The Thistle Inn

Hotels
Eviivo
9.2 (29 reviews)
51-55 Main Street, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3AU , Castle Douglas , GB

Facilities

Free breakfast
Parasailing nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Free WiFi
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Free breakfast
Parasailing nearby
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good value for money
Delightful service

Categories

Cleanliness
9.04
The accommodation was very clean and tidy. The bed linen smelled so clean and fresh.
Service
9.51
The hostess was delightful, very helpful, and made us very welcome.
Location
9.05
The Thistle Inn was the perfect stop for the night after a long drive.
Room Quality
9
Room was cool and quiet, with comfortable beds.
Amenities
9.03
Room with TV, WiFi, and tea-making facilities.
Value for Money
9.19
Good value for money, well worth the amount we paid.
Food and Beverage
9.54
Breakfast was cooked to order and delicious; dinner in the bar was excellent.
Overall Experience
9.21
A great overnight stay that exceeded expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:23

Property Description

Outdoor Tennis Court and Complimentary Wi-Fi

Enjoy a game at the outdoor tennis court or stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access during your stay at The Thistle Inn.

Delicious Dining and Cozy Bar

Indulge in a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant, followed by your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Don't miss the complimentary breakfast to start your day right.

Convenient Location and Parking

With key attractions like Lock Ken and Threave Castle within a 10-minute drive, The Thistle Inn offers free onsite self-parking for your convenience.

Plan your relaxing getaway at The Thistle Inn and experience the perfect blend of comfort and leisure.

Important information:

  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 29 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.04
Service: 9.51
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9.03
Value for Money: 9.19
Food and Beverage: 9.54
Overall Experience: 9.21
J
Jon
10
Pros:

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

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
S
Sean
10
Fantastic
Pros:

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.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth
8
Good value for money
Pros:

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

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
S
Suzanne partner
10
Pros:

The Thistle Inn was the perfect stop for the night. We were greeted by the owner and the room was cool and quiet. Exactly what we needed after a long drive.
Breakfast was cooked to order and delicious. Michelle is very pleasant and enjoyed talking about the area with great recommendations for other places to visit.

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
D
Dr D
10
Pros:

Our hostess was delightful very helpful and made us very welcome. We had dinner in the bar which was excellent as was breakfast. Great overnight stay thanks.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
S
Sharon
10
Pros:

The accommodation was very clean and tidy. The bed linen smelled so clean and fresh, and beds were comfortable. We had a lovely breakfast in a lovely dining room

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
S
Stephen family
10
Pros:

Nice and clean good value for money

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
K
Karen
10
Pros:

Great room and food was amazing too. Highly recommend 👌

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
R
richard friends
10
Pros:

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.

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
M
Mike
8
Good Value Stay
Pros:

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.

2025-05-17 via Nuitee
S
Shannon
10
Pros:

The owner was very friendly and welcoming.

2025-05-15 via Nuitee
F
Frances
10
Pros:

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

2025-04-30 via Nuitee
J
Janine
10
Perfect
Pros:

Homely, friendly, cosy and warm with amazing cooked breakfast. Lovely host x

2025-04-20 via Nuitee
R
Richard
10
Good value hotel
Pros:

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.

2025-04-12 via Nuitee
G
Glenn
10
Pros:

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

2025-03-18 via Nuitee
J
John Alexander Conway
8
Pros:

So quiet I drove straight past the place. Cosy wee well appointed room. Walls a bit thin though.

2025-01-10 via Nuitee
D
Dessie
10
Pros:

friendly staff. food was excellent

2024-10-06 via Nuitee
C
Clifford
10
Pros:

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

2024-09-11 via Nuitee
M
Matt family
10
Pros:

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.

2024-08-25 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Very hardworking and lovely little B&B stay
Pros:

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.

2024-08-20 via Nuitee