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Ernespie House Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Front of property
Exterior
Junior Suite
Master suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3JG
  • Threave Garden
    5 min drive
  • Threave Castle
    9 min drive
  • Lock Ken
    11 min drive

Room options

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Master suite

Master suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King room

King room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Four Poster Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Castle Douglas

Located in Castle Douglas, Ernespie House Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Threave Garden and 9 minutes from Threave Castle. .This hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Lock Ken.

What's nearby

  • Threave Garden - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Threave Castle - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lock Ken - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 27 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Kippford Beach - 27 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Niko's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lochview Motel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Moores Chip Shop - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Threave Castle - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Halikarnas Fish & Chips - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Ernespie House Hotel

Hotel in Castle Douglas with free breakfast and a coffee shop
Ernespie House Hotel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Planning an event in Castle Douglas? This hotel has facilities measuring 2000 square feet (186 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (2000 square feet)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Soundproofing

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

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

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

Ernespie House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled with group
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

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy-Ann

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Iain

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

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

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

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Hilary

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Aileen, Galashiels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Jerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023