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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • William
    Canada Canada
    Very homely, easy to find and park. Room was very comfortable. Food was of a high quality and well presented
  • Harp
    the United States the 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
    the United States the 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
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Lovely staff. Lovely room. Lovely food! Will definitely be back!
  • Keith
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Well appointed bedrooms. Superb food. Great hosts and friendly efficient staff
  • Louise
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    We stayed for a wedding nearby, the room was nice, lovely bathroom
  • Keith
    the United States the 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
    the United States the 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
    the United Kingdom the 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.
  • Joseph
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Old characterful hotel. Restaurant food was exceptional. King size room was very comfortable and worth the little extra on the price. Staff were all very good as well.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Black Bull
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Fishing

Media & Technology

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Wake-up service
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Smoke-free property
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Black Bull takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    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.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    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.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn"t provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about Black Bull

    • Black Bull offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing

    • Yes, Black Bull is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Black Bull include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Triple

    • Black Bull has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Black Bull is 350 feet from the center of Lauder. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Black Bull can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

    • Check-in at Black Bull is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Black Bull may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel"s policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.