Went for a day out with a friend. We were lucky with the weather it was sunny and hot and we spent a few hours just walking around the estate exploring. Plenty of space to explore and some lovely trails. The walled gardens was beautiful and very well maintained. Large outdoor playpark for the kids too. On site cafe was great, very good value for money and the food was lovely and freshly made. We had baked potatoes, strawberry tarts, a coffee and a cold drink each and spent £33. Seating indoors and outdoors. There are bookable tours of the house itself available although I think you have to book in advance. A beautiful place that you could easily spend a whole day exploring.

Beautiful garden and grounds. The cafe is really nice, good food (tomato and roasted peppers soup was simply amazing!) Coffee is exceptional. Highly recommend.

Lovely place to spend the day walking around and chilling out. I was quite surprised how big the gardens are, lots of places to sit and enjoy especially on a sunny day, There's a fantastic children's adventure playground in amongst the trees to keep the little angles happy, Gorgeous little cafe, Lovely staff, Food was very nice, Good coffee. Will definitely go again when l'm in the area.

Lovely Family Day Out at Dumfries Estate We had a fantastic day at Dumfries Estate with the family! Beautiful gardens, scenic walks, and a great adventure playground for the kids. The house tour was really interesting, and the café had tasty food. A perfect mix of nature, history, and relaxation — highly recommended

Fabulous place. If you love history. If you love Georgian design. If you love amazing food. If you love incredible walks. Just fabulous!

Visited the café, shop, Arboretum and walled garden. The weather was good which made a great difference. The grounds are beautifully laid out with a rich variety of trees, shrubs and plants. Produce used in the restaurant, café and cookery school on site too.

Visiting Dumfries House Gardens was an absolute delight. The entire space feels serene and perfectly laid out, with a beautiful flow that invites you to wander and explore at your own pace. The walled garden's gorgeous beds had a plethora of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees, from roses and clematis to gladioli and apples. It was nearly overwhelming. The fruit and vegetable gardens are not only productive but a feast for the eyes, bursting with colour and life. Every corner reveals something new – from vibrant, carefully tended flower beds to stretches of stunning woodland that feel both peaceful and full of character. One of my favourite spots was the picturesque pond areas, where the water reflected the surrounding greenery and created a sense of calm. Everywhere you turn, there’s another hidden gem to admire, making it easy to spend hours soaking in the sights. Dumfries House Gardens is a place where nature, beauty, and thoughtful design come together perfectly – a must-visit for anyone who loves the outdoors.

Very clean, easily accessable changing areas, showers, and toilets. Pool temperature was surprisingly warm for a heated outdoor pool. Deck level so easy for those who can weight bear to get in and out of the water. Steps at deep and shallow ends of the pool with textured grip on each tread. The staff were attentive, friendly, and very helpful. Looking forward to taking part in a night swim. Definitely recommend, we'll worth a visit.

Hadn't been swimming for a while, so it was good to get back in the water. What made it extra special was the friendliness of the staff, the temperature of the pool & the cleanliness of the facilities. It was so nice to see so many parents & grandparents encouraging their children to swim. Great pool, had a lively swim.

Beautiful heated fresh water pool. Changing rooms and showers are very clean. Heather and staff are great. If in the area try to visit. But you do have to call ahead to schedule a time slot for an hour. Plenty of free parking too.

As a disabled person, on crutches, I was extremely impressed. We had booked in advance (recommended), and the staff were expecting us. We were treated so well. They knew our name, had the disabled access chair waiting for me, and showed us to our disabled changing room. We were well impressed. Two chairs. Big changing bed & hoist if needed. Lockers. Loo & sink, plus shower. My only wee moan, there could have been some hooks for hanging stuff on whilst changing, but certainly not a complaint! The staff were well acquainted with the accessible chair at the pool, and it was a lovely feeling being lowered into the warm water. You get a one hour slot (I didn't want to come out!) and TBH we really enjoyed our swim, and even the background music. LOL One of the staff went above & beyond, and sourced me a pool noodle which is always good for me, to help excercise in the pool. Overall, it was a fantastic, personal, welcoming & beneficial (physically & mentally) experience for us. Can't wait to go back! I'd also love to try a night time experience. Top marks to everyone involved at this wonderful place. 👍🏻

What a hidden gem! Mary and the team did us a solid when we had a mix up with our booking, they made our day to be honest. A clean, very well run facility with an excellent family/kids session with floats, balls etc. Such a rarity to be swimming outside in Scotland and not feel freezing. We'll definitely be back.

