The Bruce Hotel

Let me start by saying this was a last minute booking. The hotel we were going to stay at had a broken boiler. There weren’t many people staying. The rooms were tired. Money definitely needn’t spending on whole hotel. Rooms were clean. Breakfast was excellent. Hence the score of 2. We had a lovely meal at the pub next door. We came back to watch the rugby. Just two people including the manager, in the bar. The manager became rude about the English, generally.Not pleasant to listen to. It’s a no from me.

Tiny television in room size of a portable TV in the 80s

A bit tired and grubby. Bathrooms need an upgrade.

The place is very out dated my bath had yellow stains

Last minute booking as weather in area was going to be great. Nice centrally located hotel with excellent breakfast and attentive staff. Rooms were good size, comfortable and clean. Great value stay. Great chat with manager on arrival in the bar!!

We stayed over Bank holiday weekend and were very happy with everything. The staff is just fabulous, met all our needs and was very helpful. Delicious, hearty breakfast, clean rooms. Ideal for a weekend break, or for the base to explore the Galloway forest park. Room was very clean, the bed comfortable. Hoping to go back some day.

Perfect location for visiting Kitchen Coos and Ewes. Free parking, friendly staff. Yes it could do with some money spent on the rooms but the beds were comfortable and we all slept really well. Highlight was the gorgeous Scottish breakfast, all delicious and again staff were so friendly. I would definitely stay again if I am in the area.

We stayed here for just one night with our two dogs as a stopover to break up a long journey. It isn't a luxury hotel, but was absolutely perfect for us. The room was spacious and, whilst it probably requires some updating at some point, it was perfectly adequate for our needs with tea/coffee, tv, comfy beds and ensuite bathroom. Everything was very clean. What made our stay was the host, who was friendly and welcoming and gave us local info if we needed it. Breakfast was great, and really tasty. I hadn't mentioned when booking that I was vegan as it's not a big deal for me to go without butter, milk etc. for breakfast, but had I asked beforehand they would happily have catered for this (and there are supermarkets just down the road if you need them!) We will absolutely stay here again if we're in the area.

Very welcoming and friendly service to a lone bedraggled cyclist provided by the manager Callum. A genuine and honest establishment. Breakfast fine and the rooms clean with good beds. Helpful with recommendations and storage of bicycle.