Black Bull

–Excellent location – show map
+23 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

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 cozy 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 private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

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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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Cynthia
United States United States
“Clean, comfortable room, nice restaurant & excellent staff”
William
Canada Canada
“Very homely, easy to find and park. Room was very comfortable. Food was of a high quality and well presented”
Harp
United States United States
“I loved how homie, cozy the room was. The shower had more than enough space. I liked how the bathroom mirror has antifog built into it. The thing I loved the most was the super comfy bed you just melt into and don't want to to get out of. The...”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“Comfortable and clean. Enjoyed very tasty lunch in the restaurant. Friendly staff. Live edge furniture in the restaurant and in our room was beautifully done.”
Chloë
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff. Lovely room. Lovely food! Will definitely be back!”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well appointed bedrooms. Superb food. Great hosts and friendly efficient staff”
Lou
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed for a wedding nearby, the room was nice, lovely bathroom”
Keith
United States United States
“The pictures don't do this place justice. We stayed for two weeks in Ireland, Scotland and England and this place was our favorite of all. Everything was absolutely perfect”
Gregory
United States United States
“The entire experience was such a surprise. Great lamb shank at dinner. Warm welcoming staff: pub and lodging. The owner made all the live edge chairs and tables.”
Quentin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I can't praise the hotel enough. The food, staff and rooms were excellent. The room was especially well appointed and exceptionally clean.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Black Bull takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.