Ernespie Farm
Ernespie Farm
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Fun for all the family in the heart of the country! At Ernespie Farm you can enjoy hours of fun and views to take your breathe away. Situated in Castle Douglas, there’s lots to explore in both the indoor soft play and outdoor play areas. Feeling hungry? Visit our Farmhouse Kitchen! Offering a full selection of home cooked meals including daily specials and farmhouse favourites, there’s always something to fill you up. And to round off the perfect day why not visit our gift shop & Ernespie Plants garden centre for that perfect gift or just a little treat for yourself. See you all soon!
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John G
Dalbeattie, UK165 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Another excellent Sunday visit to ernespie as always bright and clean staff always very attentive and food is always delicious any way we ordered the roast lamb and the daily pie both arrived after a bowl of home made soup every dish cooked fresh on site the lamb was excellent mother thoroughly enjoyed it again supplied by local award winning butcher Griersons the pie also home made had some interesting flavours to it all in all slice of home made cake and a delicious latte definitely winning place to dine parking is easy plenty of spaces and access is level
Written 26 October 2023
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Dormac
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Sep 2023 • Couples
Had never heard of this place and found it while out cycling. Stopped in for a coffee and bacon roll which were great. Lovely coffee and gift shop. Indoor play area for toddlers and kids plus outside adventure play park and animals. A great addition for families and worth a visit for food
Written 9 September 2023
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Alice P
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Aug 2023 • Family
What a beautiful farm! The attention to detail around the farm makes for a really super day out. We enjoyed morning tea with tasty fruit scones & tea cakes in the beautifully bright & airy farmhouse kitchen. Next we went to the outside play area which was thoroughly enjoyed by our 9 year old child. The go-karts were great as were the zip lines but the big favourite of the day was the bobsleigh run! Our child loved it. We loved seeing the happy animals in the barns and out in the fields too. The flower borders & raised beds were in full bloom on the farm which looked stunning. Thank you so much to all the team at Ernespie Farm for making the last day of our holiday so memorable.
*I found out about the attraction by looking on Google maps for a nice farm to visit.
*I found out about the attraction by looking on Google maps for a nice farm to visit.
Written 29 August 2023
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MLDYr
6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Great for a wee day out. We went with a 10, 8 and 6 year old and they were entertained all day. The cresta run, air pillows and zip lines were a hit! Lovely food too. Clean, staff friendly and accommodating. Really lovely.
Written 28 August 2023
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lakes99
Berwick upon Tweed, UK238 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Soft play very busy and it seemed to put pressure on staff. 10 minutes to take order then another 30 to serve not the usual standard. Food more quantity than quality with no salads on menu. Staff member who served our table was very pleasant
Written 23 August 2023
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EnglandJewel
england18 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Visited the farm last week 4 adults and 5 children aged from 2 to 10 years, had a fantastic day, everyone enjoyed it, did the tractor ride which was very good and informative. Had dinner in the restaurant everyone enjoyed their food, staff all very friendly, all in all a excellent day had by all.
So glad someone left a leaflet about the farm in our caravan at Auchenlarie Holiday Park, as we didn't know about it till then.
Will definitely be returning on our next visit to Scotland. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
So glad someone left a leaflet about the farm in our caravan at Auchenlarie Holiday Park, as we didn't know about it till then.
Will definitely be returning on our next visit to Scotland. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written 20 August 2023
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Sheila
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Jul 2023 • Family
Fantastic trip to Ernespie Farm. First time visiting but definitely not the last. Fabulous play area inside and out. Tractor ride was great too. Cafe spotless and food lovely. Nice gift shop as well. Highly recommend a visit.
Written 30 July 2023
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Celia A
Harberton, UK28 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Ernespie Farm is a real find. Seven of us went (two mums, three children under 6 and a granny) and were all impressed in our different ways. There is lots to do, both outside and in the soft play area (the latter is a lot bigger than you can see at first). All the play areas are kept in really good and clean condition and are very welcoming. It costs quite a lot but makes for a great time for everyone. Highly recommended.
Written 22 July 2023
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Kirsty H
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May 2023
What an amazing place this is, from the minute you walk in the door you are greeted by lovely helpful staff, then the woah woah from my grandson when he seen the soft play area, the outside space is equally amazing, the food was delicious, lovely little gift shop too, hubby liked the garden centre too, quality plants, easily spend the whole day here, if you are travelling thru the area and have kids its a must, i live 30 miles away and its going to be regular day out there for us now, highly recommend
Written 12 May 2023
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richard r
Borgue, UK154 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This newish cafe and shop now allows dogs in their outside area (which includes some tables under cover).
The coffee was strong, the cake portions large and the staff pleasant. They did other food too but we didnt try it.
The shop has some interesting items and the garden centre is well laid our and well stocked.
The coffee was strong, the cake portions large and the staff pleasant. They did other food too but we didnt try it.
The shop has some interesting items and the garden centre is well laid our and well stocked.
Written 4 May 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ernespie Farm
- Ernespie Farm is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
- Hotels near Ernespie Farm:
- (0.77 mi) Ernespie House Hotel
- (1.25 mi) Douglas House
- (1.43 mi) Kings Arms Hotel
- (1.05 mi) The Market Inn Hotel
- (0.46 mi) Hillowton House
- Restaurants near Ernespie Farm:
- (0.35 mi) Ernespie House Restaurant & Bar
- (1.18 mi) Mr Pook's Kitchen
- (1.42 mi) Streetlights
- (1.35 mi) Nikos Greek Restaurant
- (1.46 mi) Carlo's