Best Hotels near Dino Park at Hetland, Dumfries

Ten years ago, we stayed at the Glenlossie and it was one of the best B&Bs we've ever experienced in Scotland. I gave it top marks on Trip Advisor and that's a rarity! The owners were friendly, the breakfast was superb and the place had a professional and business-like air about it. So, thinking we'd head to D&G for a few days recently we thought to book again. In the interim the place has been taken over by the larger Caledonian Hotel next door and is now effectively an annexe. It goes without saying that the former ambience of the establishment is dead and gone. There was litter in the car park and old chairs and junk in the passage outside our ground floor bedroom window which we couldn't open for long because of the cigarette smoke emanating from who knows who although the constant coughing through the thin wall would suggest our neighbour was the culprit. The bathroom ceiling was peeling, probably due to the lack of an extractor and the sink lacked a plug. We bought one in a shop. To be fair, the room was attended to every day and coffee/tea/soap etc replenished (not the plug). You get the feeling no one is around to ”manage” the place. The front door is always on the snib. Mail lay about the porch uncollected. Breakfasts are now served at the big house and that's it. The buffet is average and the porridge wouldn't win an Oscar nomination any longer. It's a shame as the young East European lassies in charge are doing their best. I know covid has hit the hotel trade hard. Staff shortages are a common feature now and it's a wonder that places like this can stay open at all. in the Caledonian's case the funeral trade keeps them going, I gather. Good luck to them. But I think the use of the name Glenlossie for the ghostly building next door is a bit of a nonsense and quite sad in the circumstances.

Yes the hotel looks dated and the area is down by the River but the welcome is genuine and the owner and staff are very attentive. The breakfast as others have noted is very very good indeed. The Inn is old and the rooms reflect this but it was warm clean and the bed was super with lovely pillows and a vicious shower!! I slept so well and was not disturbed by the musician but heard the seagulls. The pub stays open late but thats fine as it appears quite usual in Dumfries and perhaps Scotland in general. A lovely stay and one i hope to repeat very soon. Thank you to the owner for her welcome.

I was due to get married elsewhere and was let down by the other venue last minute. My dad and new father in law contacted Glen and his wife Louise. Glen was sat in his hot tub and straight away he agreed to open his hotel to our guests and furthermore between him and his wife Louise, my dad and new father in law they sorted a full reception at their sister hotel (The Queens in Lockerbie). I would thoroughly recommend staying here. Nothing was too much for Glen and his wife, they even shuttled guests down to the other hotel and waited on our guests over and above than what is ever expected. They are amazing people and their hardwork ethic is shown through their hotel which is beautiful. Will return for a stay even though we stay locally and can’t thank them both enough for saving my wedding day (on the day). Me and my wife danielle will be forever grateful to you both.

We had a one night stay for my birthday . We love to stay in characterful properties and wow Springkell didn't disappoint . We had an amazing stay .We booked the honeymoon suite which was extremely good value for money, warm, comfortable, stylish and very very tranquil. The bathroom was amazing with a deep fantastic freestanding bath. There was all the added extras of a 5 star hotel. The staff were very welcoming and went the extra mile, the grounds are lovely and we walked to the church which was a lovely walk beside the stream. The food was excellent with fresh quality produce, we had a lovely bottle of Albarino from a great wine list. The breakfast was superb and generous. We felt like we were staying in a beautiful National Trust House. Well done everyone at Springkell and I'm sure you will continue to be very successful and it is an amazing place for a wedding