18 Main Street, Twynholm, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4NT, United Kingdom
#13 of 30 hotels in Kirkcudbright
Guests' ChoiceBased on 287 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 May 2024
Sbdemps
United StatesThe breakfast was amazing!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
John
United KingdomHit my head during the night on the Bedside cabinet too close
Friendly staff ,comfy bed, good food
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Andyp121
United KingdomLiked the room. Picking up keys by code lock was good idea. Able to have meal in bar and breakfast. Staff was very good looking after us at evening meal.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Mary
United KingdomThe rooms are a little "tired" but perfectly adequate - they do have plans to upgrade/redecorate them. There is no Wifi in the rooms, but there is in the bar/restaurant, but that's a bit inconvenient for work
It's a convenient location, about 10 mins drive from Kirkcudbright and just off the main road en route to Stranraer. Room was comfortable and clean, the shower was hot with a good pressure. Soap is provided. There's a TV, hairdryer and kettle with tea/coffee etc and a packet of 2 biscuits. The room key is in a key lockbox outside the accommodation door, the number is sent before arrival. This is very convenient if you arrive late. Parking is nearby but you can unload/pack up just outside The bar and restaurant is in the main building. Everyone (staff and locals) was very friendly and the food was excellent. Breakfast is in a different lounge.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Morag
United KingdomAll good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Mel
United KingdomNil
An excellent stay, very comfortable with excellent food and staff once again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Sheila
United KingdomThe property was very conveniently located for our activity in the area. The room was small but comfortable and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Mel
United KingdomNothing
Once again a lovely trip staying at The Star. As always, the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, the room was very comfortable and well-equipped and breakfast and evening meals were excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Brown
United KingdomThe rooms were clean and comfortable, each with a double bed, desk, a chair and a TV. Tea and coffee facilities were in the room along with some biscuits. The en-suite shower was a generous size. The hosts were friendly and helpful, providing safe storage for our bikes. The cooked breakfast was good and the restaurant had a good choice of food for the evening meal.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Susan
United KingdomThe room was a little cold. The new owners are making upgrades.
The staff were very nice, polite friendly. Very hospitable. Lovely complementary tea coffee biscuits, etc Breakfast excellent Bar prices are good
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Rosemary
United KingdomN/a
The room was excellent and had everything I needed plus a few extras which included a great hospitality tray and bottled water. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and great value plus the staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Stuart
United KingdomBreakfast not included in price of room
Friendly staff and great food
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Alysha
United KingdomExcellent stay
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Rose
United KingdomBathroom could do with a few tweaks
Good food friendly staff good locations
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Lordgee
AustraliaIt was a brilliant experience, great room and an even greater pub. We were made to feel local right from the start. Well done guys
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Adam
United KingdomVery welcoming, great atmosphere and food in the pub. Comfortable, spacious room
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Michael
United Kingdomnothing at all
everything have stayed before and I find it ticks all the bocks
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
David
United KingdomIt was all very good
Very Good
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Karen
United KingdomNothing
Having stayed at The Star many times in the past it was great to see the changes already made by Kim and Nelson. The accommodation is just perfect location when visiting the Scottish Wildlife Hides. The food in the restaurant was first class and the pub had a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Will certainly be returning whenever I am in the area. Thank you for making our stay so lovely 😊
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Stuart
United KingdomCommunity feel in the bar, and the welcome received. The room was clean tidy and nicely set out. The food was very tasty.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Sean
United KingdomBreakfast and evening meals in the hptel were all first class. Freindly staff and comfortable beds and cosy rooms.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Bob
United KingdomN/A
Clean, comfortable and peaceful Excellent food Friendly staff Easily accessible just off the A75
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Ilona
United KingdomBeautiful old building and exceptionally clean and comfortable room. Lovely and quiet and felt very safe as a solo female traveller.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Pajmck
United KingdomNo real ale, room in need of refurb (in their plans apparently)
Friendly, great food and service, especially at breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
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