Friars Carse Country House Hotel - This fine Scottish Baronial Hall is most famous for its connections with the celebrated poet Robert Burns. Robert Burns wrote many of his well known works whilst staying at Friars Carse. With origins in the 13th Century, the hotel is only 6 miles from the town centre yet having a country location. The Friars Carse hotel is set in 45 acres of stunning woodland stretching to the banks of the River Nith with private salmon and trout fishing. 21 en suite bedrooms with colour tv, mini cd, radio alarm, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, telephone and DVD. Leisure facilities include a 9 hole putting green and panelled snooker room. After a day out on the fairways, Friars Carse is the perfect place to sit back and relax and analyse your game. Set in 45 acres of woodland, extending to the banks of the River Nith, the hotel dates back to the 13th century.