The Crown and Anchor Dundrennan in Dumfries & Galloway

Excellent B&B with fabulous hosts, Jackie & John. We were a family of 3 adults staying for 3 nights in the 2 available bedrooms. Both rooms were spotless, comfortable, very well presented with very comfortable beds and good quality bedding. The rooms are en-suite with large walk in showers with plenty of hot water. If you are looking to stay in the area then my advice would be to book the Crown & Anchor as our experience was 100% positive. We couldn’t find fault with anything. The location is stunning and so peaceful. Breakfasts were delicious as was the food we had from the tea rooms downstairs. Jackie’s homemade Victoria sponge is to die for. We were made to feel so welcome and would book here again if we were to return to Dumfries and Galloway. Jackie and John, thank you both so much for making our holiday so enjoyable x

Excellent B&B. Hosts Jacqui and John, couldn't have been more welcoming, friendly and helpful . If you are in the area, then you will not find anywhere better. Not to be missed. I am very particular, the accommodation was spotless, lovely Dorma bedding. I was happy. We booked 2 nights, to finish our 3 weeks touring east Scotland. Perfect ending. Breakfast was delicious, plentiful, the service came with love and smiles. I think Jacqui would have breathed for us, if she could have 😃💕 Thank you both.x

Lovely lunch, toasties and club sandwiches etc. Tasty cakes. Lovely stop in the middle of a walk. Friendly service.

Excellent lunch stop with friends. They were busy but apologised for the delay. The food and drinks were very good. We would go again.

Made to feel welcome from start to finish, can’t recommend this place enough. Anyone who is looking for a nice break in the countryside should definitely book here

Just returned from a short stay at this B&B and can honestly say we were overwhelmed by how friendly and accommodating the hosts Jacqui and John are. They go out of their way to make your stay special. They’re fab!! The place itself is spotless clean and very comfortable with all the amenities you need. The breakfast is delicious and plentiful and there’s a lovely little tea shop downstairs selling all homemade food. All in all we can honestly say there are no negatives and we will most definitely stay here again when we’re in the area. Thank you so much J&J for your wonderful hospitality x

We stayed for 4 nights bed and breakfast. Comfortable bed, nice room, attentive hosts, generous breakfast, reasonably priced. A very enjoyable stay.

Stayed here for two nights, it was an absolute pleasure, Jackie was a fantastic host and could not do enough for you . Thank you very much and see you next time Neil.

I cannot recommend this place enough. It is hands down the best Band B I have ever stayed in. I made to booking very last minute and was lucky enough to have chosen such a wonderful place to stay. The kindness, friendliness and loveliness of the hosts made the stay so exceptional. Jackie and John were always so helpful and friendly but always so respectful and the cooked breakfast every morning was 10/10 :) the room was prefect. Super comfy bed and so tastefully decorated and so warm and cosy. The places is literally across the road from the Medieval Abbey and I'd a really good central location to explore Dumfries and Galloway. Thank you so so much for making my mini break so special.

Monday Lunchtime and outside was a drizzly dreich September, so I dropped in here for a quick snack. Ordered coffee and a toastie, and arrived quick quickly, and both fresh and hot. -Coffee was a decent caffetiere with warmed milk, and was delicious. (Both cups.) -Toastie was a Cheese and Ham on brown bread, and came with salad, crisps and (homemade?) Coleslaw. All delicious, and well priced. Refreshed and warmed up, I chatted to the owners (nice folk!), paid and headed off into the drizzle, satisfied.

Due to a slip up on our part we arrived slightly later than we had originally negotiated. The owners couldn’t have been nicer about it & throughout our stay. It was a beautiful location that overlooked the abbey. The room was as described & pictured, a lovely big bed. The room was clean and tidy. Sky TV & ample tea, coffee, sugar & milk. Breakfast was lovely & I would highly recommend staying here.

