The road to the castle is a disaster! The gift shop and castle are worthy the visit. Staff very friendly and welcoming. We didn't go into the castle but I did take the dog around the moat as suggested by a staff member. I took lots of pictures. Beautiful views, the only thing that was a slight inconvenience is i didn't wear the right footwear! It's was a little wet around the back of the castle and my feet got soaked. Obviously this is my fault and no fault of the castle grounds. I was wearing trainers, I'd recommend boots or Wellingtons. Beautiful place though.

Absolutely loved this place. Soo unique in design. We visit lots of castles up and down the country and this is one of the most memorable. Beautiful surroundings, loads of history and some very knowledgeable, friendly staff. We will revisit, next time we pass through. Highly recommended

Our favorite castle of the 10 we visited on our 2 week roadtrip. Loved the kind staff and how you feel like you have the place to yourself to explore. It really feels like a fairytale with a moat and original site you can walk to nearby. So pictaresque and worth the drive.

Fabulous little castle, really interesting place with loads of history. Only a short journey from Dumfries. We didn't have to book ahead of time and were able to park easily. They also have a great little shop and small cafe. Lots of places to have a picnic and the area is great for dogs, with some nice paths and walks

Great place to visit, some restoration work being carried out, at present.Good car parking area, gift shop and video area to educate you on the history of the site. You do a small walk to the original castle site. Well worth a visit. Some areas of the castle are not accessible by wheel chair, for obvious reasons.

My favorite Castle of my first 9 days in Scotland. This one has a moat, like a true castle should. The draw bridge was destroyed centuries ago, along with part of the roof, and sections of it have been exposed to the elements for some time. There are sections repaired allowing access to the multiple levels where there is a roof protection that section. The prison was in good condition too. Crazy to know the prisoners were just tossed from 2 stories into the pit. Don’t bother checking out the original castle a short walk away, as it is flattened, and the perimeter blocks are all left near foundation level. Check out my photos.

Very interesting Castle/s. Parts were closed off but there was enough to have a wander around (albeit it's not particularly large for a castle. The staff in the shop/visitor centre were helpful and friendly. Worth a visit if you like castles/historic buildings.

Visited Hetland Garden Centre and Dino Park with my extended family of young adults. We all ate at the garden centre's cafe which had a well catered menu with options for vegans and intolerances. There was also a good selection of delectable cakes and desserts. A little on the expensive side but the food and service were all very good. The Dino Park was reasonably priced at £6 for adults and cheaper for children. The staff member was extremely friendly and helpful and the Park itself was well laid out with plenty to see and explore.

Absolutely brilliant family day out. We brought our 3yr old son for the first time and he had a great day. He said "best day ever!" Lots to do and see. Not expensive either.

Absolutely rubbish! We paid over £50 to see a bunch of plastic dinosaurs that don't even move...you can walk around it in less than 10 minutes, and they make you pay extra for soft play! The place is an absolute waste of time and money and looking very tired. The restaurant wasn't much better, lots of flies in the cake cabinet and the meals are more like kids party food! Please don't waste your money here! Go to one of the other local amazing farm parks or activities!

The dinosaur trail only takes 10/15m to walk around, but you stop and explore, 'digging' up bones and exploring the area. We stayed for about 2 hours, did three laps and spend an hour in the soft play. Decent hot food, really engaging staff with the kids, and unlike a lot of soft plays not cramped and really well maintained. Absolute must stop with dinosaur obsessed toddlers. A real gem.

Great place to take kids. Really nice garden centre too. Lovely staff. Surprisingly quiet on a Saturday, the soft play even more so but that was definitely not a bad thing.

Loved it. Went close to opening time and it was so lovely and quiet, perfect for my 3 autistic boys. Lots of different dinosaurs to see and they loved digging for fossils. Nice little playground in the middle for a run around. The soft play was good, not too big so easy to keep an eye on the kids. Staff were all very nice and friendly, talked us through the whole thing before we went in. It was just great.

The garden centre is lovely with some really great products, the soft play was brilliant- really great space and very clean. The disappointment was the Dino Park, for the price it was a real let down. Very tired models and not enough activities to be considered a family attraction. Advice to the owners knock the Dino Park on the head and focus on the rest of the business.

