Friars Carse Country House Hotel
Friars Carse Country House Hotel
Set in a 45-acre estate with stunning woodland stretching to the banks of the River Nith, the 19th century Friars Carse Country House Hotel offers 23 bedrooms and cottages and is situated 6 miles from Dumfries town centre. This fine Scottish Baronial Hall has a magnificent paneled entrance hall with an elegant staircase and offers guests a spacious lounge with an open fire, overlooking the gardens and river. The Friars Carse benefits from a lift to all floors. The rooms offer a TV, telephone, and tea/coffee making facilities along with hairdryers. WiFi is available through out the hotel. The property’s Whistle Restaurant serves meals made using locally sourced and seasonal produce. Friars Carse also features a comfortable bar and snooker room. The country house offers private trout and salmon fishing on nearly 2 miles of the River Nith, with tackle storage, a drying room, and freezing facilities available. Further outdoor activities within the area include cycling trails, shooting, and a variety of golf courses. Robert Burns Hermitage is situated on the grounds of the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 single bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
Alan
United Kingdom“Lovely property and grounds, breakfast could have been better”
Karyn United Kingdom“We booked the 1 bed cottage, great for what we needed, parking outside, cute, warm & comfy, beautiful surroundings, great walks along The Nith river and Burns country. 2/3 minute walk ro main Hotel , i loved its old country house feel, not the...”
Melvyn United Kingdom“breakfast excellent,dinner really good.,room lots of character,locationvery good”
Eileen United Kingdom“Staff were friendly and attentive, especially Karen.”
Gemma United Kingdom“Stunning hotel. The staff were fantastic and very accommodating for our whole party including our dog!”
Jessica United Kingdom“The interiors & location was great next to the river. We loved the receptionist, Karen, she was a great laugh,”
Liana United Kingdom“Lovely breakfast watching the sunrise too. Very tasty food and our baby was also treated with care The room was lovely. The lounge setting fantastic and festive! The dog friendly areas are also pleasing making the stay very comfortable”
Lorraine United Kingdom“Great cottage, clean well equipped, good breakfast at hotel.”
Carol United Kingdom“Gorgeous building. Great location. Room was spacious bed comfortable and clean room had lots of cobwebs. Just not perfect”- Lisa
Australia“Location was wonderful. Fantastic value for money.”
Host Information
Property information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Whistle
- CuisineScottish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Friars Carse Country House HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Children's high chair
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Hiking
- Billiards
- Games room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesFriars Carse Country House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note the property is pet friendly, and there is a £15 per pet per night supplement payable direct to the hotel.
Please note that pets are not allowed in the following room types: Suite and Deluxe Rooms
Please note that pets must be kept on leads at all times due to wildlife on the grounds.
Please inform Friars Carse Country House Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
FAQs about Friars Carse Country House Hotel
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Friars Carse Country House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Billiards
- Games room
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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Friars Carse Country House Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- The Whistle
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Yes, Friars Carse Country House Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Friars Carse Country House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Friars Carse Country House Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Friars Carse Country House Hotel is 5.6 miles from the centre of Dumfries. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
