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Reviews of Black Bull

13-15 Market Place, Lauder, TD2 6SR, United Kingdom

#2 of 12 hotels in Lauder

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 566 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: September 16, 2025

    10
    Welcoming luxurious stay ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check out at 10am didn’t want to leave

    Modern facilities which was 5 star luxury while fitting with the country village lifestyle

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2025

    10
    nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    excellent

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2025

    10
    Gorgeous hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Gorgeous hotel, lovely setting, very clean and comfortable with gorgeous food .

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    10
    This is my third stay here, will keep returning!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms aren’t cheap here but you do get what you pay for.

    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 reasonably priced.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    £175 for 1 night without breakfast.

    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. Luckily, we found the hotel entrance around the back.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    10
    The staff are amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel is a gem …. Perfect stopover

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    9.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Car parking was available at rear but needs to improved and illuminated at night.

    Breakfast was well presented and eliminated waste .

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    10
    Welcoming and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't think of anything

    Easy parking. Very obliging staff. Beautiful rooms, elegant decor, spacious, efficient showers. Excellent food at both dinner and breakfast. We would happily return here.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Organisation was not too well, no shelf space in the bathroom, you have to put your cosmetics on the ground.

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    10
    Comfy, great breakfast great service great price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was having more work done to add accommodation which left it looking a bit of a building site at the back, it was only the look at the rear, did not affect our stay

    The room was smart and roomy, a large walk in shower, comfy bed, free easy access parking, the owner his wife and all the staff were so friendly, the breakfast was excellent, fresh tomatoes and the black pudding was divine,

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    10
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very friendly,very clean,excellent rooms,food delicious,nothing too much trouble.Great staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    8.0
    A friendly comfortable place to visit
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I arrived to civic week and a parade so it has buzzing and great fun the staff could not have been more helpful and friendly the food and the facilities were great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    8.0
    Great overall and excellent food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Very good food for evening meal, and breakfast. Staff were very friendly and the place had a good ambience. Shower was huge and good pressure. Comfy bed and Staff accommodating with regard to our request for no feather pillows or duvets. Good light black out from blind and heavy curtain.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Window didn't open ( screwed shut ) no air-conditioning, although staff provided fans .

    Food was fantastic 😋

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    10
    Ideal for what we were looking for. Comfortable place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Comfortable stay and helpful in booking a taxi next day which helped with our walk over the Southern Upland Way. Lovely breakfast, all ready for us in the morning. friendly staff and owner met us at breakfast to check our stay was ok.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    10
    Brilliant hotel in quite a remote area and helpful staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Didn't have time to try the breakfast, as I had to collect my car from a wedding venue then check out, but the room was great and special shout out to the shower and bathroom which was one of the nicest I've had in a hotel. My friend and I were attending a wedding and had temporarily lost our key and the staff were patient and helpful when they had every right not to be! - Sorry! and thanks again!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2025

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Amazing time, stand out was the fabulous food (sauces on dishes were delicious) and the staff - so friendly and helpful whether front of house, bar or restaurant!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Did not have breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2025

    8.0
    A comfortable stay, friendly staff, good food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were there for a wedding and could have done with hanging space or just hooks on the doors for long dresses.

    Comfortable and good location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2025

    10
    Great food and a warm welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic location and very nice welcoming feel. Staff were very attentive and the quality of the food was excellent at a reasonable price.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    10
    Great hotel wish I had time to stay longer and enjoy the area
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Staff and the food were brilliant!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    10
    Loved it! Would highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being situated on the Main Street, we had window open as it was warm and traffic a little noisy in the morning. Only outdoor seating was on the main street so again, noisy with traffic.

    Beautiful decor, amazing food, big fluffy bath towels, really comfortable beds, dog friendly, lovely staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    10
    Another great stay at this fantastic little hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    An absolute gem of a property

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit of affic noise as our bedroom faced the road. Old single glazed windows but the owner told us she was having problems with the local authority who were being difficult on replacing them due to historic value. Hopefully she will gain some agreement from the council in the near future.

    Ezcellwnt food, nicely served, a comfortable bed, a new bathroom, tea & coffee on hand, very pleasant staff, interesting decor,. Loved the unusual wooden tables and chairs in the restaurant.

    Stayed in June 2025

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