Dumfriesshire
Springkell, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG11 3AL
Weekends
£11,000 - £16,000
Full Weeks
£30,000 - £40,000
Springkell is a privately owned Scottish country house, with a beautiful Georgian façade – a fine example of Palladian architecture. It’s perfect for special celebrations, parties, weddings, and corporate use, and is fully refurbished (there were 2 bathrooms, now 24!).
The main house sleeps 49, in 21 bedrooms, which include a very special Master Bedroom and two family bedrooms. All of the rooms are en-suite.
Should you need extra space for guests, there are three two-bedroom self-catering cottages close to the house that sleep 17. Chauffeur’s Cottage sleeps four, and so does Kennel Cottage (which is a bungalow, should any of your guests wish to avoid stairs). Stables Cottage sleeps three people in two bedrooms. Each also has a sofa bed in the sitting room for extra guests.
The main house and cottages can sleep up to 66 guests in total.
Sleeping arrangements
Amenities
Please see the key features below. If stag and hen parties are not listed then the property is sadly not suitable for them.
Catering Available 
Countryside Walks 
Games Table 
Stag & Hen Parties 
Wedding Facilities 
WiFi 
Working Fireplace 
Dance Floor 
Fireworks 
Gardens 
Marquee Available
Wedding Catering 
Wedding Licence House Facts
The house was originally built in 1734 and the ceiling in the ballroom was decorated by the same company that made the interiors of the Titanic.
Reviews
Ruth Evans
Had a lovely stay on our way to the highlands. We had a very comfy room in an amazing old house surrounded by beautiful gardens- we could smell the roses from our window.
PC Consulting Asia .Co. LTD (Teach English & Websites)
A superb night stay. The house and gardens are immaculate. Dinner and breakfast was great. It is a great place away from the hustle and bustle, isolated enough and restful. The place to stay when in southern Scotland.
George Webster
There for a family wedding. The whole weekend was very good. The staff were very helpful. The bedroom was on the small side but adequate for the two nights. Typical hotel prices at the bar. £42 for 4 large glasses of wine !!!!
Bilal Faruqi
Amazing place to stay, with beautiful rooms and views. The ground to walk around is amazing.For advice, it would be ideal to have amenities such as toothpaste to purchase as shops can be a distance
Laura Taramova
Loved everything about our stay at Springkell. From the friendliest welcome note left by the owner, James, to the beautiful garden! There was 5 of us staying in the hotel room. It was well-equipped with everything one would need for a comfortable stay. We have opted in for breakfast, which was a great decision! There were numerous options available from main breakfast meals, tea/coffee and other small bits. The inside interior of the mansion was absolutely beautiful and well looked after. There was an air of elegance in every little detail and object. Through the sitting room you could find a beautiful garden with many species of flowering plants. What a colourful palette! For future, it would be lovely to stay here for longer to have more time to explore the gardens and the area around the mansion :)Thank you to the family and hardworking staff who made this stay brilliantly memorable!
Peter Wood
I absolutely loved this place. My experience of similar large old country houses is that they struggle to keep them up together, but Springkell was extremely clean and well maintained. It felt extremely friendly and welcoming with a very relaxed feel. Access is down a choice of very long, bumpy tracks, but very convenient for the M74. Rhododendrons were beginning to come into flower. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Jill. Beds and bedding very good quality. If i was to nitpick, i would have liked a shower (room 5) and the external window frames outside the bedroom and bathroom need painting. I paid £88 for a Sunday night (end of April 2024) plus £8.95 for breakfast which made it the best value ever!!
Jennifer Reynolds
Where do I even begin! WOW- this was more than Lewis and I had ever dreamed of in a wedding venue. Lewis and I are living and the United States, and the entire team at Springkell made working with them (and the time difference) absolutely seamless! From James working with us to book a date, to Fiona helping us prepare all of the details, the timing, and helping us find all of our wedding suppliers, to Jill being there every step of the way on our BIG DAY, I could not have asked for a better team!I have never felt so welcome and well taken care of at a hotel let alone this beautiful country side house. Every little detail is thought out and they are always two steps ahead. Our entire wedding day, Lewis and I kept looking at each other saying - this day could not have been more perfect - and we owe that to Springkell!!Even more amazing - the wedding food! We’ve been to our fair share of weddings, and I have never in my life had a wedding meal that tasted so delicious. I felt like I was eating at a 5 star restaurant. We ordered the Salmon and Beef Wellington, and it was probably the BEST food we’ve had in a long time, never mind it being at a wedding!Finally, the fireworks! WOW!! We were unsure whether to go with the fireworks, but we are sure glad we did! It was the most beautiful fireworks display (that puts the US 4th of July to shame) and was the perfect moment to start our reception.You cannot go wrong booking springkell for your wedding venue! From the accommodation, the absolute beauty of the house, the delicious food, and the wonderful service - Springkell is absolutely wonderful! Lewis and I will forever be grateful for the wonderful hospitality. (Photos captured by @elliotCaunce)
Scott MacGillivray
My partner and I stayed at the hotel whilst we were down for a family wedding in Gretna, weekend 6/7th April. We found this place by chance as our original Air BnB got cancelled a few days before the wedding. It was the closest hotel to the family who were staying out by Waterbeck in an Air BnB. We really didn't know what to expect but all I can say is that we can't wait to get back. Absolute beautiful building, good old fashioned fantastic customer service with the personal touch. From James the owner to every member of staff we interacted with they were simply wonderful. We are breakfast both mornings and the porridge was cooked to perfection. The full Scottish was also cooked to order and was a great way to start the day. Now I'm going to make a wee complaint here, no brown sauce, gutted, but I'm a big boy and survived hahahaha. We are already looking at dates to pop down and enjoy the ambience and chill out. It was so good that we cancelled the bride and grooms hotel and were fortunate enough to get them booked into here for their first wedding night on the Monday. That says it all. Book here, you won't regret it.
Lillian Jenkins
We stayed at the Chauffeur’s cottage. A truly delightful place to visit, amongst beautiful surroundings. Definitely worth it for a long weekend. Nearest supermarket is about 20 minutes drive.
Jacquie Forster
Peaceful location amongst woods and countryside. Food just amazing and great value. Our room was fantastic. Staff are so friendly and helpful.
Mark Russell
Fantastic hotel! I was working in the area so took a punt on something a bit different. So pleased I did! The check in was smooth and very professional. The room was amazing! Didn’t have food as I was too tired so went straight to sleep. Will definitely be back when I’m next in the area.
Janet Hutchinson
A grand, beautiful house in beautiful grounds. This is the 2nd time we have stayed here, both times in a honeymoon suite, as it was great value. The two honeymoon suites are huge rooms with the biggest, comfiest beds and a lovely deep bath! The staff are really friendly, the food is good and the dining room, bar and lounge areas are high ceilinged, traditional and grand.
Trevor Wilson
As a wedding photographer I have photographed many amazing weddings at Springkell over the past few years, and each one has been absolutely brilliant. The venue itself is perfect for weddings of all sizes, with beautiful bright bedrooms and reception room, a grand sweeping staircase and absolutely immaculate gardens (a rare thing these days in my experience). The staff are always fantastically helpful and friendly and I am always looked after like I am a guest myself, even though I am just there to photograph the wedding. If you are looking for a wedding venue in the south of Scotland then I would highly recommend Springkell!
Thomas Bradley
Absolutely appalling we booked an intimate vow renewal as advertised and James the owner filled the whole estate with a drinking corporate event that entirely took over and ruined our special day, we were even ousted from the bridal suite to a cottage to make room for corporate event. We have had no response after 3 emails/letters very poor don’t book
Geoffrey H
This is the second time my wife and I have stayed at Springkell. That we returned says a great deal about our first experience which was fabulous! Our return did not disappoint and we received the very same warm welcome and hospitality that comes from this being a family home and such a refreshing change from the 'corporate' chains. Notwithstanding we were paying guests, we rather see that we are privileged to share this real home by making a contribution to its upkeep. As before, the room was incredibly comfortable and the food amazing. The north of Scotland to see family is a regular trip for us and from here on in, Springkell is the only place we would consider as a halfway house. Sincere thanks to all the staff for making our stay such a pleasant and restful experience.
Helena
We love staying at Springkell, and have stayed several times en route from the south of England to the Hebrides since it is perfectly positioned in the middle of our journey. It is an oasis of calm and beauty, and never fails to inspire us, because it is a wonderful stately home that has been restored for guests with great generosity and ambition to provide the best possible experience and service. Nothing is too much trouble for the private family who own it or for the staff, and everything is done to the highest standard: it is not just the size and grandeur of the bedrooms and bathrooms that gives the wow factor, but everything from the scale of the house and its large halls a and rooms open to guests and the beautiful park it sits in, down to the quality of the wines on the wine list, yet somehow the price for ones stay seems very moderate indeed. It is obviously a superb wedding venue and can be booked I believe for special parties, but what a treat to be able to stay as private individuals throughout the year, and we especially recommend their winter stay packages, the free bottle of high quality prosecco being a fun touch.
James Lawrie
Beautiful room in a beautiful hotel in stunning surroundings. All staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful and we're happy to help even with the smallest requests. Keep up the good work Springkell.
