The Dumfries Arms Hotel is a contemporary, stylish boutique hotel that has a rich 300 year history behind it. Situated in the ancient burgh of Cumnock the hotel has played host to many colourful characters over the years. These include Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns who spent many a night at the old hotel bar, entertaining the locals. Sir Walter Scott, the poet and novelist who frequented the hotel in times gone by was quoted to say ‘Old Cumnock, where the beds are as hard as planks, sir’. How times have changed. The old hotel has undergone a complete transformation and now boasts one of Ayrshire's largest and most stylish wedding venues along with 26 elegant bedrooms. We can accommodate both small intimate wedding as well as grand elaborate celebrations for up to 250 guests. From the first meeting to the big days itself, we have expert staff who will guide you through your arrangements to ensure that your special day is just the way that you want it. We pride ourselves on our flexible approach ensuring that your requests are met wherever possible.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Louise

If you are reading this, i'm sure a huge congratulations are in order! Planning a wedding is such an exciting time and here at The Dumfries Arms Hotel, we strive to make your dream day become a reality. My expert wedding team and I are always on hand every step of the way, making planning your dream day such an exciting and fun filled road ahead. Nothing is too much and i am always happy to help! We hope that we can join you in this exciting journey! Happy wedding planning! Louise x

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

Overview of Dumfries Arms Hotel

Venue Type

Hotel

Dining Capacity

230

Reception Capacity

250

No. of Bedrooms

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Usual Access Time

07:00 AM

Usual Finish Time

01:00 AM

Late Night Extension

Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Fireworks Permitted

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Venue

Open Flame Permitted

City View

Exclusive Use

Bridal Changing Facilities

Pet Friendly

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

Ballroom

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Reviews for Dumfries Arms Hotel
(4)

Daisy & Ruiridh McMillian

Happy couple married in June

June 2019

Amazing from start to finish!

We got married at Dumfries Arms Hotel on 01.06.19 and it was amazing from start to finish! Emma our wedding coordinator was brilliant, couldn’t have helped more. In fact the whole team are amazing. Couldn’t recommend this hotel more for your wedding, an over night or even a meal.

Sarah & Jamie Havlin

Happy couple married in March

May 2019

An amazing venue with amazing staff!

We got married at the Dumfries Arms Hotel on the 16th of March and it was just perfect!! Everything went so smooth and the wedding coordinator Emma was fab!! Nothing was too much trouble and she really helped make it such a magical day! We cannot thank you enough for making our special day unforgettable! An amazing venue with amazing staff!

Louise & Jamie Craig

Happy couple married in May

May 2019

All our family and friends were so impressed

We just got married in Dumfries Arms Hotel yesterday and it was absolutely amazing! Couldn’t recommend them highly enough. All our family and friends were so impressed. Can’t thank Emma our wedding planner enough for everything, nothing was too much trouble! Thank you so much x

Bonnie & Donald Taylor

Happy couple married in March

May 2019

staff went above and beyond to make it so special

We have just had thee most amazing couple of days at the Dumfries Arms having the wedding of my dreams! I cannot thank Emma our amazing wedding coordinator enough for her hard work to ensure everything turned out completely amazing! From the moment myself and my bridesmaids walked in the night before the wedding right up until leaving the venue the day after the wedding, Emma and all the staff went above and beyond to make it so special ❤️ I would definitely recommend the D.A as a wedding venue it’s fab! Xxx