Fantastic place for both kids and adults. Much cheaper than most similar places. Staff are very friendly and always seem to be happy to answer any questions. Amazing scenery, fun things to do, could easily spend the whole day here! Lots of slides, tobogins, play park, bouncy pillows, go carts, hay barn, trampolines and a little train ride which you can go on more than once. Fed lots of animals, there was a petting session with guinea pigs, rabbits and ferrets and then kids fed milk to the baby lambs. They loved it! Just be aware that some animals, (a goat in our case) are very clever, and whilst you feed another animal they grab the feed bag out of your hands 🤣 All very funny though. Oh and there's a lovely cafe and delicious ice cream to end your day off. Perfect day, thanks we will be back again when next in Scotland! 😁👍

Honestly, one of, if not, THE best open farm we have ever visited across Ireland and Scotland! Loads of space, amazing cafe, plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with the animals and loads of activities for the kids. We loved it and highly recommend a visit for young and old!

Great park, plenty parking and fair priced. Kids absolutly shattered on the way home, just way i like it to be. Guess it was the outdoor activities and dragging the seats to the top of the slides repeatedly. Disappointed boat pond closed due to lack of water And quad bikes also closed. But my kids still had a blast without so 5*

Had never been here before. Visited on our way home from our holiday in Scotland. We loved it. It was alot bigger than most farms I'd been to and they have a lot of animals to feed. I'd recommend getting atleast 2 bags of feed as we only got the 1 and didn't have enough to give to all of the animals! Alot of other things to do there aswell, could of spent the whole day there if we didn't have a long drive home.

This place was absolutely fantastic family day out, we visited out of season so there wasn't crowds of people. There was so much to do for children and adults alike. All the outdoor slides and activities were so much fun!!! The kids loved feeding the animals and the cafe was a lovely spot to grab lunch. Would highly recommend a visit if in the area but also worth making the trip if travelling from further afield.

Feed the animals, hold rabbits.and guinea pigs. Lots to keep young and older kids occupied. Plenty of benches for picnic use. We had an excellent day

What an amazing place. My son (2 1/2) loved it Plenty of things to do, Staff very friendly and knowledgeable Food is reasonable priced Great value for price to get in Wheelchair/pushchair friendly Toilets very clean Lovely cafe very clean

We had a really nice one week stay at the hotel and managed to explore so many nearby places . I was even told I’ve seen more of South West Scotland in a week than most locals! The room itself was clean and comfortable, though the view was just of the parking area. It would have been great to have a fridge or minibar, especially in the summer, to keep drinks cold. A small downside too was the lack of Netflix on the smart TV. On the positive side, breakfast was tasty and the dinner we had couple of times at the Copper Beech restaurant was excellent. The service was friendly, and overall, the hotel gave us memorable stay.

Came in late evening to check in after a lovely meal beautiful grounds, love the great big lions at the entrance. Lovely lady at reception booked us in the weather was really bad out side and she gave us an upgrade to a superior room as in photos very happy with the hotel and rooms are spacious clean and well presented bed is very comfortable and had a great night sleep. The staff are great and friendly breakfasts was delicious would stay here again in a heartbeat

My family and I went to Hetland Hall yesterday for afternoon tea and had such a lovely time! The food was amazing and we have to give a special shout out to Sophie who was so friendly and welcoming. She made us some lovely mocktails which were some of the best we’ve had so I definitely recommend trying! The whole afternoon tea felt relaxed and enjoyable with the great service we were provided. We will definitely be back again soon :).

A wonderful stay on the lead up to our wedding. Our room was booked on the wrong day, an error which we’re unsure if it was our fault or the hotel’s, however Harry and Cyprian went over and above to accommodate us and encouraged us to go and relax while it was all sorted behind the scenes. We can’t thank them enough and they are an asset to the hotel. Thank you!

Stayed at Hetland Hall a few times and every time the service has been really good with absolutely no criticisms at all. The Sunday DBB package / offer was great value for money. All the staff were friendly and efficient and the food at breakfast and dinner was excellent. Great choice of food and service was spot on. Would recommend and will stay with them again.

Great stay. Food was very good and well presented. The staff were all delightful. Well worth staying here.

Food 4/10 Prawn cocktails- frozen prawns no flavour, bread wasn't toasted as menu described Breakfast- sausage and black pudding under cooked. Poach egg over cooked. No toast. Not really child friendly. Shower door broken as well as bath plug. When sofa-bed out not much space to walk around kept banging into stuff.