Called in for lunch with a friend whilst out for a drive. Both of us had a burger (very meaty and tasty) served with salad, homemade coleslaw, crisps and sauce of your choice, we both had the onion relish. My friend had a coffee which was refilled for him and I went for a coke. Cake was also included in the £10.50 Burger Offer which was excellent value for money, so I went for the carrot cake which was light and nicely spiced and my friend went for the Victoria sponge and he commented that you could taste that the jam was homemade. I was going to get a slice of Victoria sponge to go but as I was still driving around for a while the heat would have ruined it. Never mind it gives me another reason to revisit this little gem of a place. Great tasty food, excellent service and extremely good value for money.

Just had the most delicious Christmas Dinner. All beautifully cooked and in lovely cosy warm room. Couldn't fault anything. Just a shame we will now have to wait until March for this lovely place to open for 2020 xx

Jackie laid on a curry night for us and it was delicious. To start we had onion bajiis and samosas with 2 dips and poppadoms then for the main we had naan bread, pilau rice and 3 choices of curries, Lamb curry, chicken masala and korma along with bombay potatoes. The dessert was a choice between sticky toffee pudding and key lime pie. Some of us had a bit of both! Jackie, Lauren and John were very attentive throughout the night, always making sure we were well looked after. It was also lovely to be able to have a conversation without blaring music in the background spoiling the night like most party nights can do. A most enjoyable night with great food and great company. Would definitely recommend this establishment anytime of the day.

This was our second visit to this lovely tearoom. Jacqui, the owner is so friendly and makes the most delicious cakes and scones you can only dream of! The cakes are so light they don’t even feel sinful! Today we had sandwiches first, the bread was lovely and the fillings generous. Well worth a visit if you’re visiting the abbey or just passing through. Opening times are limited during the week so check first to avoid any disappointment.

Jackie, the owner laid on a special spread for our local tennis club and it was amazing.There were a selection of meats, salads, rice, pasta, homemade coleslaw etc. plenty there and all very tasty. For our dessert we had a selection of fresh fruit, ice-cream, cream and homemade meringues that were so delicious I went back for seconds. She offered us soft drinks and water but a lot of us brought our own bottle so were content to just drink that.Jackie was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed offering us coffees and teas. We had such a lovely night there and a big thank you to Jackie and John for making it extra special.

Had a hot drink and scone with jam and cream. Very good scone, very good value and friendly service. If visiting the abbey, don't miss this little cafe.

Went for lunch today at the Crown & Anchor in Dundrennan with my Auntie. It’s a fantastic tea room, the staff are second to none, they can’t do enough to help, the food is fantastic and fresh (the cake is amazing) and the atmosphere is lovely. They have kept a lot of the old features of the old pub which gives the tea room a bit of character.I WOULD’NT HESITATE IN RECOMMENDING THIS LOVELY LITTLE PLACE AND WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK.Well done

We’re local but don’t often manage to get to cafes right on our doorstep due to work commitments. Went into this delightful looking cafe but the wee rom was full (6 people) We asked if we could sit in the empty room, laid out with menus and got an abrupt if you like from the woman in the kitchen. Then no one came to take our order so we left after ten minutes. Not friendly.

Called on a Tuesday lunch time lovey rustic cafe/restaurant Lovely caring staff with delicious home made soup. My wife who is disabled was very impressed with the large disabled friendly toilet. Everything spotlessly clean. Main entrance is off the main road with a couple of steps so would be awkward with a wheelchair although there may have been a wheelchair access elsewhere.. very rural location with views.

Wonderful Mothering Sunday afternoon tea. Delicious and seemingly endless sandwiches, cakes and scones with a giant pot of tea. Very cosy and friendly atmosphere. Thank you!

Was in Dundrennan last weekend and delighted to find the Crown and Anchor Cafe is open again after their winter break. Thankfully the same extremely high standards coupled with reasonable prices still prevail. After a walk along the instesting Galloway Shoreline at Abbey Burnfoot , my friend and I were ravenous. We both opted for the Breakfast , which was a great decision. Freshly Cooked , Many different components , and Drinks and Toast included in the price. Not only that expertly prepared and served by our ever friendly hosts Jacqui and John.Unfortunately after such a feast I didnt have room for the delicious home bakes cakes on display. On the plus side that gives me another excuse to call, not that any excuse is necessary. Just cant wait for my next visit.Incidentally all the other patrons I have met in their are always very friendly as well , and its size and intimacy lead to great craik.

