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Ernespie House Hotel

3.0 star property
Castle Douglas hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Indian cuisine
Master suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Nestled near the rolling hills, Ernespie House Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a delicious full breakfast, cozy fireplace in the lobby, and scenic views from the garden. Enjoy fresh air on the terrace or explore nearby bike trails with information from staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Conference space
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Wedding services
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$134 nightly
The total price is $161
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees

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Master suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Master suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

King room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Four Poster Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sep 21 - Sep 22
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About the neighborhood

Map
Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3JG

What's nearby

  • Threave Garden - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lock Ken - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Threave Castle - 13 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kippford Beach - 17 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 29 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 94 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 124 min drive
  • Dumfries Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halikarnas Fish & Chips - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Nikos - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lochview Motel And Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brambles Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moore's Chip Shop - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Ernespie House Hotel

Ernespie House Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Castle Douglas. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Conference space (2000 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bicycle parking
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Ernespie House Hotel Castle Douglas
Ernespie House Castle Douglas
Ernespie House
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Urr Valley Hotel
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Ernespie House Hotel Hotel Castle Douglas

Frequently asked questions

Does Ernespie House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ernespie House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ernespie House Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Ernespie House Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ernespie House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Ernespie House Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ernespie House Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Indian cuisine.

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Ernespie House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Food
Service staff
Bed
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was great, made to order and plentiful, setting guests up for the day. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

A hotel with tonnes of potential (one to watch)

The food (home made curry) and all the staff were great. The hotel needs some maintenance and a little more of a clean in some areas (cob webs in corners).
Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant and friendly staff. Very accommodating. Large comfortable room. Good hearty breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Ronald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ernespie

Food was really good snd they were very accommodating.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff at the hotel were very nice and helpful. The room was clean and tidy. Food was delicious.
Deborah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff great - they are trying to bring the place bac
Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight at Ernespie

Overnight stay. Due to our own problems could not check in arriving after 12mn very good instructions to gain entry and directions to room. Breakfast made to order delicious and plentiful. Hotel is tierd in places but room was modern obviously newly updated. Bed very comfortable family are improving areas all the time. Well worth a visit if you are coming to Castle Douglas.
Carolina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay, I thought good value for money,.
Hazel Mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location staff friendly service good
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were wonderful and friendly. Very dog friendly. Peaceful location. Perfect stopping off point for our journey to the ferry.
Cindy-Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enerspie house hotel Fab!

Beautiful rural setting. We had a lovely stay. Friendly, welcoming staff, lovely room with comfortable bed and perfectly cooked food! We will stay here again.
marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable and excellent food

Super friendly and engaging staff. Clean room with a very comfortable bed. Excellent food.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The views from the hotel are amazing . The staff and very friendly , informative and helpful . Our room was very spacious with views over the fields (room 20.) Very clean and tidy . Breakfast very good and sets you up for the day . Pre dinner cocktails sitting in the garden an added bonus . Dinner exceptional and in particular the curries ! Would highly recommend staying at Ernespie again . Anyone travelling with children the neighbouring Ernespie Farm and play area is ideal . Thank you Ernespie . Aly & Greg
Greg, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Two day break

Unexpected upgrade, lovely food (reasonably priced), attentive staff. Beautiful setting.
karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant value for money

Excellent food and great choice. Bar prices very reasonable. Great location to Castle Douglas in very well maintained grounds. Staff and manager so lovely, friendly, caring.
Terri, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

2 Night Stay

It was very good overall, the service was attentive and friendly.
Ray, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff

Just stayed one night, staff there very friendly and helpful - had a lovely evening meal with home cooked food and a great breakfast! Its an old fashioned hotel but its got character - drive up to the hotel is lovely, nice and quiet
Tessa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quick overnight stay

Great hotel in a good location. Lovely staff. Good food - evening meal and breakfast. Room had a few snags but easily sorted with help of owner.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Geeting bit dated and run down. A stodgy and traditional Scottish Hotel. Not my taste, But others may really like this.
Iain, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Requires refurbishing.

Fabulous grounds but the hotel itself is in need of serious refurbishment. Our room still had wood chip wallpaper on the walls. That said the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great.
Peter, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

No hot water for a shower and had to ask for heating to be put on in the room, our stay was November. Very cold and draughty hotel.
Scott, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The first family room was smelling of damp, towels were very damp, individual shower gels were empty& left in shower. Pubic hair on the toilet seat. There were 3 staying, only 2 mugs & the glass had toothpaste in the bottom of it. We were really looking forward to our stay. Heard the food was great, just didn't take the chance & ate elsewhere.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

A disappointing overnight stay

The worst overnight stay my wife and i ever had cleanliness was appalling dog poo bin at front door smelt terrible had to ask for it to be cleaned windows filthy outside area very unkempt asked to be moved from bedroom looking out on the roof of the kitchen i could go on this hotel should be closed until it has a full make over
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good Scottish independent hospitality

Quick check in, room very spacious though could do with a few more hangers. Looks recently refurbished carpet and headboard and bed very comfy. TV on bracket has good swivel so can be viewed both in bed or from the sofa or chairs. Would benefit from a large bulb in the bedroom center light. Bathroom bit small and the shower cuts out a lot of the light from the basin. Food all freshly cooked to order and the curry dishes should not be missed - all excellent authentic with delicate spicing, not burning hot as some can be. Breakfast again cooked to order and served at the table other than juice and toast.
Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was well appointed and comfortable. I found the breakfast ok, and the attendant not observant of our needs despite it being not busy, at the time we were dining only the two of us. We would have lived more coffee and some yogurt but the attendant had left the area not to be seen again. We also were not given the code for the outside door and had to call to get back in after arriving back from dinner out. The greeting was warm upon arrival, the bedding nice. The shower took very long to achieve proper pressure and heat. It was a lovely place despite these things.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic break away

We had an excellent two nights at Ernespie House. Our hosts were welcoming, friendly and couldn't do enough to ensure we enjoyed our stay. All the staff we met were pleasant and hospitable. The hotel is spotless and our room was fantastic with all amenities, warm and cosy for such a large room with a wonderful high ceiling, bed was super comfy, lovely pillows and duvets, attention to detail is spot on. We had our evening meal both nights and they were first class. The honeycomb cheesecake is fabulous and I can honestly say the Rump steak was the best I have ever tasted. Cooked breakfast both mornings, delicious! It was very wet while we were there, so we weren't able to have a good look around the vast grounds, plan to do so on our next visit (weather permitting) The couple obviously have many plans for their new venture and we plan to visit again next year and see their progress. Wishing them every success for the future.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip