Places to Stay

There is a range of accommodation available in East Ayrshire. Dumfries Arms Hotel and The Royal Hotel are both situated in the heart of Cumnock and great options for those wanting to immerse themselves in the festival atmosphere. Rooms often are booked up in advance, so we recommend calling the hotels to check if there are rooms available.

Dumfries House has a range of accommodation available for your visit to Cumnock. Just a mile outside the town, it’s a perfect setting to relax and unwind and it’s also the venue for our Festival Promenade concerts.

We recommend Lochside House Hotel, Fairburn Hotel, Ardwell Bed & Breakfast, The Old School Dalleagles, and Travelodge who have a number of hotels nearby. Demand is high during the Festival, so do book early.

For a full list of available accommodation, please use the VisitScotland website.

Places to Eat

There are several places to eat in Cumnock and the surrounding area, including The Dumfries Arms, The Royal Hotel’s 1906 Lounge Bar and Bistro on the Town Square, The Coffee Mill on Glaisnock Street, Masala, an Indian restaurant on Ayr Road, Dumfries House, which has it's own restaurant and cafe, the Boswell Coach House on the Auchinleck Estate and the Lochside House Spa Hotel near New Cumnock.

The Dumfries Arms Hotel have a special set menu on offer for festival-goers.

BAR MENU

RESTAURANT MENU

We recommend booking your table and ordering in advance for the restaurant menu if you are planning on attending the evening concerts, to ensure the food arrives in ample time. If you’re in need of a quick bite, you can also order in advance for the bar menu, and food will be delivered straight to your table. Please book and order by calling Dumfries Arms on 01290 429230.

Our friends at The Coffee Mill are open between Wednesday - Saturday during the Tryst, and have plenty of options for breakfast, lunch, light bites and snacks.