Friars Carse Hotel Dumfries
"Friars Carse Hotel in Dumfries is set in a 45 acre estate including woodland and makes a great venue for a relaxing break away."
The Friars Carse Hotel, Dumfries is located in a 45 acre estate which includes woodland extending to the banks of the River Nith. The Hotel boasts a magnificent panelled entrance hall and elegant staircase. The Friars Carse Hotel offers guests a very warm welcome with a well-furnished and spacious lounge featuring views over the garden and river, along with a comfortable bar
The original 'Frierskerse' was established as a friary back in the 13th century, close to the present-day 'Friars Carse'. Re-modelled in 1873, the house was once more named 'Friars Carse' in 1895 and established as a hotel in 1938.
The Friars Carse Hotel now has Lift access to all floors.
The Friars Carse Hotel in Dumfries offers great late deals and special offers on short breaks throughout the year.
Unless specified otherwise, prices are quoted per adult per night.
Childrens reductions are available, for more details see our terms and conditions.
Single Room Supplement £20.00
| Bed & Breakfast | from £25.00 | View... |
| Dinner, Bed & Breakfast | from £48.00 | View... |
The Friars Carse Hotel has 21 bedrooms, with many rooms offering spectacular views over the beautiful gardens leading down to the banks of the river Nith.
Due to the layout of the building all rooms vary in size and layout giving each one a unique character of its own.
The Friarse Carse has double, twin and family rooms for up to four guests and can also provide extra beds and cots at no extra cost so can suit almost any combination! The hotel also have one room suitable for wheelchair users with adequate turning space in bedroom and bathroom, handrails and specially designed bath.
All rooms are en-suite with bath and/or shower, complimentary toiletries, direct dial telephone, remote control colour TV with Freeview channels and radio, hairdryer and hospitality trays replenished daily.
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Panelled snooker room. 9 Hole Putting Green. Nearby shooting (by arrangement) Cycling trails and a variety of golf courses to suit all abilities.
Whenever you're in need of food or refreshment, or just a place to unwind with friends and family, The Whistle Restaurant & the Fishing Bar is on hand. Let the character of Friars Carse tempt you with an imaginative selection of freshly prepared dishes and beverages all served in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Whatever the event or occasion, Friars Carse is the ideal venue in which to relax, do business or celebrate.
Dinner is served from: 6.30pm - 9:00pm
Breakfast is served from: 7am – 9.30am
The Friars Carse Hotel owns a mile long stretch of the river Nith and fishing for sea trout, grayling and salmon exclusive use of guests can be booked depending on season - with tackle storage, drying room and freezing facilities in the hotel.
Dumfries is the largest town in Dumfries & Galloway and a warm welcome awaits all visitors. The main shopping area offers a wide range of shops, and a large number of visitor attractions these include:
Robert Burns Centre
Is located on the 18th century watermill River Nith. The Robert Burns Centre tells the story of Robert Burns' last years spent in the bustling streets and lively atmosphere of Dumfries in the 18th century. The exhibition is illuminated by many original manuscripts and belongings of the poet. There is a fascinating scale model of Dumfries in the 1790s and a haunting audio-visual presentation.
There are museum trails and fun activities and visitor information to help you explore Dumfries and Galloway's Burns connections.
In the evenings the centre is the regional film theatre for Dumfries and Galloway showing the best in contemporary cinema.
Address:
Mill Road, Dumfries, DG2 7BE
Burns Song
Burnsong is a unique, bi-annual project, created by Dumfries and Galloway Arts Association to inspire a new era of songwriting in Scotland, culminating in 2009, the 250th anniversary of Burns' birth.
To ask for more information contact info@burnsong.com
The Camera Obscura
A treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway telling the story of the land and people of the region. Look out for fossil footprints left by pre-historic animals, the wildlife of the Solway, tools and weapons of our earliest people, stone carvings by Scotland's first Christians and the every day things of the Victorian farm, workshop and home.
The Camera Obscura, installed in 1836, is on the top floor of the old windmill tower. From it you can see a panoramic view of Dumfries and the surrounding countryside. A unique experience.
Museums trails and fun activities, visitor information and shop with unusual and nostalgic toys, gifts and pocket money buys.
Please Note: The Camera Obscura is dependent on weather conditions.
Address:
The Observatory, Dumfries, DG2 7SW
Burns House
It was in this simple sandstone house in a quiet Dumfries street that Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life. He died here in 1796 at the age of just 37. The house gives us a picture of how the poet and his family lived in the late 18th century. It is now a place of pilgrimage for Burns enthusiasts around the world.
You can see his desk and chair in the study where he wrote his best known poems, the famous Kilmarnock and Edinburgh editions of his work, many original manuscripts and belongings of the poet and his family.
Open hours: April - September Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm. October - March Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am -1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
Address:
Burns Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PS
Gracefield Arts Centre
Gracefield Arts Centre presents a changing programme of contemporary visual/art and craft exhibitions and activities. Also selected exhibitions from the permanent collection of Scottish paintings from the 1880's to the present day.
Address: 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1NW
Old Bridge House
Cross the 15th century Devorgilla Bridge to the Old Bridge House. Built in 1660 into the sandstone of the bridge itself, Dumfries' oldest house is now a museum of everyday life in the town. You can see the family kitchen, nursery and bedroom of a Victorian home and pay a visit to an early dentist's surgery! A museum trail brings the story alive.
Address:
Mill Road, Dumfries, DG2 7BE
Westlands Activity Centre
Westlands is near Annan in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland. Its lovely rural location is just a few minutes from the motorway, making it easily accessible from the Borders, Carlisle and Cumbria. Excellent facilities ensure a great day out!
Outdoor activities include quad biking, crazy golf, go-karting, clay shooting and paintballing / paintball games.
Mabie Farm Park
A great day out for everyone. Pets corner, feed the animals, pony rides, grass sledging, play park, boating pond and tea room ensures there is something for all the family.
Opening times are April to October 10am-5pm 7 days a week.
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Meeting and Conference Packages…
8 HOUR DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE
£32.00 per delegate
24 HOUR RESIDENTIAL PACKAGE
£95.00 per delegate
Self Catering Cottages…
Our Self- Catering Cottages are two minutes walk from the hotel itself and all our guests can make full use of the facilities at the hotel.
Directions to Friars Carse Hotel, Dumfries
Located 8 miles from Dumfries Town Centre
From South
Exit the M74 at Gretna/Dumfries turn off (A75) and take the A75 until you reach a large roundabout with a distinctive suspension footbridge overhead. Take the last exit onto the A76, signposted Kilmarnock, and continue for approx. 6 miles. Soon you will pass Court Hill Caravan Park on your Left-hand side, indicate right at this point and the enterance is approx. 100 yards ahead on your right hand side
From North
Exit M74 at Moffat/Dumfies junction and head for Dumfries A701. Continue until you reach the A75 and take the 3rd exit signposted A75 Stranrear. You will soon arrive at yet another roundabout where you should take the last exit signposted A76 Kilmarnock. Follow the A76 and soon you will pass Courthill Caravan park on your left-hand side, indicate right at this point and the enterance to Friars Carse is approx 100 yards ahead on your right hand side.
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Pets allowed but not in public places.
Lift Access to All Floors
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