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Friars Carse Country House Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel with 2 bars/lounges

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2 bars/lounges
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Property grounds
Dun Mohr - 2 Bed - Self Catering Only | Private kitchen
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Auldgirth, Dumfries, Scotland, DG2 0SA
  • Ellisland Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dalscone Farm Fun
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Dun Beag - 1 Bed - Self Catering Only

Dun Beag - 1 Bed - Self Catering Only

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Dun Mohr - 2 Bed - Self Catering Only

Dun Mohr - 2 Bed - Self Catering Only

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Dumfries

In historical district.You'll find Morton Castle and Ellisland Farm within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Garden of Cosmic Speculation and Blackwood Loch are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Morton Castle - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ellisland Farm - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum - 14 min drive - 15.2 km

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

3-star historic hotel with 2 bars/lounges
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/game 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
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Friars Carse Country House Hotel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Dumfries hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Lithuanian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.

Property 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
Friars Carse
Friars Carse Country Hotel
Friars Carse Country House
Friars Carse Country House Dumfries
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Friars Carse Country House Hotel Dumfries
Friars Carse Hotel
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Friars Carse Country House Hotel Hotel
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Friars Carse Country House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 327 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, most expensive fish and chips?

Very nice hotel in fantastic location, staff were great, room was great, ibreakfast was great - t would be 5 stars if not for the dinner. The table d”hote is all that was on offer - 2 course for £34, that would be fine if the food matched the price tag. Seem to be using poor quality ingredients - I had a badly cooked bit of Hancock with some poor quality frozen peas (the hand cut fries were good) - I left half of it which should maybe have indicated there was an issue - I suspect the staff are well aware of the situation as not once was I asked if I enjoyed the meal neither at dinner or checkout. Yes I could have raised it at the time but sometimes you just think, what’s the point? Other menu choices were less than appealing - macaroni cheese as vegetarian option or steak with a £15 supplement. Really I don’t mind paying for fine dining when it is that, this was not and has a long way to go.
Battered haddock
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I ended up staying 2 nights.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent stay for dog owners!

This is our 2nd stay at Friars carse and will most definitely stay again. We love the grounds and also that they are dog friendly. The cottage is a little tiresome and could do with some repairs/upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Leigh

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Friars Carse was not great at all! To start with the few pros, the hotel itself is in a beautiful old building with beautiful grounds and the main reception area is nice and keeps the character of the building. The lady that checked us out was amazing and had great customer service. However, the whole place is just in dire need of renovation! All areas out outwith the main foyer need serious attention.. the bedrooms especially. I genuinely can’t believe people pay to have a wedding here. We were given a standard double suite and when arriving to our room there was no bedding and room hadn’t been cleaned. We were then upgraded to a deluxe suite but there was certainly nothing deluxe about the room; room itself was old fashioned and cold, the bathroom was terrible, not sure who done the quality checks when these were fitted but the standard of workmanship is atrocious. However, the water pressure was decent and very warm. The breakfast is incredibly poor, continental options are almost non existent and I had to ask for eggs Benedict without the meat/salmon 3 times before eventually just leaving and not having any due to waiting 25 minutes between each try. Overall, it just wasn’t a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Returning customers

We had a lovely stay, food was fantastic. Staff are personable and welcoming. We have stayed previously and had our wedding here in 2019. We will definitely be long time returning customers. Thanks to the team for a great stay 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable state and very good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson, la habra,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t think about staying here, just do it! 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Isobel

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 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