Three miles outside Kirkcudbright, Star Hotel is a family-run bed and breakfast in the village of Twynholm. Dating back to the 18th-century, the hotel has its own bar and restaurant, and a garden with outdoor seating. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower and complementary toiletries. There is a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities in the guest rooms, each of which has its own separate entrance. The restaurant serves a tempting menu of real British food, with home-cooked pies and freshly battered fish and chips. Roast dinners and gluten-free options also feature on the menu. Star Hotel is around 8 miles from the edge of beautiful Galloway Forest Park. Historic Dumfries is around 40 minutes’ drive away and Castle Douglas, the region’s food town, is less than 15 minutes from Twynholm.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice hotel in a quiet location. Room was lovely and comfortable and well equipped. Breakfast was really nice freshly cooked and good quality ingredients .
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location for touring. Kim, the owner is very friendly and helpful. The room was well equipped and comfortable.
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good breakfast. Excellent location adjacent to A75.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Star Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Star Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:30 to 22:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The restaurant is closed on Mondays.

Please inform Star Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

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

FAQs about Star Hotel

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    • The prices at Star Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Star Hotel is 2.4 miles from the centre of Kirkcudbright. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Star Hotel is from 14:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Star Hotel include:

      • Twin
      • Double