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Ernespie House Hotel

3.0 star property

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A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors. - Ernespie House Hotel (Castle Douglas)
A living room with two brown leather armchairs, a small side table with a vase, a fireplace, and a television mounted above it. - Ernespie House Hotel (Castle Douglas)
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and umbrellas, a building with windows, and a car parked nearby. - Ernespie House Hotel (Castle Douglas)
A bedroom with two beds, a large artwork on the wall, and a view of trees through the window. - Ernespie House Hotel (Castle Douglas)
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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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View all photos for Double Room

A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, two bedside lamps, a small wooden nightstand, and a floral wallpaper pattern.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door with a notice.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a desk.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Master suite

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with a chair, a potted plant, and a television on the wall.

Master suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Four Poster Bedroom

A grassy field with a dirt path, trees, and a fence in the background.

Four Poster Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a door.

King room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Double

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Castle Douglas is home to Ernespie House Hotel. The Whitehouse Gallery and Stewartry Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Galloway Activity Centre and Tolbooth. Enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hunting, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Castle Douglas travel guide
Map
Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3JG

What's nearby

  • Carlingwark Loch
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cardoness Castle
    24 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • Dalscone Farm Fun
    29 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Mossyard Beach
    32 min drive - 20.9 miles
  • Galloway Forest Park
    36 min drive - 24.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Lochview Motel And Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Roae Garden
    10 min drive
  • Designs Cafe
    12 min walk
  • Moore's Chip Shop
    18 min walk
  • Street Lights
    15 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

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?

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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Carlingwark Loch and within 3 mi (5 km) of Threave Garden and Threave Castle. Lock Ken is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ernespie House Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location with excellent food. Will stay again,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time at this Hotel and it was as good as we remembered, nice clean comfortable room. Staff and owner friendly and helpful. Evening meal and breakfast tasty and good value. Definitely will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff couldnt have been more helpful or friendly. The evening meal and breakfast both very nice. But the property needs serious investment, the communal areas all need a tidy up and a clean. None of the radiators worked or had been switched on and the bedroom was only warm when under the covers on the bed. Had to ask for toilet roll for the room amd towels for the room - got one of each and then the shower spat at you with luke warm water. Could be fantastic, probably was once, but wouldn't go back sadly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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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
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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Mixed bag, room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

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).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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