Mabie House Hotel Mabie Forest, Dumfries, DG2 8HB, United Kingdom
#4 of 9 hotels in Dumfries
Guests' ChoiceBased on 279 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
6.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 May 2024
Louise
United KingdomFood was excellent. Portions more than adequate. Very quiet location, beautiful grounds to relax in. A hidden gem!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Forsyth
United KingdomStaff and rooms were excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Kevin
United KingdomThe weather! We had one rainy day in three but plan to go back when it improves.
Good breakfast with great service, evening bar menu very good and not expensive. The location is fantastic for walking, with forest routes anywhere from 1 to 10 miles. The beds are large and very comfortable, with big airy rooms. Above all the staff are great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Jane
United KingdomBeautiful surrounds, quiet , a perfect location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Keith
United KingdomVery nice but a bit secluded. No 'civilisation' within reasonable wlaking distance !
Set in lovely grounds. Staff very friendly and helpful. Both the evening meal and breakfast were most enjoyable. The extras I had were reasonably priced.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Matthew
United KingdomThe shower was quite weak
Pretty much everything it was great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Clive
United KingdomWi-Fi was completely useless so marked down for that but there was a 4G signal.
Stayed as part of our NC500 tour. Nicely decorated hotel set in a Scotland Forestry country park with miles of trails to walk and bike. Good reception. All members of staff friendly towards us and our dog. Unable to eat with the dog in the restaurant as expected but they set up a lovely table in the pleasant lounge. Quiet area but not too far from Dumfries and convenient for the journey south (or North toward Glasgow and Loch Lomond). Room comfortable. Decent electric shower. Would be the choice to stay again if in the area.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Lesley
United KingdomOnly 2 dog friendly tables for 2 for dinner and they were in the reception
Great location and great dog walks!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomStunning location. The hotel is beautiful and excellent value for money. Staff are so warm and friendly. Gorgeous food.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Roy
NetherlandsNothing
The atmosphere!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Lyndsay
United KingdomThe shower in the room could have been better. It did not have a lot of pressure.
The hotel was located in beautiful grounds and the decor was beautiful and cosy. The restaurant was beautiful too.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Ian
United Kingdomthe beer selection available.
the staff were most welcoming and helpful. The quality of the food was excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
John
United KingdomDidn't seem to have a lift to the first floor. Room was slightly cramped.
Lovely setting. Good food.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Blankie0210
United KingdomOur room had mould on the walls and cobwebs.
Beautiful house in beautiful setting.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Cathy
AustraliaBe aware that as it’s an old house, there is no lift
Lovely old house out in the country, rooms comfortable, quiet, food good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Carol
United KingdomNot really a problem Lots of stairs to our room as we wanted one with a walk in shower , we were told before hand about it, which was fine for us and good of them to e mail and tell us . Might be difficult for less mobile people
Perfect place to stay for exploring this area. Loved the building, lots of character . Large room(15) with a very comfy bed The staff were very friendly at all times Good breakfast, we ate in the restaurant both nights, exceptional food both times highly recommend eating and staying there Bonus was the resident parrot who said hello everytime you passed him! Definitely stay here again
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Nick
United KingdomNothing!
Everything!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Leigh
United KingdomNothing...everything about our stay was exceptional.
Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Cheryl
United KingdomNothing. We had a really lovely stay.
A beautiful location, very comfortable room with very helpful staff made this a lovely place to spend a night in between travels. Lovely food in the restaurant and breakfast too! Very good value for money.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Sylvia
United KingdomDifficult because of layout of building, but if pushed would say lack of "cosey" individual seating areas for singles/couples partaking of pre dinner drinks or after dinner coffee/drinks or even a leisurely cup of their excellent coffee.
I liked the ambience of the hotel, it was friendly without being obsequious. The food, that I had was very good including the excellent breakfast. If I am ever in the area again I will certainly choose this hotel (as long as it remains as it is).
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Veronica
United KingdomFound no fault, though more information on local attractions would have been useful
The food was very good and the staff very friendly. Couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Alistair
United Kingdomon lift or ground floor rooms
good breakfast lovely location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Valerie
United KingdomWater in the shower could have been a bit hotter. There was no shampoo in the bathroom which was unfortunate as I had forgotten mine....not major issues at all and didn't spoil our visit
Staff were so friendly and helpful. Very comfortable and lovely location. Food was excellent and would definitely stay again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Robert
United KingdomPlumbing needs a little updating.
Lovely period property, very comfortable and excellent/friendly staff. Fine location for exploring Solway coast
Stayed in March 2024
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