8/10 Very good
The staff at the hotel were very nice and helpful. The room was clean and tidy. Food was delicious.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
Ernespie House Hotel
Castle Douglas hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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.
Very good
Popular amenities
- Electric vehicle charging point
- Bar
- Pet-friendly
- Free parking
- Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurants and bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/cafe
- Terrace
- Garden
- Reception fireplace
- Snack bar/deli
- Conference space
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grills
- Wedding services
- Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Coffee/tea maker
£106
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Double Room
Wonderful
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
- 11 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Family Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
- 11 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Junior Suite
Exceptional
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Master suite
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Four Poster Bedroom
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
King room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3JG
About this property
Ernespie House Hotel
Ernespie House Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Castle Douglas. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden.
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Property amenities
Room amenities
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Indian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Ernespie House Hotel Reviews
Very good
8.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.6
Eco-friendliness
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast was great, made to order and plentiful, setting guests up for the day. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomFoodBreakfastService staffBedShower10/10 Exceptional
Ernespie
Food was really good snd they were very accommodating.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean, comfortable and excellent food
Super friendly and engaging staff. Clean room with a very comfortable bed. Excellent food.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Night Stay
It was very good overall, the service was attentive and friendly.
Ray
Ray, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Quick overnight stay
Great hotel in a good location. Lovely staff. Good food - evening meal and breakfast. Room had a few snags but easily sorted with help of owner.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
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.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
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.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
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
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Could be fantastic, but was basically ok...
I'd describe this as a hotel with enormous potential. The old, extended building and it's beautiful surroundings could be something fabulous, but it needs a ton of money spent on it to get there.
The staff were all extremely helpful and kind. The breakfast and evening meal both great. The property is just quite tired, and in most areas feels like it has been put together on a pretty tight budget.
Everywhere was perfectly clean - a big comfort certainly - but the furniture, decor, bathroom, fabric of the rooms, all just had a dated feel and in many areas (such as the rotting wood around the bathroom door frame) just crying out for some TLC.
If the room rate was half the price I'd award it a much higher score, but at this price there are much better rooms around...
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
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).
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful house and grounds.Friendly and eager to please owner and staff. .lovely furnishings and welcoming ambience.
SENGA
SENGA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Carolina
Carolina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very pleasant and friendly staff. Very accommodating. Large comfortable room.
Good hearty breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
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.
PAUL
PAUL, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Greg
Greg, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Staff great - they are trying to bring the place bac
Kate
Kate, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Two day break
Unexpected upgrade, lovely food (reasonably priced), attentive staff. Beautiful setting.
karen
karen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Terri
Terri, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff were wonderful and friendly. Very dog friendly. Peaceful location. Perfect stopping off point for our journey to the ferry.
Cindy-Ann
Cindy-Ann, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Geeting bit dated and run down. A stodgy and traditional Scottish Hotel. Not my taste, But others may really like this.
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
marie
marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good location staff friendly service good
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
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
Tessa
Tessa, 1-night trip
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