Arden House Hotel

Hotels
9 (1427 reviews)
Tongland Road , Kirkcudbright , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Some amenities could be improved
Minor cleanliness issues noted

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
Generally considered clean with some minor issues mentioned.
Service
9.61
Staff are frequently described as friendly and attentive.
Location
9.15
Well-located with easy access to town, appreciated by multiple guests.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms are generally comfortable and conducive to a good night's sleep.
Amenities
8.13
Amenities were adequate but suggested additions like USB charging points.
Value for Money
9.09
Guests felt they received a good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Breakfast and meals are noted as plentiful and well-cooked.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall experience is highly favorable with many guests indicating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 10:47

Property Description

Charming Stay in Kirkcudbright

Garden Oasis: Enjoy the tranquility of our garden, perfect for a morning stroll or evening relaxation.

Riverside Views: Some rooms offer picturesque views of the river, providing a serene backdrop to your stay.

Adventure Awaits: From hiking to windsurfing, indulge in a variety of outdoor activities in the vibrant town of Kirkcudbright.

Experience comfort and leisure at Arden House Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 5 years old stay for £5 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 16 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 5 years old stay for £5 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1427 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 9.09
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Barbara • couple • gb
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Hutchison • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely spot. Great breakfast.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Room clean and comfortable. Breakfast good.

Cons:

Chech in not very welcoming, very rushed with list of instructions.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Catriona • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent value for money, great breakfast
Pros:

Always excellent. Good location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay in beautiful area
Pros:

Bedroom was a good size and the bed was comfortable. Everywhere was spotlessly clean

Cons:

Breakfast was only average.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • gb
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Room spacious,clean and comfortable
Breakfast nice

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
10
A proper gem of a place to stay
Pros:

Although an older property it was nicely decorated, exceptionally clean & the rooms were very comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
10
Always returning to this fabulous hotel.
Pros:

Fabulous hotel. Great food & the staff are friendly & welcoming and nothing is too much trouble.

Cons:

Nothing to report.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Tom Mckibbin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel.
Pros:

Stayed here several times. Lovely rooms. Great location.

Cons:

NA

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Roseburgh • solo_traveller • gb
9
Quality Hotel!
Pros:

Lovely hotel, spotlessly clean and beautiful location.

Cons:

No dislikes

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
10
terrific hotel in idilic location
Pros:

beautiful breakfasts, fabulous location and views,second visit

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Beth • couple • gb
10
A beautiful hotel with fantastic staff—we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Arden House Hotel. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. The hotel is beautiful, with lovely surroundings and a peaceful atmosphere. Our room was clean, comfortable, and well equipped, making for a relaxing night’s stay. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice, and the service was excellent from start to finish. We genuinely couldn’t fault our experience and would happily recommend the hotel to anyone visiting the area.

Cons:

Nothing at all. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
A clean and efficient place to stay offering good value
Pros:

Clean and efficient; good location with plenty of parking. Good value.

Cons:

The only improvement I would suggest is a refresh of the interior decoration which is rather brown. Given that Kirkcudbright is known as the artist’s town some lovely paintings on the walls would make the interiors much more appealing.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • gb
10
What a gem!
Pros:

Loved the aspect, was greeted by a young red deer crossing the driveway as we pulled in.
Although a heritage building, the hotel was immaculate. The room was probably the cleanest room we have stayed in.
It's obvious that the owners have invested into the property and they have done so tastefully.
We only had breakfasts at the property but the food was very tasty and so much of it! The breakfast service was so efficient.
We woke up on our first morning and both commented on how quiet the room was. We slept so well.
The bar is well stocked and served a nice, chilled draught beer.

Cons:

We liked everything that we experienced.
The only comment might be that the signage was obscured so we drove past it initially. Not a big thing.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Les • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
6
Comfortable stay
Pros:

We received an informative welcome and found our room comfortable with good tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel is rather dated and lacked ambience but was good value for the price and perfectly located for visiting the town and surrounding area. Breakfast was very good.

Cons:

As above

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great surroundings, clean tidy room, friendly staff, lovely breakfast
Pros:

Great location, lovely warm welcome, great breakfast,

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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EMILIE • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Très joli hôtel typique Ecossais.
Le personnel est adorable, accueillant et très disponible.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee