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Friars Carse Country House Hotel

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with bars/lounges and restaurant
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2 bars/lounges
Aerial view
Honeymoon Suite, 1 Double Bed | Living area
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Dun Mohr - 2 Bed - Self Catering Only | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Auldgirth, Dumfries, Scotland, DG2 0SA
  • Morton Castle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ellisland Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Blackwood Loch
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 1 Double Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Sofa bed - double
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Dun Beag - 1 Bed - Self Catering Only

Dun Beag - 1 Bed - Self Catering Only

Dun Beag - 1 Bed - Self Catering Only

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Dun Mohr - 2 Bed - Self Catering Only

Dun Mohr - 2 Bed - Self Catering Only

Dun Mohr - 2 Bed - Self Catering Only

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Rivendell

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Free WiFi
Laundry
Soundproof rooms
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (193)
The price is AU$143
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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About the area

Dumfries

At Friars Carse Country House Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Morton Castle and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Ellisland Farm. Highlights at this historic hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 3-property class Dumfries hotel, you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Garden of Cosmic Speculation and 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Blackwood Loch.

What's nearby

  • Ellisland Farm - 4 min drive
  • Blackwood Loch - 7 min drive
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 11 min drive
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl - 11 min drive
  • Mabie Forest Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 20 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Robert the Bruce - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cavens Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pearl Palace - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Friars Carse Country House Hotel

Historic hotel with bars/lounges and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the historic Friars Carse Country House Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dumfries hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Friars Carse Country House Hotel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Dumfries hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Lithuanian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Carse House
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Friars Carse Country Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Friars Carse Country House Hotel?

Friars Carse Country House Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Friars Carse Country House Hotel?

Yep, Friars Carse Country House Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Friars Carse Country House Hotel?

No, Friars Carse Country House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Friars Carse Country House Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Friars Carse Country House Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Friars Carse Country House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Friars Carse Country House Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at Friars Carse Country House Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Friars Carse Country House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 304 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and grounds. The setting is so pretty and we really enjoyed the walking trail by the river. The food and service were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Food not good , tv not working, checki in was not welcoming , it was our honeymoon not good at check in not welcoming at all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A diamond in the rough enjoyed every minute of our stay. The place is very elegant with a fresh water river flowing beside it with a walking path. I will definitely stay here again if I’m ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Family atmosphere, lovely countryside, nice flock of Guinea fowls wandering the grounds!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Isobel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ROB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We used this hotel as a half way point. Staff very friendly and attentive! Hotel needs renovation tbh. Web site makes it look in much better condition. Food while expensive for eve meal was delicious! We didn't get to try the Scottish Breakfast as on a Saturday it begins at 8am. We left at 7.30am. Historically interesting with Robbie Burns of fame being a local once upon a time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

neil

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very disappointed with the hotel.Our room was very run down. The mattress needed replacing as springs were coming through. The pillows were old and hard and it was thin utility bedding. The bedside lamp shade was broken. The shower had no sceen just a curtain and you had to run round to get wet. It was dusty and depressing. Breakfront was no better. Poor quality ,overcooked and greasy. We would not stay again. It is set in lovely grounds but these dont compensate for the dreadful bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Fantastic hotel ,location beautiful and the staff super friendly and really helpful . Food was excellent . Definitely recommend this hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place right on the river side.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita, Oak View

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. Beautiful surrounding. Peaceful and quiet. The rooms are a little tired and could do with bed skirts around bed to minimize looking at an uncovered bottom mattress. At least this was our case in Willow. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and kind. I loved the fact that people were able to bring their fur-buddies with them and it was very enjoyable to have them while having a drink in the cozy lounge. Thank you, thank you! A special thank you to Ellie and Karen as we left an Apple Watch behind they ensured we were noticed and made arrangements to pop it in the post to us in CA. Anita Jeffrey, Ojai, CA
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Characterful hotel with lovely grounds
The Friars Carse has a lot of character, which we enjoyed. We especially liked the snooker room. The grounds and walk along the river were beautiful. The staff was very attentive and friendly. We enjoyed a three-course meal one evening in the dining room, which is nice for a little splurge. While we found the room itself to be of adequate size, it was very dusty. The headboards, side tables, and top of the wardrobe had loads of dust and pet hair, as if it hadn't been cleaned properly. One of our party has severe dog allergies (prone to hives and a constricted airway when exposed to dogs), so our biggest drawback was the amount of dogs at the hotel. It seems we stayed on a night with an exceptionally high volume of guests with dogs. When booking the hotel, we didn't see any promotion of this being a dog hotel, but did see a notice after booking that dogs are allowed everywhere except the main dining room. We respect and appreciate that dogs are part of many families, but it made the main lounge and bar unusable for us. This left us with the option to be in the dusty room, outside, or dining area - as the dogs eventually took over the snooker room as well. While we don't fault the hotel for this, it's worth noting for anyone with strong allergies.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Fantastic country house hotel/ castle Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well equipprd gor an over-nighter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

James, Salisbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely staff (mostly) and superb restaurant set in superb grounds alongside the River Nith. Desperately needs investment from the owners to modernise the rooms. Poor pressure in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is characterful and a difference to the mass market chain hotels. The staff were friendly and made you feel like a guest rather than just a number. The property decor is looking a bit tired and could do with some investment. Having said that it didn’t detract from the pleasure of our stay. This hotel will become my go to property when I’m staying in Dumfries or surrounding area. Good value for money and great Scottish breakfast. Well done. Totally recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

R G

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not given the room we booked
We booked a family room containing a double bed and single bed. Our room only had a double bed and there were no other available rooms so we had to wait 40 mins (after arriving late after a long day) while the lovely night manager arranged for a fold up bed. Hotel is generally ok but shoddy in areas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

david

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Shower Power - a complete joke !
1 main issue and a minor one, I was in the Larch room i think and needed to up early ... the shower power is a complete joke ! 1 minor issue ... the wifi power isnt far behind the shower power Its a bit dated in the hotel, some would say oldie-world
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024