Selkirk Arms Hotel

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

Property highlights

About this property

This historic, 18th-century townhouse is located in the heart of the harbour town of Kirkcudbright, 15 minutes’ drive from Galloway National Park. It features 2 cosy restaurants and a bar. All of the bright, warmly furnished rooms at the Selkirk Arms Hotel offer private bathrooms, TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Each room is individually furnished in its own style, and some rooms include comfortable leather sofas or chairs. Guests at the Selkirk Arms can enjoy fine food and wine at Aristas restaurant, or relax by the open fire with local real ales. The bistro offers fresh, hearty food from local ingredients. Free parking is available at the Selkirk Arms, and Threave Castle is a 15-minute drive away. The 63-acre Threave Gardens are also 15 minutes away by car. Kirkcudbright Golf Club is just 15 minutes away on foot.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were exceptional. Joanna welcomed us so warmly and made us feel very welcomed throughout. Food in the restaurant at dinner was exceptional. Fantastic breakfast.”
Liz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food is excellent. We had a fantastic dinner in the evening and the next morning breakfast was also great. Staff were lovely, very welcoming and friendly. A good place to stay if you want to explore that part of Scotland.”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely large room by the garden. Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Replenished supplies such as water, tea/coffee every day”
Trevor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Central location, friendly professional staff, excellent breakfast cooked to order and dinner was fantastic highly recommend dining in their restaurant.”
Jacqueline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. Friendly prompt service, excellent bed and bedding. Food wonderful. Just all over great.”
Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hotel was spotlessly clean. Staff very attentive. Lots of lovely little details. Breakfast was lovely. Room spacious. Had dinner on both nights which was delicious too.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great staff . Lovely garden to rear. A nice well priced menu”
Moira
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely, friendly hotel. We were made to feel very welcome.”
Sandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a fantastic town, so friendly, lots of places to visit and things to do. Hotel was fantastic great room, very comfy bed, lots Celt bar and restaurants outstanding food. Staff were wonderful.”
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely spacious room, very comfortable bed. Plenty of tea & coffee, even a sachet of hot chocolate. The breakfast was very good, the black pudding was excellent. The staff were all lovely and friendly.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Artistas Restaurant, Bar Lounge and Bistro
  • Cuisine
    Scottish • Seafood • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.