Ashish Aggarwal
This is a BEAUTIFUL property set in the middle of a majestic property. Handful of cottages peppered throughout the property.. alongside gardens, a stream, sweeping views of cascading hills and farmland.. tons of wildlife.. incredibleIf you’re into running, there are plenty of trails from the manor that provide the best viewsStayed here as part of a group of 40 for company offsite; we were all impressed by the kindness and level of attentiveness of the entire Springkell House team. Team organized a bunch of activities for us.. falconry, Highland games, whisky tasting.. it was awesome to be able to do all these things without having to leave the propertyJames, the owner, is amazing. always helping out.. Jill is an angel! Cloey, Sicily and rest of the team are incredibleSpace is furnished with entire bar, dining room, sitting rooms, lounge room (pool table, table tennis) and tons of seating areaFood was really tasty too.. team printed out menus for each meal which was a nice touchHoping to be back at some point!
Kieko
A lovely out of the way hotel that I stayed in for 2 nights as a pit stop. All the staff are very friendly, always greet you with a smile and make sure that your every need is catered to, and the food is superb, the honey glazed carrots which I was served as a side tonight couldn't have been done better. This place is lucky to have such amazing staff!
Owen Xander
We got married here in October 2023 and the weekend was amazing. We stayed there from Friday through to Monday, with our guests leaving on the Sunday. It meant we had an incredible time, spending quality time with our guests. Because they allow dogs, the whole weekend felt incredibly relaxed. James, Fiona and Jill and the rest of the team really looked after us incredibly well and we left feeling elated and so incredibly grateful for an incredible weekend.This venue is definitely one to consider, as price/value is amazing.
Ho Cheung Chan
Booked one cottage and one room in the main house. Both are very nice. The sky at night is wonderful.They really need better signage for Chauffeur cottage, it is very difficult to find in the dark.
Stuart Falconer
We stayed in one of the self-catering cottages and enjoyed breakfast in the hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Springkell is a very special place surrounded by lovely countryside. Was nice to be able to enjoy the hotel's bar and games facilities in the evenings.
Iain Gmail
A great base for us to explore the area, easy to get to. We stayed in the Kennel Cottage It was so quiet surrounded by trees, a clear sky at night we could see the milky way. A proper breakfast set us up for the day, the staff looked after us perfectly, many thanks. Would love to stay again next time I visit Scotland.
Amanda Ransom
Just a wonderful find, what an amazing family and the cottage was immaculate and so comfortable. The grounds are so beautiful. We will be back whenever we do our drive up to the Hebrides. Thank you James and family.
Sam S
Attended for friends wedding. Lovely grand house/hotel, with beautiful grounds. Could be a gold mine. Could do with a small dedicated/signposted car park as was driving around allover looking for one. The reception area could use a sign and a bell if not going to be manned. As when arrived we weren't sure where it was and ended up wandering around looking for someone to check us in. Also, it could do with a cleaner going in on a regular occurrence as dirty/dusty, quite a few people had mentioned this. It is a handsome building and could be so much more. The husband mentioned maybe a driving range off the back where there is a lot of rough (depending who owns the land.)
Madison Campbell
This place is so beautiful. I came the other weekend for my aunties wedding and it was so great! The food was amazing, the actual place is just so great I can't even begin to describe it. It makes you feel like royalty. I was staying In a cottage which was absolutely amazing but I spent quite alot of time in the main area too. I have linked some pictures. I absolutely loved it.
Bek
Excellent overnight stay! We booked last minute when we realised we wouldn't make it to our intended destination as planned. Despite this we had a great experience at Springkell and will definitely go back when we are in the area. The room was incredibly comfortable, clean and cosy with a good sized bathroom. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious and all the staff we encountered were very friendly and keen to help. Idyllic country setting for a fantastic stay!
Charity Phalo-Davis
My best friend got married here and it was beautiful. The staff were very attentive. Food was really good. The grounds were gorgeous, we took a little hike on the property.
Suzie Mar
The welcome we received on arrival was typical of our entire stay - cheerful, relaxed, accommodating and prepared to go an extra mile.The bedroom was really comfortable and well-equipped, with a spacious bathroom and great toiletries.Dinner and breakfast were both excellent and they were able to accommodate specific dietary requirements.Really enjoyed our stay.
Jacob Sutton
We stopped here on a trip from Glasgow to Leicester to break up the trip and we were so pleased we did. The evening dinner was so tasty, the service friendly and relaxed and the breakfast in the morning was just as good. The rooms are quaint and well kept and the beds are like sleeping on clouds!
Kieran Fennelly
Wow, wow and wow. This place is stunning, the staff are awesome and the food top notch, the chef even got my steak right, no mean feat let me tell you. Nestled in acres of beautiful woodland is this absolutely stunning place. We can't believe the bargain we got it for and certainly didn't expect to find such a gem in the middle of nowhere. The room was lovely and the bed was very comfortable. If we're ever back up this way we'll absolutely be stopping here again. Thanks team Springkell for a great stay.
Andrew Machado
A true hidden gem of Scotland! We were returning to the Highlands after a long road trip to Wales and needed a place to stay to break up the journey.We were so very lucky to come across Springkell, where we received such a warm welcome pretty late at night and were still served a delicious three-course meal with all the finery.The property is frankly incredible, spread over 100 acres and it was a shame that we only have the single night there, as we all agreed we needed at least 24 hours to enjoy the property to its fullest.The breakfast every morning is also filing and a great way to start the day.Long story short, very enjoyable and we would happily stay again if passing through the area.
Kate Walsh
James and his team were fantastic in every way. Our camper van broke down on route and we arrived late at night. They arranged a taxi for us when needed and they stayed up late to serve us dinner. They were so friendly and accommodating throughout our stay. The property and the grounds are stunning and we are looking forward to returning again.
Zac A
Great hotel with peaceful surroundings. I stayed here for one night and I absolutely loved it. The hotel is part of a wider estate with acres of land, surrounded by beautiful gardens and plenty of space to walk and check out the scenery.The hotel itself is fabulous, picture Downton Abbey. The rooms are spacious and modern and the beds are comfortable. The bathrooms are absolutely fantastic with power showers.When you explore the hotel you feel like you’ve been transported to the 1920s. This is a fantastic place if you just want to relax and explore the acres of land.I highly recommend people to book this hotel. What a gem!
ANDREW COID
Working in the area, with few options available, checked out Springkell, had a great stay, very relaxing location, fantastic and majestic looking building, with impressive natural surroundings, the staff were very helpful and attentive to detail, responded to our requests prior to arrival from the email sent in advance, provided a well presented and tasty 3 course meal.Well stocked bar and even had a pool table to pass away the evening in its own self contained room. Breakfast was freshly cooked and well presented.
Stephen D
We got married yesterday at Springkell. We would like to thank James and his team who were outstanding in their attention to detail for what we wanted and nothing was too much trouble. The venue is a stunning place and the food is fantastic. We will definitely return in years to come for our anniversaries at this fantastic venue. Our day was superb.
Dawn Gold
Amazing hotel, very calming and relaxing. Excellent staff, very attentive. Beautiful rooms and gardens , clean and well kept. Old banging windows need a towel stuffed in them at night to get any sleep but understandable considering the age of the place. Wouldn't put me off. Food excellent but small portions so order a starter .
Jacqueline Coates
What an amazing place. Was made to feel so welcome. The surroundings are outstanding. I was at an all day wedding and was there from 2pm till 12.15. Canopies, a full 3 course meal, and a buffet all served and fantastic food I am a vegetarian. Complements to the chef. Very emotional day could not of been anywhere more suitable. Thank you to the hosts
Jax Hockey
James and his team hosted our wedding and 60th birthday celebration here. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Every single person we dealt with were superb. Including all of the additional people they brought in providing such services as a Piper, fireworks, Celeidh Band , live band and owls! Services were all second to none. The food over the three days was excellent. We took over the house and the cottages for three nights and two days and the rooms are all well decorated and all of the public spaces, hall, ballroom , ceremony room and bar are brilliant atmospheric and social areas. We received the same standard welcome each time we visited in preparation for our big event. Staying for one night or three you get the same 6* treatment. Don’t miss out…try it next time you are passing. It’s located close to the main A74 route from England into Scotland so a very convenient place to break a journey into the Highlands. Good luck James and Springkell team. We will be back soon we hope
Robert Jones
Fantastic place, the views and surroundings are beautiful. Staff are very friendly and very helpful. The bedrooms are gorgeous and very comfortable, hot shower and clean fresh towels every day. The bar has a fantastic selection of drinks and a very welcoming atmosphere. You can watch the TV or play on a games console if that's what you enjoy, also a free pool table. Food is beautiful, breakfast and dinner was superb. 100% will be returning. Thank you for a fantastic stay.
Andy Key
Fantastic place to stay. Stunning scenery and superb service. I went to book online but it appeared full, spoke to James who was able to accommodate us even though there was a wedding on. Even hand delivered our food to the cottage. The rooms were great, super comfortable bed and cosy front room with log burner. We are getting married here later in the year and the staff were so lovely they even gave us a tour the next day after the other wedding guest had departed. Really looking forward to visiting again.
