About this property
Around 25 miles from central Edinburgh, Black Bull enjoys a prominent location in the pretty Scottish Borders town of Lauder. A family-owned hotel with an elegant restaurant and cosy bar, Black Bull sits on Market Place close to the local shops, and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Each room includes a TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. There is an en suite bathroom with shower or bath, and complementary toiletries. The dining room serves a variety of seasonal dishes making use of local meat, fish and game. The informal Harness Room bar provides a relaxing environment in which to enjoy cask ales, cocktails or wines. Black Bull can be found on the A68, running from Northumberland, just over 30 miles south, to the Scottish capital city of Edinburgh. The towns of Peebles and Berwick-upon-Tweed are both around 45 minutes from Lauder.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Virginie
Netherlands“We enjoyed very much our evening in the black bull, delicious food, nice atmosphere and fantastic service. The staff is very friendly! The breakfast was also very good.” 
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United Kingdom“Amazing place great staff and host food was excellent”- G United Kingdom“The owner and staff were excellent hosts. They really have taken this hotel and set a standard. My wife and I stay in many hotels through her work and leisure but I have to say this is the best independent hotel I have stayed in. The breakfast was...”
- Ewa United Kingdom“Absolutely lovely stay! The team was incredibly warm and supportive. I felt truly spoiled throughout my stay. My room was peaceful and inviting with an exceptionally comfortable bed and a beautiful view of the castle right from my window. It's...”
- Grainne United Kingdom“Modern facilities which was 5 star luxury while fitting with the country village lifestyle”
- Helen United Kingdom“Gorgeous hotel, lovely setting, very clean and comfortable with gorgeous food .”
- Jocelyn United Kingdom“Well-located for hikers on the Southern Upland Way, St Cuthbert’s Way, or Herring Road. Room was clean, cosy, and well equipped. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Good quality food and great menu choices in the evening, and breakfast is...”
- Sarah United Kingdom“Lovely, spacious and very clean room. We were attending a wedding nearby and had a great stay. Just a note for future guests: if you’re returning late at night, the front doors are locked. We rang the bell and called reception but got no response....”
- David United Kingdom“Breakfast was well presented and eliminated waste .”
- Annemie
Belgium“Nice breakfast, what we ordered, was nicely prepared and presented.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsGluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
There will be a charge of 10 GBP per dog with a maximum of 2 dogs allowed.
Please inform Black Bull in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
