Hunters Lodge Hotel
Annan Road, Gretna DG16 5DL Scotland
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Small family run hotel personally supervised by the proprietors. A modern listed building with full central heating, which is situated in the heart of Gretna and is also the nearest hotel to the world famous Registration Office. Closest hotel to the Anvil Hall Wedding Venue, and 5 minutes drive from the Blacksmiths. Weddings & private functions, large or small catered for. Spend a pleasant evening with us in the lounge bar. Hunters Lodge Hotel is an ideal base for a touring holiday, the Scottish Borders, Hadrian's Wall, the Lake District, and/or shopping at the Caledonia Park (previously known as Gretna Gateway)..
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Highchairs available
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Room features
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Room types
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Somewhat walkable
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Had a lovely relaxing stay, booked the bridal suite with four poster bed and it was really comfortable. Walking distance to Gretna Green and the outlet village. Host really friendly and would highly recommend the restaurant.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My husband and I stayed with Linda and Gary for a weekend and they were fantastic hosts. The room was spotless, food impeccable and all COVID precautions were taken and strictly adhered too (something that is very important to myself). I would definitely recommend anyone planning a Gretna stay to try and good hunters lodge hotel.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Response from Linda Dodd, Owner at Hunters Lodge Hotel
Responded 22 May 2022
U6354EKjenniferm Thank you so much for your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again soon. Linda & Garry
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Stayed for the night, check in was smooth and quick. Room in annex was great. very quiet never heard anything at night. Tv was great and shower also. All need for a business trip away. Very friendly and helpful. Had evening meal there that was excellent as well.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Room Tip: Annex room was very quiet
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Response from Linda Dodd, Owner at Hunters Lodge Hotel
Responded 21 Jul 2020
Many thanks for your review following your stay with us. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. The outside rooms are always popular with our guests as these are bigger in size. The en suite has a bath with over head shower too. Look forward to seeing you again. Linda & Gary
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We stayed here for one night to attend my brother's wedding in Gretna. Linda, the host, was very personable and impressively 'on the ball' regarding my specific dietary (coeliac) requirements; she couldn't have been more helpful and the food served during our evening meal and breakfast was delicious. Compliments to the chef! Our room, although not the best hotel room we've ever stayed in, was comfortable and very clean and had everything we needed for a one night stay. If I was to nit pick, I'd suggest that the 'garden area' outside room 12 needs a good tidy up and rubbish removing since looking out at an Oreos' wrapper and a discarded crisp packet didn't add anything to our stay. An easy fix though!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Linda Dodd, Owner at Hunters Lodge Hotel
Responded 7 Jul 2022
Judahlion61 Many thanks for your review following your recent stay with us. I am sorry for the litter outside your window, I think it’s a sad reflection of society that when litter bins are provided people don’t use them. I guess as we don’t supply oreo’s or the said type of crisp packet, they have probably blown to said location from some thoughtless person. As a small family run hotel the garden is my husband’s responsibility, so I shall add it onto his long to do list . He is also the said chef so have passed on your kind comments about his food. The room that you had has benefitted this year from a new bed so we are glad to hear you had a comfortable night’s stay, we will continue upgrades like this to our rooms whenever possible during what has been a difficult trading time for the last two years, and as the recovery continues maybe I can replace some of my husband’s jobs (painter, decorator, general fixer of any daily issues) with a gardener. Thanks again for your kind comments and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Linda & Garry (Hotel Proprietors)
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Very welcoming, friendly, accomodating host on our home move from South of England to Scotland. Kindly providing a fridge for my medication during our stay.
Our evening meal in the bar was delicious and home made.
We were in Room 11 in the annexe and sadly the bed was very hard. We like a firm bed but this was very hard and we could not sleep well. Plus, despite our very caring host who provided an extra heater the room was very cold - we were warm in the bed but the room never warmed up.
Sorry for having to write a dissapointed review because you were so kind to us.
Our evening meal in the bar was delicious and home made.
