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The Kenmuir Arms Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a traditional English breakfast before taking a peaceful stroll through the gardens for a moment of calm and relaxation

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The Kenmuir Arms Hotel, in a picturesque location, offers garden views from the restaurant, free WiFi, and a cozy bar. Guests can unwind in the beautiful garden or enjoy coffee and tea in the lobby, a combination that consistently earns rave reviews.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a nightstand, a framed picture, and a radiator.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, River View

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a radiator, a television, a window with a view, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Newton Stewart is home to The Kenmuir Arms Hotel. Glenluce Abbey and Castle of St John are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cairnryan Port and Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal. Gkenwhan Gardens and Dunskey Garden are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Newton Stewart travel guide
Map
Main St, Newton Stewart, Scotland, DG8 0AJ

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower, a museum sign, and a red door.
    Stranraer Museum
    20 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Glenluce Abbey
    12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens
    16 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Mull of Galloway Trail - North
    19 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    26 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station
    17 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    104 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kitchen Coos And Ewes
    6 min drive
  • The Snack Bar
    16 min drive
  • Gallie Craig
    18 min drive

About this property

The Kenmuir Arms Hotel

  • Upscale hotel
  • Consider a stay at The Kenmuir Arms Hotel and take advantage of free English breakfast, a garden and a bar. The on-site family restaurant, Kenmuir Arms Restaurant, features British cuisine and garden views. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Tour/ticket information, coffee/tea in reception and a TV in reception
    • A front desk safe
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and espresso makers.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
    • 24-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kenmuir Arms Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kenmuir Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kenmuir Arms Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Kenmuir Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Kenmuir Arms Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Kenmuir Arms Hotel located?

Situated in Newton Stewart, this hotel is within 9 miles (15 km) of Glenluce Abbey, Castle Kennedy Gardens and Luce Sands. Mull of Galloway Trail - North and Stranraer Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Kenmuir Arms Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room, friendly staff,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and staff couldn't have been more helpful. We will certainly return for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Fantastic

Fantastic hidden gem of a hotel. Cannot fault anything about my stay, staff, cleanliness, food etc. was all amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A short overnight stay on our way to Cairnryan ferry. We arrived quite late but the kitchen was still available for dinner and staff were very friendly and accommodating. Room was impeccable. We had to leave early for our crossing but the short stay was great. We want to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

First class.

Excellent in every respect. Superbly friendly with a responsive and caring host. Room first class with comfortable beds & ample towels. Lovely setting. High class food. Only minor issue is breakfast is only served after 08.30 - not ideal if you want an early start.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

Lovely stat

Such a lovely hotel- with excellent authentic friendliness that is so often lost in big hotels. The room was immaculate and impeccably clean- would have no hesitation recommending. The food was also excellent as well as the wine!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set in a small village on a quiet road by the river. Room was bright, clean, comfortable. Good coffee machine, fresh milk. Good size room and bathroom with nice toiletries. Really good freshly cooked high quality food in the restaurant. Run by a lovely enthusiastic couple. Highlight of our tour
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location and lovely room in hotel. Very friendly staff. Very modern and clean. Lovely little bar but draught beer a bit stale. Dinner starter extremely small but tasty and main courses -one was excellent and the other poor. No one checked on how we liked the food and we had to mention to server as they just took the plates away. Server said she would let the chef know. Chef came out to speak to us but was very aggressive and defensive about the food. Discussion didnt go well and it spoilt our stay as breakfast was a bit awkward the next day. Breakfast delicious but tiny portion and advertised as a full scottish breakfast. We sent a review back direct to the hotel as they requested and heard nothing back as yet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful hotel with great food Wonderful situation and pleasant staff would love to return
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Kenmuir Arms hotel. Located in a wee picturesque village we found the staff friendly and accommodating. Room one was very clean with a very comfortable king-sized bed and the shower had great water pressure. Highly recommend the creative food prepared by international Chef-Patron Christopher Dougan (recently awarded in February 2025 Scotland's Dining Discovery of the Year and 5 AA Gold Stars and 2 AA Rosettes). Every meal was creatively prepared with local ingredients and fine dining flair, yet not overly pretentious. Chef was very accommodating for my request for gluten-free tasting menu at dinner. Every dish was delicious and it was a delight to not know what dish was coming next. The full Scottish breakfast with homemade sausage, black pudding, and haggis was a great way to start each day. The pub had selections of local beer and spirits. We were visiting the area to see Sam Heughan’s Galloway Distillery. It was a treat every afternoon to have drinks made with Harbor Hills Gin and Sassanach Vodka on the patio near a babbling brook and a stone bridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting and presentation was unique, reinforced by the engaging team.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Duncan

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

Sleep less night

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis Fergusson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michel

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristanna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024