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Ghost Stane, The Bad Step, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom- Sculpture
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Charming 3-Star Hotel in Dumfries
Convenient Amenities: Mabie House Hotel offers a range of convenient amenities including free WiFi, a bar, and free private parking for guests. The on-site restaurant provides delicious dining options for visitors looking to unwind after a long day of exploring.
Comfortable Accommodation: Each room at Mabie House Hotel is thoughtfully furnished with a desk, TV, and private bathroom. Some rooms even feature a cozy seating area for relaxation. The non-smoking property ensures a peaceful stay for all guests.
Explore the Outdoors: Situated near popular attractions like Caerlaverock Castle and Drumlanrig Castle, guests can easily immerse themselves in the beauty of Dumfries. Hiking and cycling opportunities abound, allowing visitors to make the most of their stay.
Experience comfort and convenience at Mabie House Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable getaway in Dumfries!
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Situation helpful staff lovely furnishings
Little bit dated with few repairs and touch ups needed
Excellent food
Excellent value for money, the evening meal was amazing , we loved it. The location is so beautiful, enjoyed a forest walk. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Nothing to say !?
Lovely location and well kept. Bed good quality and comfortable
pleasant location
would have liked fresh fruit at the breakfast. we should have asked for an accessible room as thebathwashardto get out of and there were no grab rails for the shower.
The room was lovely. Spacious and comfartable.
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Beautiful location. Comfortable room.
Dinner was disappointing: I had roast beef and some of the meat was tough and chewy: i didn’t eat much of it.
The hotel is in a fantastic location nearby to Dumfries but not in the town. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Our room (1) was massive and comfortable. The food for both dinner and breakfast was excellent.
I only stayed 1 night.
Great staff, beautiful location, was an issue with the electric so we got moved to the massive honeymoon suite which was brilliant. Breakfast and dinner were excellent
Could do with a spruce up in parts, but lovely older worlde building
The property was beautiful, lots of character and in wonderful grounds.
Nothing I disliked.
The friendly staff, great family room, clean very large.
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Just beautiful and elegant.
It’s 400 miles from my home!
Stunning setting, beautiful rooms and the staff are super friendly and so helpful! Made to feel very welcome and would have no hesitations in returning!
That we only had 1 night there!
We had a change of plans and needed another night near Dumfries. I’m so glad I chose this hotel, it’s absolutely stunning! The welcoming by the staff was superb and our room with the garden view was spacious and cosy. I would love to just sit there by the window, watch the rain or read a book. This hotel has such a lovely atmosphere, whoever was in charge for the interior design, really had an eye for it. Every item is chosen with care, every chair invites to sit down and the old character of the house has been perfectly preserved. I was traveling with a 5yo and the staff was super friendly to her. I hope we can come again and stay longer!
Shower water wasn’t really hot
Good location. Nice staff. Great food
Some fittings tired.
Individual style, in contrast to soulless modern hotels
Shower in room 4 rather weak
It was a perfect hotel with a even better location
Nothing at all
Look and feel
Menu should avoid any frozen or processed food
The location, for peace, sublime, gardens, nature, glorious,
chipped, saucers, and stained, cups.
Very comfortable room and excellent breakfast. I was looking for a bargain and I got one. They were full apart from one small room with no ensuite toilet which turned out to be very comfortable and excellent value for money.
Lovely location. Great food. Lovely room. Nice parrot.
Need water and tissues in the rooms.
Had an amazing stay at this hotel, couldn’t fault it - such a peaceful location, staff so friendly. Breakfast was really good too. Would definitely visit again!
Beautiful location
Had to ask for toiletries
The staff were very polite, friendly and gardens were absolutely stunning. I had a fabulous breakfast too.
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It was a family owned hotel which makes all the difference. In the world ....nothing was too much bother ...a beautiful setting with lovely grounds .Hotel lovely and warm ..so cosy ...rooms immaculate..food oh so tasty .
There wasn't one thing we could complain about ..it far surpassed our expectations.
Amazing staff- so friendly and it’s a super cosy atmosphere in the hotel
Toilet was down the corridor for the budget room
I can’t believe how much value for money my day was unbelievable. The price I would expect to pay three times that amount the location was Beautiful the building was Beautiful the two staff that were working that night were amazing.
The location, the ambience, the staff were very friendly and accommodating, the forest walks were beautiful, comfortable rooms
The lasagne my partner ordered for dinner was not up to standard that we would have expected
Absolute gem. The rooms are excellent. The views are fantastic the hotel is great staff were really welcoming. Food was good. We will definitely stay again.
Beautiful location and facilities, friendly staff that made our stay comfortable.
We have no complaints.
The grounds, the staff and the room, all fabulous. I stay when working in the area
Beautiful location and very friendly staff.
There was no aircon i the room but a fan was provided.
Really excellent food at dinner. Traditional hotel in lovely setting. Friendly helpful staff. Good value.
Glass panel over top of room 11 door meant the room wasn't completely dark for sleeping at night.
It was a very comfortable stay.
The location was very good, and the hotel was quiet, which suited us.
Fantastic room with stunning views.
Cooked breakfast was a bit small and basic.
