Nith Riverside Cottages

The hotel is located in a picturesque, quiet area, and the room is beautifully decorated. However, the armchair could use some cleaning and patching on the armrests.

We booked a double room with breakfast for me and my 10-year-old son via Booking, paying nearly £180 (+15 pounds were paid by Booking as a discount for a permanent client). Despite this, the hotel owner insisted the booking was for one person and only offered one breakfast. The room had toiletries for one, and I had to ask for more. A large, unleashed dog owned by the hotel barked at my son and attacked him. He later showed bruises on his ankle left by that dog. The owner dismissed the incident, called my son a liar, and was extremely rude. After we left and I sent the owner (Paolo) an email with my concerns about the dog, he falsely accused us of violating rules (eating and drinking in the room) and claimed it required deep cleaning —despite no such rules being provided and the room being left spotless, not to mention that we had dinner and early breakfast in another place. The kettle in the room was dirty, rusted and had no safety label. The lock to the room was badly repaired and opened in the opposite direction. I spent a lot of time figuring out which of the three keys provided could open it and how. My neighbour probably had the same problem, as at about midnight, someone was trying to open their room next to ours without any success. It was a very hot night, but only one small window could be half-opened, and we were supplied with only one warm blanket. I didn't sleep at all. The hotel, listed as a 4-star, did not meet basic service or safety standards.

Warm welcome from Ana, beautiful location and unique property.

Staff excellent, friendly and helpful. Evening meal excellent as good as Michelin starred restaurants I have eaten at. Breakfast good. Minor scratches and marks on decor no more than in a normal home. Strange omission no fridge in the room, never stayed in a hotel room or air b&b that didn’t have one before.

Being close to river

The owners run a lovely place with great food, particularly the choice of pasta dishes but also a full range of others. Blackaddie is quite a find, next to a lively river and the landscaped Multiverse site

Apart from one other couple there, the hotel was empty. Sanquhar is a little remote, though we liked the location as a good place to get away from urban life, and the River Nith is very fishable and should be more highlighted and made a central part of what the hotel offers. The staff are friendly and helpful. The room was clean and provided everything we needed.

A slightly rundown look about it and the price of the stay was unreasonably high, though everything was clean and tidy. The price of the set dinners at £60 was also a bit high, though the cooking of some dishes was very good. We found the a la carte prices more reasonable. Being elderly the ability to choose a Mains and possibility one other dish is all that we manage.

Very friendly owners. Excellent food especially dinner. Our bathroom would benefit from an update in the near future.

The staff were very helpful. The property recently renovated and tastefully done. The food was excellent.