We were "out for drive" on a wet Saturday.. actually to Castle Douglas... but could find NOWHERE suitable there to have lunch. We meandered toward Kircudbright and passed thru Dundrennan.. I was about to say, "We'll get nothing here" when we came across the Crown and Anchor. WHAT A MARVELLOUS FIND. The food was home cooked and very well presented and served quickly, ( and the place was busy). The surrounding were spotless and beautifully cared for. The proprietors were very welcoming and friendly. We opted for the toasted sandwiches which were superbly cooked and presented,and tea/coffee ( free refills - were offered)If you live locally.. please support this little gem of a place... if you don't go and search it out. WE will be back. If I could give them 7 of of 5 I would. PS we didn't have room for cake.. but they looked superb.

I was really impressed with the food and the service and loved the local art available to look at and purchase, also love how this tearoom supports local businesses and artists.We had been for a walk with our dog and they have water and a little area for him outside as I don’t like dogs inside when I’m in to eat food. Will be returning as much as I can when visiting Scotland as it’s a wonderful warm and welcoming place.

A hidden wee gem of a place, with food of the highest Quality .Highly recommend the large breakfast very good value for your money.lovely warm welcome from the owners.

Great stop off point if you're visiting Dundrennan Abbey or passing through!This is the second time I've been here in the past few months and it was as lovely as the first time! Jacqui and her husband are incredibly friendly and their selection of food and drinks is bloomin' tasty! We had the toasted sandwiches and soup combo the first time and tried the burgers the second time round. All ingredients are locally sourced (which is always great!) and the coffee is divine. They do a great BnB as well!

Visited here with friend and had coffee and hot rolls. Food good and very friendly owners. Located near Abbey and open only certain days of week..best to check on website before travelling. Comprehensive menu. Wished we could have stayed for lunch

Popped in the other day and asked the propieter pleasantly if his cafe was dog friendly for my wife, wee Harry (HRH) and myself to have a cup of tea.The more than abrupt answer was “No”He then went on to tell me that he didn’t know how the very many other cafes and hotels up and down the land got away with being dog friendly.I asked him why and his reasoning was that apparently dogs give off some sort of airborne substances that contaminate displayed cakes and scones etc., (shouldn’t they be covered?) and humans don’t ?He then went on to tell me that he was a dog lover himself (two dogs) but even they were never allowed in the house.I appreciate that cafe/restaurant/hotel owners have a right to make their own rules regarding being dog friendly or not but most of those that aren’t, decline with an apology and some sensitivity .Not this chap. Be warned!

Seven of us turned up here for lunch. We all had main and cake with drinks for less that £10 per head. Drinks were refilled for free and I must have had 3/4 cups of coffee for the cost of a single coffee. The owners were very helpful and looked after us well. I had the large breakfast (photo attached) whilst 3 others had Beef Stew and dumplings with peas and red cabbage. The others had a mixture of sandwiches, toasties and soup and all thought they were very tasty. Certainly worth returning to.

We stayed overnight in the B&B. We didn't get a chance to sample the delights of the tea room, however our stay was delightfully relaxing and we're looking forward to our next visit to take advantage of what looked like a mouthwatering array of cakes. Hosts Jaqui and John are genuinely nice people, welcoming without being too in your face. It's very refreshing to come across people like Jacqui and John who care about making their customers comfortable, and making sure that they're very well fed, with quality produce. It seems to be a personal goal of theirs. The breakfast was really, really tasty, and there was lots of it. Jacqui is especially proud of sourcing local produce, and we were glad to partake of it!Our room was very clean, comfortable and very peaceful. We loved the fact that Dundrennan, whilst being in the countryside, was within arms reach of Kirkudbright, Dumfries etc. We heartily recommend this place for stressed out folk: the ambience is lovely and the countryside is truly gorgeous.