Amazing hotel. Such a great vibe and staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Close to trails and food was amazing
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Friendly, Informal but efficient staff. Very comfortable with good food. Great location for walking and mountain biking.
Spacious room and lovely location
Restaurant was a bit noisy
Fantastic warm welcome All the team are such nice people and made our stay special.
Wunderschönes Haus mit stilvoller Einrichtung direkt am Waldrand. Sehr ruhig mit einer gepflegten Parkanlage. Ein Ort zum Entspannen.
Es war alles prima
Great location. Good breakfast. Ok bar area but limited seating.
More bathroom storage and hanging space. Frosted glass panels above the bedroom door, this lit the room up over night due to corridor lights being left on. Was hard to get a good nights sleep. I would recommend binds over the glass or replace with wood panels.
Bel emplacement. Chambre familiale spacieuse. Bonne restauration.
Rien
Gorgeous hotel set in stunning grounds. Food was lovely too. Basil the parrot was an interesting addition!
It is quite expensive but it feels like a lovely
The grounds were very well kept and staff exceptional
Each room we had were so different to each other. Would be good if each room were as good as each other.
Space gardens and tranquil
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Hôtel dans un cadre superbe. Maison ancienne très British. Dîner et petit déjeuner savoureux. Personnel très agréable. Literie très confortable.
J’ai tout aimé, juste à signaler pour les personnes que cela pourrait peut-être gêner dans notre chambre douche dans baignoire avec uniquement pommeau fixe au dessus de la tête.
Beautiful location. Fabulous restaurant
Everything perfect
Lovely old property in beautiful grounds. Bar and restaurant were fab and staff could not have been nicer. Very relaxing break, would stay again.
No air con and it was a very hot 2-3 days!
Beautiful location and the hotel was run by friendly staff that were very accomadating. The room was a large room and the overall standards was very good..loved the location was very peaceful.
Only few issues we had was the shower hardly ran any water and was hard to get temperature setting right. The food at dinner really want great hence the 2nd night we ate elsewhere. Would have been good to have a mini fridge also.
The staff were the friendliest people, the food was so fresh and tasty the location is superb and the forest walks is excellent, I'll definitely be going back.
It was all excellent
Toll gelegen, sehr freundliches Personal, schönes und gutes Restaurant.
It is in a beautiful setting with gorgeous grounds and well off the beaten track.
It was warm when we were there and I found the room too hot.
The location of this hotel was excellent, lovely peaceful grounds, surrounded by countryside. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was very homely inside and the family room was very spacious. There was plenty of free parking. The big deal for us was it being dog friendly and that was one of the main reasons we stayed there. The grounds were ideal for us to walk our dog too and we were able to let her off to run off her energy. The breakfast was really enjoyable, to a high standard and had lots of choice. So pleased we found this gem in Dumfries. Thank you for a lovely stay.
We loved everything! Would have been great if they had a pool but I don't think they could just magic that!
Enjoyed the peace and quiet. Nice gardens to walk in. Great for dogs. Food was excellent.
Rooms were very hot, no air conditioning. Shower wasn’t working well. Rooms could do with an upgrade.
The garden’s were outstanding. It’s fantastic location if you had a dog for walking. The staff were friendly welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. We are definitely going back. If anyone does go look at for ( TRIMATHY) We had a fantastic stay and I’d recommend it to my friends and family
Nothing to dislike
Lovely location in the woods, very attentive staff, excellent
Shower cubicle bit small, but then I'm 6ft 3". Room was small but perfectly adequate
the breakfast was fantastic, the hotel staff were amazing Helpful and friendly. We Had our evening meal at the hotel The food was delicious. Great location for Southeness Golf Club
We stayed in the bridal suit. It was large and great value for money. Also had a great view. There are also excellent circular walks only a shor car journey away.
Outstanding stay enjoyed every minute
Staff location and the rooms
Beautiful property. Lovely big bedroom. Very clean. Comfy bed. Gorgeous food. Exceptional staff.
The shower was a trickle. Such a shame. We could have complained and asked for another room but everyone was so lovely and everything else was perfect. Very good value for money too. Would definitely go back, especially if they sort the water pressure out!
Really friendly staff, hotel and grounds beautiful. Room very spacious and clean. Tea and coffee making facilities in the room.
Thought the menu was limited and on the pricey side. But saying that the food was amazing only eat in the restaurant 1st night.
Location is fantastic. The guest house is beautiful. The staff were lovely, very friendly and attentive. My daughter was especially fond of Basil the talking Parrot. Food was delicious, we had dinner and breakfast. Dinner menu had a varied choice plus kids menu. Locally sourced produce too.
Rooms are a little dated, i.e. tired wood panelling in bathrooms. Rooms could be doing with a different paint colour, the blue in our bedroom made it feel a little tired/dated.
The hotel was in a lovely location. The staff were very attentive. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The evening meal was reasonably priced and tasty.
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De locatie van het hotel was uitstekend. De kamer was comfortabel, de eetzaal sfeervol en de kwaliteit van het eten was goed. The hotel's location was excellent. Our room was comfortable, the dining room had a pleasant atmosphere, and the quality of the food was very good.