Stayed the night here en route up to Scotland, room was Clean and comfortable with Tea and coffee making facilities, iron and mini board. We booked an evening meal which was 2 starters and 2 mains with a couple or drinks a J2O and 2 halves of cider £63 in total for the meal but enjoyed it, hotel night included breakfast the next morning plenty of choice on offer would recommend this hotel and would book again.

Absolutely fantastic hotel – I can’t recommend it highly enough. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere is warm, cosy, and genuinely welcoming. The rooms are spotless and beautifully designed, offering both comfort and style. Basil the parrot is an absolute delight and adds a unique charm to the stay. Every member of staff is friendly, attentive, and goes out of their way to make you feel at home. A truly memorable experience.

One of the best hotels I have stayed in for quite a while. Fantastic rooms, spacious, great decor. Great staff, friendly, relaxed, don't stand staring at you in the dining hall. Wonderful setting for casual strolls or if you wish, long hikes into the forest areas connected to the hotel. Highly recommend.

Just had our wedding here at the weekend (16.08.2025) and what a weekend it was. We started off with a lovely meal on Friday night which was delicious. The rooms were all lovely and clean and super comfortable. The staff at Mabie House couldn’t have been more attentive and helpful, they made us feel so at home. From our initial visit to Mabie House to leaving on Sunday morning, Phillipa, Sam, and the team met our every wish and then some! Our wedding was everything that we wanted and more due to their organisation and attention to detail. Nothing was a hassle or a problem for this amazing team of staff! So many of our guests have commented saying it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The grounds of Mabie House are stunning and made for the perfect backdrop for our special day. We really had the best day ever, it was perfect. Thank you so much again to everyone at Mabie House, it truly was a day to remember!

Advertised as dog friendly but isn't really. Booked 2 nights. Both mornings we were placed at a tiny table next to the reception desk and front door (which was cold) for our breakfast because we were not allowed in the dining room...I appreciate dogs not being welcome in some places when people are eating, but at least have a designated room like all other hotels have, otherwise you are falsely advertising that you are dog friendly when in reality you just tolerate them. This was the reason why we never ate an evening meal and went out instead, I have never felt so outcasted in an establishment. Room was large but got sick of killing flies and beetles for 2 nights running. Our one hot breakfast we had was swimming in grease. For £130 a night i would expect better. Not somewhere I would stay again

We went here for a meal. You need to pre-book. It was fabulous. Food served on hot plates. Food fresh, tasty and hot. Prompt friendly, pleasant service from staff. Highly recommended.

Quaint hotel in the countryside. Very friendly staff and fantastic food. In my bedroom there were sadly no curtains or blackouts, just a slatted blind so there was too much light on a June morning.

Just got back home from a lovely few days staying in this lovely comfortable and very friendly hotel the food was absolutely amazing bacon sausage haggis and the steak in the pie in the evening meal was the best quality meat we’ve ever sampled. Thank you to you and your lovely staff for the memorable stay we had will definitely be back. Great value for money. well worth a visit.

First class meal tonight. All food extremely tasty and great value . As a local it’s way above nearby competition. Dining room nicely done out and it was worth mentioning the professionalism of the young waiting team all of who were very mannerly and pleasant

Was made to feel like an inconvenience just for walking in, staff are rude and uncaring. Atmosphere in the front bar felt like a funeral. Didn't order food as what the table was eating next to me didn't look like it was worth it. Don't bother.

Most grateful to Nith Hotel for finding a table at short notice when a nearby venue was unable to honour our friend's reservation. Friendly efficient service, enjoyable food and ever-changing views of the river.

Had a meal it was great and portion big. View over river wonderful.

We didn’t stay or eat in the hotel, we were in the campervan with our dogs so opted for takeaway from the hotel, the food and service was great

We dropped in for lunch and we're very pleasantly surprised by the service and the quality of the food. We met four of the staff and they were all really helpful and lovely, made us feel welcome and relaxed. I had a mixed grill and expected to be lauding the rump steak; but the sausages, haggis and black pudding made the rump seem less significant. What a well prepared meal it was and at a perfectly fair price. We'd go back at the drop of a hat and would happily stay at the hotel given the friendly welcome. Good people, good food.