Rivendell

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Dumfries guest house

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Photo gallery for Rivendell

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with curtains.
A four-poster bed with a dark headboard, a small round table with a kettle, and a leather armchair in a room with large windows and a blue carpet.
A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a porch with a bench.
A wooden staircase with plaid carpeted steps leading to a door.
A wooden play structure with a slide and climbing wall, surrounded by a red fence and trees.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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105 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Scotland, DG11JX
  • Place, Dumfries and County Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalscone Farm Fun
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Robert Burns Statue
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Dumfries

Dumfries retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Dumfries and County Golf Club and Dalscone Farm Fun. Ewart Public Library and Robert Burns Statue are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dumfries and County Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Robert Burns Statue - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Moat Brae National Centre for Children's Literature - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Old Bridge House - 6 min drive - 2.6 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
  • ‪The Fleshers Arms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casa Mia - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rivendell

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Dumfries guest house
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 guesthouse.

  • 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 irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 onsite 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 onsite 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 each 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

How close is Rivendell to the airport?

Rivendell is 82.1 mi (99-min drive) away from the Glasgow International Airport (GLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rivendell have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rivendell.

Does Rivendell offer free breakfast?

Yes, Rivendell offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rivendell?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Rivendell?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rivendell?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Rivendell have a pool?

Rivendell does not have a pool.

Does Rivendell have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Rivendell to downtown Dumfries?

Rivendell is 1 mi away from Dumfries.

Rivendell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 250 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy unmanned check in, room and facilities all clean. Breakfast good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable and quiet, breakfast was good and the young lad who cooked and served was polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Huge room. Parking. Decent price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and cozy B&B. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing place to stay and staff are amazing would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value and big rooms / beds!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Neil

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

Value for money comfortable stay.

Excellent value stay with friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully clean great breakfast and very friendly staff wil definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, clean & comfortable. We loved the olde world feel of whole house, charming & cosy. Look forward to booking again.
Gorgeous & comfortable room
Well equipped private bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Nice little hotel

Good little hotel with a very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Clean comfortable room. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
If you like a rusty mirror moody bathroom toilet handle not working shower cubicle rusty and black on the steel frame cold water tap not working properly stained bedroom walls and wooden window frames rotting then this is the place for you. Couldn’t understand the lady who finally let us in but the gentleman serving breakfast was charming and very very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Nice room, clean and quiet. No wardrobe though....Breakfast was enjoyable too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

Really warm comfortable rooms! Perfect for a few nights away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Karen

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
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8/10 Good

SUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was lovely, as was the service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming guesthouse with lovely rooms and bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of those hotels without staff and you have to phone to get code for key box. Clean rooms, comfortable. Good cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jerrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sally

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