Dumfries · United Kingdom
Where to Stay in Lochside, Dumfries
A residential area on the western edge of Dumfries, around Lochar Water. It’s mostly post-war housing and a large park.
✦ The vibe
Quiet, family-oriented, with green spaces.
👤 Best for
Families who want a park nearby and don’t mind a short drive into town.
🏨 Where to stay
A few B&Bs and self-catering cottages; budget to lower-mid-range.
🚇 Getting around
Buses into the centre (20 minutes). Not walkable to the train station. Car needed for easy shopping and exploration.
📍 Nearby
Locharbriggs Quarry (former sandstone quarry, now a nature area); the park at Lochside itself.
Best hotels in Lochside
9 hotels ranked by how close they are to Lochside
Rivendell
3.0 km from Lochside
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3.0 km from Lochside
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3.0 km from Lochside
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3.0 km from Lochside
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3.1 km from Lochside
View intelligence briefing →Cairndale Hotel
3.3 km from Lochside
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3.3 km from Lochside
View intelligence briefing →Caledonian Hotel
3.6 km from Lochside
View intelligence briefing →Holiday Inn
5.2 km from Lochside
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