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.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • G
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing place great staff and host food was excellent
  • G
    United Kingdom 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 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 United Kingdom
    Modern facilities which was 5 star luxury while fitting with the country village lifestyle
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous hotel, lovely setting, very clean and comfortable with gorgeous food .
  • Jocelyn
    United Kingdom 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 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 United Kingdom
    Breakfast was well presented and eliminated waste .
  • Annemie
    Belgium Belgium
    Nice breakfast, what we ordered, was nicely prepared and presented.
  • Merryweather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy parking. Very obliging staff. Beautiful rooms, elegant decor, spacious, efficient showers. Excellent food at both dinner and breakfast. We would happily return here.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.