We were in Room 11 in the annexe and sadly the bed was very hard. We like a firm bed but this was very hard and we could not sleep well. Plus, despite our very caring host who provided an extra heater the room was very cold - we were warm in the bed but the room never warmed up.
Sorry for having to write a dissapointed review because you were so kind to us.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Linda Dodd, Owner at Hunters Lodge Hotel
Responded 23 Dec 2020
CherryClift Many thanks for your review following your recent stay with us. During these extremely difficult times in all hospitality businesses it is always good to hear positive comments about myself and my husband (chef) as we are a small family hotel. We are sorry to hear that you found the room to be cold – if only this had been mentioned to us whilst you were having dinner rather that after you have left and posted on a review site then we might have been able to rectify this for you at the time. We have taken on board your point about the heating and have replaced the bedroom heater with a new larger one. It is always a shame to hear negative comments after the event when they could so easily be rectified if we are given a chance. Keep safe. Linda & Garry
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Visited Hunter’s Lodge for a meal during our recent stay in Scotland. We were really happy with the service and the food was lovely. My husband and I both agreed it was our favourite meal of our stay. Service was efficient and Linda the host was very attentive and willing to advise on the best gins at the hotel :). Booking needs to be made prior due to covid but you won’t be disappointed with the food and we felt very safe whilst inside the hotel. We wanted a slight break between our starters and main meals and this was accommodated. Would definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Linda Dodd, Owner at Hunters Lodge Hotel
Responded 2 Oct 2020
Lolly2805 Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are both pleased to hear you enjoyed your meals with us, and I am always happy to recommend the "best gins". Booking is essential and we are pleased to hear that you felt safe within our hotel. We have put extra measures in place to keep our customers and ourselves safe. Look forward to seeing you both again next time you are in the area. Keep safe. Linda & Garry
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Could not complain about the food. Dinner & breakfast excellent but the food is the only good thing. Front door locked at all times and coded keypad for residents at rear. Yet the hotel advertises as open to non residents. We had dinner on 1st night but there is absolutely no atmosphere whatsoever. on the 2nd night we dined in hotel down the road which was buzzing with atmosphere. Residents & non residents eating, able to enter and exit without any problem. On morning of departure the money for our room & dinner & breakfast had been taken out of our account before we had even got dressed or been shown our bill!!We had wanted to pay with a different card! Disgusted!!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from Linda Dodd, Owner at Hunters Lodge Hotel
Responded 23 Jul 2021
neil h Many thanks for your review following your recent stay with us. We are sorry to hear that your thoughts were “not good” on your stay and would like to comment on the following: As you enter the premises we have a glass door which is kept locked. Due to the COVID pandemic both my husband and I made the decision that since this door is not a fire door we would have this locked to protect our customers, staff and ourselves. As a result, we have installed a “Ring” doorbell and all residents are advised of the situation via our app before their stay. It is also stated clearly on our website too. Obviously this did not impress you but in fact the general consensus of our guests is that they feel safe and happier with this action that we have taken. Scottish Government Guidelines which we have to adhere to advise all members of public that enter a hospitality business must provide their contact details. With the door being locked this eliminates the risk of someone entering and leaving the building without providing their details. The coded keypad was installed as a benefit to our guests. This enables people to come and go as they please and return after weddings with no constraints to times as we do not have a night porter.. We are pleased that you enjoyed your meals with us both in the evening on the first night and breakfast, and it was good to chat with you both too. Unfortunately the atmosphere is a little outwith our control though as this often depends on how many we have eating and/or even the reason for their visit… often people can be going out to weddings, or retire early due to travelling and a long journey. In relation to the bill, it is stated on all our confirmation emails the process, and states on the website and again states on the app – if you had wanted an alternative card to be used then all you had to do was say to us and this could quite easily have been rectified. We have a contactless check out process which again reduces the risk to everyone during the COVID pandemic – a copy of the bill is sent to you overnight and the balance automatically taken from the card that was used at the time of booking., If you had given me the chance on your departure this could easily have been refunded to the card and then processed on an alternative card of your choice., but you never gave me the chance. Linda & Garry (Hotel Proprietors)
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Whilst this hotel doesn't share the same outlook as some of the larger hotels in Gretna it offers great food, friendly service and delivers great value (by the way the Blacksmith's shop is within walking distance albeit it's not just around the corner).
