Welcome to Cavens a Country House Hotel near Dumfries

Cavens is one of the loveliest 'home from home' country house hotels in Dumfries and Galloway. Set in 20 acres of peaceful, beautifully landscaped private gardens and near Dumfries in Scotland, Cavens is a gem of a 4 Star country retreat of character and charm.

Loch Arthur – Criffel is back on the menu!

As you all know we love food, especially locally sourced food and one of our favourtite suppliers is Loch Arthur…

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Egg-citing news – Our Hens have arrived…

Yes we apprecite our breakfasts are far superior to our puns, but to make them even more locally sourced we…

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Dumfries House, One of Britain’s Heritage Treasures

  Dumfries House is one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes and best kept heritage secrets and it is the…

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World Oceans Day – just next door

World Oceans Day is officially the 8th of June but our neighbours, the Solway Firth Partnership have decided to celebrate…

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A private family manor house, Cavens is 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 20 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 two delightful self-contained lodges allowing us to accommodate a party of up to 22 people.

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.

We have recently been awarded “Hotel of Charm” by the Scottish Hotel Awards 2012. We also hold 4 Stars by Visit Scotland and have 3 Red Stars and 1 Rosette for food by the AA. We also feature in Scotland the Best, Sawdays, Scotland’s Hotels of Distinction and Hotel Review Scotland (Small Country Hotel of the Year 2008).

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Book two nights and get the third night free or 30% off certain dates

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"A faultless box-ticker of the highest order... that more than deserves their four-star status"

Ali Howard, Travel Editor, Sunday Herald