Joanne McInnes
James and I chose Springkell for our wedding after just one visit. We fell instantly in love with the beautiful house and grounds. A year later the venue, staff and food exceeded our hopes for the event. We had a lot of folk travelling a long way so Springkell was perfect for a two night get together. We wanted the day before to have a different vibe so had an informal tapas evening. The food was amazing and so much of it. Fantastically great value. So much better than expected.All the food was amazing. The canapes were delicious. The breakfasts and wedding day food all top quality and more than enough for everyone.We can't say enough great things about the staff. Nothing was too much trouble, either on the run up to the wedding or during the two days we were at Springkell. I don't think I have ever experienced such good service anywhere before. The guys all worked so hard and made sure everything worked like clockwork.It really was a perfect wedding and perfect couple of days. We would thoroughly recommend Springkell for any event. Beautiful walks around the grounds too. All our guests were saying the same.James (owner) will tell you that they have had lots of unusual or different requests and will do what they can to make your wedding bespoke and to fit exactly what you want. They 100% follow through on this. We were very exacting on a few things we wanted. This was the first time we had seen a lot of folk for a few years so it meant a lot to us that things were just right and we can't thank Springkell enough for making it happen exactly as we wanted.
Jane “Janet” Robertson
Just been to my son’s wedding at Springkell- absolutely perfect. Beautiful venue and grounds, relaxed atmosphere and excellent food. The staff were brilliant- nothing was too much trouble. We’d recommend this to anyone as a wedding venue.
Marian Reilly
Wow! What a stunning location and house. I have just stayed there for a very lively weekend party and the staff were incredibly helpful and accomodating. The food was delicious and my room was fantastic - I have honestly never slept in such a comfortable bed. The owner and his son were really friendly and made our stay fun. Despite the fact that the restoration of this beautiful house is a work in progress, I cannot recommend this venue enough - the pictures do not do it justice and it was a rare opportunity to stay in such a historic and unique house.
Richard Kaye
A hidden Gem. Everything was perfect . From the moment we arrived, Staff super friendly, food was perfect, great value. An absolute pleasure to stay, relax, enjoy the gardens. If your in the location this is a must stay. Room was spotless, fantastic shower, comfortable bed . I would go the extra miles to stay again. This is 5 plus star location and I will will return.
samantha kaye
Perfect. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend. Great food and value, excellent staff, very friendly. Beautiful room , very comfy bed, spotless clean , spacious shower. Amazing gardens to walk. Will be back for another visit
Luke Diamand
We stayed here on the way down back from from Scotland. It is an amazing place, really beuatiful grounds. The staff could not have been more helpful. We stayed in one of the cottages, which was fantastic. The food was excellent.I will try to find an excuse to come back.
samuel jones
The hotel is lovely views are great. But the food was terrible extremely overpriced for was was badly made pub grub. The room was tidy however. Water damage from shower in bathroom due to poor layout. The bed was smashed thought the wall when we arrived and loud creaking when moving in bed. No towls in room when we arrived. We asked for a early breakfast and was provided a table that had been made the night before no water for kettle and warm milk
Lisa Youngman
Springkell House, it’s Management, it’s staff, it’s location, we really can not speak highly enough of this venue!!! Our daughters wedding was simply spectacular!!! Everything the happy couple wanted. James, Fiona & Jill you are all amazing, the chefs, the waitresses, the bar staff, you all made the wedding seem less & stress free for the entire day and night of the wedding, special thanks to Jill & Orla (sorry that will be an incorrect spelling) for making sure we were looked after, fed, that if we needed anything they were there to provide and make things happen. The rooms and cottages are perfect, spacious & comfortable with everything you need. To anyone who wants a relaxed, exclusive venue for their wedding, in a beautiful venue, please look no further, Springkell is absolutely perfect.
Duncan Finlyson
Wonderful hotel in a wonderful location. Staff very helpful, food brilliant. What more could you want?
Roselyn Ghaly
Beautiful venue for my daughters wedding, food excellent, rooms very spacious and beautifully presented, the grounds are so vast with variety of flowers and plants
Emma Meng
Absolutely lovely hotel. We stayed overnight to break up a long road trip and we had a great night's sleep, as well as a delicious complementary breakfast. Would definitely stay again!
Allegra Truax
We had our wedding here last week and couldn’t be any happier. The owner James is extremely accommodating and very kind. He goes out of his way to make sure you are comfortable. Jill and Fiona helped immensely with our wedding and making sure everything went smoothly leading up to the wedding and on the day. All the ladies who worked at Springkell were also very kind and always smiling.I would highly recommend Sprinkell as your future wedding venue or even for a weekend visit in their rooms. The wedding food and breakfasts were wonderful, the service great, and the house itself is gorgeous (not to mention their stunning gardens surrounding the house).I would come back to Springkell in a heartbeat and plan to do so in the future.Many thanks to the Springkell team. Hopefully I’ll see you all again in the future. Cheers! -Mrs. Allegra Couper
Chris Underwood
We stayed at Springkell last week for my brother’s wedding. It was magical. The hotel staff were wonderful, welcoming and warm. The setting is beautiful. Our room was sumptuous, light and airy. The en suite was spacious with a superb shower. Nothing was too much trouble, any request was dealt with promptly and with a smile. The food and service were great too. Can’t recommend highly enough!
michelle McCargo
James and I got married at Springkell on 3rd January. We stayed from 1st to 5th and most of the wedding guests joined us on 2nd January. Our wedding day was magical and we cannot thank James, Fiona, Jill and all the team enough for everything in the lead up to the wedding and on the day itself. Jill in particular deserves a special mention as she was so great the whole time we were at Springkell. It really felt like our home for the time we were there. The staff were attentive but not intrusive and on the day of the wedding itself it was very slick and professional. Jill totally made sure that everything we wanted was taken care of. All of our guests raved about the venue, the setting, the food and the staff. They are so accommodating and even let us have a bouncy castle indoors the night before the wedding for our daughter’s birthday. From our first point of contact with James to the wedding day itself we received nothing short of excellent in terms of customer service. We cannot recommend them highly enough
john nld
The owners are very nice people, the staff also very nice. The venue has charm and the rooms are good, shower great, liquid soap in en suite and shower gel, good hot water, TV good, bed excellent . Evening meal was OK but could of been better. Only negatives were roads in were poor and no bottled water and no tissues in rooms (so take your own).Would I go again? Yes, for a quiet weekend away...
Judy Lewis
Beautiful venue, amazing, friendly staff, delicious food. As part of a wedding party, we had a perfect day. Thank you to James, Jill and all involved. X
Stephen Asbury
We arrived at Springkell as the only guests of the evening. We had a 1734 mansion house to ourselves, which was lovely. Large, clean, comfortable, beautifully-decorated rooms. We had dinner in a grand (huge) dining room, and had our waiter all to ourselves. She also checked us in, and served us at the bar.Springkell is lovely, and it is no surprise it is used so extensively for weddings. It is a truly beautiful setting 8 miles from Gretna Green.Our tip #1: Watch for instructions from James, the owner, on how to find the place. There are five entrances to Springkell, and he'll advise which one to take. Note that there are (were) also roadworks in the area making it even harder to find!
Angel Werth
Got married here recently and it was marvelous! The house was elegant, the rooms were comfortable, the views were stunning, and the staff was friendly, especially Jill. I worked with Fiona to plan the event in advance, and she was very informative and helpful. She also worked well with our vendors (celebrant, photographer, baker, florist), including helping us get a hair stylist last-minute. Food was delicious, though we had to double check regarding dietary restrictions. Overall, my wedding felt like a fairy tale, so thank you!
Nathan Gill
5/5 every time we stay. James and the staff are always very welcoming and friendly. A wonderful place for a lovely meal and stay. Been many times and will be back soon.
Diane Davies
Lovely location, great room & breakfast. the fact our dog was as welcome as us made the difference! Our dog is 11 and pretty much blind so not happy on his own in unfamiliar surroundings. To some the thought of a dog being in the dining room is a no no … (no dogs begging or barking, just happy). if you’re a dog owner (aka fur baby) you know how important & an integral part of your life they are. This is the place that extends the same welcome to you & you doggy.
John Kitchen
What a truly amazing place this is, from the moment we arrived until we left the staff treated us like royalty. We were only here for 1 night which was a shame as we'd have happily stayed longerI came up with my partner as I planned to propose to her today 28/08/21 at a handfasting ceremony at Gretna GreenBetween the staff, the hotel and the ceremony everything went better than I could have ever imaginedThank you all soo much and we will be back again
Ann Hammerton
Lovely, very large hotel in acres of land. Our room was huge, lovely decor. Staff friendly and helpful. Food excellent, although limited at the moment. No fruit or yoghurt at breakfast. Give it a try, what's not to like.
sofiee prout
Great place very beautiful and well kept grounds. Stunning service staff were very friendly and James the owner was very accommodating. Dinner was incredible tasted fantastic. Room was spacious and very clean with all that was needed. Would happily stay again and recommend.
Mark McNie
What a country house hotel should be. Friendly and informal in a great setting. Recommend having dinner. Also recommend the walk to the church ruin along the river.
David McMillan
Wonderful location, very quiet and you enter an 18th family estate. Ceilings are 30 ft high and beautifully decorated. The food was reasonable without being spectacular. The staff were ever so friendly, willing and numerous but not particularly effective. Every table at breakfast had to remind the staff they'd forgotten an item. They either need more training or better leadership. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Overall a very interesting and unique experience.
