Glenlossie Guest House vs Rivendell
Both are in Dumfries, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseLoreburn
Glenlossie Guest House
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Score by category
- 8 of 16
GuesthouseLoreburn
Rivendell
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 5 of 16
The short answer
Pick Glenlossie Guest House
It comes out ahead on 8 of 16 compared facts. 1.2 km apart.
Choose Glenlossie Guest House if you want
- to walk to the sights (410 m / 1.1 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (13 / 0)
Choose Rivendell if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.2)
Why is Glenlossie Guest House better than Rivendell?
- 1360 m closer to the area centre−360 m
- 2440 m closer to public transport−440 m
- 313 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+13
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Rivendell better than Glenlossie Guest House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.2)+1.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Glenlossie Guest House vs Rivendell: which hotel is better? | Glenlossie Guest House | Rivendell |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 9.4 |
| Location | – | 2.5 |
| Public transport | – | 5.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.4 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 16 +10 | 6 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | 4.3/5 +0.4 |
| Google reviews | 203 | 226 +23 |
| Rank in Dumfries | bottom 10% | top 30% +60% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.9 +3.4 | 2.5 |
| Distance to Loreburn centre | 780 m −360 m | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 570 m −440 m | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 79 km | 78 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 +13 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 1.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Listed amenities | 6 +2 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
1.2 km apart
Glenlossie Guest House: city centre: 410 m, nearest station Dumfries railway station: 570 m, Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK): 79 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Rivendell: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Dumfries railway station: 1.0 km, Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK): 78 km.
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Glenlossie Guest House or Rivendell: common questions
Which is better, Glenlossie Guest House or Rivendell?
Glenlossie Guest House leads in 8 of 16 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to Loreburn centre. Rivendell is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, Google rating.
Which is cheaper, Glenlossie Guest House or Rivendell?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Glenlossie Guest House is closer: 780 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Rivendell.
How far apart are Glenlossie Guest House and Rivendell?
The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score