The only disappointment was the view from our room. When staying in Scotland, you naturally hope to wake up to the country's beautiful scenery. Unfortunately, our room overlooked the roof of an extension, which slightly detracted from the overall experience. Het enige minpunt was het uitzicht vanuit onze kamer. Bij een verblijf in Schotland hoop je wakker te worden met een prachtig uitzicht op de indrukwekkende natuur. Helaas keken wij uit op het dak van een aanbouw, wat toch wat afbreuk deed aan de beleving.
Der parkähnliche Garten. Tolles Frühstück.
Staff friendly and very helpful, family run business, excellent
If being very picky, struggled to get a decent shower temperature with the bath mixer
The breakfast was plentiful and good quality produce. The location of the hotel was very quiet and relaxing. A very comfortable and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble.
that I only stayed one night!
The property itself, character and the way it has been decorated and furnished. It’s situation adjacent to the beautiful forest, perfect for walking and all of the staff were so friendly, helpful and welcoming. Really excellent food and menu and to top it all they really welcomed our dog! This is the 3rd time we’ve stayed here and probably won’t be the last!! 💕
The staff were all welcoming and friendly. The hotel had a very relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast and evening meals were excellent. With the rain it was a bit chilly but hotel had radiators on in our room so were very comfortable.Our stay at Mabie was relaxed and a perfect start to our holiday.
The weather; unfortunately heavy rain so didn’t get to explore the gardens and adjacent forest. We plan to go back,
The initial welcome was warm and courteous. The bedroom wallpaper was tasteful! The parrot, on guard, at the bottom of the stairs, added a touch of eccentricity to the general vibe of faded elegance.
Lovely big room, nice and clean. Also bathroom was fine. Staff was very friendly and polite. The place was so beautiful in the peaceful countryside. Just perfect😊
The property was lovely staff was very helpful they couldn’t be more helpful of they tried. The meals were fantastic and great value for the money. Really enjoyed the stay would recommend this to many one.
I couldn’t think of anything that I disliked if this hotel
Friendly staff, the gardens and woods are gorgeous for walking
The temperature was a bit warm for me in the main building but I coukd open windows in my room.
Unpretentious country house hotel. Very friendly with a relaxed atmosphere. Staff were amazing, so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Chef and kitchen staff also deserve a mention for their tasty well presented dishes served efficiently.
Nothing really. Decor is what you would expect in this period property.
Sehr freundliches Personal Ruhige Lage und schönes Ambiente Abendessen und Frühstück sind top Großes Zimmer
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Lovely food and a comfortable bed
The shower had hardly any water and it went from scorching to freezing , no lift and didn’t like the parrot out the cage. The room was clean enough but found cobwebs on the bathroom window and ridges if the door and skirting boards were needing a clean
We have stayed previously and simply keep returning. From the warm, friendly welcome on arrival and the level of customer service throughout our stays we will continue to be return guests.
Location was quiet & beautiful. Room was very big with comfortable beds & beautiful views. All the staff were very friendly & helpful. Food was amazing.
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Tranquility, location, comfort. THANKS 😊.
No problem with anything. Re
A beautiful building in lovely setting. Friendly helpful staff, and we loved our big, comfortable room, full of genteel character. Perfect area for the dogs, walks all around- wish we had longer stay. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. Very good value. We will return!
Having to leave.!
The staff were excellent and the food a good standard. The house is in impressive grounds which was lovely to sit out in the evening with a drink. The hotel also did events although none whilst we were there
The rooms were spacious but the shower was electric and had very little power. This meant it had to be a cool setting to use and was disappointing
Lovely location with very friendly and attentive staff.
The bed! The most comfortable mattress to sleep on! We are actively seeking to find the same brand to purchase! Just super comfortable!
Nothing we didn't like.
Everything
Beautiful area. Lovely helpful staff. Great room and comfortable bed.
Beautiful location in forest, easy to find. Superb room with comfortable furnishings. Food was good home cooking, fresh and plentiful. Staff were all friendly, helpful and efficient.
Lighting - especially in the dining room, could be improved- the hotel as a whole seemed dark when better lights would have given a warmer, brighter impression and feel to every room.
EVERTHING, EVERYONE, food excellent! Free EXCELLENT breakfast. Huge room!
Plumbing just a little tired!
Everything!
There’s nothing I didn’t like.
Lovely country house Hotel. Breakfast was delicious and staff exceptional
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Cleanliness
8.46/10Some concerns about cleanliness were noted, specifically regarding a dirty bed.
Service
9.43/10Staff described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.47/10Multiple reviews mentioned excellent location and peaceful surroundings.
Room Quality
8.42/10Most comments about room quality were positive, though some mentioned issues with space and furniture.
Amenities
8.95/10Good amenities mentioned overall, though lacking some specifics.
Value for Money
8.41/10Price concerns were raised, particularly regarding loyalty for returning customers.
Food and Beverage
9.46/10Multiple praises for breakfast and evening meals, with some minor critiques.
Overall Experience
9.43/10Visitors reported a generally excellent stay with minor issues.