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The Old Shop

3.0 of 5
Carsethorn, Dumfries DG2 8DS , Scotland
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The Old Shop
Ranked #13 of 49 Dumfries B&B and Inns
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Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
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187 reviews 187 reviews
49 hotel reviews
Reviews in 88 cities Reviews in 88 cities
148 helpful votes 148 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This place was a last minute reservation for us, and we couldn't not have been more delighted. We booked only the night before our stay, but had no problem being welcomed by the proprietor when we arrived. At first, I was a bit concerned about where we would be eating dinner, as we traveled quite awhile without any site of... More

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Ayr, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I needed a break away as my mum passed away on easter sunday my partner Kenny took me to the old shop we were greeted with a very warm welcome our room was lovely bed comfy we had a very relaxing time.susan n George made us feel as tho we knew them for ages susan also gave us a great... More

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Driffield
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We stayed here over Easter for a couple of days. What an amazing place to stay! Susan and George are so welcoming and helpful. The rooms are beautifully done out, great breakfast and very relaxing atmosphere. Great pub just down the road with excellent food. If you are into walking, beautiful scenery and bird watching this is the place to... More

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Sunderland, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

My partner and i were looking for a few days away just to relax, we definatly found it here! We loved that it was right on the coast and the little summer house was great to sit and have a few glasses of wine! The pub just a few doors away was very friendly too and the meals were superb!... More

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Driffield, United Kingdom
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

Booked as a walk in about 2pm before going off for a walk to John Paul Jones cottage. This is a small, really friendly isolated B&B off the beaten track but well worth tracking down. Susan and George are great fun to sit and talk to in the kitchen whilst a full Scottish breakfast is being cooked for you (just... More

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Aviemore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

We had originally thought The Old shop would be a one-night stopover but we were so lucky to be able to extend our stay. Susan and George are so welcoming and helpful it was hard to leave. The remoteness was just what we wanted along the firth but with easy access to other small villages as well as Dumfries only... More

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Lancashire
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

Stayed for just one night with our friends as we were all attending a wedding where the Reception was being held just along the road at the Steamboat Inn. I rang Susan (the owner) a couple of days before our arrival to ask if it would be possible to have the rooms available for 11am as we needed to get... More

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2012

A superb B & B situated right on the beach by the Solway Firth. We were greeted by Susan & George who are superb hosts. Very friendly and extremely obliging, giving us a lift to and from the Wedding we were attending. The Old Shop is a beautifully decorated old cottage and the rooms have every facility and are very... More

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Hertford, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

What a delighful B&B. The hosts Sue and George make you feel very welcome. The summerhouse at the end of the garden overlooking the beach is wonderful and hubby was very grateful that he could use it as his office on occassion. Breakfast was scrummy. Definately be back to stay next year when we visit the annual Playmobil exhibition in... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2011

Slightly off the beaten track, but very quiet with a pub 100yards down the lane. Because our numbers expanded, due to a late influx of nieces, Susan suggested the caravan in the garden, or the house two doors away. We went for the caravan option with breakfast thrown-in -not literally. Susan and George super friendly and informative. The caravan has... More

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The Old Shop Dumfries, Scotland
Address: Carsethorn, Dumfries DG2 8DS , Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Dumfries and Galloway > Dumfries
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Ranked #13 of 49 B&Bs / Inns in Dumfries
Price range (per night): $105 - $108
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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