Name: Scaurbridge House
Address: Clone Road Penpont Thornhill, Thornhill, DG3 4LX, United Kingdom, Clone Road Penpont Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, DG3 4LX, UK
Rating: 9.7

Scaurbridge House

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About this property

Historic Setting: Scaurbridge House in Thornhill offers a unique stay within a historic building. The adults-only property features a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, complemented by free WiFi throughout. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with bathrobes, garden views, and modern amenities such as tea and coffee makers and work desks. Guests enjoy free toiletries, showers, and carpeted floors for added comfort. Exceptional Services: The bed and breakfast provides private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and daily housekeeping. Additional services include laundry, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 44 mi from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Scaurbridge House is near Drumlanrig Castle (4.3 mi), Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club (17 mi), and Caerlaverock Castle (25 mi). Guests can enjoy hiking and explore the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
Deluxe Double Room 1 full bed

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See what guests loved the most:

John

United States

“Very comfortable country home. Loved talking with Elizabeth Ann (owner).”

Patrick

United Kingdom

“An absolutely wonderful stay in Elizabeth Ann’s beautiful country home. Super comfy room and with all the facilities you could want. Breakfast was an especial highlight, and tailored exactly to your own likes/dislikes and dietary requirements....”

Paul

United Kingdom

“Absolutely loved it and so grateful for the attention and hospitality shown to us ,We'll be back if only for the Pearl's xxx”

Dex

United Kingdom

“Beautiful old house, very comfortable room and a fantastic host who provided me with a delicious breakfast.”

O'neill

United Kingdom

“A truly wonderful place to stay and our host was so helpful. We will be back again soon.”

Jayne

United Kingdom

“Elizabeth Ann and Norman the handy man, were so welcoming and accomodating. Felt as if i was at my aunties, would recommend to family and friends”

Alan

United Kingdom

“The owner was amazing, fun, helpful & full of info”

Magdalena

Germany

“We only stayed for one night, but it was a truly lovely experience. The breakfast was exceptional – fresh, delicious, and clearly made with a lot of care and attention to detail. The house itself was over 200 years old, full of character and...”

Colin

United Kingdom

“Our host, Elizabeth Ann was exceptionally welcoming and a super host with lost of personal attention and full of interesting stories and a great help when suggesting places to eat / visit. A great breakfast. A fascinating house, the old manse.”

Susan

United Kingdom

“Superb Breakfast - top quality ingredients and proper Coffee ! Quality Bedroom facilities - excellent Mattress, etc. - sounds a strange thing to say but makes for a good nights sleep. Comfortable characterful Drawing Room”

Hosted by Elizabeth Ann (Owner)

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Elizabeth Ann (Owner)

Elizabeth Ann Hughes invites you to come and relax in luxury in her delightful Scaurbridge House, Penpont, Thornhill, a graded listed Georgian manse. The perfect place to unwind. Stylishly decorated with care and attention to detail, mixing traditional and vintage with contemporary looks, there is something interesting to look at around every corner. Conveniently positioned for Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayr and Carlisle. Small private country house offering bed and breakfast all tailored to make your stay the very best at the most reasonable price. Welcoming, romantic, log fires, beautiful garden and scenery, great local food.

I live in a very special part of the world and it would be selfish not to share it with you! I have been welcong guests from all over the world for almost 25 years and have never met one from whom I couldn't learn something new. This is why I love doing what I do. I don't see it as a job but more of a passion for giving my guests a feeling of wellbeing and being cared for. When I am not hosting guests I love painting huge abstract canvasses, my garden, reading, speaking French, all kinds of dancing and cooking for my friends and family. A typical evening for us is to enjoy a welcome drink together with a catch up on what exciting things we have been doing, followed by a relaxed home cooked meal then perhaps some singing and dancing, the perfect evening! I am also a specialist in cultured pearls and travel around the UK sharing my passion for pearls (Nature's works of Art in my opinion) and their history. I have a wonderful selection which you are welcome to browse, with no obligation

Scaurbridge House is just 4 miles from Drumlanrig Castle and 30 from Dumfries House. Fishing, shooting, walking, birdwatching, country pursuits and lots of unspoilt nature are in abundance here or nearby. Let me organise an itinerary or wander at will if you prefer. Whatever you choose, you can be assured of my attention to detail and to your individual requirements. Penpont is the birthplace of Joseph Thomson, the African explorer and the home of world renowned artist Andy Goldsworthy. Not far from Dumfries House, Crawick Multiverse, Charles Jencks' Garden of Cosmic Speculation, Craigdarroch House where Annie Lawrie (of the famous song) lived after her marriage and the Galloway Forest and Dark Sky Observatory. If art is your pleasure, there are sculptures by Henry Moore, Rodin and Epstein nearby and many interesting local artists offer visits to their studios showing a highly eclectic range of works during Spring Fling weekend at the end of May and throughout the year. Robert Burns farmed at Ellisland, just 10 miles away and Greyfriars Church was the scene of the killing of the Red Comyn by Robert the Bruce. Penpont lies approximately two miles west of the River Nith.

Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Scaurbridge House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Pet will incur an additional charge of £15 per night.

Please inform Scaurbridge House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: DG00071F