The Thistle Inn
Location: 51-55 Main Street, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3AU, Castle Douglas, GB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Outdoor Tennis Court and Complimentary Wi-Fi
Enjoy a game at the outdoor tennis court or stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access during your stay at The Thistle Inn.
Delicious Dining and Cozy Bar
Indulge in a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant, followed by your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Don't miss the complimentary breakfast to start your day right.
Convenient Location and Parking
With key attractions like Lock Ken and Threave Castle within a 10-minute drive, The Thistle Inn offers free onsite self-parking for your convenience.
Plan your relaxing getaway at The Thistle Inn and experience the perfect blend of comfort and leisure.
Important Information
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Parasailing nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Free WiFi
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Free breakfast
- Parasailing nearby
- Smoke-free property
- Free wired internet
- Free self parking
- Free long-term parking
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Ice skating nearby
Rooms Available
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Comfort Quadruple Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - 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
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels not available
- Visual fire alarm
- Bed sheets not available
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Basic Triple Room, Ensuite
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - Towels not available, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels not available
- Visual fire alarm
- Bed sheets not available
-
Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - 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
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels not available
- Visual fire alarm
- Bed sheets not available
Guest Reviews
- Jon (10/5): - Excellent communication and stay great food for evening meal and breakfast great sleep easy parking
- Sean (10/5): Fantastic - Had a great nights sleep at the Thistle. Spotlessly clean, warm and a very comfortable bed. The area around the inn is quiet and there is plenty of parking. Communication from Michelle was great, giving easy instructions for check in. Room was warm, spacious, a good shower and even had a fridge! Breakfast was fantastic and freshly cooked. 10/10, will definitely stay when next in the area.
- Kenneth (8/5): Good value for money - Good , exceptionally clean, room with tv , WiFi & tea making facilities . Very good breakfast . Well worth the amount we paid .
- Suzanne (10/5): - The Thistle Inn was the perfect stop for the night. We were greeted by the owner and the room was cool and quiet. Exactly what we needed after a long drive. Breakfast was cooked to order and delicious. Michelle is very pleasant and enjoyed talking about the area with great recommendations for other places to visit.
- Dr D (10/5): - Our hostess was delightful very helpful and made us very welcome. We had dinner in the bar which was excellent as was breakfast. Great overnight stay thanks.
- Sharon (10/5): - The accommodation was very clean and tidy. The bed linen smelled so clean and fresh, and beds were comfortable. We had a lovely breakfast in a lovely dining room
- Stephen (10/5): - Nice and clean good value for money
- Karen (10/5): - Great room and food was amazing too. Highly recommend 👌
- richard (10/5): - Really nice people and very nice food too with a pub , very quiet and grate location for heading out for local adventures will be booking again.
- Mike (8/5): Good Value Stay - Good value pub room, with really helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Sound insulation from adjacent rooms could have been better. We were advised less than an hour before arrival that the pub and restaurant would be closed that evening due to a family event, so we’d have to eat in Castle Douglas. No problem but the recommendations were all full - it would have been really nice if the Thistle Inn had offered to book a table for us. It must be stressed that this was a one off and doesn’t reflect normal service.
- Shannon (10/5): - The owner was very friendly and welcoming.
- Frances (10/5): - Nice stay. I would recommend to other travelers. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, a delicious breakfast ... very good coffee!
- Janine (10/5): Perfect - Homely, friendly, cosy and warm with amazing cooked breakfast. Lovely host x
- Richard (10/5): Good value hotel - Stayed one night in triple room on road trip around Dumfries & Galloway. Room clean and comfortable with a microwave and fridge a bonus. Only negative was lack of electric sockets, although this was not really problematic. Staff extremely helpful and friendly and with a good cooked breakfast. Parking was also easy. Would stay again.
- Glenn (10/5): - Staff very friendly,room clean ,brilliant breakfast ( very important ) very nice place to be.Ideal position for roaming around Loch Ken
- John Alexander Conway (8/5): - So quiet I drove straight past the place. Cosy wee well appointed room. Walls a bit thin though.
- Dessie (10/5): - friendly staff. food was excellent
- Clifford (10/5): - I stopped here, as I was ill. The staff made me lemon herbal drink and brought it to my room, they very kind to me. The Anex room was basic but Very reasonably priced for a room with bathroom
- Matt (10/5): - Great little village inn. The proprietor and chef Michelle was welcoming and friendly. The attached restaurant was delicious. We had a beautiful dinner and Scottish breakfast the following morning. You definitely get a great glimpse of village life in this friendly little village pub. The room was clean and comfortable. You will enjoy it here! Thank you for your lovely Scottish hospitality.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Very hardworking and lovely little B&B stay - This room (or at least the one we had which was a sort of loft conversion, accessed by metal plane style stairs) was absolutely fine either for people who are absolutely fit and mobile and on a budget, or people staying one or two nights only. We were only booked for one night and that was fine. The metal stairs are slippery in the rain BUT the owners in showing us up to the room helped carry cases etc. It is not difficult but if you have any mobility challenges, be sure to ask for ground floor room. Bathroom was shower, loo, small sink - very clean and some in room toiletries also provided which was a nice touch. Our room had several beds and I think was the family room, which makes it ideal for some groups, but as a couple we'd have preferred one larger double bed - however, we had to book this fairly late in our planning, it was the only room available and it was really well priced for the area. Food downstairs in the pub is nice, my tip would be stick to the classics like the burgers and lasagna. More ambitious looking dishes like the scallop and black pudding starter were OK but felt less good in terms of value for money - I had burger envy of my husband's choice! Staff cannot do enough for you and given how tiny the place is in terms of two or so people running the bar, kitchen and dealing with on site accommodation queries they do a smashing job. Our breakfasts in the morning were DELICIOUS.
- Cynthia (6/5): - The breakfast was very poor, no cereals, no juice or extra toast and Jam etc. Our sons room had no windows plus the laundry room next door was noisy all night so he didn't get much sleep. His shower wasn't working but they did knock the price down.
- John (10/5): - The personal service
- Alan (8/5): - Warm welcome and friendly reception Food was good 'pub' grub
- Ian (10/5): - Thanks to Michelle for being so kind and helpful. Nice clean room. Fab breakfast: award winning poached eggs
- Robert (8/5): - I have stayed at the Thistle Hotel on previous visits to Castle Douglas and find it welcoming and i always book a room here if availability is good , will be staying again if and when I am on business nearby.
- Karl (10/5): Som hemma fast bättre! - Detta är en pärla. Maten är fantastisk, puben är full av underbara människor från byn. Ägarna gör allt för att vistelsen ska bli bra. Man känner sig verkligen välkommen.
- Tim (10/5): Comfortable stay with decent food and drink - Friendly staff, nice room, decent food, decent price, all good!
- ROBERT (10/5): - The Thistle Inn was perfect for me. Clean, excellent value, good food and a very friendly and helpful host.
- Mr R Ian (8/5): Friendly and informal - Nice stay with excellent food and good bar chat. Do not be put off by the external appearance of the building. Very warm hosts
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