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 located 6 miles from Dumfries town center. 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 elevator 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 located on the grounds of the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Evan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very quiet and comfortable cottage with great position on the river. Lovely meal in the hotel restaurant.
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We loved the gardens & the river the property was very historic which i like lovely place to walk our Dog the staff were friendly and very helpful when needed food was lovely & i liked the fact they had a room for dog owners to eat.
Kim
United States United States
We loved walking the property. Beautiful location. Dinner was delicious
Diane
United States United States
Dinner was delicious. The hotel and room were clean, quaint, beautiful, and impeccably decorated. Like transporting back to the 1700's. The grounds were breathtaking! The staff were courteous, friendly and super cute!
Diana
United States United States
Location, parking included, fishing and hiking option, dinner restaurant, historic castle
Samantha
United States United States
The facility itself was stunning and felt like an experience on its own. We loved the lawn area down by the river, the downstairs lobby with its leather couches, and the staff, who truly went above and beyond. My dad especially enjoyed the snooker...
Terry
United States United States
Everything! It was peaceful, everyone was very accommodating and thoughtful. The Dunn Mohr cottage was lovely and cozy! The lamb dinner was excellent!
Shannon
United States United States
The history, the grounds, the hotel…I loved it all!
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fabulous hotel and a wonderful warm and friendly welcome from the staff. Excellent food in the dining room and great breakfast..... absolutely nothing not to like!!!😍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Ken
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful location, lovely house and we were given a very warm welcome. We used the restaurant and ate a really good, tasty evening meal. Beds were comfortable and lovely view from our room.

Host Info

Company review score: 8.9Based on 1,522 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

Friars Carse Country House Hotel opened in 1938, and has a rich history dating back to 1465.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Whistle
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Friars Carse Country House Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

Friars Carse Country House Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£6.50 per child, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-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.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Friars Carse Country House Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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