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Ernespie House Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Junior Suite
Master suite
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Indian cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3JG
  • Place, Threave Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lock Ken
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Threave Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 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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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Master suite

Master suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Four Poster Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King room

King room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 3.6 km
  • Lock Ken - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Threave Castle - 13 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kippford Beach - 17 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 29 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Designs Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lochview Motel And Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Halikarnas Fish & Chips - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Nikos - ‬11 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. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 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 lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

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Reviews

Ernespie House Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
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

Pamela

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SENGA

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Dan

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

June

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

PAUL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property could do with better quality beds, owner was friendly and polite but feel at £122 pound it should be better don’t get me wrong it was ok just a bit overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

Miranda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

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