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Booking a couple of nights in the mabie area in September but don't know the area well at all. Any good b&bs in Ealing distance of some good pubs and restaurants?


 
Posted : 25/03/2016 1:03 pm
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The Mabie House hotel us actually at the start of the Mabie trail and as well as posh rooms, also has cheaper rooms that are good value, and a couple of camping pods.
They do b&b but also pretty good meals in the bar. About 20 mins drive from Dumfries.


 
Posted : 25/03/2016 1:15 pm
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Is the hostel/ lodge still there that was further up the hill past the hotel and start of trail? We stayed there about 9 years ago. Hot tub and sauna in garden - which was nice.


 
Posted : 25/03/2016 4:43 pm
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Mabie House as above.
Dumfries is only 5mls from Mabie with loads of B&Bs and choice of eateries.
The Anchor @ Kipford is a bit away, nearer Dalbeattie but is also a fav with bikers
teamslug is referring to ; http://www.marthrownofmabie.com/

Usually a few group rides on a Tues & Thurs evening or Ae on a Tues.


 
Posted : 28/03/2016 6:24 pm
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As already mentioned [url= http://www.marthrownofmabie.com/folder-3-iron-age-roundhouse ]this place[/url] is absolutely bloody brilliant!!!! Had one of the best weekends ever there for our friends wedding celebrations. Go out riding, get back and sit in an outdoor wood-fired hot tub, beer in hand, looking out over the most spectacular views.

What's not to like?


 
Posted : 28/03/2016 6:30 pm
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That looks very tempting Binners. A couple of my group just want a simple B&B though which is a shame as I would love to try that.

The Mabie House option is fully booked, also a shame as looked ideal.

Any other suggestions very welcome.


 
Posted : 14/04/2016 9:56 am
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http://www.steamboatinn.co.uk/folder-29-accommodation
http://www.dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk/accommodation/bed-and-breakfasts/dumfries.htm
http://www.rivendellbnb.co.uk/
http://eat-sleep-ride.com/mountain-bike-map

Click on the Dumfries map link for a "safe" cycle route out to Mabie; http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2538

Try the Station Hotel, the Cairndale and the Holiday Inn for weekend deals 💡
Listed on here; http://www.lodging-world.com/uk/scotland/dumfries-and-galloway/dumfries?page=2&show=0

Lots of B&Bs in town which is only 15-20min drive to Mabie or Ae and a wee bit more to Dalbeattie. Kirroughtree is a 1hr drive. Watch for and beware of speed cameras on our roads!!!!!


 
Posted : 14/04/2016 6:26 pm
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Not B&B but do have a restaurant: http://www.barendholidayvillage.co.uk/
Nearer to Dalbeattie than Mabie but only 20min drive along the coast road. Nice beach across the road at Sandyhills and a coastal path to walk or bike along to Rockcliffe, on to Kipford and a meal at the Anchir or Mariner pubs 😆
http://www.cowansfarmguesthouse.co.uk/


 
Posted : 14/04/2016 6:49 pm
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Fantastic advice, thanks a lot trekster! I'll have a good browse through these tonight. Cheers.


 
Posted : 15/04/2016 12:41 pm

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