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Reviews of Friars Carse Country House Hotel 3 stars

Friars Carse, Auldgirth, Dumfries, DG2 0SA, United Kingdom

#6 of 9 hotels in Dumfries

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1200 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location. Many thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Enjoyed dinner, but thought the starters could have been much better - only slightly disappointing element of whole stay

    Location great; staff welcoming and friendly; very nice breakfast; excellent grounds with very good walks by the river

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Smashing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Love the building and the location. Staff were lovely, food great. Would love to revisit.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    The hotel could do with some upgrades but this is reflected on the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the fixtures and fittings around the hotel were a little bit dated and torn. The pool room had a few cobwebs and the chairs were torn.

    The location and grounds were beautiful. The girl on the desk was lovely as was our server at breakfast. The breakfast room was delightful, we had a huge round table. Food a breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stop-over
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Traditional, comfortable atmosphere; friendly reception and staff; pleasant country location. Nice breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely building and grounds, nothing around, but a nice quiet relaxing stay. Ideal for couples!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we checked in they had to redo our room and split the double bed into two singles, despite booking a twin room. We had had a long drive from Glasgow and didn’t need the extra 40 minutes it took to sort our rooms out. We were told there was non alcoholic beer and there wasn’t and we had to wait ten minutes just for beens with our breakfast which was lovely but expect kid size portions.

    Lovely hotel, amazing building and grounds, comfy clean rooms, nice and friendly staff. Breakfast was very nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Would definitely stay again but in a room with a better view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We could see the bins outside our window.

    Breakfast & coffee was excellent, good portions. The room was very comfortable, bathroom very clean & towels soft.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    À Little cold

    Hystory, Green Areva

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    It was a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a good stay

    Polite staff who provided a excellent service. The food was very well prepared and nicely presented.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely old manor house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had trouble being able to pay for our meals due to the card machine.

    Beautiful old country home. Very picturesque grounds.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Thoroughly enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Superb!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Welcoming, helpful and friendly staff. A perfect location. Thank-you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in the self catering cottage. ( sleeps4) The cottage was very peaceful and quiet. Lovely location and great views. The hotel staff were really welcoming, helpful and friendly. Thank-you.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Our room was poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and matress

    The location and the breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Overall very happy as it suited our purpose and we were only there one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property is dated and needs some paint and new carpets/furnishings

    It was very convenient and had lovely grounds. Room was a good size and very clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    A lovely old-fashioned country escape - not gourmand, but very comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Service was a bit patchy - took a few minutes to find anyone at the bar in the evening or for breakfast in the morning. Their card reader was also not working, so it became the patrons' problem to find other ways to pay. Its a lovely old place, but a bit on the 'tired' side (worn carpets). Likewise, breakfast food offerings were a bit 'tired' - only brewed coffee on offer, no French press (much less espresso), canned fruit, boxed cereals..

    Absolutely beautiful location with stunning grounds and river to enjoy. Lovely old country 'house' with spacious rooms, lots of nooks and crannies to relax in about the property, and lots of character. Staff were generally very helpful and friendly. Comfortable beds and always a treat to have a bathtub!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Friendly staff and characterful hotel in a tranquil location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The wash basin in our en-suite was quite small so my husband didn't like using it for shaving. Room wasn't big, but it was adequate, with a lovely view of the river

    Beautiful location in parkland and by a river with a footpath. the staff were friendly and welcoming, and the hotel is full of historical detail and character. Good choice at breakfast, and the quality of the food in the evening was excellent. A very relaxing stay and I would go back.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    It's a place we love for a quick local escape so will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Reception staff appeared a little unwelcoming. Obviously having a discussion amongst themselves. Waited for a couple of minutes before we were acknowledged. Same again the following morning. No big deal just doesn't give a very good impression. Staff in the dining room for breakfast on the other hand were lovely.

    Breakfast was exceptionally good. Room was fine, not the best of views. We have stopped a couple of times before and we were just unfortunate this time. Lovely snooker table and fantastic walks along the river.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    A beautiful part of our honeymoon and would recommend to others
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was slightly warm in the room but tolerable and expected with a historical building such as this.

    Historical, elegant, beautifully kept property with multiple activities available such as fishing, golfing and hiking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    A short but pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel's card payment system was not functioning when we checked out so payment had to be done via bank cash transfer which was tedious. However, the hotel handled the problem adeptly to their credit.

    Great location. Friendly staff. Excellent food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room wasn’t dusted.

    Bed was very comfortable!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Great experience, great service.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved it.

    Beautiful, original building. Grand, but relaxed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing and enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More menu options.

    Breakfast was good. Location was very relaxing, in the countryside. Hotel had character.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely surroundings, good food, inadequate room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room (Larch) was poky and we had a bat in our room twice which kept us awake most the 2nd night.

    Location and restaurant facilities were excellent. Staff were very helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is in slight need of refurbishment but this doesn't detract from the whole experience.

    Staff were so lovely and helpful Food very good The hotel is old and lovely bed really comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

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