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Rivendell

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Dumfries with free breakfast

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Restaurant
Children's play area - outdoor
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Staircase
Front of property
Rivendell offers a genuine sanctuary with its tranquil garden setting. Guests start their day with a full breakfast before relaxing on the picturesque terrace or using the free WiFi. The property's calm atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for a restorative stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom (Not en-suite)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
105 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Scotland, DG11JX

What's nearby

  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mabie Forest Park - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 17 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Granary - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Robert the Bruce (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hitching Post - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Fleshers Arms - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Rivendell

Upscale guesthouse
Free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Rivendell. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Rivendell House Dumfries
Rivendell Dumfries
Rivendell B&B Dumfries, Scotland
Rivendell Guesthouse Dumfries
Rivendell Dumfries
Rivendell Guesthouse
Rivendell Guesthouse Dumfries

Frequently asked questions

Is Rivendell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rivendell?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rivendell?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rivendell located?

Situated in Dumfries, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Dumfries and County Golf Club and Dalscone Farm Fun. Ewart Public Library and Moat Brae National Centre for Children's Literature are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dumfries Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Rivendell Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 221 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Staff & service
Good location. Nice old property in heed of some updating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was good, just the shower was small, breakfast was great and the hosts were great…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy parking quite
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and cozy B&B. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful to see and hear the multiple varieties of bird greeting the morning. Nice, flexible breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

The property needs a bit of TLC on the outside of the windows. I am not a fan of nobody on site, although the information given to gain access works seamlessly. My room was comfortable especially the bed. The bathroom needed a deeper clean around the shower. Breakfast in the morning was delicious and a lovely choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the breakfast options were the most flexible that i experienced when it comes to traditional Scottish fair. Also, since we were there during beautiful weather, the varieties of birds out our window was an exceptional and unexpected feature
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value and big rooms / beds!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

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

Value for money comfortable stay.

Excellent value stay with friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guest house with 4 poster bed, lovely part of Dumfries and safe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully clean great breakfast and very friendly staff wil definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming guesthouse with lovely rooms and bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Nice little hotel

Good little hotel with a very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

SUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was lovely, as was the service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

pip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay!

Really warm comfortable rooms! Perfect for a few nights away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Kai

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can't comment on check-in staff as there wasn't any, need to call a number to check yourself in. Bathroom was clean and modern, the room however needs a major refresh and upgrade. Carpet was very dusty and we had lingering pet/dust allergy symptoms. Breakfast chef was very nice and welcoming and made your breakfast to order.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property looks amazing from the outside. There was a telephone check in Im not a fan of that. I had a down stairs room right beside the entrance door. You can hear everyone talking in the hall plus enter and leaving. It was old fashioned inside but very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Rivendell 1st class

Home from home at Rivendell. Warm friendly staff. Comfortable and very clean rooms. Delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a beautiful area. Charming, perfectly maintained home & yard.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely authentic, Scottish decor. Very comfortable four poster bed. Warm room. Beautiful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

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

Very good!

Very good night in pleasant accommodation with excellent breakfasts!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Good guest house with breakfast that I want again

Nice guest house - well cleaned - good staff - excellently cooked breakfast - fried egg just right - moist mushrooms - sausages to perfection - good bacon - and a properly done potato scone, I want to go back - it is breakfast time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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