This tea rooms is the hub of the local area, with amazing home made, fresh food. I notice one gentleman didnt like the chatter, there is also a quiet room which maybe more suited to his needs where he can have a view of the Abbey and the fantastic country side. Alternatively there is a lovely outside seating. Another lady comments that she found the freshly brewed coffee a little weak for her taste, there is a double shot coffee on the menu. I travel to this tea room on a regular basis and always find a warm welcome and delicious food.

Been here a couple of times and it is really nice, lovely decor and the food is delicious, add to this a fantastic location and you have one of the best tea rooms in the area. The only downside for me is the lack of any background music to drown out the voices of the staff twittering on about nothing, note to owner......please supply some music as your chit chat is really not that interesting.

Neighbours recommended this place and as a visit to the newly refurbished Kirkcudbright Art Gallery was required, Dundrennan was a good stopping off spot. There is parking space for about 4 vehicles right beside the Crown and Anchor otherwise everyone just parks outside on the street. A couple of steps in and you're there. A cosy cafe for about 12 to 14 folk with another room opposite which can be used for overspill or larger parties.Decided to try the all day breakfast which was well cooked with all the usual suspects. This was cooked to order and the egg was perfect, with excellent sausage, sliced haggis and black pudding and more - even the generous portions of brown toast was perfect. On a subsequent visit, the soup was first rate, and friends raved about their meals generally. Homemade is the key and the scones and cakes are quite something. Friendly atmosphere and excellent food however the one downside was that the coffee was rather weak though 'top-ups' were generously offered. Difficult to put one's finger on why the decor doesn't complement the food or the friendly attention but this is a little gem that shouldn't be missed ( just needs a tiny bit of polishing)

We live in Castle Douglas and watched the Crown and Anchor in Dundrennan transformed into the most wonderful Cafe and Bed & Breakfast. A warm welcome from Jacqui and John creates the most lovely atmospheres. Their staff are friendly and efficient. A wide selection of delicious HOME MADE cakes and FRESHLY COOKED DISHES prepared to a high standard are always available.We went once and have been back again and again and again , Jacqui even did a special Festive Dinner on the lead up to Christmas for us and our family and friends. She catered for 8 of us and produced the most wonderful meal including a scrumptious Stawberry Pavlova (Named after the famous Russian ballet dancer Anna Strawberry ) . Dundrennan is off the beaten track but the quality of this establishment should put it on everybodys visiting list. You wont be dissapointed and there are many lovely walks nearby as well as Dundrennan Abbey and the lost village of Abbey Burnfoot to visit.

Good food. Good value. Clean premises with friendly owners. Nothing more needs said. It is worth a visit

Couldnt recommend this place enough. We came in late on after working and the owners had prepared a massive sausage casserole for us it was fantastic. The newly renovated accommodation was very nice and homely, one of the best nights sleep i have had in a long while.Even prepared a packed lunch for us the next day as an alternative to breakfast! Thanks!!!

We called in for a coffee and cake. A lovely choice of home made cakes. Nice coffee and good service. Beautifully decorated and spotless. Highly recommended. No dogs though you can park on their car park.

Found this little gem last year. Home baking is delicious. Service is first class and the owners are so warm and welcoming. Facilities are pristine and comfortable. Absolutely love it and cannot recommend it more highly.

Very good food all homemade food The cake coffee and walnut very nice compliment to the soup and sandwich with tea or coffee combo

We were staying at a nearby bed and breakfast and popped in here for a late lunch. The food was excellent and great value of money. Tasty lentil soup with a sandwich followed by one of the best lemon cakes I have ever had. We will certainly stop here again!

My husband and i stopped off here for breakfast on our way from Kippford to Kirkcutbright on Saturday morning 19/08/2017. What an absolute gem of a 'happened upon' find. Beautiful place. The food was beautifully cooked and beautifully presented. Will definitely go back to try out the homemade cakes next time. The service was very friendly. Can't praise it enough.

If you are looking for a lovely welcome, great food and value for money, the Crown and Anchor is the place. The staff are so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. Victoria sponge is the best we have ever tasted. And such great value! During our trip, my husband had his 75th birthday and asked to go back here on his birthday - we had discovered it purely by chance the previous day. Would definitely recommend. Although small, is just right. Good parking too.

