The Mill Forge Hotel
US$128
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$128
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Mill Forge Hotel average US$105 in the cheapest month (January) and US$144 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$105 |
| February | US$115 |
| March | US$119 |
| April | US$121 |
| May | US$119 |
| June | US$134 |
| July | US$144 |
| August | US$144 |
| September | US$128 |
| October | US$122 |
| November | US$115 |
| December | US$116 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$144)
Cheapest: January (~US$105)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features wedding services, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features wedding services, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at The Mill Forge serving the guests of The Mill Forge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 33 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Lockerbie, The Mill Forge is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of The Devil's Porridge and Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace. This hotel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Annandale Distillery and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Clan Armstrong Centre.
What's nearby
Spoilt Spa at Smiths(2.5 Miles)
Old Blacksmith's Shop(3.7 Miles)
The Devil's Porridge(4.9 Miles)
Annandale Distillery(6.8 Miles)
Longtown Library(6.9 Miles)
Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace(7.4 Miles)
Canonbie Public Hall(9.6 Miles)
Clan Armstrong Centre(9.7 Miles)
Gilnockie Tower(9.8 Miles)
Annandale Way(10.5 Miles)
A World in Miniature Museum(10.6 Miles)
The Sands Centre(12 Miles)
Carlisle Castle(12.4 Miles)
Tullie House Museum and Gallery(12.5 Miles)
Carlisle Guildhall(12.6 Miles)
Carlisle (CAX)(17.2 Miles)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)(90.4 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Garden
Location
Kirkpatrick Fleming, Lockerbie, Scotland, United Kingdom
Spoilt Spa at Smiths (2.5 Miles)
Old Blacksmith's Shop (3.7 Miles)
The Devil's Porridge (4.9 Miles)
Annandale Distillery (6.8 Miles)
Longtown Library (6.9 Miles)
Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace (7.4 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.4
Very good
Based on 597 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
42%
Family
43%
Group
7%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, The Mill Forge Hotel is praised for its welcoming staff, good on-site food, clean accommodations, and a convenient location just off the motorway near Gretna that works well for stopovers.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, The Mill Forge Hotel is praised for its welcoming staff, good on-site food, clean accommodations, and a convenient location just off the motorway near Gretna that works well for stopovers.
Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, though several note dated or basic decor, occasionally slow-to-warm heating, and unreliable Wi-Fi that can hinder work. Facilities include a bar and restaurant, attractive gardens and chapel, and ample parking, with some accessibility challenges such as steps and breakfast being served upstairs. Overall, expect a friendly stay suited to stopovers and weddings.
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Facilities
Guests like the on-site bar and restaurant, attractive gardens/chapel, and ample parking, and note it functions as a wedding venue. Some reviews highlight accessibility limitations in places (steps, breakfast served upstairs).
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10
Adam
30 Aug 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Our stay at Mill Forge was an overnight stop, after travelling by motorcycle from the South of England, on the way to Aviemore. There was plenty of flat parking space for cars and bikes, and we managed to park right outside our room. The accommodation was as described on the website, with a good shower, although the TV is quite small. Our evening meal was excellent, with good sized portions, just what was required after a long day in the saddle! Breakfast was also very good, although the toasters took a while to toast the bread, so get it in early, if you want toast with you breakfast. The staff were very friendly, and provided good service. I would stay at the Mill Forge again
Our stay at Mill Forge was an overnight stop, after travelling by motorcycle from the South of England, on the way to Aviemore. There was plenty of flat parking space for cars and bikes, and we managed to park right outside our room. The accommodation was as described on the website, with a good shower, although the TV is quite small. Our evening meal was excellent, with good sized portions, just what was required after a long day in the saddle! Breakfast was also very good, although the toasters took a while to toast the bread, so get it in early, if you want toast with you breakfast. The staff were very friendly, and provided good service. I would stay at the Mill Forge again
10
Wendy
22 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
First time here, a half way point on our journey. Large complex as it is a wedding venue. When we arrived a wedding came out of the forge complete with a piper a lovely surprise to greet you when you arrive. All aspects were very good, the only addition we would have liked was a unit in the bathroom to place your toiletries, it was an accessible room with a wet room, the only twin room left as we made a late decision to book, a very minor point overall. Could not find fault with anything and I am hard to please. Rooms being refurbished in the near future. We shall be staying again.
First time here, a half way point on our journey. Large complex as it is a wedding venue. When we arrived a wedding came out of the forge complete with a piper a lovely surprise to greet you when you arrive. All aspects were very good, the only addition we would have liked was a unit in the bathroom to place your toiletries, it was an accessible room with a wet room, the only twin room left as we made a late decision to book, a very minor point overall. Could not find fault with anything and I am hard to please. Rooms being refurbished in the near future. We shall be staying again.
10
karen
19 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Had a lovely 2 night stay here. Staff in reception, bar & restaurant were helpful & friendly. Room could of been a bit cleaner & the mattress was very uncomfortable, but the grounds & having the bar/restaurant there made up for it!
