The Kenmuir Arms Hotel - 4-Star Hotel in New Luce

The hotel offers an on-site interactive chef experience led by Chef Patron Christopher Dougan, awarded Scotland's Dining Discovery of the Year in February 2025. Guests can choose a tasting menu that highlights local ingredients, including homemade haggis, black pudding, and sausage prepared from whole carcasses. The AA Rosette restaurant also presents a Sunday roast with beef that "just melted when you cut it" and a sticky toffee pudding that reviewers describe as a highlight.

Three individually decorated rooms overlook the River Luce, each equipped with a king-sized bed, an en suite bathroom with Highland Soap Co. toiletries, and a Nespresso machine. Room 3 offers a spacious layout with a sofa and chairs by the window for river views. All rooms feature smart TVs, USB sockets, and a dressing table with a movable mirror.

The property has a children's playground and a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area. Family rooms and kids' meals are available, and the snug bar offers board games and puzzles for all ages. The hotel is located 20 minutes from Cairnryan ferry and within easy reach of the Southern Upland Way walking route.

Set on the banks of the River Luce, the hotel provides beach access and fishing opportunities for guests. The surrounding area includes the Southern Upland Way, Loch Ryan, and the Rhins of Galloway coastal scenery. For stargazing, a dedicated hut a short walk from the hotel offers clear night sky views.

The hotel accommodates dogs with pet bowls and allows them in designated areas of the property. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, braille signage, an emergency cord in the bathroom, and grab rails around the toilet. The property also has a lower bathroom sink and raised toilet for guests with mobility needs.

Dining: Scotland's Dining Discovery of the Year & 2 AA Rosettes

Rooms: River-facing rooms with king beds and Nespresso

Location: 20 min from Cairnryan ferry, next to Southern Upland Way

Activities: Fishing, beach access, stargazing hut

Family: Children's playground, board games, kids' meals

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible, braille, grab rails