enjoyable evening. The Steak Dinners we had were really good . We would recommend this place to anyone for a meal . Cheers to all ..............

The hotel is clean and aovely place to stay unfortunately the staff let it down ,as does the poor breakfast. The check in women was very rude and abrupt. The man working behind the bar and serving breakfast was rude and had no customer service skills. The breakfast was meant to be a buffet it was timned peaches and tinned pears with boxed ceral. There was no rolls padtries or bread. The waiter came to the table saying 'what do you want'? We asked for a menu and was told go get one from the bar! He then got the order wrong and it was replaced with microwave eggs which were stuck to the plate! Not worth £13. I refused to pay for this but was told only one breakfast could be refunded@ other guests in our party staying linger cancelled their breakfast. Very poor.

Came here for Sunday lunch en route to Lockerbie train station. The food was really less than average. We both ordered the Sunday roast, which happened to be a roast beef, and what was advertised as ”a rich jus”. It was in fact, a thin, watery gravy which was tasteless and very unpleasant, and the slices of beef (three) were grey and equally tasteless. The Yorkshire pudding tasted unpleasantly of silicon, and we were both left with an unpleasant aftertaste.. The vegetables, however, were fresh, and nicely cooked. The service was perfunctory at best, and definitely not warm or welcoming. A smile would go along way… The bill was over £40. I’m afraid I would definitely not return here, nor would I feel able to recommend this.

The rooms are spacious, clean, tidy and well equipped. The staff are so friendly, humorous and always willing to help at all times of day and night. The food at breakfast and Dinner is very very nice and all is reasonably priced 😊😊

Service by mature lady not welcoming, she also took order of friends which arrived sometime after we arrived. After 6hrs travelling this was very annoying. Food was very average, would not recommend this establishment.

Recently stayed here on our road trip around Scotland. Lovely hotel and our room was incredible. We were met with a friendly receptionist. While there is very little in lockerbie it is ideal as a rest stop.

The hotel is lovely and full of period charm and the staff and food nothing to complain about at all, however I was put in the annex room at the rear of the building that made me feel like a burrower as the rooms are that low. The pillows are touching a slanting wall, and the chair to sit in at the other side would have been an impossibility unless I was a body contortionists. The only part of the room I could stand up in was the very centre for the length of the building. I had to move around all the furniture resulting in the pillows falling off the bed as there was no support for them otherwise the only place I could sit was at the very bottom of the bed, I could not even sit up in bed. To charge for these rooms is not good even though the cost was low. The hotel itself is great so ensure you have a room in that part otherwise you won’t sleep at all.

If you are looking for a hotel that cares for its guests and provides good rooms , food , drink , free parking and a warm welcome then you wont be let down . I stayed for work but would be happy to use as a base for holidays. The rooms are fine and clean , the facilities make a stay very comfortables. The stand out is the management and staff, second to none

Good hotel for stopover en route to the north. The hotel is close to the motorway, staff friendly and dinner and breakfast were very good. Would have given 5 stars as our first stay was fine but the bathroom of Room 7 needs some attention. The glass shower screen could not be moved as it was loose in the wall bracket making it very difficult to get in and out of the shower.

Just had lovely afternoon tea here with family. Absolutely delicious and so beautifully presented. Would highly recommend 😍

Stayed 20th May with 2 dogs. Couldn't fault hotel & staff. Nothing too much trouble. Definitely would go back

I had read the reviews and booked the hotel for an overnight stay on the way north. The hotel is just off the M74 and very convenient. The staff are nice and friendly and the check in/out was efficient. The room was a generous size and nice and clean. The on suite was a let down. The shower mixer was coming off the wall and the water that did come out was warm only, which was in contrast to the hot tap on the sink, which was very hot. Like most hotels you are at the mercy of your other guests and we were woken/kept awake by the shutting of doors. We had our evening meal in the hotel bar and that was very good, but breakfast was average, which was disappointing given other reviews.

Hotel full of character. Beautiful wooden panelling and an outstanding stairwell that retains the original features of the house. The staff are wonderful . So helpful and really friendly. An amazing breakfast that meant we didn't eat again for hours. We had an evening meal also, that was delicious.

Was on way home from a mammoth shop for Christmas at Gretna and stumbled upon the Sommerton house hotel we were both really hungry as hadn’t managed to fit in any food all day so hubby and I went in to ask if they could oblige us and give us anything to eat at 2.40pm in the day. The only thing they could offer was a turkey Christmas main course. Well that’s not a problem so we sat at the bar and the food that came was an absolute treat . Succulent turkey with ham underneath and stuffing in the middle all set to a very spec on plate . Delicious! Thank you to the lady who was so nice to offer apologetically the only meal she could give us . It was perfect!

We had an opportunity for a quick short break & after a morning searching for accommodation. I called directly & managed to get 3 nights in a deluxe double room on a B&B basis that night. What a gem of a hotel we were so warmly greeted on arrival & directed to our Huge bedroom complete with chaise longue in the bay window recess !!! Breakfasts were gloriously hearty and the restaurant menu was varied & catered for all tastes. The lovely staff were friendly & really helpful. Will certainly be back again.

So nice to be back in the lovely conservatory! Smiles, great welcome and good service from staff, good menu choices and lovely food, nice wine.

We called here hoping to get a Sunday lunch. We were welcomed and shown to a socially distanced table. Service was quick and efficient, staff were friendly and helpful. The food was hot and delicious. The dining room was beautifully decorated for country hotel. Prices were very reasonable. We really enjoyed our visit.

Booked a lunch on a rainy miserable Monday. Was a great choice for lots of reasons. Lovely service, food and surroundings. Well attended to without being hassled or left. Visited with friend but now looking to go with family.

Always a delight to visit here so many memories. Theses guys know their stuff. They have current restrictions spot on we were even asked if we had used the hand sanitizer on entering the building

One night on the way to the ferry in Cairnryan. Usually would stay in Holiday Inn Dumfries but this came out cheaper on the booking websites. And boy were we impressed! Something to be said about the hospitality and service in a locally owned establishment compared to a hotel chain. We WILL be back for sure.We were greeted warmly and made feel most welcome. The social distancing arrangements made us feel really safe as well. Great staff and great conversation with other guests in the lounge bar.100% recommend this hotel. Already planning to bring my mum over for a break she would love this place.

We stayed as a family for one night, our host Brian was fantastic and very welcoming! The location was excellent and the decor fantastic, very decadent! We booked for dinner, excellent and had breakfast. Food was excellent quality and very well presented. Nice local walk after dinner and lovely garden which the children enjoyed! Felt well managed in regards to Covid, would stay again!

could not fault this hotel everybody was well looked after covid plans excellent food was excellent as was staff and rooms

Food was tasteless, room very warm no freshair or open windows, staff rushed us to quickly order food.

We always seem to struggle for places to eat around Lockerbie so this was a new place to sample for a family dinner. It was bustling and the service was good.We ordered a pre dinner drink and I was surprised to only be offered Gordon's or Tanqueray when in the land of Gin production! The menu is substantial (with a few spelling errors) but I felt it had some really strange combinations on it - plaice goujons with rice AND potatoes? We were treated well and there was a nice atmosphere but it's not somewhere that I would be bothered about going back to.

Excellent food all round. Steak, venison, sea bass. All cooked perfectly and our party of 7 didn’t wait long either. Decent polite service

Had a wonderful lunch there a few years ago, also had a guild outing as well they did us proud, would recommend it to anyone. /been there i the past 6 months still good.

Freshly prepared dishes served piping hot. Gluten free requirement not a problem. All dishes adaptable. Excellent attentive service. Good atmosphere in the dining room and in the adjacent bar/lounge. Very tasteful decor and New Zealand kauri wood panels, doors and fireplaces.

The food was good , the service was bad when we arrived we were rushed and also during our lunch and ordering , Due to our experience I feel that the survice the restaurant has to improve in order to revisit .

Christmas Day meal spent with my husband and very elderly Mother was really excelent both in terms of the quality of the food, varied and imaginative menu, and Festive atmosphere.The staff were so welcoming, relaxed and efficient yet kind and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble and my Mum was able to have have half portions at a reduced price.We enjoyed a delicious 5 course meal with champagne and Christmas gift on arrival.

Booked for lunch with a number of friends and were glad that they could accomodate 19 of us so close to Christmas. Decent selection on the menu and something to satisfy everyone. Orders for all courses were taken shortly after we were seated.The food we ordered arrived in a timely manner and was served on hot plates; and the bread rolls were still warm when they arrived at the table - nice! I can only vouch for the food I had - the winter soup was tasty, the beef tender and the vegetable platter plentiful and not overcooked. The Whim Wam (trifle) was a nice finish to our meal, or so I thought, but I'd forgotten about the mince pies and tea/coffee. The mince pies arrived warm, with fine pastry casings - very tasty.I'd say that the fixed price menu was good value and all our party left satisfied.