This former officers' mess provides clean accommodation, in large rooms, both within the main building and in the extension to the rear.
The hostess is very friendly, with a great sense of humour, and is more than happy to go the extra mile.
Her husband is the chef and produces some really good food. Whilst the starters were great, the main course was even better. (Can I recommend that you try the 'Hunters Ultimate' homemade burger - which includes haggis).
They also offer some really decent wines. T(ry the Los Picos Distantes Malbec.)
We chose the dinner, bed and breakfast deal and believe that it's great value for money.
This former officers' mess provides clean accommodation, in large rooms, both within the main building and in the extension to the rear.
The hostess is very friendly, with a great sense of humour, and is more than happy to go the extra mile.
Her husband is the chef and produces some really good food. Whilst the starters were great, the main course was even better. (Can I recommend that you try the 'Hunters Ultimate' homemade burger - which includes haggis).
They also offer some really decent wines. T(ry the Los Picos Distantes Malbec.)
We chose the dinner, bed and breakfast deal and believe that it's great value for money.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Do have dinner there. You won't be disappointed.
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Last minute decision to spend a night in Gretna before continuing on our trip down to St Annes on the Saturday. Having spent time in Gretna before for short weekend breaks at other places, initially, the reason for opting for the Hunters Lodge Hotel was the price. Can honestly say, both myself and my wife were not disappointed. The Hotel was Covid Safe with the owners doing everything they could to make your stay enjoyable. Had a lovely evening meal which was freshly cooked as well as freshly cooked breakfast in the morning before leaving. The Hotel is within easy walking distance of the Gretna Retail Outlet and is well located for visiting other attractions in the area. The Bedroom was clean and the owners even provided Hand Sanitiser within the rooms. A well run Hotel which i would not hesitate on returning to. Keep up the good Work.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip: Only stayed the one night so cannot comment
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Response from Linda Dodd, Owner at Hunters Lodge Hotel
Responded 2 Oct 2020
dfcmcdOnald Many thanks for taking the time to write a review following your recent stay at our hotel. Both my husband & I are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and your kind words are very much appreciated in what is an extremely difficult time for everyone. Look forward to seeing you both again soon. Keep safe. Linda & Garry
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Linda made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed a splendid evening meal, and the breakfast next morning was a great and delicious start to our day. Our room was at the front of the hotel overlooking the road (which was quiet) very comfortable with everything that we needed. The shower room was small, but clean and tidy with nice towels. We stayed for one night as a stopover on our way to start the NC500.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Sorry for the delay in the reply but we are fully booked the weekend of the 15th September 2017.
Linda
Sorry we do not allow dogs in the bedrooms or within the hotel.
Philip_Marsh wrote a tip Jun 2024
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom515 contributions329 helpful votes"Do have dinner there. You won't be disappointed."Read full review
"Plenty of parking, close to the Outlet Shops (walking distance) and handy for M6 and M74"Read full review
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HK$855 - HK$925 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United KingdomScotlandDumfries and GallowayGretna
NUMBER OF ROOMS
11
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hunters Lodge Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Hunters Lodge Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Caledonia Park Designer Outlet (0.4 km), The Gretna Inn (0.3 km), and Gretna Old Parish Church (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hunters Lodge Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Hunters Lodge Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hunters Lodge Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Solway lodge hotel resturant, The Gretna Inn, and Dining at Gretna Chase Hotel.
Is Hunters Lodge Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.1 km away from the centre of Gretna.
Does Hunters Lodge Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Hunters Lodge Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Cartmel Medieval Village Priory (6.5 km).