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 (9.2)

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

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gregory
    United States of America United States of America
    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.
  • Joseph
    United Kingdom 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, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 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

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    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 supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Black Bull accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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

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

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

    • Black Bull has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at Black Bull can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

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

      • Fishing

    • Room options at Black Bull include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Triple

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

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