Had a lovely 2 night stay here. Staff in reception, bar & restaurant were helpful & friendly. Room could of been a bit cleaner & the mattress was very uncomfortable, but the grounds & having the bar/restaurant there made up for it!
10
Jaclyn
13 Mar 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
What a lovely little place this is !! Staff and manager very friendly and helpful. Cute motel style rooms, beautiful gardens and lovely bar. Breakfast was very nice too. We will definitely be back.
What a lovely little place this is !! Staff and manager very friendly and helpful. Cute motel style rooms, beautiful gardens and lovely bar. Breakfast was very nice too. We will definitely be back.
10
Karen
7 Aug 2023
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We loved this little stop on our trip! The staff was so friendly and the grounds are beautiful! The food was delicious for both dinner and breakfast. The rooms are roomy and clean. Would highly recommend!
We loved this little stop on our trip! The staff was so friendly and the grounds are beautiful! The food was delicious for both dinner and breakfast. The rooms are roomy and clean. Would highly recommend!
8
Michael
18 Oct 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Overall a good stay however the bar was cold, breakfast was ok, not great lighting outsde chalets...would have been nice for a bit of warmth in the chalet on a cold wet day...which would have allowed the heat to build quicker...
Overall a good stay however the bar was cold, breakfast was ok, not great lighting outsde chalets...would have been nice for a bit of warmth in the chalet on a cold wet day...which would have allowed the heat to build quicker...
6
Maurice
12 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Spotlessly clean and plenty of heat. wasn't what we expected. No communal lounge or conversation as to where to go. very strict for times. Last breakfast 9 and had to vacate room by 10. Provision in room very skimpy.
Spotlessly clean and plenty of heat. wasn't what we expected. No communal lounge or conversation as to where to go. very strict for times. Last breakfast 9 and had to vacate room by 10. Provision in room very skimpy.
10
Kenneth
20 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
The place was great, facilities were good and the staff were even better.
The place was great, facilities were good and the staff were even better.
10
Neily
19 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Incredible Hotel. Caring staff, Clean, plenty of free parking, on Motorway in less than a minute. All round excellent
Incredible Hotel. Caring staff, Clean, plenty of free parking, on Motorway in less than a minute. All round excellent
10
Belinda
3 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
On arrival, the reception staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Room was clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable so a great night sleep. We visited the bar for an evening meal, we arrived at 5:30pm but later realised that food was not served until 6pm, therefore the service on ordering the meal appeared somewhat disjointed the staff were very quiet and the servers may have been new to the venue as they appeared inexperienced - just required some communication to advise re the timings etc; that said the food was very good, well presented and delicious. Breakfast was upstairs and we received a friendly welcome and asked if we had eaten there before, we advised we hadn't and we were promptly told how the breakfast service worked, a much warmer reception than for the evening meal. Timings allowed for breakfast were short, however, we can understand for the summer months as different wedding parties may be booked. The grounds are lovely and we took a sneak peek inside the chapel, very pretty and we could easily imagine a wedding service taking place. We were only here for 1 night and overall enjoyed our stay, the welcoming reception team were, for us, the highlight.
On arrival, the reception staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Room was clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable so a great night sleep. We visited the bar for an evening meal, we arrived at 5:30pm but later realised that food was not served until 6pm, therefore the service on ordering the meal appeared somewhat disjointed the staff were very quiet and the servers may have been new to the venue as they appeared inexperienced - just required some communication to advise re the timings etc; that said the food was very good, well presented and delicious. Breakfast was upstairs and we received a friendly welcome and asked if we had eaten there before, we advised we hadn't and we were promptly told how the breakfast service worked, a much warmer reception than for the evening meal. Timings allowed for breakfast were short, however, we can understand for the summer months as different wedding parties may be booked. The grounds are lovely and we took a sneak peek inside the chapel, very pretty and we could easily imagine a wedding service taking place. We were only here for 1 night and overall enjoyed our stay, the welcoming reception team were, for us, the highlight.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently rated highly, with many describing rooms and public areas as clean or spotless. A few maintenance or detail issues were noted, such as a loose toilet lid and an occasional room that could have been cleaner.
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10
Thomas
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Toilet lid about to fall off. Water to hot
Toilet lid about to fall off. Water to hot
10
Christopher
25 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to park up and enjoy the area.rooms clean and tidy and warm ! Staff extra nice
Great place to park up and enjoy the area.rooms clean and tidy and warm ! Staff extra nice
10
karen
19 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Had a lovely 2 night stay here. Staff in reception, bar & restaurant were helpful & friendly. Room could of been a bit cleaner & the mattress was very uncomfortable, but the grounds & having the bar/restaurant there made up for it!
Had a lovely 2 night stay here. Staff in reception, bar & restaurant were helpful & friendly. Room could of been a bit cleaner & the mattress was very uncomfortable, but the grounds & having the bar/restaurant there made up for it!
10
Karen
7 Aug 2023
·
We loved this little stop on our trip! The staff was so friendly and the grounds are beautiful! The food was delicious for both dinner and breakfast. The rooms are roomy and clean. Would highly recommend!
We loved this little stop on our trip! The staff was so friendly and the grounds are beautiful! The food was delicious for both dinner and breakfast. The rooms are roomy and clean. Would highly recommend!
8
Andrew
12 Jan 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
I arrived really late and although reception was closed, they kindly made a key available. The chalet I was in was a bit tired, but clean. Breakfast was fine.
I arrived really late and although reception was closed, they kindly made a key available. The chalet I was in was a bit tired, but clean. Breakfast was fine.
6
Maurice
12 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Spotlessly clean and plenty of heat. wasn't what we expected. No communal lounge or conversation as to where to go. very strict for times. Last breakfast 9 and had to vacate room by 10. Provision in room very skimpy.
Spotlessly clean and plenty of heat. wasn't what we expected. No communal lounge or conversation as to where to go. very strict for times. Last breakfast 9 and had to vacate room by 10. Provision in room very skimpy.
10
Neily
19 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Incredible Hotel. Caring staff, Clean, plenty of free parking, on Motorway in less than a minute. All round excellent
Incredible Hotel. Caring staff, Clean, plenty of free parking, on Motorway in less than a minute. All round excellent
10
Lyn
21 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay, staff very welcoming , food excellent and accommodation cleanliness cannot be faulted.
Lovely stay, staff very welcoming , food excellent and accommodation cleanliness cannot be faulted.
10
Martyn
22 Jan 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Convenient, picturesque and clean property just off the motorway with excellent staff service. Really warm welcome from check-in onwards which set the tone for the stay. All staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Convenient, picturesque and clean property just off the motorway with excellent staff service. Really warm welcome from check-in onwards which set the tone for the stay. All staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
10
Belinda
3 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
On arrival, the reception staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Room was clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable so a great night sleep. We visited the bar for an evening meal, we arrived at 5:30pm but later realised that food was not served until 6pm, therefore the service on ordering the meal appeared somewhat disjointed the staff were very quiet and the servers may have been new to the venue as they appeared inexperienced - just required some communication to advise re the timings etc; that said the food was very good, well presented and delicious. Breakfast was upstairs and we received a friendly welcome and asked if we had eaten there before, we advised we hadn't and we were promptly told how the breakfast service worked, a much warmer reception than for the evening meal. Timings allowed for breakfast were short, however, we can understand for the summer months as different wedding parties may be booked. The grounds are lovely and we took a sneak peek inside the chapel, very pretty and we could easily imagine a wedding service taking place. We were only here for 1 night and overall enjoyed our stay, the welcoming reception team were, for us, the highlight.
On arrival, the reception staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Room was clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable so a great night sleep. We visited the bar for an evening meal, we arrived at 5:30pm but later realised that food was not served until 6pm, therefore the service on ordering the meal appeared somewhat disjointed the staff were very quiet and the servers may have been new to the venue as they appeared inexperienced - just required some communication to advise re the timings etc; that said the food was very good, well presented and delicious. Breakfast was upstairs and we received a friendly welcome and asked if we had eaten there before, we advised we hadn't and we were promptly told how the breakfast service worked, a much warmer reception than for the evening meal. Timings allowed for breakfast were short, however, we can understand for the summer months as different wedding parties may be booked. The grounds are lovely and we took a sneak peek inside the chapel, very pretty and we could easily imagine a wedding service taking place. We were only here for 1 night and overall enjoyed our stay, the welcoming reception team were, for us, the highlight.
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Rooms
Many find the rooms comfortable and often spacious. Several note dated or basic decor, occasionally slow-to-warm heating, and unreliable Wi-Fi that can hinder work.
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8
Julie
11 May 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
A nice wee gem of a place. The staff are amazing. Courteous, professional but very friendly & accommodating. The room was one of several that had a door which led on to a beautiful courtyard. The surroundings were well kept & the property was in good condition. The only negative was the noise from the motorway but it didn’t really detract from the overall experience.
A nice wee gem of a place. The staff are amazing. Courteous, professional but very friendly & accommodating. The room was one of several that had a door which led on to a beautiful courtyard. The surroundings were well kept & the property was in good condition. The only negative was the noise from the motorway but it didn’t really detract from the overall experience.
10
Mary
24 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Such an amazing place to stay. Very friendly staff , rooms extremely comfortable and the view from room overlooking the fields was stunning. can definitely recommend and will be going there again .
Such an amazing place to stay. Very friendly staff , rooms extremely comfortable and the view from room overlooking the fields was stunning. can definitely recommend and will be going there again .
6
Sivambigai
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff and good food. Sadly, room need re-decorating and not suitable for business travel.
Friendly staff and good food. Sadly, room need re-decorating and not suitable for business travel.
10
Justin
29 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Lovely rooms Friendly staff and great food
Lovely rooms Friendly staff and great food
8
Joanne
4 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely surroundings, ideally placed just off the motorway, but you wouldn’t know you were close to it. Nice traditional farm style bar and restaurant. Really enjoyed our stay, the only criticism is that the wifi was not working and when reported we were told it hadn’t been for some time.
Lovely surroundings, ideally placed just off the motorway, but you wouldn’t know you were close to it. Nice traditional farm style bar and restaurant. Really enjoyed our stay, the only criticism is that the wifi was not working and when reported we were told it hadn’t been for some time.
10
karen
19 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Had a lovely 2 night stay here. Staff in reception, bar & restaurant were helpful & friendly. Room could of been a bit cleaner & the mattress was very uncomfortable, but the grounds & having the bar/restaurant there made up for it!
Had a lovely 2 night stay here. Staff in reception, bar & restaurant were helpful & friendly. Room could of been a bit cleaner & the mattress was very uncomfortable, but the grounds & having the bar/restaurant there made up for it!
8
Michael
18 Oct 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Overall a good stay however the bar was cold, breakfast was ok, not great lighting outsde chalets...would have been nice for a bit of warmth in the chalet on a cold wet day...which would have allowed the heat to build quicker...
Overall a good stay however the bar was cold, breakfast was ok, not great lighting outsde chalets...would have been nice for a bit of warmth in the chalet on a cold wet day...which would have allowed the heat to build quicker...
8
paul
20 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Place was ok just a bit basic and could do with a new lick of paint. Staff were friendly and very good.
Place was ok just a bit basic and could do with a new lick of paint. Staff were friendly and very good.
10
Mary
20 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
We were extremely happy with our stay at The Mill Forge it’s our 4th time staying there and it was absolutely a treat Room was so spacious comfortable and had everything you can expect Beds are very comfortable bathroom very spacious Check In was easy and the staff friendly and make you feel most welcome With it being only a few miles from Gretna it makes it very convenient
We were extremely happy with our stay at The Mill Forge it’s our 4th time staying there and it was absolutely a treat Room was so spacious comfortable and had everything you can expect Beds are very comfortable bathroom very spacious Check In was easy and the staff friendly and make you feel most welcome With it being only a few miles from Gretna it makes it very convenient
6
Jimmy
2 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The place is really not for business. Internet didn’t work at all during the entire stay. I needed two documents printed, noone could help me. The food was however great and the staff in the restaurant was helpful!
The place is really not for business. Internet didn’t work at all during the entire stay. I needed two documents printed, noone could help me. The food was however great and the staff in the restaurant was helpful!
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Service
Service is a strong point, with warm welcomes and friendly, helpful staff across reception, bar, and restaurant. Occasional negatives include disjointed meal service before kitchen hours and difficulty resolving issues when reception was closed.
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Daniel
24 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Arrived at the hotel, which to their credit allowed us to check in early as we had to get to a wedding before their usual check-in time. Unfortunately the room was absolutely freezing - we thought the heating might be off, but it was actually on. As we were in a rush we turned the heater up and left for the day. We got back late at night to find the room still extremely cold. As the reception building was closed, and we’d previously been told that the hotel was fully booked, we handed the key in to the bar and drove for 2 hours home. Given the circumstances, I asked if we could get our money back. I was told no, as we hadn’t given them a chance to rectify the situation. This is fair enough, but as the reception was closed for the night and we’d been told there were no vacancies, we didn’t realise this was an option and I don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask for a refund. Disappointing - won’t be back and will tell others to avoid.
Arrived at the hotel, which to their credit allowed us to check in early as we had to get to a wedding before their usual check-in time. Unfortunately the room was absolutely freezing - we thought the heating might be off, but it was actually on. As we were in a rush we turned the heater up and left for the day. We got back late at night to find the room still extremely cold. As the reception building was closed, and we’d previously been told that the hotel was fully booked, we handed the key in to the bar and drove for 2 hours home. Given the circumstances, I asked if we could get our money back. I was told no, as we hadn’t given them a chance to rectify the situation. This is fair enough, but as the reception was closed for the night and we’d been told there were no vacancies, we didn’t realise this was an option and I don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask for a refund. Disappointing - won’t be back and will tell others to avoid.
10
Adam
30 Aug 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Our stay at Mill Forge was an overnight stop, after travelling by motorcycle from the South of England, on the way to Aviemore. There was plenty of flat parking space for cars and bikes, and we managed to park right outside our room. The accommodation was as described on the website, with a good shower, although the TV is quite small. Our evening meal was excellent, with good sized portions, just what was required after a long day in the saddle! Breakfast was also very good, although the toasters took a while to toast the bread, so get it in early, if you want toast with you breakfast. The staff were very friendly, and provided good service. I would stay at the Mill Forge again
Our stay at Mill Forge was an overnight stop, after travelling by motorcycle from the South of England, on the way to Aviemore. There was plenty of flat parking space for cars and bikes, and we managed to park right outside our room. The accommodation was as described on the website, with a good shower, although the TV is quite small. Our evening meal was excellent, with good sized portions, just what was required after a long day in the saddle! Breakfast was also very good, although the toasters took a while to toast the bread, so get it in early, if you want toast with you breakfast. The staff were very friendly, and provided good service. I would stay at the Mill Forge again
10
Colin
28 May 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Just really nice staff, excellent food and room, what else do you need?
Just really nice staff, excellent food and room, what else do you need?
10
Julie
26 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were helpful friendly always on hand to help especially after my husbands limb amputation he had done 4 days ago check in was easy and is a beautiful place to stay
Staff were helpful friendly always on hand to help especially after my husbands limb amputation he had done 4 days ago check in was easy and is a beautiful place to stay
10
Stephen
28 May 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
An enjoyable stay with very helpful staff. Good food and drink.
An enjoyable stay with very helpful staff. Good food and drink.
10
Mary
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were extremely happy with our stay at The Mill Forge it’s our 4th time staying there and it was absolutely a treat Room was so spacious comfortable and had everything you can expect Beds are very comfortable bathroom very spacious Check In was easy and the staff friendly and make you feel most welcome With it being only a few miles from Gretna it makes it very convenient
We were extremely happy with our stay at The Mill Forge it’s our 4th time staying there and it was absolutely a treat Room was so spacious comfortable and had everything you can expect Beds are very comfortable bathroom very spacious Check In was easy and the staff friendly and make you feel most welcome With it being only a few miles from Gretna it makes it very convenient
10
Indiana
21 Aug 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Bar person Angus was brilliant a great face to the hotel company, even with a very much active and strong wedding crowd to deal with!
Bar person Angus was brilliant a great face to the hotel company, even with a very much active and strong wedding crowd to deal with!
10
Martyn
22 Jan 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Convenient, picturesque and clean property just off the motorway with excellent staff service. Really warm welcome from check-in onwards which set the tone for the stay. All staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Convenient, picturesque and clean property just off the motorway with excellent staff service. Really warm welcome from check-in onwards which set the tone for the stay. All staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
10
Belinda
3 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
On arrival, the reception staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Room was clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable so a great night sleep. We visited the bar for an evening meal, we arrived at 5:30pm but later realised that food was not served until 6pm, therefore the service on ordering the meal appeared somewhat disjointed the staff were very quiet and the servers may have been new to the venue as they appeared inexperienced - just required some communication to advise re the timings etc; that said the food was very good, well presented and delicious. Breakfast was upstairs and we received a friendly welcome and asked if we had eaten there before, we advised we hadn't and we were promptly told how the breakfast service worked, a much warmer reception than for the evening meal. Timings allowed for breakfast were short, however, we can understand for the summer months as different wedding parties may be booked. The grounds are lovely and we took a sneak peek inside the chapel, very pretty and we could easily imagine a wedding service taking place. We were only here for 1 night and overall enjoyed our stay, the welcoming reception team were, for us, the highlight.
On arrival, the reception staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Room was clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable so a great night sleep. We visited the bar for an evening meal, we arrived at 5:30pm but later realised that food was not served until 6pm, therefore the service on ordering the meal appeared somewhat disjointed the staff were very quiet and the servers may have been new to the venue as they appeared inexperienced - just required some communication to advise re the timings etc; that said the food was very good, well presented and delicious. Breakfast was upstairs and we received a friendly welcome and asked if we had eaten there before, we advised we hadn't and we were promptly told how the breakfast service worked, a much warmer reception than for the evening meal. Timings allowed for breakfast were short, however, we can understand for the summer months as different wedding parties may be booked. The grounds are lovely and we took a sneak peek inside the chapel, very pretty and we could easily imagine a wedding service taking place. We were only here for 1 night and overall enjoyed our stay, the welcoming reception team were, for us, the highlight.
6
Jimmy
2 Jun 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
The place is really not for business. Internet didn’t work at all during the entire stay. I needed two documents printed, noone could help me. The food was however great and the staff in the restaurant was helpful!
The place is really not for business. Internet didn’t work at all during the entire stay. I needed two documents printed, noone could help me. The food was however great and the staff in the restaurant was helpful!
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Location
Conveniently located just off the motorway and a few miles from Gretna, making it handy for stopovers. A small number of reviews mention motorway noise.
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Julie
11 May 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
A nice wee gem of a place. The staff are amazing. Courteous, professional but very friendly & accommodating. The room was one of several that had a door which led on to a beautiful courtyard. The surroundings were well kept & the property was in good condition. The only negative was the noise from the motorway but it didn’t really detract from the overall experience.
A nice wee gem of a place. The staff are amazing. Courteous, professional but very friendly & accommodating. The room was one of several that had a door which led on to a beautiful courtyard. The surroundings were well kept & the property was in good condition. The only negative was the noise from the motorway but it didn’t really detract from the overall experience.
10
Adam
30 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay at Mill Forge was an overnight stop, after travelling by motorcycle from the South of England, on the way to Aviemore. There was plenty of flat parking space for cars and bikes, and we managed to park right outside our room. The accommodation was as described on the website, with a good shower, although the TV is quite small. Our evening meal was excellent, with good sized portions, just what was required after a long day in the saddle! Breakfast was also very good, although the toasters took a while to toast the bread, so get it in early, if you want toast with you breakfast. The staff were very friendly, and provided good service. I would stay at the Mill Forge again
Our stay at Mill Forge was an overnight stop, after travelling by motorcycle from the South of England, on the way to Aviemore. There was plenty of flat parking space for cars and bikes, and we managed to park right outside our room. The accommodation was as described on the website, with a good shower, although the TV is quite small. Our evening meal was excellent, with good sized portions, just what was required after a long day in the saddle! Breakfast was also very good, although the toasters took a while to toast the bread, so get it in early, if you want toast with you breakfast. The staff were very friendly, and provided good service. I would stay at the Mill Forge again
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Wendy
22 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
First time here, a half way point on our journey. Large complex as it is a wedding venue. When we arrived a wedding came out of the forge complete with a piper a lovely surprise to greet you when you arrive. All aspects were very good, the only addition we would have liked was a unit in the bathroom to place your toiletries, it was an accessible room with a wet room, the only twin room left as we made a late decision to book, a very minor point overall. Could not find fault with anything and I am hard to please. Rooms being refurbished in the near future. We shall be staying again.
First time here, a half way point on our journey. Large complex as it is a wedding venue. When we arrived a wedding came out of the forge complete with a piper a lovely surprise to greet you when you arrive. All aspects were very good, the only addition we would have liked was a unit in the bathroom to place your toiletries, it was an accessible room with a wet room, the only twin room left as we made a late decision to book, a very minor point overall. Could not find fault with anything and I am hard to please. Rooms being refurbished in the near future. We shall be staying again.
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Joanne
4 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely surroundings, ideally placed just off the motorway, but you wouldn’t know you were close to it. Nice traditional farm style bar and restaurant. Really enjoyed our stay, the only criticism is that the wifi was not working and when reported we were told it hadn’t been for some time.
Lovely surroundings, ideally placed just off the motorway, but you wouldn’t know you were close to it. Nice traditional farm style bar and restaurant. Really enjoyed our stay, the only criticism is that the wifi was not working and when reported we were told it hadn’t been for some time.
10
Christopher
25 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to park up and enjoy the area.rooms clean and tidy and warm ! Staff extra nice
Great place to park up and enjoy the area.rooms clean and tidy and warm ! Staff extra nice
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Sharon
21 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay. Lovely breakdast central location friendly staff and great little rooms! Excellent place we will be back I bet it’s lovely in summer!
Great stay. Lovely breakdast central location friendly staff and great little rooms! Excellent place we will be back I bet it’s lovely in summer!
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Mary
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were extremely happy with our stay at The Mill Forge it’s our 4th time staying there and it was absolutely a treat Room was so spacious comfortable and had everything you can expect Beds are very comfortable bathroom very spacious Check In was easy and the staff friendly and make you feel most welcome With it being only a few miles from Gretna it makes it very convenient
We were extremely happy with our stay at The Mill Forge it’s our 4th time staying there and it was absolutely a treat Room was so spacious comfortable and had everything you can expect Beds are very comfortable bathroom very spacious Check In was easy and the staff friendly and make you feel most welcome With it being only a few miles from Gretna it makes it very convenient
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Neily
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Incredible Hotel. Caring staff, Clean, plenty of free parking, on Motorway in less than a minute. All round excellent
Incredible Hotel. Caring staff, Clean, plenty of free parking, on Motorway in less than a minute. All round excellent
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Martyn
22 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient, picturesque and clean property just off the motorway with excellent staff service. Really warm welcome from check-in onwards which set the tone for the stay. All staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Convenient, picturesque and clean property just off the motorway with excellent staff service. Really warm welcome from check-in onwards which set the tone for the stay. All staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
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Geoffrey
13 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A stop over on the way home from Scotland. Pleasant enough for one night. Food and service very good.
A stop over on the way home from Scotland. Pleasant enough for one night. Food and service very good.
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Dining
Food is frequently praised as tasty, with enjoyable breakfasts and dinners. Minor drawbacks include short breakfast windows, slow toasters, and confusion when ordering before kitchen hours.
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Adam
30 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay at Mill Forge was an overnight stop, after travelling by motorcycle from the South of England, on the way to Aviemore. There was plenty of flat parking space for cars and bikes, and we managed to park right outside our room. The accommodation was as described on the website, with a good shower, although the TV is quite small. Our evening meal was excellent, with good sized portions, just what was required after a long day in the saddle! Breakfast was also very good, although the toasters took a while to toast the bread, so get it in early, if you want toast with you breakfast. The staff were very friendly, and provided good service. I would stay at the Mill Forge again
Our stay at Mill Forge was an overnight stop, after travelling by motorcycle from the South of England, on the way to Aviemore. There was plenty of flat parking space for cars and bikes, and we managed to park right outside our room. The accommodation was as described on the website, with a good shower, although the TV is quite small. Our evening meal was excellent, with good sized portions, just what was required after a long day in the saddle! Breakfast was also very good, although the toasters took a while to toast the bread, so get it in early, if you want toast with you breakfast. The staff were very friendly, and provided good service. I would stay at the Mill Forge again
6
Sivambigai
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff and good food. Sadly, room need re-decorating and not suitable for business travel.
Friendly staff and good food. Sadly, room need re-decorating and not suitable for business travel.
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Justin
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely rooms Friendly staff and great food
Lovely rooms Friendly staff and great food
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Colin
28 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Just really nice staff, excellent food and room, what else do you need?
Just really nice staff, excellent food and room, what else do you need?
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Stephen
28 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
An enjoyable stay with very helpful staff. Good food and drink.
An enjoyable stay with very helpful staff. Good food and drink.
10
Philip
14 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good value, nice food, friendly staff.
Good value, nice food, friendly staff.
10
Lyn
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay, staff very welcoming , food excellent and accommodation cleanliness cannot be faulted.
Lovely stay, staff very welcoming , food excellent and accommodation cleanliness cannot be faulted.
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Martyn
22 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient, picturesque and clean property just off the motorway with excellent staff service. Really warm welcome from check-in onwards which set the tone for the stay. All staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Convenient, picturesque and clean property just off the motorway with excellent staff service. Really warm welcome from check-in onwards which set the tone for the stay. All staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
10
Belinda
3 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival, the reception staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Room was clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable so a great night sleep. We visited the bar for an evening meal, we arrived at 5:30pm but later realised that food was not served until 6pm, therefore the service on ordering the meal appeared somewhat disjointed the staff were very quiet and the servers may have been new to the venue as they appeared inexperienced - just required some communication to advise re the timings etc; that said the food was very good, well presented and delicious. Breakfast was upstairs and we received a friendly welcome and asked if we had eaten there before, we advised we hadn't and we were promptly told how the breakfast service worked, a much warmer reception than for the evening meal. Timings allowed for breakfast were short, however, we can understand for the summer months as different wedding parties may be booked. The grounds are lovely and we took a sneak peek inside the chapel, very pretty and we could easily imagine a wedding service taking place. We were only here for 1 night and overall enjoyed our stay, the welcoming reception team were, for us, the highlight.
On arrival, the reception staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Room was clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable so a great night sleep. We visited the bar for an evening meal, we arrived at 5:30pm but later realised that food was not served until 6pm, therefore the service on ordering the meal appeared somewhat disjointed the staff were very quiet and the servers may have been new to the venue as they appeared inexperienced - just required some communication to advise re the timings etc; that said the food was very good, well presented and delicious. Breakfast was upstairs and we received a friendly welcome and asked if we had eaten there before, we advised we hadn't and we were promptly told how the breakfast service worked, a much warmer reception than for the evening meal. Timings allowed for breakfast were short, however, we can understand for the summer months as different wedding parties may be booked. The grounds are lovely and we took a sneak peek inside the chapel, very pretty and we could easily imagine a wedding service taking place. We were only here for 1 night and overall enjoyed our stay, the welcoming reception team were, for us, the highlight.
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Geoffrey
13 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A stop over on the way home from Scotland. Pleasant enough for one night. Food and service very good.
A stop over on the way home from Scotland. Pleasant enough for one night. Food and service very good.
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Dave
25 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The property was quirky and the food was good. The room was clean but quite dated
The property was quirky and the food was good. The room was clean but quite dated
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William
18 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
This is an excellent place to stay overnight on a trip to Scotland located just off the A74 near Gretna Green. The main business is for weddings with lots of rooms for guests. it was very quiet when we stayed - we were the only guests! The food from the main menu was excellent. All the staff were friendly and helpful. BUT it is not really a place to stay for more than 2 nights. It is more of a motel than a hotel. Breakfast finishes at 9am and dinner orders at 8.30pm If you are staying for more than 1 night you will have to ask for your room to be cleaned though fresh linen is provided daily.
This is an excellent place to stay overnight on a trip to Scotland located just off the A74 near Gretna Green. The main business is for weddings with lots of rooms for guests. it was very quiet when we stayed - we were the only guests! The food from the main menu was excellent. All the staff were friendly and helpful. BUT it is not really a place to stay for more than 2 nights. It is more of a motel than a hotel. Breakfast finishes at 9am and dinner orders at 8.30pm If you are staying for more than 1 night you will have to ask for your room to be cleaned though fresh linen is provided daily.
