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The Thistle Inn

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A traditional building with a sign reading "THISTLE INN" and a visible entrance. - The Thistle Inn (Castle Douglas)
A small, cozy room with wooden paneling, a large window with a view of the street, and several tables and stools. - The Thistle Inn (Castle Douglas)
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a dresser. - The Thistle Inn (Castle Douglas)
A small kitchenette with a wooden cart, a white refrigerator, and a kettle on the counter. - The Thistle Inn (Castle Douglas)
A bedroom with a double bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a dresser. - The Thistle Inn (Castle Douglas)
Consider a stay at The Thistle Inn and take advantage of free breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a mirror.

Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a dresser.

Comfort Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a small kitchenette area.

Basic Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Castle Douglas is home to The Thistle Inn. RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve and Lock Ken reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Galloway Activity Centre and Tolbooth. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Castle Douglas travel guide
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51-55 Main Street, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3AU

What's nearby

  • A bird of prey in flight against a clear sky.
    Lock Ken
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic castle with a large tower and ruins, surrounded by a moat and lush green grass.
    Caerlaverock Castle
    54 min drive - 34.9 miles
  • Galloway Forest Park
    29 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Dalscone Farm Fun
    36 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • Mossyard Beach
    37 min drive - 24.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station
    26 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • Designs Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Moore's Chip Shop
    5 min drive
  • Street Lights
    5 min drive
  • The Jewel in the Crown
    6 min drive
  • Halikarnas Fish & Chips
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Thistle Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Thistle Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Thistle Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Thistle Inn located?

Situated in Castle Douglas, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Lock Ken and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carlingwark Loch and Threave Castle. Loch Ken Marina and Threave Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Thistle Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jill

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The meals were very tasty and nicely presented. Breakfast choice was tailored to suit individuals. Staff were friendly and pleasant. Nothing was too much trouble. The hosts went over and above our expectations. A genuine pleasure to stay at this location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almost a small self contained flat with living room, kitchenette and en-suite, friendly family owned and run in a quiet hamlet in the countryside. Generous portions of good food and a popular cozy bar. Great value for money. A good base for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super host Michelle great stay breakfast and dinner brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent value for money. The facilities are reflected in the price. The proprietor, Michelle, was great and breakfast was excellent quality and the bacon & sausages were obviously from a butcher which was a really unexpected surprise. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Amenities
Excellent communication and stay great food for evening meal and breakfast great sleep easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice people and very nice food too with a pub , very quiet and grate location for heading out for local adventures will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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Great room and food was amazing too. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

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Nice stay. I would recommend to other travelers. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, a delicious breakfast ... very good coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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The owner was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome and friendly reception Food was good 'pub' grub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly,room clean ,brilliant breakfast ( very important ) very nice place to be.Ideal position for roaming around Loch Ken
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
friendly staff. food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

Good value for money

Good , exceptionally clean, room with tv , WiFi & tea making facilities . Very good breakfast . Well worth the amount we paid .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

Perfect

Homely, friendly, cosy and warm with amazing cooked breakfast. Lovely host x
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Fantastic

Had a great nights sleep at the Thistle. Spotlessly clean, warm and a very comfortable bed. The area around the inn is quiet and there is plenty of parking. Communication from Michelle was great, giving easy instructions for check in. Room was warm, spacious, a good shower and even had a fridge! Breakfast was fantastic and freshly cooked. 10/10, will definitely stay when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Amenities
I have stayed at the Thistle Hotel on previous visits to Castle Douglas and find it welcoming and i always book a room here if availability is good , will be staying again if and when I am on business nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Good value hotel

Stayed one night in triple room on road trip around Dumfries & Galloway. Room clean and comfortable with a microwave and fridge a bonus. Only negative was lack of electric sockets, although this was not really problematic. Staff extremely helpful and friendly and with a good cooked breakfast. Parking was also easy. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stopped here, as I was ill. The staff made me lemon herbal drink and brought it to my room, they very kind to me. The Anex room was basic but Very reasonably priced for a room with bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

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Great little village inn. The proprietor and chef Michelle was welcoming and friendly. The attached restaurant was delicious. We had a beautiful dinner and Scottish breakfast the following morning. You definitely get a great glimpse of village life in this friendly little village pub. The room was clean and comfortable. You will enjoy it here! Thank you for your lovely Scottish hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

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Thanks to Michelle for being so kind and helpful. Nice clean room. Fab breakfast: award winning poached eggs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

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The personal service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good Value Stay

Good value pub room, with really helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Sound insulation from adjacent rooms could have been better. We were advised less than an hour before arrival that the pub and restaurant would be closed that evening due to a family event, so we’d have to eat in Castle Douglas. No problem but the recommendations were all full - it would have been really nice if the Thistle Inn had offered to book a table for us. It must be stressed that this was a one off and doesn’t reflect normal service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very hardworking and lovely little B&B stay

This room (or at least the one we had which was a sort of loft conversion, accessed by metal plane style stairs) was absolutely fine either for people who are absolutely fit and mobile and on a budget, or people staying one or two nights only. We were only booked for one night and that was fine. The metal stairs are slippery in the rain BUT the owners in showing us up to the room helped carry cases etc. It is not difficult but if you have any mobility challenges, be sure to ask for ground floor room. Bathroom was shower, loo, small sink - very clean and some in room toiletries also provided which was a nice touch. Our room had several beds and I think was the family room, which makes it ideal for some groups, but as a couple we'd have preferred one larger double bed - however, we had to book this fairly late in our planning, it was the only room available and it was really well priced for the area. Food downstairs in the pub is nice, my tip would be stick to the classics like the burgers and lasagna. More ambitious looking dishes like the scallop and black pudding starter were OK but felt less good in terms of value for money - I had burger envy of my husband's choice! Staff cannot do enough for you and given how tiny the place is in terms of two or so people running the bar, kitchen and dealing with on site accommodation queries they do a smashing job. Our breakfasts in the morning were DELICIOUS.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and Inn were perfect! The owner was so kind and helpful. She he's my reservation when my travel plans coming in did not go as planned and I ended up not checking in until the next day. The food was amazing! From breakfast to dinner with the battered fish (so creamy good) and the chicken a leek lasagna (so yummy). I will keep this place in mind for the next time I am traveling g through the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Genuinely nice people, easy, early check in--nice place to spend a night on a journey in the South of Scotland
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026