With a stay at Friars Carse Country House Hotel in Dumfries, you'll be in the historical district, just a 5-minute walk from Robert Burns Hermitage and a 4-minute drive from Ellisland Farm. .This historic hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Robert Burns Statue and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Moat Brae National Centre for Children's Literature.
What's nearby
Morton Castle - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
Ellisland Farm - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
Dalscone Farm Fun - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles
Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles
Mabie Forest Park - 23 min drive - 12.7 miles
Getting around
Dumfries Station - 20 min drive
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 103 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Cavens Arms - 11 min drive
The Robert the Bruce (Wetherspoon) - 11 min drive
Casa Mia - 14 min drive
Riverside Tap - 11 min drive
About this property
Friars Carse Country House Hotel
Friars Carse Country House Hotel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include kitchen islands. 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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Georgian hotel also features an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Friars Carse Country House Hotel has 2 restaurants on site.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
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
2 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Private picnics
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Fishing
Library
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's games
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Elevator
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
3 buildings
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1793
Georgian architecture
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Freezer
Kitchen island
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Oven
Room service
Stovetop
Toaster
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Friars Carse Country House Hotel
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The hotel is not modern but very full of character.
The room was large with a comfortable bathroom.
The staff were friendly which added to the atmosphere.
Marc
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Steven
Dec 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, meals, cleanliness, grounds and the history were exceptional.
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
John
Dec 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were very pleasant and food good. Hotel is in a lovely setting beside the River Nith.
A first-time stay at this lovely place, after a long business day
Mary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Liz
Dec 21, 2025
Spotless room, all staff polite, welcoming and accommodating. Great food at dinner, breakfast might need updating a little but totally acceptable. Premises gorgeous in communal areas but needs a little updating too. Would recommend
We stayed in the self catering and it was lovely. Beautifully clean. The meal in the evening was really nice and the staff were extremely professional and so friendly. They all made such a fuss of our dog!
Norma
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Martin
Feb 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Although our room was newly redecorated and carpeted, the entire room was covered in paint dust. There was still masking tape covering the light rose AND one of the window curtains was hanging off. We had to use a hair clip to close it.
While these arent big things they do impact your stay.The food was okay. Frozen chips and frozen peas. The co tine tal breakfast was a bit sparse too. The grounds are very well kept a d beautiful. The staff are all really pleasant and helpful.
Very nice period hotel,, stunning countryside location,, nice restaurant bar,,
robert
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melanie
Aug 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful period property with bags of character. Lovely lounge area with comfortable seating to relax and chat, have a drink before or after dining. Very comfortable bed, excellent food and so therefore excellent value for money for your stay.