Mabie House Hotel
Mabie, Dumfries DG2 8HB Scotland
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A 17th century country house hotel situated a short 3.5 miles from Dumfries on the mostly undiscovered and scenic Solway Coast, Mabie House has a pleasant warm and welcoming atmosphere to relax in and enjoy whatever your activity. We are nestled neatly within the heart of the beautiful Mabie Forest, home to numerous award winning paths and world class 7 Stanes mountain bike trails. A favourite destination for weddings, romantic breaks, family get-togethers, local diners and mid-week travellers alike, Mabie House offers great accommodation, sumptuous food and a warm welcome all year round. Our newly opened Garden Pavilion is now available for hire across the year, perfect for weddings and parties.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free breakfast
Horseback riding
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Express check-in / check-out
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Another wonderfully relaxing visit. You are always made welcome and the staff are the best; friendly and always interested in their visitors.An oasis of calm professional hospitality. (Michael Room12).
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Deal directly with hotel.
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Absolutely lovely hotel - friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food, home cooked. Had the beef dinner, gravy was exceptional. The trio of deserts outstanding. Nothing too much trouble. Room was small double but cosy and lovely modern bathroom. Sat by the fire 🔥 and loved the ambience of this beautiful old house. So much more pleasurable staying somewhere like this when away with work than some soulless premier inn! Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Just need to ask for the wi-fi code and password.
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Malcolm Preston-Green wrote a review Oct 2023
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Nice location which belies the hotel I was in room 4, a very basic room. No drawers to store stuff, 4 hangers. Bed was ok. En suite ok. Restaurant poor food not great, had garlic mushroom starter. Fish and chips more batter than fish. Was asked if I enjoyed meal said, not really oh good was the reply. Really disappointing location pleasant, staff not great, needs a good shake up
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: In my visit thought was poor value
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The hotel itself is nice, set in an amazing forest landscape with a real oldy world feel about it which I like. The staff were helpful and pleasant and the rooms decent and the food pretty good. Our only real gripe was the fact that they advertised themselves as dog friendly which is why we went there with our Lab Molly, but I have to say I would describe them as dog tolerant rather than friendly. Firstly we had to sit in the reception hall to eat our dinner sat on sofas around a low coffee table as they only had one small table in the hall to sit at properly and that was already taken. This made us feel rather awkward as it was difficult to eat and it pretty much prevented anyone else using the sofas. To be fair to them we were pre-warned that we would be eating in the hall which was fine as it was a nice room, but they really need to rethink seating in there if they want guests with dogs who like to have them with them at meal times to have a pleasant experience. The other dog related gripe was a complete lack of poo bins anywhere around the hotel and even in the forest car park there was not a single bin I could find, and we had a good search. This probably sounds like a minor issue to non-dog owners, but all dog owners will know how annoying this is and it does not encourage people to pick up after their pooches. We had to take Molly's morning "present" away with us in the car which wasn't nice. If there was a poo bin and we just didn't find it then aplogies but they need to make them available and obvious. Don't get me wrong, this is a nice hotel and we did have a lovely morning walk in the forest. However, compared to somewhere like the Sherbrooke Castle Hotel in Glasgow where we have stayed a few times and who absolutely bend over backwards to make your stay with your dog a very pleasant one, Mabie House needs to put a bit more thought into dog owners to be considered dog friendly.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Fabulous setting , amazing food , first class staff and fantastic value. If your looking for somewhere with a Gym , pool , 50” telly , sports bar etc , then think again. If your looking for a relaxing , good quality, well run hotel , which will take you back to a relaxing era , if you want a fantastic restaurant with fantastic well prepared food , then give it a try.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Make sure you let them know if your going to be late back. They go to bed by 11..30 and you’ll...
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We had a brief stop over here on our journey north and were blown away by this quaint hotel. Our bedroom was quite dated but it was clean, warm and very comfortable. The overall charm and ambience of the hotel was fantastic. The food was outstanding both at dinner and breakfast and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier. Would highly recommend this hotel and we will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Beautiful hotel with traditional charm affordable not flashy with good food and very friendly staff, great value in lovely setting. Room spacious with nice views of the forest and gardens. We will definitely return here when visiting Dumfries
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Visited here for Sunday lunch with family. They do a normal menu which includes a beef dinner dish, also had a specials menu running. We have visited here a few times before and the food remains exceptional. Service was a little slow but we weren't in a rush. You can always tie in a walk in the Mabie Forest before or after!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Nice place but TERRIBLE mattress - lumpy and completely sunken on side. Location is beautiful, very peaceful, breakfast was pretty good, and the one guy who seemed to be doing everything from reception to bar service to breakfast orders was helpful. Sure, the room decor is a bit tired and a little dated but it's very clean and I would return - if it weren't for the awful mattress
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Be aware - no wifi in the rooms!! You have to go to the communal areas to use the hotel wifi,...
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Quite disgraceful treatment. After a family walk (8 of us - grandparents, parents, grandchildren) in the forest, we walked up to the hotel (welcoming to walkers etc it stated), asked if they did sandwiches etc and was shown the Light Bites menu. Lovely, just what we were looking for. Restaurant about one third full, saw an empty table for 8 and nodded towards it indicating we were 8 people. Sorry said guy, chef has a busy evening and can't do 8. But we only want light meal. Again no joy. I suggested we 'book in' as two lots of four. Sorry, again - it's 1.55 and we stop taking orders at 2.00. Chefs orders, I'm afraid, we're told ! Shocking way to treat customers.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: If you want lunch, go to Abbey Cottage in New Abbey - it's open till 16.30. They don't turn away...
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PRICE RANGE
US$110 - US$139 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandDumfries and GallowayDumfries
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mabie House Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Mabie House Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Dalscone Farm Fun (5.0 miles), Mabie Farm Park (0.2 miles), and Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura (3.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Mabie House Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Mabie House Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Mabie House Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Home Restaurant, The Back Street, and Brunos.
Are pets allowed at Mabie House Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Mabie House Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Mabie House Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Robert Burns House (3.5 miles), Sweetheart Abbey (3.0 miles), and New Abbey Corn Mill (3.0 miles).