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Alva Guesthouse

Alva House | Mainsriddle, Dumfries DG2 8AG , Scotland
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Alva Guesthouse
Ranked #19 of 49 Dumfries B&B and Inns
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Northumberland
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

When we arrived at Alva House we hadn't expected it to be so lovely. Very comfortable, clean, warm and beautiful room with splendid views over the Solway. Linda and John were very friendly, interesting and helpful with local knowledge. Lovely breakfasts, made even better by the stunning sight of thousands of Barnacle Geese flying into the near field in the... More

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Eccleston, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

My husband and I stayed at Alva house for four nights, but really we could have stayed indefinitely. The hosts, Linda and John are the friendliest people you could hope to meet and the house itself is beautiful, as is the large garden. Our poodle Gabriel was treated as one of the family. There's wildlife galore; birds, squirrels, fishes and... More

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Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2012

A lovely guesthouse in a stunning location, Linda and John couldn't have been more welcoming. The room was perfect- we have two lively toddlers and every last detail had been thought of. We had a large bedroom with comfortable beds and a separate lounge area next to the room complete with a box of toys to keep the boys entertained.... More

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Durham, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

John & Linda, where so friendly and helpful the accomodation was faultless and nothing was too much for them, We where so happy that we actually gave them more than they asked for (Never done that before) the week with John & Linda was that good. You can see the sea from the house and there was a lot of... More

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Swindon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011

John and Linda the owners were very friendly and welcoming to us and our cocker spaniel Charlie. The room was clean and spacious and led right onto the lovely garden. We had an excellent dinner as well as the fabulous breakfast the next morning. Within easy reach of lovely beaches such as Sandyhills.

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East Coast
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2011

Friendly welcome. Comfortable beds in twin room. Next to road but not a busy one. View over fields to sea and coastline. Good breakfast set us up for visit to local bird reserve at Mersehead. Should have made time to look at the garden.

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newcastle
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2009

My partner and I stayed here for two nights while we explored the South West of Scotland. Alva House is beautiful and the hospitality we recieved was superb. The rooms were clean and more than adequate. The food was delicious and all home grown from the garden. I would definitely recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone.

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Also Known As:
Alva Guesthouse Dumfries, Scotland
Address: Alva House | Mainsriddle, Dumfries DG2 8AG , Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Dumfries and Galloway > Dumfries
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Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Suites
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Ranked #19 of 49 B&Bs / Inns in Dumfries
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
ALL WELCOME incl walkers, birders, cyclists, golfers, fishers etc. Good wholesome food. Evening Meal/Packed Lunch on request. Relax in our garden & watch red squirrels each day. Private parking/Bike Lock-up. Easy for Sandyhills Beach, Rockcliffe, Kippford with marina, New Abbey for Sweetheart Abbey and further afield, Threave Gardens and Castle, Loch Ken including RSPB Reserve and Kite Trail. RSPB Mersehead is only 2 miles by road where Pink-footed and Barnacle Geese roam in their thousands between October and May. Good birdwatching can be enjoyed at Carsethorn and Southerness. Birds include Purple Sandpipers, Knot, Ringed Plover, Red-breasted Merganser, Pintail, Scaup, Whimbrel, Peregrine, Raven, Barn Owl and Hen Harrier. Go pony-trekking at Barend Riding Centre or take a ride around Bainloch Deer Park. Do come and enjoy a well-earned and competitively priced break with us! ... more   less 

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