Raj Sooriah
What an amazing place to spend the night. Spacious and grand room. Great host and staff team. Owner was always here to help make your stay great. Will definitely be back. Thank you
Helpful Mum
We had a wonderful one night stay in Kennel Cottage at Sprinkell. The cottage was clean and tidy with everything we needed. Staff were fantastic and made us feel really at home. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was delicious and there was a great choice. We will hopefully be back for longer next time.
owen sumner
We had a lovely couple of nights here, the staff are fab, the place is brilliant for our needs, really close to Gretna,....but out in a different world of its own... Great place for a walk and great too see its pet friendly too...
Frank Smith
Stayed here for 2 nights I have to say the staff are brilliant, really attentive but not an in your face way. Shout out to Ellie and Gill who were awesome. Food a bit limited but really tasty and springkell itself was outstanding, great for walking and just relaxing.
David Sadler
Absolutely recommend staying here, especially as dog owners. They made our two cocker spaniels very welcome and provided them with a sausage for breakfast. The accommodation and food was excellent and the staff couldn't do enough for you. Certainly be back.
cathryn diack
Loved it. Great 24 hours, Staff were brilliant.
S Watkins-Gee
Everybody should have the Springkell experience. Whilst being a large house, it has a lovely, welcoming, family atmosphere. All of the staff provide a fantastic service, and actually look happy in their work. The food was delicious, the room was great, and I look forward to visiting again.
Terry madeupisland
Friendly welcome, excellent service, lovely building and location, superb food. And a Charge place Scotland electric vehicle charger - brilliant!
Robert Kenward
This hotel would be a georgeous location for a wedding, but is also a great stopover between southern England and the Highlands. Excellent food, kind and helpful staff, dog friendly with terrific grounds to explore, and now even an EV charge-point.
Boz Justboz
Staff are fantastic and very accommodating, James the owner can’t do enough for you during your stay , beautiful surroundings and grounds for lovely walks, so much to sight see local and the most fantastic honeymoon we have experienced!!! Thank you Springkell
Simon Grosvenor
Lovely location fantastic country house . The owners James and Rachael are extremely friendly and helpfull and made my stay a very memorable experience. Lovely place to spend a weekend.
Gerald Mc Donald
As a small boy , we used to bike down the village and fish at palmersgill bridge at the road end to the “big house”. When it was really bad weather we used to sneak and break into the (empty)gate house lodge and light a fire in the fireplace to keep warm and dry . That was 50 years ago! We were frightened the owners of Springkell would find us and tell us off. We would play for days and days in the woods , building dens.In November 2020 I was working at Carlise Airport for a couple of days and needed somewhere to stay . I found Springkell on google and decided to book in for a couple of nights.Wow what a place - it is like your own private estate . To be fair it’s the year of Covid and there’s not many people about.My wife and I were made very welcome by the young lady on reception, she also worked the bar , served us dinner and it was lovely.We’re silver surfers - who like to travel, we like nice things , we appreciate quality , and this place is tops.The road - well if you’ve never been - you’ll wonder where on earth are you going , up a potholed - mucky , puddly single track long drive . Go slow - take your time and escape, it’s not a premier inn at the side of the motorway , the owner says it will cost a 6 figure amount to tarmac it , but then everyone will fly up the drive and not appreciate what the escape place is all about.We are going there again for New Year- memories !!!
Robert Edgar
Beautiful hotel really nice people everything was perfect will be coming back
Deborah Adams
My husband and I had an amazing 2 night stay here after our wedding on the 14th and 15th of November. we couldn't fault a thing the food was amazing and all members of staff were very helpful especially Erin who made us feel right at home. we stayed in one of the honeymoon suites which was perfect and gave us the ideal spot to chill out after such a hectic few days. thank you so much for everything you did to make our couple of days special. we will definitely be back.
Gemma L McGillivray
Booked for my husbands birthday. Staff couldn’t be more helpful, Jill was amazing, very attentive. Room was amazing, food was delicious. We will be return.
Niall McGillivray
Great place, great food & great service.
Jackie Yemm
Stayed 26th September 2020. Just loved this place❤️ the bedrooms lovely, the food amazing, the owners warm and welcoming, the setting beautiful but most of all the staff so attentive. Would recommend this place to all regardless of the occasion.
Hilly Horton
Absolutely everything about Springkell is perfect. We stayed in September for our daughters intimate wedding celebrations and could not have had a more pleasant experience. Wonderful service, beautiful property and grounds, excellent food and a very warm and friendly welcome. We will definitely be back!
Andrew Foster
My wife and I stayed for one night, wishing it was for longer as the setting of the house is so quiet and peaceful. Our room (no8) was absolutely amazing, especially the bath(words from my wife).The staff were outstanding and offered any advice to make out stay as comfortable as possible.Lastly the food was amazing, we both had steak, which was cooked to perfection.If you have the chance to stay it is highly recommended.
S G
Very close to Junction 20 of the M74. We have stayed in many places on our regular journeys from the south of England to Scotland, and this is by far our favourite (and will become our regular stop off location). The grounds are large and great for dog walking. The rooms are large, clean and comfortable (especially the very large beds). The food is quick to be served but also tasty. Staff are very attentive - Emma was particularly great. There is a large lounge area as well as a pool table and a bar. The shower/bath had good pressure. Would recommend to anybody with a car for ease of access. Thank you to James and his team!
Laura MacGinn
very nice staff, delicious food and beautiful building .
Hans Gerdes
The four of us stayed in the lovely cottage. Just a few steps away from the main building. We enjoyed excellent dinner and breakfast , served by a young and friendly team.We could wander the whole castle, enjoyed a round of pool and the library.Hosts Rachel and James recommended a fascinating walk along the river to an old church ruin.I wished we could have stayed longer !Thanks for everything .
Jonny Banister
Wow what an incredible place. After hoteling around the 4 corners of planet Earth, I have seen my fair share of beauty and wonderment. This place only a few hours from our house in the grand scheme of things was absolutely magical and enchanting. The drive through the grounds and over a babbling brook reveal a magnificent stately home. Once inside the decor is very grand and opulent and you are soon met with the warmth and charm of the lovely staff. We had the honey moon sweet as we had just got engaged, the room the view the decor were just to die for. And the food was simply exquisite. We have only been once but we are now regulars as we can’t wait to visit again. Simply beautiful ❤️
Dorothy Murdoch
Wonderful house with beautiful bedrooms. The grounds are amazing and lovely staff.
Terence Tag
Springkell House was the perfect venue for our wedding, we cannot recommend it enough. The owner and his staff made us feel incredibly welcome and they took a lot of the stress from us in preparation of the big day. My favourite part of the event was having our family and friends close to us the night before and spending time with them in front of the fire place. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable, the grounds are stunning and the food is amazing. Thank you to everyone at Springkell for the most beautiful wedding that we will keep very fond memories of.
Janet Campbell Pearce
Beautiful house with gorgeous rooms. Staff are lovely and service impeccable. Fantastic wedding venue. Having the whole house for the wedding gives the occasion a really family feeling.
Jaffrey Maharan
We just had our wedding here at Springkell and it’s such an amazing venue. We made the right decision 14 months ago! Nothing was too much for James, Fiona, Jill and the rest of the staff. The food was amazing throughout the weekend and the falconry display was not only informative but interactive as all guests were allowed to come into contact with the birds. We even had good weather on the ceremony day! Thank you Springkell for making our wedding amazing!
Julian Plunkett
We got married there last week, all the staff were amazing.....thank you James but also big thanks to Fiona for putting up with our endless questions, Jill who was great on the day (and got us a wheelchair at last minute). Chefs were great dealing with some very tricky allergy issues and then the bar staff, especially Daryll and Erin who put up with 4 people at the bar till very late.....much appreciated. Had a wonderful day at this amazing place and all our guests said how magical it was...can’t recommend it enough.
Kate Goan
stunning setting, and the staff were lovely.
Stanley Booth
It was a beautiful setting for my daughter and her new husband wedding, the staff where fantastic thank you guys for looking after the wedding party. Mr booth
Kirsty Emma Lovelock
Our wedding at Springkell was an absolute dream. The staff could not be more helpful and brought our vision to life. They found suppliers when we couldn’t, tended to our guests, including the tiny and the furry ones like they were their own friends and family and overall went above and beyond. Special mention to Jill, without whom I think I would have had a breakdown! Here’s to many more years and many more wonderful occasions at Springkell.
Sophia McNeill
Such a beautiful venue. Staff were lovely and accomodating, and the food was lovely! Great stay in an amazing setting!
Ted Kulinski
Beautiful castle, wonderfully maintained yard/garden, friendly staff. & the pub inside is pretty nice too!
Laurie Monaghan
Wonderful stately home and ideal for stay as well as fantastic venue for weddings! Food fantastic and rooms are very well presented. Highly recommended.
Margaret Clark
Visited by chance wanting something different not too far from M74. Beautiful setting, delightful house and excellent customer service. It was mid week so very quiet but the staff made us very welcome. Excellent room not en-suite but able use adjoining shower room. Excellent bath robes in case you bumped into someone en route to the bathroom. The room had a lovely view. Enjoyed a drink in the small bar but conscious of how quiet it was felt a little background music would have helped.. dinner was excellent the same as breakfast. It is advertised as a wedding venue and is certainly the ideal place but hadn’t fully appreciated how quiet it would be mid week. Needless to say the staff were brilliant and we would do it all again.
Alex Hunter
great location, friendly staff & owner, brilliant rooms and great food
Wayne Coates
A lovely place to stay. The house is in stunning condition and the rooms are immaculate. The staff are lovely genuine people I can't recommend this place enough. Quirky and so much more to like than the normal run of the mill hotels.
