The Kenbridge Hotel
Location: Kenbridge, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3PR, Castle Douglas, GB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Scenic Views and Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Dining and Drinking Options
At The Kenbridge Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Convenient Location
With a stay at The Kenbridge Hotel in Castle Douglas, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Roods Loch and The Lane.
Stay at The Kenbridge Hotel for a memorable experience!
Important Information
- The property is professionally cleaned.
Policies
Check-in: N/A - Anytime
Check-out: N/A
Amenities & Facilities
- Birdwatching nearby
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Mountain biking nearby
- Smoke-free property
- Billiards or pool table
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Free self parking
- Housekeeping on request
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Handrails in stairways
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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Standard Double Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower
Practical - Local maps, guidebooks, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, towels not available, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels not available
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Bed sheets not available
-
Premier Double Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower
Practical - Local maps, guidebooks, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, towels not available, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels not available
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Bed sheets not available
-
Double Room, Ensuite (Kingsize)
1 King Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower
Practical - Local maps, guidebooks, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, towels not available, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels not available
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Bed sheets not available
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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower
Practical - Local maps, guidebooks, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, towels not available, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels not available
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Bed sheets not available
-
Twin Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower
Practical - Local maps, guidebooks, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, towels not available, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels not available
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Bed sheets not available
-
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower
Practical - Local maps, guidebooks, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, towels not available, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels not available
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Bed sheets not available
Guest Reviews
- Iain (10/5): - The staff were friendly and helpful. They couldn’t do enough for you. Location was good for local towns and ideal for visits to Loch Ken.
- Mohan Kumar (10/5): - Beautiful location
- barbara (10/5): Lovely and helpful staff - Lovely inn along a beautiful river. Arrived late due to car troubles. Kitchen was closed and owner graciously offered to make something, which we very much appreciated. Volunteered to help with our tire issue but in the end rental car company sent some one. Would recommend to anyone.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Really old fashioned and poor service - Upon arrival I was rudely told that I had done my booking incorrectly and only booked 2 people instead of 3. Although they have no evidence that it was my mistake, they insisted that it was and were very rude about it. The rooms were very old fashioned and needed upgrading and had mould in the corner shower. There was very few options for breakfast, not much for vegans and no childrens options, it also wasn't well run as we had to hang around waiting for someone. The owners let their dog lick my childs face without trying to stop it or appologising too, I find that unacceptable.
- Gregory (10/5): - The family that owns this hotel is very nice and willing to do anything to accommodate you. Very pretty rural area!
- Eamonn (10/5): - Good food and friendly staff
- DAVID (6/5): - Unfortunately, except in the Lounge, WIFI reception is effectively nil. Also, the fire alarm kept going off during the night.
- Julia (8/5): Lovely setting - Very picturesque location beside the bridge over the river. Very attentive owner who was keen to make our stay comfortable. The room was comfortable with good quality furnishings. Great to sit out on the river terrace with a pre-dinner drink.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Was a lovely stay food was great, owners was lovely very helpful looking forward to coming back.
- Alan (4/5): Disappointing Stay - Late booking meant that I had to accept the last room in the hotel which was a family room, but with a double occupancy price. When we arrived we found that the room was on the top floor looking down onto the A713 which was very noisy, the room itself could have done with a deep clean as there was quite a lot of dust and a number of spider webs on the ceiling. At dinner I ordered the Gammon Steak and my wife ordered the Haddock & chips, the food looked really good until I started to eat the Gammon, it had a sour taste and after eating a couple of pieces I decided not to take it any further and went looking for Mark who was working front of house and he offered to take it away and get something else for me, I opted for the Chicken but didn’t realise that I would have to wait a further fifteen minutes for my meal to arrive, by this time my wife had finished her meal. I asked Mark if anyone in the kitchen had tasted the Gammon and he said that he had and the meat was definitely off and couldn’t understand why. I wasn’t offered a reduction on my meal and for having to wait for the replacement dish.I paid Mark in full for our stay before we left. It wasn’t until later that day that I had to ring the hotel and left a message on their voicemail to make sure that no one else was served with the Gammon as I really didn’t feel too good, I thought that the hotel would have rang me back to see if I was Ok but they didn't. We won't be staying or eating there again
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Lovely location and terrace by river.Historic building.Perhaps not the cleanest in areas but with few staff, did a good job
- Timothy (10/5): Excellent hosts and Vegan fare - The hotel hosts were fantastic nothing was too much bother The vegan meal options were lovely and we were given great vegan options for breakfast The double bed was uncomfortable so we used single beds
- Gary (10/5): A Proper Inn. - Great location, Proper family hospitality cracking bar and a decent spread of food for reakfast and dinner.
- Julie (10/5): Fabulous find - Booked as last minute Getaway. Owner and wife are lovely make you feel really welcome. Cosy hotel and staff are really friendly. Views are stunning sitting right on Loch Ken. Comfortable room , had lovely meal good hearty food which was great. Wish weather had been better next morning or we would have stayed a bit longer. Will definitely be back
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff were so friendly and helped us understand the area we were in. Dave and Sue, the innkeepers, were very willing to share their history and involvement in the community.
- Jenny (10/5): - Lovely B&B hotel in beautiful quiet location along the River Ken. Very welcoming hosts and excellent dinner and breakfast. Ideal location for visiting Galloway Forest Park.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Nice hotel lovely views of river - Hotel in a lovely area. Room quite basic but no problems with it. Food was fantastic much better standard than expected. Presented beautifully and tasted great.
- Nigel (10/5): great little hotel - Great small hotel staff friendly and helpful food great . Great location fantastic walking in this area .
- Tony (10/5): - A lovely place to stay. Friendly owners!
- Mark (10/5): Wonderful experience!!! - They are the most attentive and gracious staff that you can imagine. Beautiful location next to the river. Food is excellent especially the sticky toffee. I gave it all 5's because 6's aren't an option. Definitely staying there next time I visit.
- michael (8/5): - friendly welcome, and a warm clean and comfortable room
- di (8/5): nice hotel next to the river. - enjoyed my stay but found the room just a bit crowded, No hairdryer!,disappointing breakfast was really nice.and the owner was very helpful.I would go back again but not in a family room. Overall, it was a pleasant couple of days away.
- Gerry (8/5): Nice hotel in a rural setting - Stayed for one night and found the hotel to be in a very pleasant setting adjacent to a river with a picturesque bridge. The hotel had character and was well presented and enjoyable to stay in
- Jason (10/5): Friendly family run hotel, restaurant and bar - A 2 night stay to break a 9 hour drive back from our holiday on Skye. We had a great time in this friendly family run hotel with restaurant and bar. We had a family room and our kids loved their full size single beds. The restaurant had a superb selection of very tasty from proper curry to staple favourites like steak and ale - and catered well for children too. The area caters well for hikers, walkers and those seeking mountain bike trails and great road riding routes too. It's also in the middle of a dark sky park (first in U.K. for star gazing and night sky watching). It is also within 30 mins of several of the 7Stanes forest centres with green, blue, red and black MTB routes. We went to Kirroughtree which had a great visitor centre with MTB (incl kids bikes) hire for £25 for a day - worth it just for the red taster route if you are new to MTB. Alternative Highand Games was also on the weekend (first Sunday in Aug) we visited. Owners were very friendly and helpful, and let us use their bike store for overnight security of our 4 mountain bikes. Good selection of local ales. A great stay and we will come back next year. Thanks to the owners and their team. A long review to say simply: if you stay here you are making a great choice, and the hotel is right on the River Ken.
- Tom (10/5): Well run hotel clean, comfortable and friendly - Oue experience of the hotel was good, friendly staff, clean comfortable room with a good bed. Thje restaurant was attractive and well run with a varied menu. Food was excellent. Overall the best value for meny that I have had for years.
- alan (6/5): Quiet area - Very welcoming staff and landlord. Clean tidy but dated (twin) small room. Shower cubicle is so small it felt like trying to shower while hanging on a coat hanger. .Overall good value but check your room photo to for shower size.
- Stuart (10/5): Little gem - lovely hosts, traditional hotel, very cosy with all amenities. Beautiful and comfortable bar and lounge
- Brandy and Eric (10/5): - Lovely quiet hotel, with a cute pub/restaurant downstairs, and a friendly staff.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely hotel with wonderful staff. Opted for budget room (Room 5) and bathroom facilities were very cosy! Our room looked out on to the road but there were nice views beyond and lovely birdsong. Everywhere is kept very clean. Hearty breakfast sets you up for the day and there's a nice resident's lounge. Wifi was hit and miss. Lots to see and do in the surrounding area. I can imagine some vistors saying the hotel is 'dated' but it has bags of character. 0Would certainly stay again.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great Staff and owners, food is lovely also, stayed 3 nights was sad to leave will stay again when in area.
- Chris (8/5): Friendly hotel in beautiful setting - Excellent and helpful staff, nice atmosphere. Take care not to arrive before the stated checkin time, as they only open the doors just before that time. Not a problem, we went off exploring. A pleasant stay, and we would go back there, but perhaps try a different bed, but I am sure they could put this issue right, quite easily !
- Rana (6/5): Special country atmosphere and a flavour of histor - We were not looking for luxury, we were looking for the special Scottish country atmosphere and we certainly found it. The only complaint we have was lunch not being available and check in being as late as 4pm. On the other hand they did check us in before 4pm when we complained and said it was unacceptable.
- Martin (8/5): A welcoming hotel with good service - We had a nice short stay at the hotel. Service was excellent with all staff friendly and helpful. Evening meal was good (my beef and ale pie was great, my wife's burger not quite so good) and breakfast was very nice. Superb location and overall I would recommend this hotel.
- Chad (10/5): True hospitality - Cozy country inn dating to the 18th century. Has been properly modernized while retaining character. Double bed with alarm, tea & coffee maker, nice view, very clean large shower, Good selection of television channels in guest rooms. Sitting room available for guests. Hotel has a nicely equipped bar, billiards room, and beer garden. Wifi is free and accessible ithroughout the building. Hotel has stairs, so disabled guests should inquire about access. The owners and staff are very friendly and strive to make guests feel welcome. Will not hesitate to recommend to friends and will stay here again.
- Tonja (8/5): Quaint, Friendly Inn - The Inn was warm, friendly, and had good food. The staff was excellent and the food good. You get a true old time Scottish Inn experience.
- debbiefraz (8/5): Lovely family run hotel in an idyllic location - Very friendly staff and a lovely restaurant. The family room was large and comfortable though the bathroom was a little on the small side. The addition of a residents lounge was great and the view from the terrace over the river was spectacular. Will definitely be staying there again!
- norma and brian (10/5): Return visit! - As usual all the staff very friendly and David and Sue always around to speak to guests and make everyone feel welcome.Good location for all the activities in the area.
- uzzam (10/5): Lovely people managing the place! - Had a great 3 nights stay at this hotel. Lovely people managing the place. Always great to talk to and willing to help out on places to go. Daily we got up late and still got breakfast even though we were late! Just ensure you tell them if you're planning to go out and come back after 10pm since they lock the main door.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Gorgeous Galloway - Beautiful location, we loved the super-poweful shower. Hotel a little run down but clean and fairly comfortable for a two night stay. Lots to see and do in the area.
- Heather (10/5): Nice weekend away - We stayed 2 nights, twin room. Was clean and comfortable, great location. Food in the restaurant, and breakfasts, was absolutely excellent! Plenty of choice on the evening menu. The staff were all very friendly and helpful too.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Traditional and well managed hotel - Characterful and with a lovely location on the side of the riverbank. Lovely wee bar and couple of friendly dogs. We had a couple of issues which the hosts listened to and sorted without fuss. This is good management.
- Ronnie (10/5): A comfortable small hotel in a scenic location. - Parts of the building are old and it is full of character. Some rooms face a road with some early traffic. Welcoming staff to a very clean hotel, serving very good food. It has a comfortable residents lounge.
- alistair (6/5): Reasonable hotel but room facilities need updating - Nice hotel in a pleasant spot jus a little bit dates in terms of facilities within the room , ie the show was incredibly small. One real positive was the food quality which was very good
- Michael (10/5): - Brilliant hotel. Dave the owner was great and very friendly. Highly recommended. Michael.
- Richard (8/5): At the heart of Galloway Forest Park - Very conveniently located hotel, with welcoming and hospitable staff, good food from a changing menu
- Claire (8/5): Lovely hotel within Galloway Forest park - The hotel was a charming old worldly inn with great food and lovely staff. It was in an excellent location to visit the Forest park and to see the Dark Skies park and the star filled skies. Would definitely book to stay again.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Good location - Compact room with lovely view over the river and surrounding countryside . Nice size modern en suite shower room.
- Jean (10/5): Highly recommended - Delightful stay. Lovely old coach house in beautiful setting by the river. Traditional room was spotless, roomy and very comfortable. We had dinner as well as breakfast and the food was delicious. Staff couldn't have been more pleasant or helpful. New Galloway is a lovely small village just a mile away. Great for romantic short break or fishing trip.
- Nick (10/5): Just Passing - Was looking for a place to stay as working in Castle Douglas the next day and this was a great choice, friendly staff and excellent food. Will use again next time I'm in the area.
- Sheila (10/5): Lovely place to stay. - We enjoyed our overnight stay at The Ken Bridge Hotel although we didn't expect it to be 10 miles outside Castle Douglas, ( I obviously hadn't read the details properly) very big old pub/hotel with a lovely feel to it. We enjoyed a very nice meal with friends in the hotel that evening which was great and I would certainly recommend staying there which also has beautiful surroundings.
- ROBIN (6/5): Beautiful Gallowway - Good value for the traveling man
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