Friars Carse

A former friary located a 10-minute drive from the centre of Dumfires, the Friars Carse country house hotel matches its Baronial entrance hall with a red-brick facade on a 45-acre verdant estate in the Scottish Borders.

The 21 bedrooms are traditionally decorated with wooden furnishings and wall tapestries matching the drapery, and feature mod cons such as TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, DVD and hot drink-making facilities.

The Whistle Restaurant serves seasonal dishes prepared with locally sourced produce, while a bar comes in handy when it comes to tipples and refreshing beverages after a game at the full-size table in the snooker room.

Private sea trout, grayling and salmon fishing is possible on the River Nith, with tackle storage, drying room and freezing facilities also available on site, while the surrounding area beckons with clay pigeon shooting, cycling and golfing opportunities.

Groupon’s Guide to Dumfriesshire

Guests may go rambling around the river banks and hillsides of Southwest Scotland, endeavour on the biking trails or walk around the Moffat Hills.

Visitors may explore the historic attractions of Caerlaverock Castle, Dundrennan Abbey Sweetheart Castle and Threave Castle or witness the displays of Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum, and Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura.