Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Dalbeattie, just a 4-minute drive from 7stanes - Dalbeattie and 8 minutes from Kippford Beach. It is also 6.5 miles from Colvend Golf Club and 6.8 miles from Rockcliffe Beach.

What are the hotel policies regarding children?

Children are welcome at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The Birchtree Hotel

What guests think

At The Birchtree Hotel, guests consistently praise the friendly, hands-on staff and well-regarded pub food, while clean, comfortable rooms and a convenient town-centre location with nearby free parking make it a practical base for short stays.

Noise from the bar and street is frequently mentioned, often lasting until around midnight, and some rooms have open-plan shower or sink layouts. Several guests noted warm rooms and limited cooling, and public areas can feel drab during refurbishment while many rooms appear updated. Best for travellers who don't mind evening bustle.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Facilities

Pub downstairs with music until around midnight and a pleasant riverside terrace. No on-site parking, but free public parking is very close; the hotel is dog friendly and some refurbishment of common areas has been noted.

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Barbara

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I was surprised that there was no car park, but the street parking was okay. My spacious room on the front was a bit too warm overnight (we are having unusally warm weather) so I had the window open.On Saturday night, people outside were noisy until 1.05am, but there was little noise from within the building. The staff were friendly and helpful. At breakfast the omelette was huge.

10

Iain

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We chose this hotel as it was relatively close to Southerness Golf Club where our son was playing a competition. The family room we stayed in was recently updated and very clean. All interactions with the staff were excellent and they went out of their way to help us when we came back from the golf on Saturday soaked! The Birchtree is dog friendly and our little pooch was treated like a king! Thanks to all the guys at the hotel and we will be back next time there is a golf tournament at Southerness GC.

10

Richard

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bar is under rooms and music until midnight, but otherwise was great value and nice rooms

10

Mrs Emily Alice

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was an ideal place for my husband and I, and our 2 dogs after being in the area for an Off roading event. The food was lovely and the staff super helpful, including offering to make numerous other event guests a takeaway breakfast as we were leaving early. Thank you to all the staff.

8

Meghan

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Above a bar. No elevators and our floors were on 3rd floor. Hall carpets are filthy but room was clean. And staff was fine. But for price,its good.

8

Vincent

Jun 4, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a very comfortable stay at the Birchtree Hotel. Dalbeattie is a small and pretty town, the parking is free and 30 yards from the hotel. Enjoyed being based here in the Scottish Borders.

10

Elizabeth

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free parking available very close by Friendly and helpful staff - Kai made us very welcome Good food available at dinner and breakfast Nice room - compact but had everything you could need Great value

10

Elaine

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful staff, room was clean and all you need. Newly refurbished I think as was neat and tidy! Bar area and outside terrace lovely!

8

Susan

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There is a river running behind the hotel which is nice. Room was good but with no AC can be noisy outside if you keep your window open. Breakfast that was included was great. Free parking across the street.

10

peter

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff, recently renovated with a lovely riverside area to sit. Good food and a comfortable bed, hard to find fault here

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Cleanliness

Rooms are widely described as very clean, with some recently updated. A few guests noted tired or dirty hall carpets and minor lapses such as out-of-date milk.

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Katherine

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Refurbishment going on which made everything look drab and tatty. My room was very cramped - just about ok for one person but would have been awful for two. Noisy because of the pub downstairs (and it being a weekend when Scotland were playing in the Euros) - not an issue for me but light sleepers might struggle.

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Iain

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We chose this hotel as it was relatively close to Southerness Golf Club where our son was playing a competition. The family room we stayed in was recently updated and very clean. All interactions with the staff were excellent and they went out of their way to help us when we came back from the golf on Saturday soaked! The Birchtree is dog friendly and our little pooch was treated like a king! Thanks to all the guys at the hotel and we will be back next time there is a golf tournament at Southerness GC.

10

Paul

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very good hotel, with motorcycle parking right outside. The staff were very good, the rooms are very clean and in excellent condition. Breakfast was good, and cooked fresh to order. The hotel was better than expected and we would stop there again.

10

Steven

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, fast service at the bar and restaurant, modern style room and bathroom too. Would visit again

8

Meghan

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Above a bar. No elevators and our floors were on 3rd floor. Hall carpets are filthy but room was clean. And staff was fine. But for price,its good.

10

JOSEPH

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice place friendly staff food was very good and room comfy warm and clean

10

Elaine

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful staff, room was clean and all you need. Newly refurbished I think as was neat and tidy! Bar area and outside terrace lovely!

8

Janine

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly. Nice room but little thìngs like milk being out of date was a disappointment. No on site parking. Food was very good

10

Kirsty

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was gorgeous, room was clean and comfy and staff were so friendly

10

Patricia

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was very clean and comfortable; staff were very friendly and polite, would definitely recommend for a visit

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with some modern or spacious options, though sizes vary and a few are compact. Several mention open-plan shower or sink layouts and warmth or limited cooling, with noise affecting rooms over the bar or street.

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Barbara

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I was surprised that there was no car park, but the street parking was okay. My spacious room on the front was a bit too warm overnight (we are having unusally warm weather) so I had the window open.On Saturday night, people outside were noisy until 1.05am, but there was little noise from within the building. The staff were friendly and helpful. At breakfast the omelette was huge.

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Paul

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Music on in the pub downstairs until late at night and then music pumping out from somewhere at 05:30. No "bathroom“, the shower and sink were IN the bedroom. Wouldn’t stay again. Staff in restaurant were good and the food decent enough though.

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Katherine

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Refurbishment going on which made everything look drab and tatty. My room was very cramped - just about ok for one person but would have been awful for two. Noisy because of the pub downstairs (and it being a weekend when Scotland were playing in the Euros) - not an issue for me but light sleepers might struggle.

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Bruce

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall good value, except the noice in my bedroom on the 2nd floor from the kitchen extractor below. Too loud and was left on till beyond 10.30pm and was on again in the morning from 7am. Not acceptable for rooms facing the rear. Reported to the staff and they seems to expect the criticism.

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William

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel and staff great, food excellent. Room was very warm but couldn’t open the windows due to the noise from the bar having said that would visit again.

10

Steven

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, fast service at the bar and restaurant, modern style room and bathroom too. Would visit again

10

Elizabeth

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free parking available very close by Friendly and helpful staff - Kai made us very welcome Good food available at dinner and breakfast Nice room - compact but had everything you could need Great value

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Jill

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire hotel was absolutely freezing cold including the bar area. Also having a glass shower cubicle in the bedroom is not acceptable.

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Grant

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small hotel but the room we had was large and nice. The restaurant in the building was very good staff were pleasant.

8

Keith

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was fine but just a warning if you like a early night it is a pub and you will her the music and talking until 12 o’clock

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check-in and occasional thoughtful touches such as upgrades or early takeaway breakfasts.

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Jeremy

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Very good. Staff very friendly, nothing was too much trouble, always happy to chat when work allowed as to your days activities. Happily use again.

10

Paul

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very good hotel, with motorcycle parking right outside. The staff were very good, the rooms are very clean and in excellent condition. Breakfast was good, and cooked fresh to order. The hotel was better than expected and we would stop there again.

10

Roy

Jun 25, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent. Good location helpful and friendly staff, also good food.

10

Karen

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely! perfect hotel great location staff incredibly helpful and friendly. Evening meal was excellent good choices vegetarian vegan and gluten free available. Same for breakfast loads of choice. Sadly the weather was awful but that can’t be helped. Dalbeattie is a small town but has everything you need.

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Jeannie

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location was great and check in was very easy. We arrived much later than we planned but we were able to check in and get to our room quickly. Breakfast the next morning was great and it was nice to see other guests.

10

kenny

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with friendly staff, massive breakfast and a lovely evening meal . Would stay again in a heartbeat

10

Elizabeth

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free parking available very close by Friendly and helpful staff - Kai made us very welcome Good food available at dinner and breakfast Nice room - compact but had everything you could need Great value

10

Izzy

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here a few times and its always been fantastic. The food is amazing, highly recommend! Hotels.com didnt tell them about our stay however, but the hotel kindly upgraded our room.

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Ewan

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were amazing, the hotel could do with a freshen up in the corridors but when things were wrong in the room the staff were dead helpful. Nice area too.

10

peter

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff, recently renovated with a lovely riverside area to sit. Good food and a comfortable bed, hard to find fault here

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Location

Central and convenient for Dalbeattie, near the river, with free public parking a short walk away.

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Barbara

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I was surprised that there was no car park, but the street parking was okay. My spacious room on the front was a bit too warm overnight (we are having unusally warm weather) so I had the window open.On Saturday night, people outside were noisy until 1.05am, but there was little noise from within the building. The staff were friendly and helpful. At breakfast the omelette was huge.

10

ashley

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in the centre, easy to find and a perfect stop off for us on route. We were bowled over by the helpful friendly welcome which was there till the minute we left. The food was excellent and I can highly recommend the home made beef pie. Looking forward to a return visit when we are heading that way. Thank you to everyone at The Birchtree 😀

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Iain

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We chose this hotel as it was relatively close to Southerness Golf Club where our son was playing a competition. The family room we stayed in was recently updated and very clean. All interactions with the staff were excellent and they went out of their way to help us when we came back from the golf on Saturday soaked! The Birchtree is dog friendly and our little pooch was treated like a king! Thanks to all the guys at the hotel and we will be back next time there is a golf tournament at Southerness GC.

10

Darla

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was convenient. The food in the hotel pub was very good! The staff were very kind and helpful! Bathroom was larger than any other we had on our trip which was appreciated

10

Karen

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely! perfect hotel great location staff incredibly helpful and friendly. Evening meal was excellent good choices vegetarian vegan and gluten free available. Same for breakfast loads of choice. Sadly the weather was awful but that can’t be helped. Dalbeattie is a small town but has everything you need.

8

Jeannie

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location was great and check in was very easy. We arrived much later than we planned but we were able to check in and get to our room quickly. Breakfast the next morning was great and it was nice to see other guests.

8

Vincent

Jun 4, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a very comfortable stay at the Birchtree Hotel. Dalbeattie is a small and pretty town, the parking is free and 30 yards from the hotel. Enjoyed being based here in the Scottish Borders.

10

Christine

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was fab although could have done with an extra chair when sitting to watch tv in the evening. Clean and tidy. Food was great, service was good. We enjoyed our stay. Good site to tour from, good price point.

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Susan

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There is a river running behind the hotel which is nice. Room was good but with no AC can be noisy outside if you keep your window open. Breakfast that was included was great. Free parking across the street.

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Ewan

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were amazing, the hotel could do with a freshen up in the corridors but when things were wrong in the room the staff were dead helpful. Nice area too.

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Dining

Food is strongly praised, with hearty breakfasts and enjoyable dinners in the pub. Portions are generous.

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Barbara

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I was surprised that there was no car park, but the street parking was okay. My spacious room on the front was a bit too warm overnight (we are having unusally warm weather) so I had the window open.On Saturday night, people outside were noisy until 1.05am, but there was little noise from within the building. The staff were friendly and helpful. At breakfast the omelette was huge.

10

Alistair

Sep 18, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed room and facilities. Bar ok and excellent breakfast included. Would recommend for short stays.

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William

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel and staff great, food excellent. Room was very warm but couldn’t open the windows due to the noise from the bar having said that would visit again.

10

Karen

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely! perfect hotel great location staff incredibly helpful and friendly. Evening meal was excellent good choices vegetarian vegan and gluten free available. Same for breakfast loads of choice. Sadly the weather was awful but that can’t be helped. Dalbeattie is a small town but has everything you need.

10

James

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant hotel,great staff food excellent

10

kenny

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with friendly staff, massive breakfast and a lovely evening meal . Would stay again in a heartbeat

10

Elizabeth

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free parking available very close by Friendly and helpful staff - Kai made us very welcome Good food available at dinner and breakfast Nice room - compact but had everything you could need Great value

10

Izzy

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here a few times and its always been fantastic. The food is amazing, highly recommend! Hotels.com didnt tell them about our stay however, but the hotel kindly upgraded our room.

10

Grant

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small hotel but the room we had was large and nice. The restaurant in the building was very good staff were pleasant.

10

peter

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff, recently renovated with a lovely riverside area to sit. Good food and a comfortable bed, hard to find fault here

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The Birchtree Hotel

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