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Rivendell

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Dumfries with free breakfast

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Restaurant
Staircase
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
Front of property
Children’s play area – outdoor

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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105 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Scotland, DG11JX
  • Place, Dumfries and County Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalscone Farm Fun
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dumfries Ice Bowl
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom (Not en-suite)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Dumfries

At Rivendell you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Dumfries and County Golf Club and Dalscone Farm Fun. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available for free. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Dumfries guest house include Moat Brae National Centre for Children's Literature and Ewart Public Library.
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What's nearby

  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moat Brae National Centre for Children's Literature - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 17 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Granary - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Robert the Bruce (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Greyfriars Kirk - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Hole in the Wa' Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rivendell

Guesthouse in Dumfries with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi. Rivendell also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Dumfries guest house.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Rivendell offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Rivendell House Dumfries
Rivendell Dumfries
Rivendell B&B Dumfries, Scotland
Rivendell Guesthouse Dumfries
Rivendell Dumfries
Rivendell Guesthouse
Rivendell Guesthouse Dumfries

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rivendell?

Rivendell offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rivendell?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rivendell on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$128.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rivendell serve breakfast?

Yep, free full breakfast is on offer at Rivendell.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rivendell?

No, Rivendell does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rivendell?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rivendell?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Rivendell?

There isn't one on site, but Dumfries and County Golf Club is a short 8-minute walk away.

Reviews

Rivendell Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 229 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

The property needs a bit of TLC on the outside of the windows. I am not a fan of nobody on site, although the information given to gain access works seamlessly. My room was comfortable especially the bed. The bathroom needed a deeper clean around the shower. Breakfast in the morning was delicious and a lovely choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Fussy Non Traveler

Would I go back ??? Yes, this place was clean and the rooms well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Although this guest house is on a busy road, it was so quiet. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Staff & service
Good location. Nice old property in heed of some updating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home from home Rivendell

Beautiful comfortable clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Quite a noisy room with noise from other guests rooms and the road (seemed to be a main road into town). No reception on site but easy instructions received by phone on arrival. No communal seating area inside or out ( shame given the large, sunny backyard. Amazing water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rivendell home from home 🌞

Comfortable stay at Rivendell. Spacious clean rooms friendly helpful staff. Delicious eakfas
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to sign in if no one there. First class service, especially in our circumstances for a family bereavement. No fuss. Excellent parking facilities. Breakfast was very good indeed. Would recommend whether holiday, business, or pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed for two nights, travel lodge it isn't. Quite quaint in an oldie worldy way. A bit threadbare in places. Don't expect the personal touch on booking in as there no-one there to greet you. You have to phone them to get a cade for key box then let yourselves in. Ist cooked full breakfast was dreadful. Not very warm, bacon was a dried up, and hard,two sausages were black and overcooked. The second day the cooked breakfast was well presented and delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kai

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can't comment on check-in staff as there wasn't any, need to call a number to check yourself in. Bathroom was clean and modern, the room however needs a major refresh and upgrade. Carpet was very dusty and we had lingering pet/dust allergy symptoms. Breakfast chef was very nice and welcoming and made your breakfast to order.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the breakfast options were the most flexible that i experienced when it comes to traditional Scottish fair. Also, since we were there during beautiful weather, the varieties of birds out our window was an exceptional and unexpected feature
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy parking quite
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful to see and hear the multiple varieties of bird greeting the morning. Nice, flexible breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property looks amazing from the outside. There was a telephone check in Im not a fan of that. I had a down stairs room right beside the entrance door. You can hear everyone talking in the hall plus enter and leaving. It was old fashioned inside but very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Terri-Louise

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cozy, but some small adjustments could be made

The stay was ok, it was self checkin when arriving, on the outside the residence looked quite rundown, plenty of parking, easy to access. Rooms were cozy and clean. Unfortunately there was a smell of cooking oil throughout the whole place which was not pleasant, pillow were also not great, it could be good to have variation of pillows of the 4 that were on the bed, they were all the same. Breakfast was not good, coffee was very weak. Could have been good to have some more continental items like croissants, or fresh rolls with toppings available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was good, just the shower was small, breakfast was great and the hosts were great…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value nice room and good breakfast would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephan, Mount Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025