Sandra Taylor
Stayed here with our two boys for our wedding and fell in love with the place. I honestly felt like Royalty. Such an idyllic setting and stunning backdrop for photos. My boys were delighted to find the traditional garden games and football nets in the garden too. It really is a dream location!
Michael Pallister
An amazing venue with first class and beyond service
Peggy Gardenhire-Hilliard
Amazing experience! Precious people...highly recommend!!!!
Deb Simpkins
How lucky we were to find Springkell at the end of a long day of touring. We were welcomed with open arms and thoroughly enjoyed our short stay... And Oh, those comfy beds!! A full Scottish breakfast included, followed by a walk with Pepper, their dog, got our next day off to a great start. Deb, Martin and Laura Simpkins
Pat Adie
Had farewell dinner party for friends at Springkell, another great night enjoyed by everyone. The meal was wonderful, beautifully presented and the lamb was succulent. Highly recommend! Stayed overnight before final move to Yorkshire, another incredible meal and wonderful hospitality! Many thanks to James, Gill and Fiona they definitely go that extra mile! Will certainly return.
Peter Jardine Wight
Springkell was the first venue we visited when looking for somewhere to get married, and we soon realised it was perfect for us. As is clear from photos - Springkell House is stunning. The grounds and exteriors provide varied photo opportunities, and the rooms are beautiful. The brilliant natural atmosphere of the house meant that a few personal touches from our decorations were all we needed to make the space our own. A highlight for us were the lounges, giving our guests the opportunity to relax and chat with a drink, choosing to move to and from the music and dancing of the main room as and when they liked. This meant that each of our guests got to come together and celebrate in a way that made them feel comfortable. James, Fiona, and Jill were thoughtful and attentive throughout our engagement, whenever we had questions or needed to visit the house. On our wedding day, Jill was invaluable - her professionalism and humour make her such a calming presence. We couldn't imagine our day without her. On top of this, the food was lovely and the bedrooms were comfortable and well cared for. We cannot recommend Springkell enough, for any occasion. Thank you thank you thank you! Ross & Peter (Wedding 28/10/2018)
Fauve Millar
Our wedding can be summed up in one word....PERFECT! Nothing was too much trouble for any of the Springkell team and a big thank you has to go to James, Fiona and Jill for all their hard work and guidance throughout the whole wedding and during the planning process. I wish we could do it all again tomorrow as it was just the best day ever. Beautiful venue, the most delicious food and just an amazing day. Thank you again so much for the best day ever. Love from The Millar's.
Chiara Mutch
We got married at Springkell a couple of weeks ago. A fantastic few days with friends and family that passed much too quickly. It was great to have use of the whole house, making everyone feel much more at home. During our stay the meals were delicious, with plenty to eat and catering for those with particular dietary needs. Jill and James were always on hand to help out in any way making sure that everything went smoothly. Beforehand; when doing the months of organising, Fiona was prompt to answer our many emails and always happy to find a solution that suited both ends. We would certainly recommend the stunning venue with beautiful grounds as a wedding location to remember.
Dorothy Booden
Springkell is the most amazing place to stay. My Son & Daughter in Law had their wedding there and the staff were very attentive, rooms were very spacious and luxurious, the food exquisite. Every aspect was covered, which made it the perfect day :)
Shannon McRobert
Well where do I begin... There is no words to thank you guys enough after our wedding on the 16th of June! The wedding day was perfect thanks to you, it ran so smoothly and was more than we had ever wished for! The house and grounds are absolutely stunning and we got some amazing photographs. I even overheard a guest stating it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Special mention to some staff members: James & Fiona for all your help organising and preparing for the big day, all our questions were answered and nothing was too much hassle. Jill & Steve, you two are amazing, so friendly and welcoming. Again nothing was too much to ask and you ensured the day went perfectly with special touches throughout. (Steve serving mums meal was fantastic). Your chef is absolutely amazing and everyone commented on how tasty the food was! Special thanks also to all the waitressing and bar staff, you all work so hard! James you are a fantastic host and your staff are a credit to you! Thanks again for making our day so special! We'll be back to visit soon. Pictures to follow.. love Shannon & Kieran xxx
Jimmy Temple
What a magical place there's no amount of pictures that would do springkell justice you really have to see it yourself James and the staff can't do enough for you , also you don't get that hotel feeling you feel at home thanks James for a amazing time can't wait to go back and would advice anyone to do the same
Emma Panczak
James, Fiona and the team were amazing to deal with and I honestly can’t thank them enough for all there help on the lead up to and on the day of our wedding. Couldn’t of asked for a better day our guests loved it and so did we!All our Thanks guys!!
Phillippa Mullin
Andrew and I got married here on 5th May and stayed for the bank holiday weekend. James and Fiona were great in helping us organise the day and accommodating our requests. When we arrived for the weekend we had a very warm welcome from Jill who was absolutely fantastic the whole weekend. There was nothing that was too much trouble, she was a super star and we had so many comments from people about how helpful she was. The venue itself was fantastic, the grounds and the building are unbelievable. It's great for the kids as they were able to play on the zip wire, trampoline and run around the grounds. The food was great and again nothing was too much trouble. James organised a mini highland games for the day after that was enjoyed by all. We had a fantastic weekend and our guests had nothing but positive things to say. It was everything we hoped for and more. Thanks again to James, Fiona and Jill and the rest of the team at Springkell. See you for our anniversary!!!xx
Diane Howlett
I’ve just got back after an amazing weekend at Springkell for a friends hen party � we all had a fab time and were looked after by the wonderful staff especially Gill & the lovely James. Food was delicious, beds were comfy can’t fault anything!!! X
Mike Abbott
Thanks to Mhairi for selecting Springkell as the location for her wedding to Tom. Springkell is a stunning building, inside and out, set in some very beautiful Scottish countryside. The wedding and the celebration were unforgettable, the staff very professional, the food five star, the rooms exceptional!
Mhairi Abbott
Tom & I would like to say a massive thank you to Springkell. Our wedding weekend was perfect. Fiona was absolutely fantastic and dealt with 101 questions through email on the run up to the day; such a huge help espwcially when we both live so far away from the venue. On the weekend Jill was amazing nothing was too much trouble and she made us feel so relaxed and chilled out. As for the meals both on Friday and Saturday we’ve had nothing but positive feedback from guests; we couldn’t have asked for anything more. The house itself is beautiful and has something for everyone from the snug, lounge and bar it was amazing to be able to relax with just close friends and family. James a fantastic host and made everyone feel most welcome on our special day. We really couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you so much, to all the staff; it really was the most perfect weekend.
Raul Brindus
James, thank you again for all your time and patience. In terms of venue there are no words to describe how beautiful it is. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the food is delicious, the vine is amazing and the rooms are fantastic. I honestly believe that 5 stars are not enough to rate it. Thank you again Springkell!
Maxwell Eden
Fantastic hotel, staff were so friendly, we had the entire place to ourselves which made it feel extra special, the chef tailored the evening menu around us, the room was beautiful, grounds stunning and was made so welcome by all. Will definitely return!
Florence Winter Hill
You won’t find anybody more accommodating, generous, and cooperative than the amazing team at Springkell House! I directed a short film here a couple of weeks ago, of which we had a 20 person film crew and 2 actors. We had a lot of demands and requirements as an eager film crew - and so kindly, James always found a way to make us have the most comfortable, easy and pleasurable time at Springkell. It's beauty and free atmosphere was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had - it is gorgeous and well looked after in every way possible. Every room has its own unique beauty, with hints to its fascinating history dotted around, we were never not taken aback at its charm and grandeur. In all my experiences, I have never had such a friendly and accommodating location to work with.
Heather C Hoggatt
I attended a very special wedding here in November, the surroundings are beautiful, the beds are comfortable, the food is delicious and they catered really well for people with dietary requirements! But what really made it was the people. All the staff were wonderful, with particular mention to Gill who went out of her way for us, after traffic made us late - arriving after the kitchen had closed - she made sure we had a bite to eat that night, for which we were extremely grateful! As a makeup artist have added Springkell to my list of preferred suppliers on Bridebook even though I doubt I will work there very often!
Sarah Bell
I Got married here on 25th November this year..on arrival we were welcomed by staff and the icy Scottish weather � The grounds are outstanding, the frost/snow made it all the more magical. Fiona and Jill are amazing, so patient and helpful. A fairy tale wedding from start to end. James is a great Host and welcomed us into his family home. Everyone commented on the grandeur of the manor house, felt very princess like. Thanks again to all who help to make our wedding such a success xx
Nicola Battersby
I cannot fault a single thing from our wedding here on 9th December. It started with regular contact, advice and assistance from James and Fiona by email as we live Manchester way, and they gave us help with supplier names and were happy to organise many things for us. When I arrived on the Friday, gill and the rest of the springkell staff bent over backwards to make sure that we were all happy and had everything that we needed (which when you have four children under 2 is a lot to ask!). And always with a smile. The tapas meal that was cooked for all of us that night was amazing, there was so much flavour and variety and everyone raved about it (some even messaged to groom to tell him he was missing out!). The location itself is gorgeous, with lovely views from all rooms, so many family rooms and the honeymoon suite we were in was so picturesque with such a comfortable bed! Mostly, it was the staff that made our wedding as amazing as it was. I really can’t say enough good things about Gill, she’s an absolute asset to the venue and so organised and unflappable and just so lovely! Nothing was too much hassle and they were so unobtrusive. They all made us smile and feel welcome, so many people have said that it was like having a wedding at home, but a much nicer home with better views and staff! I really couldn’t recommend the place more, if it is somewhere you are looking at for your wedding, trust me, it’s one of the best decisions you could make!
