Cavens has 3 Red Stars from the AA and
3 Gold Stars from VisitScotland
Cavens is one of the loveliest 'home from home'
country house hotels in Dumfries and Galloway. Set in six acres of peaceful,
beautifully landscaped private gardens and
near Dumfries in Scotland, Cavens is a gem of a small 3 Gold Star
country retreat of character and charm.
Previously a private family manor house, it is now owned by the
Fordyce family. With various awards already under our belt for both accommodation and food, we guarantee that you will unwind in true country style with a warm welcome for guests
to this beautiful part of Dumfriesshire on the Solway coast.
Set in six acres of stunning grounds, this intimate country house hotel offers absolute relaxation and well-being in luxury that makes this hotel accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway one of the area’s leading hotels. Cavens boasts eight spacious bedrooms in the main house as well as a delightful self-contained lodge that sleeps up to six.
The ample living accommodation in the main house has generous sized sitting rooms and with our restaurant, guests can enjoy plenty of space to soak up the charm and character of Cavens.
Sink into our sofas, relax by one of the open fires, enjoy a walk around our stunning gardens taking in our new kitchen garden, sample our delicious locally sourced food and beautiful wine or simply take pleasure in relaxing in your stunning country bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms.
For short breaks in Dumfries and Galloway, a romantic weekend, a family get together …whatever your reason for visiting Cavens, we will welcome you and ensure absolute relaxation and well being in gold star luxury.
‘One of the best Country House Hotels Scotland has to offer’ TripAdvisor review, December 2009
Come and see for yourself! Call us on 01387 880234 for availability or use our online booking system.
We have recently been awarded 3 Gold Stars by Visit Scotland and have 2 Red Stars by the AA. We also feature in Scotland the Best, Sawdays, Scotland’s Hotels of Distinction, Hotel Review Scotland (Small Country Hotel of the Year 2008) and Best Loved.
Cavens is situated on the Solway coast near Dumfries close
to the stunning Galloway Forest Park, Britain's largest forest
park. Check out the maps of Dumfries and Galloway to see that it is located only 25 miles from Lockerbie,
28 miles from Annan and 35 miles from Gretna.
2010 Newsletter (PDF 4MB)
Please Note: Food & Wine Weekend is 15-16 Oct (not April)
New accommodation at Cavens
We now have Cavens Lodge - a delightful 2 bedroom (4 people) stone built self catering cottage in the grounds. The lodge is available for any number of nights.
New Year was fully booked last year and we now have availability for this year. See Hogmanay 2010/11 for more >>
Special Weekends 2010
For offers see Cavens Sort Breaks Dumfriesshire
Our popular bird weekends return again in 2010 in November >> RSPB and Cavens Bird Weekend
*** ONLY ONE ROOM AND THE LODGE LEFT***
"The accommodation at Cavens is superb... pure luxury this."
The Northern Echo.