We’ve been going here for many years with parents & other family. Varied menu with fairly standard food. Tasty enough but repetitive accompaniments. Dependable but not exciting

Friendly service. Food was typical hotel food and plentiful. Pleasant environment - we ate in the conservatory.

We were travelling up to Scotland in our motor home to recover a vehicle. We called in for an evening meal and they were happy for us to park there overnight. We tucked into a nice 3 course meal with decent portions on hot plates. The barman was very friendly and made us feel welcome. Relaxing break on a somewhat stressful trip, thank you.

The best food we had on our stay in Scotland .Accommodating and friendly. With great service. I had the best Ginger pudding I've ever tasted and the vegetable lasagne was great. Other family members enjoyed their meals as much as me.

Had lunch that was organised in advance. Food was excellent as was breakfast the next morning.would Iditarod and eat here again.

We’d booked at the best western up the road on the first night of our north coast 500 trip

Friendly and helpful manager who could not do enough to help to accommodate the party. Clean and well kept rooms.

This is a great place to stay the owners/ in keepers our a friendly bunch. We enjoyed their company. They have beautiful rooms (very clean) great place for your meals and drinks. We stayed for 2 nights and very much enjoyed our stay.

Hadn’t been here for years but went to a funeral wake. It was so well done, the soup sandwiches cakes etc great. Nice place plenty of room. Have eaten lunch and dinner here many times, plenty of room for families, great venue for weddings too

On 08 July 2018 my family and I (and I mean extended family and friends) travelled from Yorkshire to Glasgow to celebrate the wedding of my nephew. En route I decided to host a customary break for refreshments for the guests.

We have driven passed quite regularly but never stopped, that was an error on our part.

Was here on training for a week. Loved the room was very comfy. Housekeeping were great. Relaxed atmosphere. Ate every night food delicious and presented well. Brian and the staff couldn't do more for you. Breakfast was a delight. Being away from home for a week I felt that it was a home away from home. Thanks for looking after us. Colleen

Very nice clean and friendly service thank you would recommend this hotel would have a meal here nice toilets .

What a lovely restaurant and bar with food and staff to match. Ate there every evening of our stay and were not disappointed once. Thank you

Great food and lots of it, served with a cheerful smile, and chosen from a very extensive menu. All came freshly cooked, and was a real pleasure to eat. Will certainly be returning before very long.

Usually eat elsewhere when in the area but thought we would give this a try and so glad we did. We ate early and it was fairly quiet but soon started filling up and looked like a mix of locals (which is a good sign) and guests. A cold and wet night but the atmosphere was good and staff welcoming. We were quickly given menus and chose the venison which was well cooked and very tasty. For dessert I chose sticky toffee pudding which was delicious and my husband chose ice cream which was huge and unfortunately he was unable to finish it. Would definitely recommend Somerton House and will definitely be back when next in the area.

We stayed en-route to Argyll on the far west coast of Scotland as Lockerbie seemed convenient, just across the English border. We were so impressed, we stayed again on the return journey.

Called with friends on Friday night and managed to get a table without booking it in advance, possibly because it was very early and by the time we had finished, the restaurant was packed. My wife had the Mushroom Stroganoff and I had the Beef...

Visited here with friend for dinner and was not disappointed.The main courses were well presented and hot. The desserts were also very good although dearer that some similar hotels. staff very friendly and attentive. Have been here before many years ago and standard as good...

Very nice place.went on sunday evening for tea.really good food & reasonable prices.staff were friendly & helpful,will def go again

Fuimos a Somerton para una comida de última sábado ~ ~ todos tuvimos diferentes platos y la comida era deliciosa, el servicio era de primera clase, sin duda volveremos pronto~~ gracias x

Después de trabajar todo GB y Europa, me he alojado en algunos hoteles buenos y algunos no tan buenos, pero tengo que decir que el hotel casa de somerton es uno de los mejores en los que me he alojado, el personal son como familia...

Buena comida sana y mucha variedad, especialmente con los budines. Los platos principales una sensible tamaño, grandes flanes. Bonito bar acogedor.

Offers very nice food, bar staff are extremely friendly and will go above and beyond to make it an enjoyable experience.