Sharon Roberts
Just spent a weekend here for a friends wedding. The place itself is beautiful and the surroundings are superb, very comfortable beds and the rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable. The lady in charge (Sue?) was wonderful and went above and beyond to please everyone, all the staff were polite and helpful. The food was wonderful and plentiful. The only thing stopping me from giving this review 5 stars is when the hotel owner charged £1800 to my card (on top of my room fee) for someone else’s wedding! This was obviously a mistake and was rectified, although I had to wait for two days before the money appeared back in my account and to this day I’ve never received an apology from the owner, nor any compensation, my fees I incurred were refunded to me by way of a Cheque, almost 3 weeks after the event and after I had to remind him. Not even a compliment slip in with the cheque! Really disappointed about how this was handled. Apart from that it was a lovely stay.
Janette Kharis Esposito
I can only confirm what Rory & Kharis have said that it was a fairytale wedding. Firstly James thank you for your patience with our long distance arrangements. With big families on both sides finding a place big enough for everyone was going to be a challenge. Springkell however offered us that and more. The main beautiful house & gardens were great but there was then the Huge Marquee to put all our 150 dinner guests & 220 evening guests in without feeling at all crowded. In fact there is also a good sized dance floor & behind that they made a stage for the band. So much is included that other venues don’t offer. Chair sashes, table runners, some table decorations which you can use or bring your own. Gill was great preparing the tables & sashes. Fiona with our emails, menu options etc etc There was one moment 10days before the wedding when the Marquee was damaged by the storm & James had to send it back to the manufacturers to get repaired (I didn’t think it would be back in time), but James had several men working on it the Wednesday 3 days before the wedding & did the impossible to get it up, carpets laid, new chandeliers in & Friday afternoon we were able to put in all our things. The wedding day although it rained did not stop the flow of compliments from our guests many who said it was the best wedding they had been to. Terence the food was delicious! Feeding 150 is certainly a challenge. Again lots of compliments. You have the most helpful maintenance person who was always happy to oblige to any request (sorry I always got your name wrong). Also Phoebe was really friendly and it was nice to meet her. It is very evident that James as the owner cares about trying to meet peoples expectations/requests whenever he is able to. Also everyone who stayed overnight really enjoyed it & it gave us the bonus of seeing them all at breakfast. Thank you James & Springkell for an unforgettable day.
Rory Fox
Me and Kharis had our wedding here the last weekend of October. We were impressed with the kind, friendly and helpful staff and the beautiful venue thanks to all of this we were able to have a fairytale wedding. Professional chef provided a wonderful meal for our party of 150. The beautifully decorated rooms impressed us and all our guests, as well as having the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in. A big thank to James, Fiona, Steve, Jill and all the staff that helped us.
Adam Camrass
Fantastic Wedding Weekend I recently had the privilege of getting married at this beautiful house and setting. Over the course of the weekend, we were treated to the highest level of service on all fronts – and I can’t thank James enough for this. He truly went the extra mile to ensure everything ran smoothly and all needs were catered for, and made us all feel very welcome in his house. In addition, Fiona was very helpful in the run up to the wedding. On the day of the wedding, there was a most welcome guest at breakfast – Pippa – James’s delightful black Labrador, who – it must be said – had a bit of a penchant for croissants. She also helped to put my mother at ease, who had to leave our family Labrador with friends back in London. There is something very special about celebrating one’s wedding at Springkell. The house and grounds are very well maintained, and provide the perfect setting for such an occasion. Furthermore, the accommodation is of a high standard, the food is superb and the bar is very well stocked – catering for even the most discerning guest. I would also like to mention Duncan (Ireland), the brilliant photographer we met by chance on our first visit to Springkell. He did a fantastic job in capturing such an awesome wedding day – and we can’t recommend him enough. Thanks so much to James and the team – you really made it such a special wedding weekend.
Alan McKay
James and Rachel what hosts even in the face of adversity James couldn't do enough for you after the Marque had collapsed after the storm Ophelia. Great food great hosts and given the run of the house. We thank you for making our stay so special.
Janis Rowe
Just had my daughter and son in laws wedding there on 2nd Sept and from the moment we arrived on the Friday we could not have asked for more. The staff could not do enough for us and kept there distance but were always there when needed. The whole experience was brilliant, lovely venue and the meal was beautiful as was the breakfast. We had the run of the whole house and there were several children in the company who were kept busy with PlayStation room, rocking horse and of course the trampoline outside was a hit. Thank you all very much for making my daughters day the day she had dreamed of.
Kirsty Hopper
I organised my little boys christening party with the team at Springkell. I loved the personal approach by James and all members of his team. We had a lovely day, food was fantastic and we all felt really welcome. We would definitely look to have future special occasions at Springkell. Thank you so much.
Gerri Campbell
Super house/hotel. Wonderfully large rooms with gorgeous bed linens and quality fluffy towels. Very comfortable beds. Our room wasn't en-suite and didn't have a TV but it was absolutely fine without. Great bathrooms across the corridor and huge TV,s, DVD's etc downstairs in the lovely lounges. My only down was dinner, which wasn't good sadly. However breakfast, looking out over the beautiful grounds was excellent. Best thing of all - the staff!
Carmen Parrish
We have just got back from my friends wedding it was a small wedding with family and close friends, but that didn't matter to James and his team. They were so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble everything was perfect, even the weather so we had the wedding out side. I would recommend Springkell to anyone who has a special occasion it was like home from home but more luxury with staff on hand at any time you needed them loved it.
Aiden Livingstone-Cobb
My reason for being at Springkell House yesterday was officiating as Toastmaster at Kimberley and Darren's wedding now officially Mr & Mrs Johnstone. I was extremely impressed with the venue the house and grounds were outstanding and Lee, Nathan and the team were welcoming and professional and I can understand why events would be held there. Being a Toastmaster you have time to observe venues approach to events and I was impressed with the team's service and their ability to foresee their customer needs. The food presentation and service was first class. I would highly recommend this venue to any couples looking to book their very special day, you won't be disappointed.
Jane Wright
Springkell is the most perfect wedding venue. Within seconds of arriving, we knew we wanted to get married there. Fiona and James were so amazing up to the day, answering my numerous emails and helping as much as they could to make the day run smoothly and make it personal to us. Since our arrival on the Friday, the staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating. Gill was so excited to show us the dining room which she had decorated and laid out - it was the most beautiful room I'd ever seen. On the morning of the wedding, the staff let me have breakfast in my room with my parents which was lovely and made sure we were happy and had everything we needed all morning. Throughout the day, guests were commenting on how helpful the staff were and what a beautiful house it was. I am so glad we found Springkell - we will definitely be back for a future anniversary!
Caitlin Robinson
James, Fiona and every single member of staff at Springkell, Thank you so so much from both Mattie and I for making our wedding day on the 17th of June so super mega special. We were made to feel like we were the only people in the world who had ever got married! Nothing was too much trouble for anyone, drinks just kept being put in our hands (loved that), the food was A-MAZ-ING and the venue was perfect! We just wanted to share some pictures (professional ones taken by Duncan Ireland, some just from our friends) with you all of our special day because you guys made it happen! Lots of love, The Robinsons
Hannah Graham
A huge thank you to everyone at Springkell for everything they done to help make our wedding as perfect as it was! It was truly amazing and will never be forgotten, all our guests loved our venue choice, amazing food, lovely staff! thanks again, Hannah and David x
Brittany Machion Macaulay
We could not have imagined a more perfect place for our wedding than Springkell. First, the venue is stunning. Second, the food is delicious. Third, and most important, the service was top-notch. Anything we needed - the staff was amazing. James was incredibly easy going and more than happy to accommodate. Special thanks to Jill and Mandy who were like family at the end of the weekend. Everything was perfect and we cannot thank you enough.
Eden Ronald
Our prom was very very well done, the venue was beautiful and amazingly decorated. It's definitely a place to have an event. The food was great and the toilets were spotless. The only thing that I could put fault to was the awful road in the way in. It was extremely bumpy and was fukk of potholes. Perhaps it could do with being redone. Also, the drinks were rather expensive. Apart from that Springkell was absolutely beautiful and I would most definitely host an event there in the future. Thank you for a lovely prom Springkell!
Rachel Jardine
A huge thankyou to James and all the team at Springkell for providing us with such a memorable weekend celebrating the wedding of Colin and Ellen . It really was very special and we greatly appreciated everyone's hard work . A special thankyou to the chef .. the food was excellent , and to Jill for her help . Apologies to those whose names I can't remember .. all of the bar staff... it's not an easy job ! , waiting staff and the lovely ladies who arranged our breakfast on the day in Ellen's room . Thankyou !