Lovely service, could not have been more helpful. Came on Sunday and it was so good we came back on Thursday. Victoria sponge in beautiful and all homemade. Very friendly and helpful, nothing too much trouble. Will definitely visit again.

Everything a good tea room should be. Friendly staff, comfortable, very good food at a reasonable price, clean and in a beautiful Galloway setting. We had a good lunch with a large pot of tea and they even had a milk jug which didn't drip.

Stopped here on Easter Sunday for a pot of tea and a cake. Clean, pleasant, friendly place, and the cake was very tasty.

We visited this cafe, for coffee and cakes. The home baking was lovely, as were the coffee's. The proprietors were very friendly and helpful. We saw other people ordering toasties, and when they arrived they looked delicious, and nicely presented. We will try those next time.

Lovely soup and scone and tea. Reasonably priced, super friendly owner and delicious homemade food, We were very pleased to have the Crown and Anchor recommended to you. I wholeheartedly recommend.

A lovely, quaint tearoom in stunning settings. Very friendly staff and great food! Impressed with the amount of vegetarian options and beautiful cakes!

This wonderful little cafe is a hidden gem in the village of Dundrennan. Warm welcome, wood burning stove, delicious homemade soups, snacks and cakes on offer make for a fantastic recipe to make this newly opened cafe and B+B a huge success. Run by a lovely family who have achieved their dream relocating to rural Dumfries and Galloway to start their business. Lovely walks to coast from the door and a great spot for a well earned rest after all the fresh air and exercise. Home baking is super fresh and of a very high standard.

Went there for first time today and enjoyed an phenomenal hot chocolate with some home baking Mary Berry would have been proud of. And all in an extremely scenic setting

we are staying at brighouse bay campsite nearby and was going for a drive along the GTR so we called in here for our Breakfasts as i had read the good reviews on the internet well this time all you read is true . We both we both chose a large Breakfast 2 sausage 2 bacon 2 local eggs blackpudding haggis fresh tomatoes potato tattie 2 slices of toast brown and white plus unlimited fresh very tasty coffee all for £7 each .. the interior is just perfect very comfortable and the views are amazing . we will be back . THANKYOU to the owner she makes you welcome :-)

Second visit to the C&A in Dundrennan. Perfect place for coffee, cake & catch-up. Home-made Lemon Drizzle moist & light. Friendly welcoming owners. Just hit the spot perfectly!

Excellent café and extremely pleasant owner, cook and waitress. Would recommend to call in after a visit to the Abbey in Dundrennan or a walk in the area or a cycle ride. Fantastic area of the world to visit.

Called in for late afternoon tea, after walking on the local ranges. The cafe is warm,very friendly and offers an interesting selection of food, we were there for tea, but someone was eating the all day breakfast and it looked amazingly good. The cakes were delicious home made and in generous portions. This is a place well worth a visit.

Had a 2 night stay with breakfast cant praise this place enough. Jacqui & John are excellent hosts rooms were immaculate food fantastic. Even if you arnt staying the night the tea shop is fantastic. Well done

Great brunch, locally sourced produce. Great staff, friendly and welcoming.Clean and very pleasant surroundings, excellent value for money..... it a hidden gem......I'm sure once word is out it will be very successful.....I wish you all the best.Bruch for £5.50 with coffee but to a better standard than you would have expected for the price!

Upon recommendation from the staff at Threve Castle and Dundrennan Abbey, we de died to warm ourselves up with coffee and tea. We ended up eating lunch and having the most delicious potato and leek soup with toasted ham and cheese sandwiches. The food was absolutely delicious! No room for the divine looking cakes but now I wish we had taken a few slices to go. The owners quite friendly and an absolutely quaint little tea room. Definitely recommend a stopover on your way through Dundrennan.

Stranded by dreadful weather - I was cycling - decided to stay. Excellent choice! Comfy bed, warm room recently refurbished, great shower, immaculate and very clean. Hosts were very friendly and welcoming. Delicious breakfast in the morning. One of the best places I've stayed in on my 6 month cycling journey around the UK.

Visited yesterday and had a great breakfast for £5 which included toast and coffee. You won't get better value in this area than that. The last time I was in the Crown and Anchor was 45 years ago when it was a pub. It stood empty for 20 years plus and the new owners have done an excellent job of converting it into a Tearoom and a B&B.Will most certainly be back with friends and acquaintances, so that the new owners get the recognition they deserve, with this business venture (no I'm not related or acquainted with the owners). 10/10

Lovely local tearoom opposite Dundrennan Abbey. Excellent cakes - all homemade. Some outside seating if weather is good. Worth stopping here if you are visiting the abbey or passing by.

My brother, husband and I called in to the Crown and Anchor yesterday after a fantastic walk. Our intention was to have a cup of tea and one of the delicious looking cakes but we ended up having breakfast at half past two! It was a good decision; it was scrumptious - local bacon, sausage, black pudding and haggis and the deepest yellow yolks I've seen (since we kept our own hens). The owner is a lovely lady and not forgetting son who served us. We'll definitely be calling back!

This is the second time that I have stayed here. The rooms are first class, clean, fresh, tastefully decorated, good value and very comfortable. The cooked breakfast is to be recommended too. Jacqui and John are very welcoming, friendly and cannot do enough for you. Looking forward to my next stay.

We stopped off here for lunch after visiting nearby Dundrennan Abbey. Fantastic place. The owners were friendly and helpful and the service was great. We sat at the outside tables so that we could bring our dog with us and a bowl of fresh water was brought out for him. Our lunch was delicious and freshly prepared. The home-made thick vegetable soup was very tasty and filling but we were still tempted by the amazing home-made cakes on offer to finish off our lunch. The slices of cake were huge but very light and delicious and the coffee was great too. Prices were really reasonable. Can't fault it in any way. Do pay this great little place a visit if you're passing.

Had an amazing lunch and decided to go back to stay. Lovely room and excellent breakfast the next day. Will be back again. The owners are really friendly and helpful. The food is all freshly cooked, and the whole place is really fresh and clean

Visited the café whilst touring the area, Recently opened everything is fresh, the owner welcomed us warmly and quickly served up our order which was delicious. Well worth visiting if you are in the area.

After 20 years standing empty, thank goodness Jacqui and John decided to turn this into the most fabulous Tea Rooms and Bed and Breakfast. We were extremely lucky to have managed to book both the rooms for the weekend and we wish we didn't have to leave today! Jacqui is a wonderful host who looked after our every need. The boys were immediately won over by a delicious Victoria Sponge Cake on our arrival in the pouring rain. The rain continued over the weekend but it didn't spoil our stay. Our rooms were immaculate, with very comfortable beds which we would have been happy staying in during the entire trip. Despite an overnight power cut Jacqui produced a fantastic full English breakfast on a camping stove! Directly opposite Dundrennan Abbey makes it a perfect place to stop while touring Dumfries and Galloway and we cannot recommend it more highly. Five stars isn't really enough.

A lovely wee cafe. Very friendly owners and wonderful home baking. An excellent addition to a visit to Dundrennan abbey.

We stopped here whilst on a camping trip to purchase sandwiches for a packed lunch. The proprietor was just taking freshly baked fruit scones out of the oven, so of course we had to try some, with jam and proper cream. A lovely little tea room, a hidden gem.

We came across this lovely place as we had been on a long car journey for over 4 hours, we saw a sign saying tea room so we stopped, only to be welcomed so lovely by the owner and her son, we had some lovely fresh cooked food and drinks, then discovered it had accommodation however we had already booked previous with someone else, the deco and views are amazing!I would really recommend staying here if not just pop in for a coffee and cake, I'm so glad we came across this little gem :-)

We cycled from Kippford with freinds en route to Kirkudbright, we always welcome an opportunity to stop for a mug of tea and a piece of cake we were not dissapointed.Lovely people, lovely food a very smart place. Every success to our hosts I guarantee "we will be back". Keep this standard up and every success you deserve.I even sang your praises at the Dalbeattie Probus meeting urging the guys there to go for morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea............or all three!!

