The Thistle Inn

Property class: 3
Castle Douglas hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Enjoy your visit to Castle Douglas with a stay at The Thistle Inn. After visiting the outdoor tennis courts for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor tennis court
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Room options

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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 Single 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 Single 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 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

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51-55 Main Street, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3AU

What's nearby

  • Lock Ken - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kippford Beach - 26 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 29 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 36 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Mossyard Beach - 37 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 86 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 128 min drive
  • Dumfries Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Designs Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moore's Chip Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Jewel in the Crown - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sams Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Street Lights - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Thistle Inn

  • Enjoy your visit to Castle Douglas with a stay at The Thistle Inn. After visiting the outdoor tennis courts for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 3 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Facilities

  • Outdoor tennis court

Room amenities

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Thistle Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Thistle Inn?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Thistle Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Thistle Inn and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

Are there restaurants at or near The Thistle Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Thistle Inn like?

The Thistle Inn is located a short 3-minute walk from Lock Ken.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and freshly cooked with a wide range of options. (18 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and convenient at this property. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Super host Michelle great stay breakfast and dinner brilliant
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent communication and stay great food for evening meal and breakfast great sleep easy parking
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room and food was amazing too. Highly recommend 👌
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay. I would recommend to other travelers. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, a delicious breakfast ... very good coffee!
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8/10 Very good

Warm welcome and friendly reception Food was good 'pub' grub
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10/10 Exceptional

The owner was very friendly and welcoming.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly,room clean ,brilliant breakfast ( very important ) very nice place to be.Ideal position for roaming around Loch Ken
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10/10 Exceptional

friendly staff. food was excellent
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8/10 Very good

Good value for money

Good , exceptionally clean, room with tv , WiFi & tea making facilities . Very good breakfast . Well worth the amount we paid .
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Homely, friendly, cosy and warm with amazing cooked breakfast. Lovely host x
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Thanks to Michelle for being so kind and helpful. Nice clean room. Fab breakfast: award winning poached eggs
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10/10 Exceptional

The personal service
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8/10 Very good

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, very comfortable beds. Large room, fantastic breakfast and great meals at night. Staff all very helpful, and genuinely seemed to enjoy helping customers. You won't be disappointed.
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8/10 Very good

Quirky place with a motel style rooms at the back of a pub. Very friendly staff. Nice food and atmosphere in the pub. Excellent value