Visited at weekend and the food was awful! I don't understand how basic food can be cooked so badly. Cubed carrots and turnip were dried out and probably reheated. Potato's weren't much better and were cold. The chicken I had was as tough as old boots and the Yorkshire pudding with the roast beef was inedible, it could have been used as a frisbee it was so hard and over reheated. It doesn't say much about the kitchen staff if they think sending poor quality food out to paying customers is acceptable. The waiter and waitress could do to brush up on their people skills too. I will not be rushing back or recommending it. A few other diners over the weekend had the same opinion too.

Just one day here, it was nice family run very friendly accommodation, beautiful building and a big car park,

If you are looking for somewhere for good service and great food this is the place to come to. When we have visitors we take them here for a meal.

I came here with a large family group for a festive get together. As I booked they were able to get a tasty vegan option for me, a nice bean tagine, and surprised me with dessert too. The only way to make it even better would be to have vegan options on the menu. All in all, awesome staff, fabulous food and lovely atmosphere. Thank you Somerton!

Lovely meal and a very nice venue - the restauarnt very pleasant as is the bar area. We should not have had a starter as we did not do our meals justice - amazing steam pie for main

The food says it all, all home cooked and excellent quality with good portion size and the deserts were to die for. Service a little slow and not as good as the food which was a shame, had to wait at the bar for a long while to get a drink during the meal as no staff were in the dining room.

After a very long drive through Peebles, Jedburgh,Hawick and Langholm we found ourselves eating out here and I'm very glad we finally found it! Didn't catch his name but the man behind the bar with glasses was very welcoming which in our experience is very rare. Food portions were large and the menu had a wide choice. Service was good as well. Both of us had the curry potato soup and although I wouldn't choose to have it again it was very nice to try. The main I had a lamb cutlets in a redcurrent jus which I doubt I'll find in a restaurant anywhere else, I thought it was very nice maybe lacking just a final ingredient or two? I'm not a chef but maybe adding tomato to it with a bit of a pepper might be what it needs. The ginger pudding at the end was fantastic as well. Place looks very nice, didn't like the decor in the toilets mind you and the main hallway could maybe do with an update. Will definitely come back one day.

Very nice food (the steak was fantastic!), nice view of the countryside, and a very pretty dining room. Breakfast was particularly good, especially for £5! Service was very friendly and prompt, although they tend to rush you out at the end of meal time.

I stayed here for a 8 week period at the start of the year. Unfortunatley i am only getting to write this now but better late than never. I could not reccomend the somerton house hotel more to anyone. As i stayed there for such a long time i met everybody that worked in the hotel on a regular basis. They were always a friendly face and a good conversation. The morning breakfast with Alex was a pleasure. The dinner was always very well cooked, good size portions. Brian the manager is one of the most accomodating and genuine people I have met. I travel with work a lot and stay in hotels on a regular basis and I must say this is one of the best hotels ive stayed in in terms of food, service and accomodation.

Friendly warm welcome. Pre dinner drinks served in bar while choosing from comprehensive menu. Top quality food served well. Quiet night but good atmosphere.

Came here as we fancied a change from the usual in Lockerbie.We were pleasantly surprised by what we found, interested and attentive staff and great food.The only minor detail was the decor is a bit dated. Other than that, I would certainly recommend and look forward to returning.

On our way home from down south, we phoned ahead to see if we could get a table. No problem!! Even though they were busy and it was Gala Day in Lockerbie, they made space for us. Great service from all the staff, who are friendly, accommodating and so helpful, always with smiles on their faces. The food was great........we both had my all-time favourite, Escalopes of beef fillet Florentine........yummy!! Even had a pudding, also yummy

We had our wedding here in march 2015. Everything went perfectly and the staff couldn't have been anymore helpful. The food is always delicious and the hotel itself is very cosy inside. We went back in march this year for our anniversary and it's still absolutely spot on for food 1 year on.

We were recommended to try here. We were a little disappointed in the food.Maybe wrong choices but it lacked flavour. Our visit was at lunchtime & no one else was there. staff were not very welcoming, had to seek someone out to be served.Sorry but this is how we found our experience, & I always like to speak what I find.

