Located in the picturesque Scottish village of Auldgirth and surrounded by 45 acres of woodland, the Friars Carse Country House Hotel boasts 25 rooms, self-catering cottages, a restaurant and lounge/bar. Free self-parking is also available. The rooms feature TVs, tea and coffee making equipment and free Wi-Fi is available in some of the suites. Guests at Friars Carse Country House Hotel can take a leisurely stroll through the hotel’s extensive gardens complete with a lake and Hermitage or enjoy a few drinks or afternoon tea at the lounge. The on-site Whistle Restaurant offers traditional Scottish and international dishes including freshly made breakfasts, whilst light snacks and a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available at the bar. The Robert Burns Centre and Dumfries Museum are 15 kilometres away and Drumlanring Castle is 18.9 kilometres away. The historical village of Gretna Green is a 40-minute drive away.
Many of the guests enjoyed strolling through the hotel’s private gardens leading to the banks of the river Nith. The grounds not only provided wonderful views from almost all the guest rooms but also acted as a picturesque backdrop for many wedding recept
Relaxing and fun communal areas. There are plenty of areas within the hotel where guests can sit back and unwind, such as on the comfortable leather sofas in the lounge bar and the reception area. There is also a billiards room where guests can enjoy a ga
The members of staff have been described as friendly and helpful in an unobtrusive way. They were always on hand when needed instead of the guests having to hunt around for them and were courteous and polite at all times.
The rooms have been described as dated and tired by many of the guests. The facilities within the guest rooms are said to be quite basic whilst the furniture and the upholstery are described as worn and old fashioned.
Some of the guests have been critical of the cleanliness of their rooms stating that they have encountered dust, cobwebs and dirty carpets. Mold in the bathroom and dirty bed linen were some of the criticisms aimed at the poor level of hygiene.
The choice of food on offer at breakfast was said to be minimal with only a couple of varieties of fruits and cereals whilst the lunch and dinner menus were said to be far from extensive.
No, Friars Carse Country House Hotel doesn’t offer pool areas.
Yes, Friars Carse Country House Hotel has a pet policy that may vary based on the room type or availability. Please check with the hotel directly to learn about their pet policy.
Yes, Friars Carse Country House Hotel provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
Check-in at Friars Carse Country House Hotel is available from: . Check-out time is by .
Friars Carse Country House Hotel is located in Auldgirth, DG2 0SA, Dumfries, United Kingdom.
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