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Karen
24 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We had a nice overnight stay. The room was clean with plenty of room. The bathroom was big with a good shower. We both enjoyed the evening meal in the bar area, nice food good portions and nice staff. There were two weddings being held so the restaurant was closed, which was fine for us but other guests might have enjoyed a meal in the restaurant. The only thing we felt that could be improved was the breakfast. It would have been nice to have some pastries, some fruit and fibre as another cereal choice and also muesli. I also feel that the quality of the bread could be improved. Overall, the stay was good.
We had a nice overnight stay. The room was clean with plenty of room. The bathroom was big with a good shower. We both enjoyed the evening meal in the bar area, nice food good portions and nice staff. There were two weddings being held so the restaurant was closed, which was fine for us but other guests might have enjoyed a meal in the restaurant. The only thing we felt that could be improved was the breakfast. It would have been nice to have some pastries, some fruit and fibre as another cereal choice and also muesli. I also feel that the quality of the bread could be improved. Overall, the stay was good.
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David
12 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant, helpful staff. Willing to go the extra mile to make you feel welcome.
Pleasant, helpful staff. Willing to go the extra mile to make you feel welcome.
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Adam
9 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
An attractive chalet bedroom. Comfortable beds and space. We were made very welcome and breakfast was excellent. Handy for main road and access to places.
An attractive chalet bedroom. Comfortable beds and space. We were made very welcome and breakfast was excellent. Handy for main road and access to places.
FAQs about The Mill Forge Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site, with limited spaces.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including an elevator and designated parking. Step-free entrances are available.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key attractions?
The hotel is located in Lockerbie, within a 10-minute drive of attractions such as The Devil's Porridge and Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace. It is approximately 6.8 miles from Annandale Distillery and 9.7 miles from Clan Armstrong Centre.
Does the hotel offer extra beds or cribs?
The hotel offers cribs for infants at a fee of GBP 5.00 per day. Availability may require advance request.
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- 2026-09-07: 145.67003399047852USD
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- 2026-09-09: 133.42467691802977USD
- 2026-09-10: 132.72144120788573USD
- 2026-09-11: 134.30898264312745USD
- 2026-09-12: 137.7963370803833USD
- 2026-09-13: 140.76807393798828USD
- 2026-09-14: 127.34922190246581USD
- 2026-09-15: 135.99003187713623USD
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- 2026-09-17: 137.40002988739013USD
- 2026-09-18: 130.85003586273194USD
- 2026-09-19: 131.02864258117677USD
- 2026-09-20: 131.23961772460936USD
- 2026-09-21: 128.8800277709961USD
- 2026-09-22: 127.35081684265137USD
- 2026-09-23: 149.5300373413086USD
- 2026-09-24: 138.31003187103272USD
- 2026-09-25: 136.46003416748047USD
- 2026-09-26: 174.70085170288087USD
- 2026-09-27: 126.91002854003906USD
- 2026-09-28: 129.07002945098876USD
- 2026-09-29: 134.87002943572998USD
- 2026-09-30: 137.0100315689087USD
- 2026-10-01: 140.05003186645507USD
- 2026-10-02: 141.3500321685791USD
- 2026-10-03: 141.91003338928223USD
- 2026-10-04: 134.31002821502685USD
- 2026-10-05: 134.6400302001953USD
- 2026-10-06: 150.85444022827147USD
- 2026-10-07: 150.03877009582519USD
- 2026-10-08: 143.28025536346436USD
- 2026-10-09: 146.68003872375488USD
- 2026-10-10: 150.0307422302246USD
- 2026-10-11: 136.68002958374024USD
- 2026-10-12: 152.51764385375975USD
- 2026-10-13: 140.35684519348143USD
- 2026-10-14: 139.22515538482665USD
- 2026-10-15: 139.32003660430908USD
- 2026-10-16: 150.83283764953615USD
- 2026-10-17: 143.82003628692627USD
- 2026-10-18: 153.13323760070801USD
- 2026-10-19: 152.51764385375975USD
- 2026-10-20: 152.51764385375975USD
- 2026-10-21: 152.28003320922852USD
- 2026-10-22: 152.28003320922852USD
- 2026-10-23: 153.01445USD
- 2026-10-24: 139.32003660430908USD
- 2026-10-25: 151.39046418151855USD
- 2026-10-26: 164.1600337890625USD
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- 2026-10-29: 164.1600337890625USD
- 2026-10-30: 163.83604827270509USD
- 2026-10-31: 163.83604827270509USD
- 2026-11-01: 144.2000307861328USD
- 2026-11-02: 147.33536420288087USD
- 2026-11-03: 147.65764844970704USD
- 2026-11-04: 172.7234094177246USD
- 2026-11-05: 146.88004422302245USD
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [The main bar.]. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per day
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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