This hotel is nicely located for Lockerbie and the Motorway. The staff are friendly and the rooms are large. Food is ok, but was a little greasy on bith my visits. The rooms are kept nice and clean and the beds are comfy, bathrooms need a little update. Although staff are friendly it is often difficult to loacte them and uyou are often left standing waiting for long periods. Little niggles, but I would still recomend the hotel to others.

Our Keep Fit class get together every year at The Somerton for our Post Xmas lunch. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Brian and staff and the food is always first class roll on next year

We were celebrating a family birthday , good menu with a variety of food . Food was tasty and was enjoyed by all , our next birthday meal will be here

This charming hotel still retains the "family" feel to it and is every bit as good as it always has been. When we lived up there is was a regular place for high days and holidays. I was even once interviewed there by BBC Scotland.The food is as well presented as ever arranged by an artist in the kitchen. Attractive looking food really makes you want to eat it, savour it and enjoy it. No photos of it as it did not last long.. We all went for different meals and opted to sit in the comfort of the bar. I have never been disappointed here and I must have been going to over twenty eight years, although I am now very much a visitor to these parts. Service was efficient and warmly carried out with that little hint of humour that lifts the eating experience. We were there to meet up with my son and his partner so it made it special for them too.All the staff are great here but Shona is especially good and friendly.I would unreservedly recommend this as somewhere to go out of your way to visit. Good varied menu with plenty of choice.

I reserved a table for 5 on the 31st October for my mothers 70th birthday, I could not fault the waiting staff, the meal n the kindness shown to my mother that night. The food was amazing and we liked that the veg came separately, the waiting staff that served our table "mainly Rachel" could not do enough to make our night special. My mother woz presented with a bottle of wine for her birthday by the hotel which I thought was a lovely touch n made her night complete. A really big thank you to u all and I will recommend to others to give you their custom. We will definitely be back.

turned up later than expected no problem wide variety all very nice lots of local people use it too!

I celebrated my 50th birthday with 15 family & friends at the Somerton and I've got to say it was perfect. Beautiful food and caring attentive staff. Thanks to everyone who made my night memorable for all the right reasons

We had an appalling meal and not very good service. The barman got someone to get to our booking, but ignored my attempts to order a drink. The food was very poor, pigeon that grossly was over cooked, Trout that and venison as bad, when it came to puddings the apple strudel I had appeared to have been microwaved, the pastry was a was as soggy as the contents. My coffee was good, but my wife’s hot cholate was mainly sugar. When it came to paying we managed to get the bill but were ignored when it came to paying so left payment and walked out!

On route north we have often dined here with friends who live locally and never been disappointed. The menu is excellent, catering for me, a vegetarian and my wife who is coeliac. Would happily recommend this restaurant not just for the food but also for the friendly staff and pleasing decor.

Separate function room from main dining area which was lovely . Food choice good . Food Excellant quality Staff friendly great service . Food piping hot.

Lush! I had the "mini mixed grill" and the portion size was extremely generous! Better yet, this is the only restraunt I've been to that can cook a steak to absolute perfection.

Myself my wife and mother in law have dined at this Hotel many times. We visited again on xmas day 2014 for lunch/dinner. The restaurant was very busy but from the initial welcome (and small gifts from santa!) to our departure we had a lovely afternoon. We ordered our meals and because it was busy we expected a bit of a wait. To our delight each course arrived without delay and the quality and helpings could not be faulted. The young waiters and waitresses were very pleasant and carried out their duties faultlessly. The cost given that it was xmas day was very acceptable.We have no hesitation in recommending the Somerton and shall certainly return.

This restaurant has quite a good write up but we were very disappointed. The conservatory was well laid out with most of the tables reserved but we were the only family eating there on Saturday lunchtime. My husband ordered the Christmas dinner which was a disgrace. The plate consisted of a slice of turkey, a slice of ham, one half of a roast potato, a sausage in bacon, side dishes of veg, very small portions and the plate was swimming in watery gravy.My chicken with peppercorn sauce was very tough and the sauce was sickly sweet with cream.The waitress was very abrupt and not up to the serving standard this hotel deserves.The room was very cold because the tables were all placed in front of the radiators.Eating on a Saturday lunchtime in a place like this with no other customers was very disappointing.

The food is really good but when we visited we waited for a waitress to return with what was roast of the day and she never showed up again and then we had to wait ages to be served and there was only one other couple in the restaurant at the time. They had ran out of some sweets and it was only early friday evening which was disappointing. I would have thought theyd have expected friday night to be busy and been prepared.

