Friars Carse Hotel
£89 for an Overnight DB&B Break + Glass of Prosecco Each for 2 at Friars Carse Hotel, Dumfries. £155 for a 2 Night Break + Dinner & Prosecco on 1st Night
Auldgirth, Dumfries
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usually£169
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What’s Included
- Charming Borders hotel
- Beautiful location in Burns country
- Three course dinner
- Glass of Prosecco
- Two night option
The Scottish countryside can be a magical place for a romantic getaway in the autumn and winter months. Especially when you are staying somewhere special.
With that in mind, today’s Big Deal whisks you off to the elegant and historic Friars Carse Hotel near Dumfries for a comfortable and classy overnight stay in beautiful surroundings. It has inspired poetry in the past. No pressure to write a sonnet; just enjoy your stay.
Valid until just before Christmas, it’s the ideal chance to book that break for the Borders.
Historic hotel
With its origins in a 13th-century friary, Friars Carse was the home of the Riddell family who regularly hosted a lively local bard called Burns, despite his penchant for rowdy behaviour. The house was remodelled in Victorian times and became a hotel in 1938. It’s an imposing and classically-elegant building, set in a woodland estate close to the river Nith, ideal for a romantic break.
Under two hours from Glasgow or Edinburgh, Friars Carse combines historic character and atmosphere with all the contemporary comforts of a country house hotel.
Overnight break
Available Sunday to Thursday in October and seven days throughout November and December, the Big Deal comes in two forms.
Option one is for a couple to enjoy an overnight stay in a standard double or twin room at Friars Carse. As well as a full Scottish breakfast, guests will also enjoy a three course dinner from the daily restaurant menu and a glass of Prosecco each.
Option two is for a two night stay with dinner on the first night.
Friars Carse’s 21 ensuite bedrooms are individually styled and many have views over the surrounding fields, gardens or down to the river. This is a historic building so rooms vary in size and layout, giving each a unique character. All guest rooms have WiFi.
Dining in style
We don’t recommend you emulate Burns’ notorious drinking contest in the dining room at Friars Carse, but the Whistle Restaurant is nevertheless the perfect location for a memorable evening.
The offer includes a three course dinner chosen from a menu that uses fresh, locally-sourced produce. Expect seasonal Scottish fare with a nod to the hotel’s rich heritage.
See & do
If you want to pursue the Burns theme, there are plenty of local associations with the poet in the vicinity, including a Burns Trail, an easy walk taking in the Hermitage, within the hotel grounds, and nearby Ellisland Farm where he wrote works including Tam o’Shanter and Auld Lang Syne.
Swapping stanzas for salmon, anglers may want to take advantage of the Friars Carse lengthy fishing beat on the Nith, accessed by paths direct from the hotel, with numerous spots to go after salmon and trout.
Happy guests
Previous visitors have been generous with their praise for Friars Carse, with recent TripAdvisor reviews including the following, edited for length:
_’From the minute you arrive you are made so welcome by staff that care about you being there and they are genuinely interested in you having a relaxing break, The rooms are very clean and well-presented and decorated and furnished to a very high standard.’_
‘The surroundings are perfect and idyllic for walks (and fishing if you wish). Our food was to die for, never tasted such well-prepared, cooked and served food. Our twin room and all facilities were immaculate, clean and warm.’
Ideal gift idea
A short break in Dumfriesshire is a treat any time of the year, but autumn and winter time looks enchanting.
Today’s Big Deal stay at Friars Carse would be the perfect way to spring a surprise for a birthday or anniversary, offering a romantic atmosphere and some great local cuisine.
Availability
Valid from 02.10.16 until 22.12.16.
Available Sunday to Thursday in October and 7 days a week in November & December.
Unavailable on 05.11.16 & 26.11.16.
Important Information
The Big Deal option 1 is for an overnight stay for 2 people in a standard double or twin room, full Scottish breakfast + 3 course dinner from daily restaurant menu & glass of Prosecco each.
Option 2 is for a 2 night stay for 2 people in a standard double or twin room, full Scottish breakfast each morning + 3 course dinner from daily restaurant menu & glass of Prosecco each on the 1st night.
Dinner is served 6.30-8.30pm.
Advanced booking required.
Once reservation has been made, bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Check-in from 3pm, check-out by 11am.
Multiple purchases permitted and may be used for consecutive nights.
Purchase cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Children welcome. Under-14s stay free. Pay for meals as taken.
All upgrades and supplements to be discussed with hotel and paid directly to hotel.
Pets welcome at £10 per night. Max 1 per room.
Printed email must be presented on arrival.
Discount based on rack rate.
Subject to availability and allocation. The beginning and end of validity period is often busiest. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Images used for illustrative purposes only.
Please refer to our Ts&Cs for full information.
Location
Friars Carse Hotel
Auldgirth
Dumfries
DG2 0SA
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