Stayed at this little b&b last night and what a excellent night it was. Jacqui & John are great hosts very friendly. The rooms are first class very well decorated and very comfortable bed. The food is excellent especially Jacqui's home baking highly recommend the fruit scones with jam & cream, her Victoria Sponge is delicious very light.. Well most definitely stay here again and highly recommend a visit here whether it's for tea & scones or a overnight stay it's well worth it.

Called for coffee and scones with jam and cream and very good they were too. Beautiful tearoom in a fantastic position. The owners were a delight. Worth a detour if you are in Kirkcudbright for the festivities or on holiday.

Called in here today whilst taking our granddaughter driving lesson. Well worth the visit. Had delicious home made fruit scone with jam and fresh cream. Everything sparkling clean. Menu not large but has something for everyone. Home made cakes looked delicious. Small and cosy inside and outside tables for the sun lovers or if you are travelling with animals. The owner serves herself and makes sure you have everything you want. Will visit again later in the day and sample a light lunch. Just so you know - closed on Tuesdays.

A new cafe and B&B on the Solway Coast drive through Dumfrieshire, excellent friendly service. Across the road is Dundrennan Abbey a historic monument well worth a visit

Just visited for the first time. Excellent. Very welcoming staff, delicious bacon roll and tea. Everything on the menu looked great. Top quality surroundings, tableware and service. This is a real asset to the Stewartry. Visitors and locals must give themselves a treat by visiting here.

Called in yesterday morning for our usual Sunday morning cuppa, had heard good things about the place so wanted to see for ourselves - and we weren't disappointed! What a wonderful job the new owners have done to the building, inside and out. We received a most friendly welcome, were served delicious home baking (scone and carrot cake), and a most generous pot of tea. Couldn't fault anything and most reasonably priced. A real find and a great asset tom the village. We'll be back!

Popped in today for lunch, as we'd heard it had newly opened this year. Beautifully and tastefully decorated, very fresh and plenty of space. We ordered a cheese & red onion toastie and a tuna mayonnaise toastie, washed down with a filtered coffee & water. Toasties were lovely and my partner was extremely happy with the amount of tuna in his toastie, completely packed with tuna and slight amount of mayo. Everything was freshly made and well presented. Lovely staff and you were not rushed. We didn't try the cakes but we will next time. Outside seating area too if the weather is nice and roughly 4-5 car parking spaces off the road.

Restored to the highest standard. Clean and tidy! Well worth a visit if your in the area. Foods very well presented and yummy. Staff aren't half bad either ;)

A beautiful restored building in the quiet village of Dundrennan. A good selection of sandwiches, toasties and soups as well as cooked breakfast! The home made cakes are delicious. Service is friendly and welcome. A real gem.

Whilst visiting Dundrennan Abbey today my husband and I were advised by abbey staff that the nearby Crown & Anchor Tearoom was a must visit for a refreshment if we wanted it. When lunch time came we duly made our way there and I must say we were not disappointed. We had hot rolls plus the biggest pot of tea for two imaginable (plus an offer of hot water to refill) and then absolutely gorgeous homemade cakes.The price was unbeatable and was real value for money so much so we offered more than the stated cost because the quality of food and quality of service definitely warranted it.The owners are lovely and welcoming and if we were in the area again we'd definitely return.Best wishes to the couple in their newish venture .......... on the quality of todays service you deserve every success.

This tearoom only opened last week and, if our visit today is anything to go by, will quickly become established on the local 'circuit'. It is close to Dundrennan Abbey, has its own parking and is easy to find.Inside it is tastefully decorated over two rooms. One is mostly tables and chairs and the other room has a selection of comfy sofas to relax into. Both rooms have stunning views of the abbey and across the valley to the hills beyond. There was a real fire burning while we were there.The menu is not huge but I suspect the owner is testing the waters to see what is popular. There was soup, various sandwiches and an all day breakfast (and very nice it was too!) with a selection of homemade scones and cakes. When I asked for a glass of tap water it came in a jug, a nice touch. The staff were very friendly, efficient and keen to please.During our time there there was a constant stream of customers, some visitors, some local. This place, I feel, will become an asset to the local community. I will certainly be back!