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 private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    everything have stayed before and I find it ticks all the bocks
  • Sean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast and evening meals in the hptel were all first class. Freindly staff and comfortable beds and cosy rooms.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast and evening meal were amazing, great food and friemdly service. Comfy bed and nice clean room, catered for all our needs, hot shower and lovely and quiet area. Would return. Lovely

Hotel area info

Amenities of Star Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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 available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Mastercard Visa Cash Star Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The restaurant is closed on Mondays.

Please inform Star Hotel 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.

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

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.

FAQs about Star Hotel

  • Star Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Star Hotel include:

      • Twin
      • Double

    • Star Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

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

    • Check-in at Star Hotel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Star Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.