Fairburn Hotel

In need of an overnight whilst our daughter played golf in mauchline we came across the Fairburn. Some reviews made us worry, however on arrival we were welcomed. The hotel is clean, welcoming and friendly. We had a spacious family room and needed nothing else. Ear plugs given as there were a few Lorry’s that passed by during the night. However they were not required. We enjoyed a lovely meal and the stay was great. A welcomed find.

Had a Xmas gift voucher for here, never been before, used it on a wet miserable Monday night for dinner. Were greeted at reception by Dylan, who was kept busy during our visit, he showed us to our table, took our food and drink order, checked in other guests, got them seated, brought our drinks, food, made sure we were happy with the food etc, served the other customers, collected the empty dishes, glasses, served the others, poured their drinks, served their food, took payments, cleared tables, all on his own, what a guy, well done Dylan, nice to meet you sir. We had chicken tempura, and fries, with dips, both excellent, and large portions, sticky toffee pudding, another treat, the food was fabulous, definitely return at some point.

The room was satisfactory and we had two good nights sleep. We had booked a meal in the hotel on the first night and one of the meals was a bit disappointing in size. Also there was a distinct lack of vegetables. The breakfast next day was satisfactory but there was a distinct lack of fruit. So we passed on dinner the second night and on breakfast the day we left. Luckily there was a Coop opposite and a good fish and chip shop nearby. We stayed at this hotel so we could visit Dumfries House which was excellent.

Recommended to the restaurant of this hotel by friends and it did not disappoint Gentleman at front desk very welcoming and accommodating Service excellent Two course meal with drinks Pate Gammon Steak Haggis nachos Haggis Shepherds Pie Plentiful portions all well presented All in cannot fault the premises Thank you

Great wee hotel, rooms are lovely. Hotel staff are so lovely and friendly & can’t do enough for you. We stayed for one night and had breakfast in the morning, which was freshly made & delicious. Would highly recommend to anyone. Was great value for money.

Arrived late due to an unbelievably tricky road trip. Having called ahead the owner/manager had said she’d wait for me to arrive as she lived on premises. On arrival she was friendly and asked whether, even though the bar was closed, there was anything she could get me which was nice. The room was fine, with a comfortable bed. They even provided ear plugs in case the very limited village traffic disturbed and slippers should you need. The above bath shower was powerful enough, though the tiles around it could have benefitted from the grout being cleaned up. Might have drank the pre-bottled tap water if not sitting right above the toilet. Breakfast next morning was very good (traditional Scottish) and the table all set for me when I arrived at pre-arranged time. Again the person looking after things was warm and friendly. Parking is available at the free public car park down the side of the hotel with no obvious restrictions. Pricing fair. Shame I arrived so late that I didn’t get the chance to enjoy the atmosphere and food in the bar, or look around the area.