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Ernespie House Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Castle Douglas with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Indian cuisine
Terrace/patio
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Master 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
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Threave Garden - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Lock Ken - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Threave Castle - 13 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Kippford Beach - 17 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Galloway Forest Park - 29 min drive - 23.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 22 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Designs Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Halikarnas Fish & Chips - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lochview Motel And Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nikos - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Ernespie House Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Ernespie House Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A bicycle cleaning area, bicycle tour information, and smoke-free premises
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ernespie House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ernespie House Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ernespie House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ernespie House Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Ernespie House Hotel located?

Situated in Castle Douglas, this hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Threave Garden and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Threave Castle. RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve and Lock Ken are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Ernespie House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a family room, which was quite spacious and nice. The host was excellent and helpful about things to do in the area and the hotel restaurant was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Lovely area, to wake up and look out around the fields and countryside and huge trees on that driveway was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great! food was outstanding - almost Michelin 5 star quality...!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SENGA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house and grounds.Friendly and eager to please owner and staff. .lovely furnishings and welcoming ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant and friendly staff. Very accommodating. Large comfortable room. Good hearty breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at the hotel were very nice and helpful. The room was clean and tidy. Food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ernespie

Food was really good snd they were very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff great - they are trying to bring the place bac
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, I thought good value for money,.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location staff friendly service good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy-Ann

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful and friendly. Very dog friendly. Peaceful location. Perfect stopping off point for our journey to the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable and excellent food

Super friendly and engaging staff. Clean room with a very comfortable bed. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Staff & service

2 Night Stay

It was very good overall, the service was attentive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Two day break

Unexpected upgrade, lovely food (reasonably priced), attentive staff. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Iain

Geeting bit dated and run down. A stodgy and traditional Scottish Hotel. Not my taste, But others may really like this.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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