Cavens is a wonderful country house with a lovely garden. The breakfast was good and our bedroom was large. The bedroom curtains were the best we have ever found and the drawing room was awe inspiring. However, the experience wasn't perfect due to a dusty bedside lamp (as seen when lying in bed), a poorly fitting toilet seat in the... more

This is the best-kept secret in Scotland. It was the first hotel I stayed at during my ten-day holiday, and it spoiled me for all the others. Cavens Country House was in a beautiful area just outside of Dumfries, and the hotel was worth the 90-mile drive from Glasgow Airport. It was touted as a Bed & Breakfast, and I... more

Time for another romantic weekend away without the children (I have a very understanding Mother). Spent ages looking for somewhere not too far from home for me and the "fussy one". I dont know how, but I stumbled upon Cavens County House Hotel which sounded ideal. The hotel is owned by Angus & Jane Fordyce, they live here with thier... more

Booked last minute with hotel, £150 Dinner B&B. Had Oswald suite which is one of the more expensive "estate" bedrooms. It had own sitting room with fantastic views of gardens. Very comfortable bed, huge bath with lots of hot water. Staff were friendly not overpowering. Dinner was excellent, 3 courses simple but good, & despite previous reviews wasn't rushed. Big... more

Cavens is a delightful country house hotel set in a peaceful and tranquil setting.The owner "Angus" and his staff are friendly and attentive.Dinner is of a good standard and breakfast is excellent.The only criticism is that dinner is a rushed affair with the intention of getting guests in and out of the dining room as quickly as possible!! more

The hotel is in a beautiful location with nice views and peaceful, quiet surroundings. We found the staff were excellent, nothing too much trouble. Our break was for only 4 nights, but the menu was not different each night. We had the same dishes twice. I am glad we were not there longer. This is the only complaint. P.S. Do... more

Stayed on a Sunday night on the way home from a wedding. Staff very friendly and the house is lovely. Had dinner and the food was excellent. A bit longer between courses would have been nice but that's the only criticism of our stay. Went for a walk round the gardens and surrounding area in the morning. Very pleasant. more

We arrived at 1pm and was slightly bemused when the proprieter advised that we were a little early and that he expected us around 3pm (the sun sets at around 4pm) not much of the day left. However after being shown around the hotel and after seeing our room we knew we had made the right decision. The hotel bedroom... more

With a pleasant drive down from Edinburgh this is great place for a break and to see around the Solway Coast. We didn’t really feel as we were staying in a hotel. Apart from all the lounges and restaurant which feel like the owners own home, it was Angus the proprietor who welcomed us, showed us to our room, and... more