Friars Carse, Auldgirth, Dumfries, DG2 0SA, United Kingdom
#7 of 9 hotels in Dumfries
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1164 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 May 2024
Xiaoyun
United KingdomExcellent service, excellent staff, excellent staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Julie
United KingdomThe rooms were so hot and hard to regulate the temperature of the bedrooms. ended up having the windows open to try and cool the bedroom down. Breakfast was poor, lacked imagination and standard fare.
Beautiful grounds, great walks along the river. Staff friendly. Interesting history to the hotel which was very clean. Quality of food varied.Vegetarian options for evening meals were good and imaginative.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Alan
United KingdomOnly had time to stay one night.
The location is excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Mark
United KingdomBreakfast and evening meal were excellent in beautiful surroundings
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Geraldine
United KingdomIn the dining room there was dust on the legs of the tables and the window ledges. The lounge where the fireplace is, there was dust and cobweb on the lamps and window ledges. I understand there is a cleaner, but should pay more attention to those areas. We had evening dinner, the menu was good but probably didn't change much, it was a slow service, we waited a while to be served. We would return again, as long as it is more thoroughly cleaned and dusted!
It was a lovely stay, the park was beautiful, we walked along the river, it was so peaceful and calm. We were comfortable, our bedroom was nice, we had the disabled bathroom, which we felt could have been designed better for better accessibility.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Wilma
United KingdomNothing
Great hotel to stay at with a dog
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Stuart
United KingdomRooms, communal areas and food were excellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Jon
United KingdomFood was expensive for such small portions, water pressure for the shower was almost none existent and shower head was caked in black mould I had to clean off before using.
Property is stunning as is the surrounding land and river, staff were very friendly and attentive.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Damien
United KingdomSlightly dated
Quiet location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Gerard
United KingdomThe bedrooms need a refurb.
Very good breakfast & nice to relax in the evening in the bar.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Jessica
United KingdomThe property was stunning!! Loved the stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Margaret
United KingdomNeeded a little upgrading.
Beautiful outlook and location. Loved the peacefulness and old world charm.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Hardie
United KingdomAccessible room was a bit small for us.
Lovely place to stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Lynda
United KingdomThis was our third stay here ,always great we have stayed in Dun Beag cottage twice lovely cottage ,everything you need
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Tanya
United KingdomWhile it looked amazing the open fire in the main hall does put out a lot of smoke fumes. The heating system in the bedroom was old, and for us somewhat too hot without being able to turn it down sufficiently.
Beautiful location!!!! A grand building with interesting history. Very friendly reception. Good breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
David
United KingdomCan’t think of anything
Lovely place in a great location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Robwightuk
United KingdomSome cobwebs hanging about & disorganised approach to paying for meals etc , I was brought a card machine at my meal to pay for a glass of wine 🤦
Food was great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Walsh
United KingdomHad to wait for cottage to be ready Very tired
Lovely spot Friendly staff Good walks for dog
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Sue
United KingdomCottage was a bit cold
Lovely staff very hospitable. Cottage was lovely
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Horsfall
United KingdomLovely hotel, heated rooms which made it cosy, lovely location and peaceful right by the river nith, had drinks by the open fire, staff very welcoming, excellent Scottish breakfast will definitely be going back
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Mrs
AustraliaIt might’ve been just a bad night, but the food was not nice. It was okay.
It was unusual and beautiful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Becky
United KingdomThe first room we were put it was very dated and had a very old bathroom. Could do with a refurb in some rooms.
It was quiet and clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Deborah
United KingdomAll went well
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Gary
United KingdomGreat value, enjoyed snooker table.
Stayed in March 2024
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