The Art Bank
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The Art Bank
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About this property
Historic Charm: The Art Bank in Dalbeattie is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting with a sun terrace and garden. Guests enjoy mountain views and a peaceful inner courtyard. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, streaming services, and work desks. Family rooms and pet-friendly options cater to all travellers. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, à la carte, and full English/Irish. Local specialities, fresh pastries, and juices enhance the morning experience. Convenient Location: Located 96 km from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the property is near attractions like Caerlaverock Castle (35 km) and Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club (21 km). Hiking and cycling activities are popular.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Etsuko
United Kingdom“A perfect halfway stop between northern England and Glasgow. The service was fantastic, and the rooms were beautifully decorated with a lovely artistic touch. And that incredible Scottish breakfast… just unforgettable!”- John United Kingdom“Everything. It was spotless and the breakfast was great”
- Rebecca United Kingdom“Breakfast was fantastic, the rooms were very comfortable, relaxing and characterful, and my dog was made very welcome.”
- Flora United Kingdom“Staying at The Art Bank is not just a comfortable bed for the night with a hearty breakfast but an experience! Having the shared bathroom all to ourselves was a bonus:)”
- Jordan United Kingdom“Room was massive and clean with beautiful views over Dalbeattie. Accommodation was centrally located with plenty of food and drink options within a min walk away, and came with complimentary tea, coffee, water and snacks. Host was very friendly...”
- Peter United Kingdom“Lovely property. Nicely decorated, clean and full of artwork. Great breakfast. Friendly hosts.”
Michael United Kingdom“Lovely rooms, very clean and tidy, comfortable and homely”
Mark United Kingdom“The decor is striking as are the canvases and painting plus numerous figereens adorned around the property. Smart TV comfortable bed and wonderfully decorated bedroom. The shared bathroom was a work of art and very tasteful. Breakfast was superb...”- Peter United Kingdom“Good sized room. Good quality TV and WiFi. Exceptional breakfast.”
- Wendy
New Zealand“Everything Mandy, Dan and Ange thank you so much for such great wholesome hospitality. Mandy you really look after your guests Thank you Dan for being so welcoming Ange you really make an incredible breakfast thank you so much”
Hosted by Mandy Nicholson
9.9
Host review score
Mandy Nicholson
Built in 1863, this ex-Clydesdale bank has been recently renovated to a high standard.
The 3 bedrooms are themed on famous artists, Picasso, Van Gogh and Monet, making them colourful and interesting.
The Van Gogh room is all about the contrasts between his 'Sunflowers' and 'Starry Night' with a nod to his own bedroom in Arles, it has a street and mountain view (with a few rooftops thrown in) and private bathroom.
The Picasso room has dual aspect views with a rather special arched window that you can sit in. This room is bright, more masculine in design like the cubist movement and contains some rather special details painted by your host.
The Monet room is a place of calm, water lilies, pastel colours and self care. You will lose yourself in the opulence of the colours and furnishings and admire the view whilst chilling in 'cosy corner'.
The Picasso and Monet rooms are on the 2nd floor (make sure you are OK with stairs) and share a luxury bathroom with a roll top freestanding bath and stunning views of the mountains that 'hug' Dalbeattie.
The dining room is a tranquil paradise of blues and greens so that your breakfast can be savoured in a environment of peace.
Mandy is a Creative Genius Consultant, Artist and Author who helps creative women to build their businesses. She hosts creative retreats 8 times a year in the property and offers B&B outside of these.
I love meeting the amazing people who enjoy the west coast Scotland, and who want something a little different and a bit special. The Art Bank was created for people who love creativity, art, crafting and colour. There are so many places that are afraid to inject their personality into their decor, not mine! I have chosen three of my favourite artists and themed the rooms around their art, personalities and styles (even adding a little mural to every room myself).
I have worked in hospitality, retail & the online space of almost 3 decades now so I know what you want when you book a holiday or short break, comfort, a touch of luxury an outstanding breakfast to fuel your day and a joyous host.
I have made it my mission to provide all of the above and more and I know that you will love staying at The Art Bank and that you will tell all your friends about us.
Dalbeattie is a friendly town with everything you need within walking distance of the property. There is free parking on the high street, but also 2 free car parks less than a 2 minute walk from the house where your car is safe.
There are lots of good takeaways and eating venues and we are only a 8 minute drive from Castle Douglas the food capital of the west coast.
Colliston park is a couple of minutes walk from the house and has everything you could want in an outdoor space, children's play areas, tennis courts, football pitch, a duck pond, a river running adjacent and a good long dog walk with plenty of bins!
There is a loch nearby and 7Stanes, our very own mountain biking, hiking, walking space surrounding the town. Seeped in history and close to so many fabulous tourist attractions and historic Scottish towns and villages, Dalbeattie is a great base for your break.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
Facilities of The Art BankGreat facilities! Review score, 9.8
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
View
View
- Inner courtyard view
- Mountain view
- View
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Pets
Activities
Activities
- Temporary art galleries
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Living Area
Living Area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingFree public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Parking
- Street parking
Reception services
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
General
- Pet bowls
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesThe Art Bank takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 2 years are welcome.
Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
License number: DG00776F, E