The food is of good quality produced locally , well presented and reasonably priced.I was staying in the hotel and found the breakfast to be of good quality. Most of the guests were working in the area ie not visitors and the menu seemed aimed at this area.

We dine around in annandale to see family. And we eat in glasgow and no where has better cheasy pasta.£5.95 great

Both the evening meal and breakfast was excellent. The restaurant, bar and breakfast room have excellent character. The staff are lovely.

Easy to find with ample parking. Pleasant bar and entrance. Our room at the front (No 4) has a four poster, though it was at the front we were not disturbed by traffic noise. The ensuite bathroom was clean and fresh, the bath is whirlpool/ jacuzzi; I imagine that would be welcome after a long hike. A huge flat screen telly dominates the room. Lots of different woods used in the decor real and laminates detracts from any sense of grandeur but doesn't detract from the hospitality. Breakfast is made to order and is excellent!

Great experience in lovely setting. Food and service both above average. Pointed out some historical maps when learned of our reason for visiting area.

We were on holiday and although not staying in Lockerbie, thought we would give the Somerton House a visit. We had a sumptuous meal. The food is freshly prepared so it is worth waiting for. The quality was superb and presented to a very high standard . We chose to dine in the Conservatory which was bright and spotlessly clean . The value was excellent and the staff aim to please. We recommend eating here. Do give it a try and enjoy!

A wonderful evening meal that was excellent value for money, beautifully cooked and the staff are just so friendly and helpful.

Family owned apparently and great attention to customer care and service. The food was simply superb too.Would highly recommend eating here

Visited the Somerton for a family lunch of 6 people on a Monday. Our orders were taken quickly, and even though we were the only people in the restaurant it took 45-60 minutes for all our meals to be cooked. I ordered the duck with an orange and cointreau sauce which i found very disappointing and not very well cooked and for some reason i was given small boiled potatoes and vegetables in 2 separate miniature bowls which were not well cooked or seasoned at all. Of all the 6 different dishes ordered, for some reason 4 of them had been dusted with paprika on the edge of the plate to aid in presentation, which in my opinion is very lazy and reflects poorly on the chef. The prices of all the dishes were between £12 - £15, which i felt was expensive as the quality of the food was poor, presentation was poor and service was slow. Another thing is that the 1 waitress (some Eastern European) on duty was very poorly dressed and her clothes were quite dirty and covered in cat hairs, which may explain why there was a hair in my food. The only highlight of our visit to the Somerton was that my grandpa was quite happy with his fish and chips, although how difficult is it to serve oven chips with fish?Overall i would not visit the Somerton again and as a local i would not recommend it to anyone.

Went here for an annual family meal. Booked a table for7 and 2 tables stuck side by side which was awkward to get seated for elderly people. Service was pleasant and courteous. Drinks orders were taken promptly and served. Food was very good with a wide variation on the menu. Chicken Stanley was a favourite with our party and enjoyed by everybody. I had placed coupons and the only quibble was the chips or crisps neither one nor the other. Sweets were excellent and wide choice and all homemade. All in all enjoyable meal and portions were a little bigger than previous visits. Well worth a visit.

Thank you too all for wonderful lunch today....We had 3 guests from england and all of us are quality consultants..... or erstwhile... the meet and greet was of the highest order in the anteroom... had the time to select from and very good table d,hote or a la cart menu... not rushed. the ambience was really good.... we had our meals in the lovely decorated conservatory room... decor and cleanliness 100 percent throughout... no piped music!!! so it was wonderful as we had much to talk about... the meal was so well presented, dellivered in good style and the main thing was the choice quality, and value for money. My colleages had visited a few places in the uk this week and considered it a real jewel in the crown for quality of food, cost, and staff friendliness.. Well done all the staff.... It was nice to see them utilising local s oduce in their food, and also make people aware of what was on in the locality with leaflets in an neat and uncluttered way..... My colleages are waiting for spring to revisit....It was very appreciated that my husband was made an alternative sauce for his beef.... thats really going that extra mile

Had dinner here last week. I opted for the chicken stanley which was very tasty. This was accompanied with potatoes and vegetables, although they don't give you many of these at all. The poor waitress had to read the dessert menu to us and had to do this to everyone else in the restaurant, when it was time for dessert. Why don't they print out dessert menu's and pass them round to everyone when it is time? Seems crazy. I opted for the ice-cream which was OK. All in all it was just "OK".