Cavens is 2 Red Stars by the AA and
3 Gold Stars by VisitScotland
New Year was fully booked last year and we now have availability for this year. See Hogmanay 2010/11 for more >>
Cavens is one of the loveliest 'home from home'
country house hotels in Dumfries and Galloway. Set in six acres of peaceful,
beautifully landscaped private gardens and
near Dumfries in Scotland, Cavens is a gem of a small 4 star
country retreat of character and charm.
Previously a private family manor house, it is now owned by the
Fordyce family who provide warm hospitality and welcome guests
to this beautiful part of Dumfriesshire on the Solway coast.
This intimate country house hotel offers absolute
relaxation and well-being in four star luxury that makes
this hotel accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway one of the area’s leading hotels for
short breaks, small intimate weddings and meetings. It is also one
of the few hotels in Scotland that welcomes and
caters for exclusive-use private and corporate bookings.
As a local Dumfries restaurant Cavens welcomes hotel residents, visitors and
locals alike. Angus Fordyce, who also relishes
his role as hotel proprietor and chef, uses only
the freshest local produce to form his daily changing
menus – his food has been rightly recognised by
various national hospitality organisations.
There are plenty of activities and attractions
to occupy you during your stay and if you are looking
out for ideas for short breaks in Dumfries and Galloway
Cavens frequently has special offers available.
Cavens is situated on the Solway coast near Dumfries close
to the stunning Galloway Forest Park, Britain's largest forest
park. Check out the maps of Dumfries and Galloway
to see that it is located only 25 miles from Lockerbie,
28 miles from Annan and 35 miles from Gretna.
So, if you are looking for accommodation in Dumfries be it for a short break,
romantic weekend, family getaway or simply a few days away from the hustle
and bustle of city life, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Make Cavens your first choice in country house hotels and Jane and Angus
Fordyce look forward to welcoming you soon.
New accommodation at Cavens
We now have Cavens Lodge - a delightful 2 bedroom (4 people) stone built self catering cottage in the grounds. The lodge is available for any number of nights.
Special Weekends 2010
For offers see Cavens Mid Week Breaks
Our popular bird weekends return again in 2010 in March and November >> RSPB and Cavens Bird Weekend
Oct 2009 In a new category by VistsScotland, the Gold award recognises serviced accommodation businesses which consistently achieve the highest levels of excellence within their VisitScotland star grading. |
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Sept 2008 Cavens is awarded two Red Stars by the AA and is one of only two hotels in Scotland to be awarded two stars this year.
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Cavens features twice in one of Scotlands' most respected independant guides - Scotland The Best by Peter Irvine - in the Best Hotel section and Best Place to have a House Party category. |
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