Ruth White
Our daughter and now son-in-law were married at Springkell last week. We have nothing other than praise for the experience we have had over the last two years. From the very moment the couple decided Springkell was the place for them until we left on the Sunday lunch time James and his team have been professional,helpful,supportive,encouraging and attentive. James aim is to make you feel at home in this stunning and beautiful house and grounds and we did. One guest comment related to just how relaxed the wedding was. Fiona, ( I don't think she sleeps), replies almost instantaneously to questions and nothing appeared to be a trouble to her- even sending a photo by instant return. Terence, provided excellent food that, was as good on the day as it had been at the tasting. Special diets were no problem. Jill and Mandy, provided a stunning dining room and more importantly kept me sane. Sandra and Lee, looked after us all on the day of the wedding and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you too, goes to Steve,the waiting and bar staff, the brides personal attendant and those getting all the rooms ready,if we've left anyone out we apologise. Attention to detail was second to none. We forgot candles for out side lanterns we had taken and before we could arrange them the Springkell team had noticed and they very quietly provided them without being asked. This is just one example. Thank you James and Rachael
Amy Watson
Such a fantastic venue for a wedding; staff could not be more helpful and considerate. Everything ran perfectly at our wedding in April 2016 and we cannot recommend Springkell enough. We were recently there again for our first anniversary and will definitely be back! We absolutely love this place ❤️
Michelle Keating
Absolutely an amazing place the rooms were stunning the staff were great and the food was excellent the beds were comfy the house and grounds were immaculately kept and so so quiet can not wait to return very special experience of a truly spectacular house
Lisa Ball
We left Springkell this afternoon following our wedding on Saturday 15th April-thank you to James and his team' Lee, Fiona, Sharon... nothing was too much trouble. Jill your help in setting up was invaluable - a million thank you's. Springkell we hope you feel a part of our families love inbedded in your walls now as you sure left a mark on our hearts forever! We'll never forget you. We'll be back x ❤
Terry Cole
Beautiful place a great place to have a wedding or party really enjoy myself here the staff our very friendly the food is gorgeous everything about this place is wonderful and relaxing ❤️
Anna Wansbrough-Jones
We went to a wedding at Springkell this weekend, aside from the gorgeous setting, brilliant (sound-proof) house and amazing food, I was especially impressed with the staff and management. Our little son was ill and Springkell went above and beyond to help - they provided a babysitter last minute to sit with him / outside whilst he was sleeping and they were really flexible and relaxed about me going in and out of the kitchen to get milk and food at any time! I really appreciated their friendly and relaxed approach. Thank you!
Jennifer Parker
I had the pleasure of attending an amazing wedding at Springkell last weekend. Everything about the venue was exceptional. Extremely tasty food both nights and very friendly helpful staff. Springkell is a beautiful estate which offers everything to make your special day absolutely perfect.
Carol Knox
We had a brilliant night at Springkell. We had Room 12. I believe we had Honeymoon Suite. The room was colossal, I mean we really had to walk about 20 feet to get to the ensuite!! The food was amazing and a great price. The breakfast was brilliant...The grounds were beautiful and vast. Lastly the staff were excellent, very welcoming..
Louise Callander
I was a guest at a weekend wedding here and it's the best venue/wedding I've been too!! It was a perfect weekend and the staff/venue helped make it so. Highly recommend!!
Alison Martin
We got married in June 2016 and from the day we booked,it was such a good experience. Fiona and James were so helpful and nothing was ever a problem to them which made organising a wedding a lot less stressful. We had booked the house from the Friday to Sunday which was lovely as we felt it made the celebrations extra long especially with family travelling from Scotland,England and Northern Ireland. Everyone that came to our wedding was so impressed with the house and how well they were treated our brother and sister in law even decided to stay an extra night. The whole experience couldn't have been better!
Ashley Lancaster
Springkell is a real gem, the venue is stunning the rooms are gorgeous but the staff here are magnificent and a real credit. We have just had the most fantastic wedding day, every detail was perfect and nothing was too much trouble. Springkell is massive but somehow it feels homely, words can't praise you guys enough. Our day was everything we could have wished for and so much more Thank you x
Heather Pinkman
Both my husband and I got married in Springkell earlier this year. We hired the venue for two nights which gave our guests time to settle in and feel completely at home. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and venue itself. James was very easy to work with throughout the booking and planning process. We also found his PA Fiona to be extremely helpful and responsive - nothing was too much effort. The wedding was everything that we had ever hoped for and thanks to all of the staff who made sure that everything ran smoothly on the day. I would not hesitate to recommend this venue to anyone. Springkell will always have a special place in our hearts!
Mike Young
A fantastic venue, excellent staff team and incredible facilities. A very big mix of styles and fashions but all wrapped in a way that works. They have made good use of the many rooms available. If you're getting married or looking for a space for a small business conference without many distractions; this is where I'd head. We were here for my cousin James' wedding to Caroline and everyone has had a great time. They do say though that it's the people that make it.
Sonia Jay
Great place to stay! Laid back, friendly, food beautiful in presentation and taste, beautifully tranquil, lots on offer to keep our 10 year old son entertained. I really loved the big open fire they put on in the main living area every evening. Felt I was in a period drama without the costumes �
Dominic Clegg
Stayed midweek for work. Stunning place superb food fantastic staff. Couple of minor points wifi code in the room would be good as there was no phone to contact reception to find out the code. And a tv in the room is a must for a midweek traveller.
Hannah Mckeraghan
I was a bridesmaid to my best friend who got married here in September 2016 and it was such a great venue for a wedding. My friend and her husband were the first to have a marquee up for the day, it was just amazing!! The guy couldn't do more for us. Everyone loved their day. Would recommend to anyone looking for a venue for their special day
Lauren Humphrey
I had the pleasure of staying at Springkell during a wedding in August. The venue was stunning, the accommodations were beautiful, and the entire experience was delightful. What I found particularly amazing was continued effort put in by James and his staff. He is truly what makes this property stand out. When the bar tender was a no show for the wedding, James took it upon himself to create the cocktails and see to the wedding guests himself. This is just one example (for there are many) of how he went above and beyond to ensure the wedding was a success. It was touching to see the landlord invested in the success of the wedding. A beautiful venue with a personal touch.
Lauren Wolstencroft
I had the pleasure of staying at Springkell during a wedding in August. The venue was stunning, the accommodations were beautiful, and the entire experience was delightful. What I found particularly amazing was continued effort put in by James and his staff. He is truly what makes this property stand out. When the bar tender was a no show for the wedding, James took it upon himself to create the cocktails and see to the wedding guests himself. This is just one example (for there are many) of how he went above and beyond to ensure the wedding was a success. It was touching to see the landlord invested in the success of the wedding. A beautiful venue with a personal touch.
Chloe Wylie
My husband and I got married here at Springkell on the 20 August 2016. What an amazing day from start to finish! On booking Springkell we met James and Fiona, both who could not do enough to help us! They explained they could do as little or as much as we needed - they would even arrange flowers, photographer etc if we so wished. Fiona (PA to James) was just great on the upcoming months and weeks to the wedding. Any little query I had she would answer in a timely and helpful manner. The wedding day was just perfect from start to finish. We would not have changed a thing! James was visible and helped the wedding to run smoothly. All the housemaids, housekeepers and bar staff were tremendous too! Many thanks to all at Springkell, you did a fab job! � Mr & Mrs Wylie (Graeme & Chloe)
Fin Somerville
We are lucky enough to have just had our wedding here. A huge thank you to James and all the staff for helping make our weekend better than we could ever have asked for. Superb venue
Brenda Gill
Thank you for a lovely weekend to celebrate our granddaughters wedding on sat 6th august James and Fiona and the staff were so helpful and friendly nothing to much trouble what a beautiful venue would recommend it to anyone for a wedding lovely barbecue on Friday night and wedding meal on Saturday so Thanks again for a wonderful weekend Geoff and Brenda Gill
Julie Noctor
We had my daughters wedding here on 6th August and it was amazing The venue and the staff were awesome Couldn't have wished for a better place Highly recommended it to anyone with an upcoming event Thank you so much for a very special weekend at the Belfield wedding xx
Rebecca Hobson
Just spent the weekend here for the Belfield wedding. What a stunning venue. The staff here are just fantastic, nothing is ever too much trouble. And they always have time to make conversation, yet leave you to it and to treat the place like it were your own home, making you feel incredibly welcome. The rooms are beautiful as are the grounds. I cannot recommend this venue enough. Thank you James and all the springkell team for making the weekend so memorable.
Katie Belfield
We had our wedding at Springkell on Saturday - we had such a perfect day and the staff really went out of their way to make sure that everything went off without a hitch. Special thanks go to James and Fiona for all their help, as well as the lovely lady who set up our tables! Everyone commented on how friendly the staff were and how lovely the venue was. The rooms are stunning and the food was brilliant! They really took care of us all weekend - thank you Springkell!!!
Leroy Johnson
What an amazing venue - I've thoroughly enjoyed every minute of entertaining the wedding guests throughout the day and this evening. The staff were so friendly - an all round, lovely experience. We hope to be back very soon. Leroy Johnson and the Flicks
Scott Costley
My wife and I got married at Springkell on 16/7/16 and the whole weekend was fantastic! Food from start to finish was 5* and the service, cleanliness and general presentation of staff and surroundings can not be rated highly enough! From the booking of our day 2.5 years ago right up until the day after the wedding James and his PA Fiona were fabulous and can not be rated highly enough. We can not wait to go back and stay as B&B guests in the near future. Springkell is a must visit for anyone who is organising a wedding, we immediately fell in love with the place and it will always hold a very special place in our hearts. James you made our weekend so special, and for that on behalf of both of us and all our guests. Thank you once again. 5* all round.