Been wanting to visit here for months. Finally we had a Sunday with nothing on, so we packed up and off we went. Now, it was freezing cold and raining outside, but New Cumnock Pool posted a Facebook message saying the water was 31C. The wife was hesitant about the cold all the way during the drive. Even going as far as looking up alternatives nearby just in case. It was an hours drive for us and we arrived at 2:30pm. The kids had a great time and even the wife almost smiled. the pool was in great condition and everything was very clean. The staff were pleasant and we had a great visit. We will defo visit again. I just wish the pool was closer to home.

Wanted to take my kids to the pool I learned to swim in as a kid. Attempted to look on the website (facebook page) for a timetable. None found. Attempted to phone, just got answer machine. So I drove best part of 2 hours only to be told no spaces available. Explained that I had tried ringing the receptionist told me she had about 30 messages to work through, like it was my fault. Rather disappointed to say the least. What sort of system are they running here? Next time I’m in Scotland I’ll go elsewhere.

Just back from an overnight spa experience with 2 friends, from check in to check out it was faultless. Afternoon tea was delicious we all loved our Spa experience, our food in the restaurant was exceptional. We had a garden room perfect for 3/4 people very comfy beds. All staff friendly and professional, we will be back

Afternoon Tea's/Coffee 6 of us went to the open day at the lochside then we went for Teas and coffees, we ordered and waited 40mins for Tea's and coffee's we decided to have light food/sandwiches, we had to sent 2 Coffees back as they were not hot, we waited for food and were told they were busy and we knew that was the case, however we waited 50 mins for light food/sandwiches, we had to ask about the food as it was taken ages for "light snacks", im sorry but this is unacceptable for a place of this high standard, we paid £105 for what we got, some of the food was really nice, but one of our guests had the steak sandwich and was dissapointed that it was cold when he got it, I can only imagine it lay on the pass too long, I find in this day and age that when you can't get light food/sandwiches and tea, coffee right then maybe it's time for staff to be retrained or even replaced, before we left we noticed there were a lot of people having afternoon teas and hardly any of the sandwiches and cakes were touched, what a total waste, A close family member has booked Lochside for there wedding and we are a little concerned that small thing such as delivering coffees hot and sandwiches within a reasonable time on this occasion it took 50 minutes just for sandwiches, I've been told by a friend that attended a wedding here that it takes the venue organisers over an hour and a half to set up the dance floor, and this is a regular occurrence, and with our experience just lately it's filling me with dread, as there is thousands of pounds being paid for this upcoming wedding, if there is any issues it will be made known.

I stay at this hotel and spa on a regular basis and I would never go anywhere else . I always feel I am home when I come here . Me and my friend stayed 5 times last year and I have already been once this year and planning to go a further two times . Everything is pricey but it is a million percent good value for money . The rooms , the staff , the food , the spa … NEVER disappoints and nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff and that’s what you want when you come to relax !. Can’t wait to come back. Also Stunning venue and decent package prices for weddings . You won’t regret your experience ☺️❤️🥰

We stayed for two nights for a family wedding, and from start to finish the experience was absolutely faultless. The lodges and rooms were perfect — spacious, comfortable, and ideal for both relaxing and getting ready for the big day. Throughout our stay, we received countless compliments from our guests about the stunning setting, the hotel itself, the attentive and friendly staff, and the excellent food. Everything felt so well thought out, and it really made the whole occasion feel extra special. A particular highlight was the wedding co-ordinator, Amber, and her team. Their professionalism, organisation, and calm approach ensured that everything ran smoothly and that we could simply relax and enjoy the celebrations. They were first class and made a huge difference to the success of the day. Overall, it was a truly memorable experience, and we would have no hesitation in highly recommending this venue to anyone considering it for a wedding or a special occasion.

A Christmas gift for my wife and I. We did the "Heavenly Unwind" spa break. An hour in the spa, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi pool, then a treatment of your choice. I did a whole body massage. Relaxing time after the treatment with a smoothie drink and chocolate Strawberries. Dinner, overnight stay in the luxury room and breakfast the next morning. Thouroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The staff were fantastic, all while a wedding was going on in the large venue room. We will return for more.

Stayed in this fantastic hotel lately was working in the area. Highly recommend! Staff were super helpful and friendly. Room clean and warm. Food was delicious. 5☆ Hope to stay here again.

Friendly service and AMAZING food!! Well priced and absolutely delicious! Great selection too and in a gorgeous setting. Loved it and would love to stay there.