Name: Selkirk Arms Hotel
Address: High Street, Kirkcudbright, GB

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This historic, 18th-century townhouse is in the heart of the harbor town of Kirkcudbright, a 15 minute drive from Galloway National Park. It features two cozy restaurants and a bar. All of the bright, warmly furnished rooms at the Selkirk Arms Hotel offer private bathrooms, TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Each room is individually furnished in its own style, and some rooms include comfortable leather sofas or chairs. Guests at the Selkirk Arms can enjoy fine food and wine at Aristas restaurant, or relax by the open fire with local ales. The bistro offers fresh, hearty food made from local ingredients. Free parking is available at the Selkirk Arms, and Threave Castle is a 15 minute drive away. The 63 acre Threave Gardens are also 15 minutes away by car. Kirkcudbright Golf Club is just 15 minutes away by foot.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 481 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-10

Guests highly praise the enthusiastic staff and excellent food quality, with clean and comfortable rooms. Main drawbacks include poor soundproofing in some rooms, dated facilities, small spaces, and mixed views on value for money.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.6

Location9.4

Cleanliness9.4

Value9.0

Facilities9.0

＋ PraisedExceptional and friendly staff · Excellent and varied breakfast · High-quality dinner options · Prime and convenient location

－ ComplaintsPoor soundproofing · Outdated bathrooms/low water pressure · Some rooms feel small · Inconsistent dinner quality

KEYIdeal for those valuing service and cuisine. Noise-sensitive guests should verify room conditions and size beforehand.

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Room types · 6

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Superior Double Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)11 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

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Superior Twin Room

2 × Twin bed11 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

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Classic Twin Room

2 × Twin bed10 ㎡up to 2

Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Classic Double Room

1 × Queen bed9 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

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Double Room

1 × Double bed7 ㎡up to 2

Please note that there are 10 winding stairs up to the room, so it is not suitable for less able guests.

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Single Room

1 × Twin bed6 ㎡up to 1

Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This single room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Facilities · 48

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableGuest education on local ecosystems and cultureFamily roomsBBQ facilitiesPacked lunchesParkingPets allowedTerraceSquashKid mealsOutdoor furnitureStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedPhysical distancing in dining areasFood delivered to guest roomProcess in place to check health of guestsScreens / Barriers between staff and guests for safetyCooking classInternet accessJapanese gardenOffsite parking discounted rates availableReception hallSecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Bicycle-friendly propertyArt gallery on siteTennis lessons on siteWine release eventsFree wired internetFront desk (limited hours)Golfing on siteGuest education on local ecosystems and cultureHosted evening meal (reserve)Housekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantRoom serviceNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

Sights

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MacLellan's Castle

historic

castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK

195m

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Threave Castle

historic

14th century tower house near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK

12.8km

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Dundrennan Abbey

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abbey in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK

7.4km

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Balmangan Tower

historic

castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK

6.1km

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Cardoness Castle

historic

tower house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK

10.2km

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Carlingwark Loch

nature

loch in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK

13.2km

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Orchardton Tower

historic

castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK

14.1km

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Cairnholy

historic

archaeological site in Scotland

16.7km

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