Scott James
My wife and I got married at Springkell on 16/7/16 and the whole weekend was fantastic! Food from start to finish was 5* and the service, cleanliness and general presentation of staff and surroundings can not be rated highly enough! From the booking of our day 2.5 years ago right up until the day after the wedding James and his PA Fiona were fabulous and can not be rated highly enough. We can not wait to go back and stay as B&B guests in the near future. Springkell is a must visit for anyone who is organising a wedding, we immediately fell in love with the place and it will always hold a very special place in our hearts. James you made our weekend so special, and for that on behalf of both of us and all our guests. Thank you once again. 5* all round.
Jane Shearer
Amazing night spent here with family to check out it out for a wedding venue. We have now booked for next year and are so excited to spend more time at this beautiful place. James and his team are so welcoming and the rooms are simply stunning.
Joy Deal
This place was a dream come true! I felt like royalty! The bedrooms were beautifully furnished. I loved using the grand staircase. The food was excellent, walking the footpaths and seeing the sheep in the meadows, seeing the old church ruins and tombstone from the 1700's. What more could you ask for?
Karen Bradley
Just wanted to say a big thank you to all the staff for there help with making our stay with my 18 month old twins so relaxing. Thank you
Angie Martin
Terrific venue for my brother-in-law's wedding - we even stayed on for an extra night. Thank you!
Elizabeth Redman
Beautiful setting for weddings and functions. The food is expertly presented and delicious.
Margaret Lloyd Bone
Had a lovely time at a wedding last week. The staff were lovely, welcoming and eager to please. Great house and grounds.
Trude Maynard
beautiful house, stunning gardens so very quiet and rural the staff friendly and helpful , food both friday dinner, breakfast and wedding food were superb thank you to all staff and catering,
Leesa Stenhouse
Absolutely fantastic setting! Beautiful, picturesque. The perfect venue. Staff are superb.
Leyna Dennis
Love Springkell! thank you for giving us the best day of our lives x
Susan Kerrigan
I loved the fact it's kept in its original state. Even though it's old, it was very clean.
Dean Jones
Just had a family wedding for Leyna and John Dennis and have to say well worth the 5 stars. From the place to its surroundings, especially the staff who made us feel so welcomed. Look forward to going back with the family again sometime.
Craig Jones Rowley
Amazing hotel , venue can not recommend this enough .
Jonathan and Jodie
To James & RachelWe want to send a huge thank you for making our 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration such a wonderful, memorable occasion.Your hospitality was outstanding, and your beautiful home, Springkell, which you so generously share, was the most amazing venue we could have hoped for.The whole team of staff looked after us our family and our friends beautifully.We particularly would like to mention Fiona, Sarah, Fleur, Nathan and the others that we hadn’t learned their names, who worked so hard.But also Jill and Jane did an amazing job behind the scenes, but gave such care and attention to detail.The food was superb and everybody is still talking about it and so a massive thankyou to Peter for being a brilliant chef.But to you James, we especially thank you. Your enthusiasm and passion for Springkell shines through when you make an occasion such as ours a huge success, like you did.We loved the Highland games, and the walk around your beautiful estate on the Sunday, we also appreciated your lovely humour and attention you gave us throughout the weekend, all these things are what really made it.However we will never forget how stunning the Ceremony room looked for our dinner, it really did have the wow factor and we thank you for allowing us to use this fantastic room.So all in all we had the best weekend ever and will remember it and talk about it for a long time to come.We thank you, your lovely family and all the staff for such a wonderful time.
David Booden
Wonderful place to stay, I would recomend this place to anyone and everyone for whatever event, you wont be disapointed
Bill Ritchie
Well what can I say about our visit with you that has not been already said !!! Without exception the Family has been loud in its praise of yourself your outstanding staff and of course of Springkell itself. We could not have found a better spot as a headquarters from which each day we travelled out to see a fair amount of Scotland and England.The residence of course is unique and its setting is wonderful. The rooms spacious and well decorated. The favourite was the Dining Room with the bar not too far behind !! The latter served as a great gathering point for those looking to simply sit and chat or perhaps to engage in the odd game of cribbage.The outdoor activities on the grounds were fun and the one day trip to play Golf certainly was a highlight for those who participated.The 31 of us all thank you and your staff for making it the memorable get together that it was.
Kallum J Lit
Great place, great service. I'm really happy that my wife and I picked this amazing venue for our special day!!
Julie Nevin
I have just spent 10 of the most splendid days in Scotland with 31 other family members . It was my first time to the UK . We toured Scotland , England and had the most amazing time . We all stayed at Springkell , all 31 of us ! The service , staff ,and warmth from everyone who catered to us and our needs was outstanding ! Chef Peter meals were out of this world , the presentation , table settings and every detail was amazing ! The owner James went out of his way every day for us . Was asked best part of the trip , it was most definitely staying at Sprinkell . Loved every moment ! Special Thank you to James for making everything absolutely perfect !!!!!!
G. Fraser
Thank you so much for the wonderful time at your magnificent home. We could not be more pleased with how our key client corporate day turned out, not just because of the glorious weather. Your website does not do your palatial home justice as it way surpassed what we were expecting. The rooms were beautiful and your ceilings were out of this world. I couldn’t stop looking up at them.I can’t thank you enough for how welcoming you made us all feel. The service from you and all your staff could not have been better.I did notice that there was a lot of left over drinks, so apologies for that. I have paid £500 into your account this morning to compensate you for this. Could you also use this money to reward your staff for their 6-star service.I would welcome the opportunity to bring just my team down for a day of quad biking and shooting when you are not busy.I believe that Bryan from my PR firm will definitely be arranging a similar event at your place in the near future.Thanks again and all the best.
Dave McGarrie
Thanks to James, Ann and the team for a fabulous 'white' wedding! Dave and Sandra
Sandra and Dave McGarrie
Dave and I were married at Springkell on 29 January 2015 - what a fabulous venue for a 'white wedding' - not sure how James managed to order the snow for us too!! It was brilliant! >From the day we first went to see Springkell, James and his team could not have been more helpful - nothing was a problem! We opted for canapés, choose our own menu and evening buffet - the food was amazing! All our guests were very complimentary about both the venue and the food - in fact 'best wedding ever' was quoted on many occasions! The venue is formal, yet so homely - from the actual wedding ceremony, to the wedding reception and the evening disco - it was all so relaxed! The guests were able to mingle around the mansion house and the staff could not have been more friendly and helpful! We also had two Shih Tzu dogs as part of the wedding party - this was not a problem and in fact staff and guests just fell in love with them! I would certainly recommend Springkell as a wedding venue - it was just such an amazing day! Thanks to James, Fiona, Ann and all the staff - you were wonderful!
Eilis Phillips
Fergal and I had our wedding in Springkell . We arrived from Ireland on the 11th of nov and had the most amazing five days. Springkell was everything I dreamed it would be and more . Thank you to everyone for making our dream come true . X
Louis
Thank you again for such a fabulous weekend. Both yourself, Anne and the team were a real treat to be treated so wonderfully. Springkell was fabulous inside and out and everyone can not stop raving about it. I will email out the link now to people and I personally do it myself now.All the best for the future and keep in touch. Hopefully we will see you soon. (There’s has been talk about doing again next year)
Anna Meldrum
We have just had our wedding at Springkell on October 11th, and would like to extend our thanks to all of the team at the venue. Thanks go to James and Rachel for all of their help over the past year, and letting us have our special day in their special home. The meal was amazing, as was breakfast and our incredible BBQ (I wasn't hungry, but I wolfed it down it was so good!) and the rooms were just beautiful, we could have stayed in our suite for months! The staff were so accommodating and there was nothing I would change. We will stay in touch, as we hope to visit again-I cannot recommend these beautiful grounds and lovely house enough. Anna & Colin xx
Oer Fireplaces Stoves
Our daughter' wedding was magical, a truly beautiful venue, far exceeded our expectations, James and Rachel are such lovely people who ensured the weekend was perfect. The furnishings are luxurious especially the beautifully restored bathrooms, beds fit for a princess and the wonderful wedding rooms with sweeping views over the stunning gardens. We would highly recommend. Wedding of Megan (nee Brereton) and Adam Alcock March 8th 2014.
Lynn Brereton
Our daughter' wedding was magical, a truly beautiful venue, far exceeded our expectations, James and Rachel are such lovely people who ensured the weekend was perfect. The furnishings are luxurious especially the beautifully restored bathrooms, beds fit for a princess and the wonderful wedding rooms with sweeping views over the stunning gardens. We would highly recommend. Wedding of Megan (nee Brereton) and Adam Alcock March 8th 2014.
Dorothy Currie
Beautiful building ,grounds and public rooms.However ,needs refinement in terms of cleanliness,furnishings,and decor.This has the propensity to be an amazing wedding venue,but they need to " get their act together".
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matthew barnes
Beautiful house and grounds. Good food and helpful staff. Chauffer's cottage was perfect. Wish we'd had longer there so we could explore the estate
d white
Attended my brother in laws wedding at this venue and found the service exceptional to say the least. Every single member of staff went above and beyond over the three nights we had there. A specific shout out to the bar staff who were the most patient and friendly I have experienced - nothing was ... too much trouble. We had a front facing room (10) which was clean bright and spacious with a lovely traditional Scottish hotel feel and views over the lawn. 10/10 would stay again!