Friars Carse Country House Hotel

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Classic Hotels
8.8 (133 reviews)
Auldgirth, Dumfries, Scotland, DG2 0SA , Dumfries , GB
44-138-7740388

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Elevator
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Arcade/game room
Library
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean surroundings
Friendly staff
Lovely location
Good food
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Need for maintenance
High dining prices

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
Reviews indicate poor cleanliness and maintenance, negatively affecting stay.
Service
9.35
Staff are described as pleasant, professional, and friendly, enhancing guest experience.
Location
9.39
Location praised for its quietness and beauty, with great access to surrounding areas.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms are generally comfortable but noted for needing decor updates.
Amenities
8.87
Amenities generally rated well but potential indicated for improvement.
Value for Money
8.33
Value reflected positively, though some felt that dining prices were high.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Food quality is noted as good with positive dining experiences.
Overall Experience
8.85
Mixed experiences noted, but overall many enjoyed their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:26

Property Description

Immersive Garden Views and Gaming Fun

Nestled in the historical district of Dumfries, Friars Carse Country House Hotel invites you to revel in scenic garden vistas and engage in thrilling arcade games. Indulge in complimentary Wi-Fi and make unforgettable memories in the arcade/game room.

Dining Delights and Relaxation Retreat

Savor delectable meals at the on-site restaurant or unwind with room service at any hour. Recharge with a drink from one of the two stylish bars/lounges. Find your oasis within the hotel’s comforting ambiance.

Star-Rated Luxury and Convenient Conveniences

Officially recognized by VisitScotland, this establishment offers 21 uniquely decorated guestrooms with modern amenities. Benefit from dry cleaning services, luggage storage, and free self-parking. Experience a seamless stay with complimentary Wi-Fi and thoughtful in-room features.

To book your stay at Friars Carse Country House Hotel and immerse yourself in historic charm and modern comforts.

Important information:

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

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 133 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Wolfgang • couple • de
9
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice place for a weekend in the countryside. Don’t look from too close.
Pros:

Amazing place, lots of history and the outdoors are beautiful.

Cons:

The room wasn’t clean. Not hoovered (hoover still in the hall a couple of rooms away) some empty biscuits wrappers on the side of the bed and the sink in the bathroom not clean either. Quite disappointing at that level of price.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Alice • family_with_children • gb
8
Perfect stop on our way to the Highlands of Scotland
Pros:

Well equipped with comfortable beds, 2 bathrooms (and plenty of hot water for a bath). Tea and coffee supplies provided (not a given in self catering accommodation!). Nice view from the front of the property.

Cons:

A bit bland, and strange noises from ceiling/loft...

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family_with_children • ch
5
Average experience, could have been much better, sorry.
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful.
We liked that we were able to stay together in a two bedroomed house.
There was parking right outside

Cons:

Food was expensive, especially the second night with a very complicated way of charging. Unfortunately it was cold when it arrived and the steak was really poor.
Breakfast was okay but again expensive.
Accommodation was very dated and the kitchen equipment was sparse.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Bertrand • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Le cadre magnifique, la déco des parties communes

Cons:

Pas d'eau chaude le matin pour prendre la douche.
On a prévenu la réception
On prend le petit dej avec deux œufs au plat. Facturés 10 pounds... on aurait pu espérer un geste commercial

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Highly recomended
Pros:

First of all the staff they were lovely the place its self was beutifull and the breakfast was of a high standard.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Gary and Debbie • couple • au
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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christophe • extended_group • fr
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Martyna • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Gerd • couple • de
4
Mehr Schein als Sein, erheblicher Investitionsstau, ziemlich maroder Zustand
Pros:

dass man das Haustier mitbringen kann

Cons:

Sauberkeit, Badausstattung, Frühstück, Sauberkeit am Frühstücksbuffet

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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carol • couple • gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

The location is lovely and the grounds

Cons:

Been here many times in the past . Now looking tired needs some tlc, paint peeling off in corridors , poor shower ,often no hot water .holes in towels
Menu at restaurant was poor , expensive and couldn't find anything we would eat on it .
Continental breakfast was very poor ,cereals croissants and toast. we had paid £10 each in advance for 'a good breakfast' but on arrival was told cooked breakfast not included and would have to pay again for that !? If you pay for cooked breakfast on arrival, the continental is included ! Makes no sense . We refused as it would have meant we had paid £76 for 4 breakfasts !!
Unfortunately we will not return here which is a shame ,used to have a lovely restaurant and good bar meals too,which they no longer do either

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
10
Really enjoyed the annex cottage. We were travelling from Shropshire up to North West Scotland.
Pros:

We were able to bring our elderly dog. Also as we were in the annex cottage, we were able to self cater. I am a vegan Coeliac so useful for a challenging diet.

Cons:

The restaurant menu was quite expensive on ou northward visit. We self catered on our southward journey as the cottage had cooking facilities.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • extended_group • gb
7
Pleasant stay in lovely surroundings, albeit without extensive facilities.
Pros:

Scottish breakfast was good and decent value for money.

Hotel was quirky, a little old fashioned but has real character. The full size snooker table was a nice surprise (although they could do with a couple more 'rests'...

Cons:

n/a

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Volker • couple • de
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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de Schryver • family_with_children • be
7
Pros:

The castle and it’s shared spaces are lovely

Cons:

Damp air and soiled carpets in the bedroom. The smell of the room even went into our clean laundry and we’d smell it in out clothes in next accomodations

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
7
Overall a great experience at a reasonable price
Pros:

Great location down a winding private track with the hotel fronting onto the river.
We upgraded to a superior room which was very well appointed with views over the fields.
Staff were all very friendly and welcoming.
Breakfast was only continental but perfectly adequate as we hadnt realised our booking didnt include a cooked breakfast.
Nice bar to the side of the main lounge was a lovely cosy spot.

Cons:

Evening menu was very confusing, waiter had to come back a couple of times while we deciphered the options.
The food was not to our liking

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Staff were lovely and helpful.
Cottage was lovely.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • es
9
Pros:

L'edifici és espectacular i l'entorn verd amb el riu a prop per desconnectar del tot. L'habitació espaiosa i neta. El sopar no era econòmic però va ser realment molt bo i amb una bona presentació.

Cons:

El personal no és molt amable, el definiria com a correcte i prou. Aniria molt bé tenir una nevera a l'habitació (feia molta calor quan hi vam anar). Em va sorprendre que els tovallons fossin de paper i molt senzills (crec que això es podria millorar fàcilment)

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • gb
4
Very disappointing. Certain restaurant staff needed lessons in how to smile and welcome their guests.
Pros:

The location was wonderful

Cons:

It looked very run-down and in need of a considerable amount of money spent on it to bring it up to the standard I would expect for the amount we paid for a night’s bed, breakfast and evening meal

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee