On our arrival we were greeted as if old friends returning - no formality but genuine warmth. Shown round the beautifully appointed rooms in the house and then taken to our room which was superb with views over the rooftops to the hills beyond.
We were then invited to the lounge for afternoon tea and cake beside the cosy fire. It was indeed a most welcome after the journey.
Dinner was provided in the B&B, which is not common these days, and was superb and worth every penny of the £26. Since there is no licence to sell alcohol, we were encouraged to bring wine to have with the meal, if we so wished.
After a most comfortable sleep, breakfast was another culinary treat,with home-made bread on the menu. Nothing was a problem and we were again encouraged to ask for more.
In our alas to short a stay, it seemed to us that the couple run the B&B along the lines of welcoming and entertaining friends in their home.
This was our first stay at Gladstone House but hopefully it won't be our last.

Beautiful rooms and kind, welcoming hosts. A lovely retreat in the peaceful little town of Kirkcudbright, just a few minutes walk from the harbour and restaurants, and around the corner from the Tollbooth Arts Centre and nearby craft shops. Gordon's breakfasts are jovial and memorable affairs !

We stayed at Gladstone house in October and were lucky enough to hit Kirkudbright at a quiet time but with fantastic weather. Gladstone house is a fantastic B and B with everything to the highest standards. The rooms, the giant guest lounge, the food and especially the service. We felt more like house guests than paying guests.

From arrival to departure , the hospitality was excellent. As soon as we walked in, tea was offered--and cake too. in the elegant and comfortable residents lounge. After settling in , Gordon and Hillary told us about local attractions , and where to buy wine if we wanted it with dinner.
Dinner was good-- excellent quality food and mainly local produce . Breakfast was the tops -- beautifully cooked, haggis and black pudding etc as well as standard items . Alas we were only there for one night but booked in again for our return from the Highlands .