This 18th Century Coaching Inn was originally built to provide food ale and shelter for travellers and coaches on the Old Edinburgh Road between Ireland and Edinburgh. The hotel is a superb centre for fishing golfing hill walking family cycling on the surrounding quiet country roads mountain biking on the world famous 7 Stanes routes bird watching photography shooting and stalking field and water-sports or for simply relaxing and taking in the wonderful scenery. Situated on the edge of The Galloway Forest Park means the UNESCO Dark Skies Park created in 2009 is just on the doorstep. The hotel is an information point for the Galloway Red Kite Trail. The woodland to the west of the hotel is used as a roost by up to as many as 35 Red Kite which frequently soar and wheel spectacularly over the hotel. The river beside the hotel; The River Ken is a seasonal host to Osprey Kingfisher and Oyster Catcher there is also a healthy population of Otter. The owners at The Ken Bridge Hotel have local connections reaching back through many generations and their ethos is to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible in the most tranquil of surroundings. The hotel has a well stocked traditional bar serving cask ales and fine malts and is mentioned in the CAMRA guide for the quality of its beers. The Riverside Restaurant is noted for its delicious chef created meals using locally sourced fresh produce wherever possible. Each Sunday the lunch is a veritable feast with the renowned Ken Bridge Carvery a choice of 3 succulent roasts plus home-made vegetarian alternatives all served with a fine selection of vegetables gravies and sundries. The hotel has 2 spacious dining areas perfect for accommodating coach parties for lunches high teas and evening meals and is an ideal venue for weddings meetings and small conferences being central to Dumfries Stranraer and Ayr. There's certainly something for everyone - why not book your stay today!

The hotel has 10 en-suite bedrooms offering a mixture of single twin double triple or family accommodation all rooms have Flat Screen TV's alarm clock and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. All are tastefully furnished in a timeless traditional fashion with the rich hue of mahogany or the soft mellow touch of antique pine. All en-suites offer complimentary toiletries.

The Ken Bridge Hotel has a traditional Bar with wooden benches original stone walls and a natural slate floor creating a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The bar has a well balanced selection of malt whisky and 2 cask ale taps which provide an ever changing choice of both Scottish and English real ales. The Games Room adjacent to the bar has superb views across the river and access to the terraced riverside garden. Our cosy Guest Lounge is the perfect place to relax at the end of a busy day.

Style:

• Traditional
• Stylish
• Rustic
• Homely
• Comfortable

Rooms Facilities:

• Family/oversized room
• Non-smoking
• Alarm clock
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Colour television
• Wireless internet connection

Bed Details:

• Double bed
• Twin (single beds)
• King-size

Bathroom Details:

• En suite
• Shower

Amenities:

• Non-smoking (throughout)
• Lounge
• Lock-up facility for bicycles
• Wedding services
• Ironing facilities
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Baggage store

Parking:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Number of Rooms: 10

Number of Floors: 3

Smoking Policy: No smoking

Dining Facilities:

• The hotel has two dining areas. The Riverside Restaurant created from the original coach house has panoramic views over The Ken Bridge and Water O' Ken a roaring log fire (weather permitting) and many wonderful artefacts to please the eye. Glazed double doors lead through to The Carvery Room which hosts the renowned 'Ken Bridge Sunday Carvery' and is popular for weddings parties and other functions. This room has a permanent display of William Neal paintings.

Children Policy: Children welcome

Child Facilities:

• Highchairs
• Games available
• Cots
• Children's menu

Check In Time: 1753-01-01 16:00:00.000

Check Out Time: 1753-01-01 10:30:00.000

Reception Closing Time: 1753-01-01 22:00:00.000

Pet Policy:

• No pets

Recreation:

• Mountain biking
• Garden
• Clay pigeon shooting
• Lake
• Water activities
• River
• Boating
• Walking
• Fishing
• Shopping - boutique
• Horse racing
• Bird watching
• Shopping - antiques
• Nature trail
• Shopping
• Museums/galleries
• Animal watching
• Golf
• Cycling

Business Facilities:

• Internet connection (wireless)

Directions:
Leaving the M6 at Junction 22 (A75 - Dumfries/Stranraer) following signs for Dumfries and then Castle Douglas. Turn off onto the A713 The Ken Bridge Hotel is situated on your left just before the junction to New Galloway.;