Title: River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate Travelers find a peaceful retreat at this countryside lodge where nature provides the backdrop for quality time with family and friends ## Photo gallery for River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate ![Exterior detail - River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate (Newton Stewart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91790000/91786600/91786594/1a2ef839.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate (Newton Stewart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91790000/91786600/91786594/10b849b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate (Newton Stewart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91790000/91786600/91786594/5c52ee99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate (Newton Stewart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91790000/91786600/91786594/4b9cea28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate (Newton Stewart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91790000/91786600/91786594/e63e597b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies River Lodge sits on the Machermore Castle Estate, offering visitors gardens and scenic views to enjoy. 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[Visit our Newton Stewart travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Stewart.dx182806) [View more Lodges in Newton Stewart](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Stewart-Lodges.d182806-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.950832,-4.474381&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ymlnIz%7BhZ%3F%5B%3FY%40%5B%3F%5B%40Y%40%5B%3FYB%5B%40Y%40%5B%40YB%5BBYBYB%5BBYBYBYDYDYBWDYDYDWDYFWDWFWFWFWFWFWFUFWHUFUHUFUHUHSJSHUHSHSJQHSJQJSJQJQJOJQJOJOLOJOLMLOJMLMLMLKLKLMLILKLINKLILGLINGNILELGNENGLENCNENCLCNCNANCNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBNDLBNDNFLDNFLFNFLFNHLFLHLJNHLJLJLJLJLJJLLLLLLNJLLNJNJNLNJPJNJPJPJRHPJRHPJRHRHTHRHTHRHTFTHTHTFVFTFVFVFVFVDVFVDVFXDVDXBXDVDXBXDXBXBZBXBXBX%40Z%40XBZ%40X%40Z%40X%40Z%3FX%40Z%3FZ%3FX%3FZ%3FZ%3FX%3FZAZ%3FXAZAXAZAZCXAXAZCXCXCZCXCXEXCXEXEXCVEXEVGXEVGVEXGVGTGVGVGTGVITITGTITITIRITIRIRKRIRKPIRKPKPKPKNKPMNKNKNMNKLMNMLMLKLMJMJMLMHMJOJMHMHMHOFMHOFMDOFMFODODMBODOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOCMCOCOEOCMEOEOGMEMGOGOIMGMIMIOIMKMIMKMKMMMKMMMMKMMMMOKOMOKOKOKQKOKQKQKQKSIQKSISISISKUISIUGUIUGUIUGWGUGWGUGWGWGYEWGWEYEWEYEWCYEYEYCYCYCYC%5BCYCYC%5BAYAYA%5BC%5B%3FYA%5BAY%3F%5BA%5B%3FY%3F%5B&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5CF3sRn2QP-WpD1AuJKk7FkMK08=) Newton Stewart, Scotland ### What's nearby - Blackcraig Wood \- 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - 7stanes - Kirroughtree \- 8 min drive \- 3.1 miles - Galloway Forest Park \- 22 min drive \- 15.6 miles - Cairnryan Port \- 39 min drive \- 34.2 miles - Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal \- 43 min drive \- 36.3 miles ### Getting around - Barrhill Station - 38 min drive - Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 102 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Riverbank - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Ploughman Inn - ‬13 min drive - ‪brew ha ha! - ‬4 min drive - ‪Creebridge Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪Laird's Inn - ‬12 min drive ## About this property ### River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate Property highlights River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate include amenities, such as Internet access. 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Available in all rooms: WiFi ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate? ### What time is check-in at River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate? ### What time is check-out at River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate? ### Where is River Lodge on Machermore Castle Estate located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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