Reviews of "The County" 3 stars
3-5 High Street, Market Square, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ, United Kingdom
#8 of 11 hotels in Selkirk
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 344 hotel reviews
7.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
8.3
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
7.5
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
7.8
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Free WiFi
8.6
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Barraclough
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The decor needs updating
Location was perfect
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Mark
United Kingdom9 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room ok. Only single glazed. .
Good location. In town. Parking off road. Good shower. Good breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Andrewunsworth
United Kingdom43 reviews6 helpful votes7.0“Great little B&B”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable room
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Mary
United Kingdom17 reviews9.0“Second stay at the County. Clean, comfortable and staff very helpful and friendly.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Vegan/gluten free sausages
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 1 November 2023
David
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0“The County is more like a B&B than an hotel but it suited my purpose of a 2 night stopover very well”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The County doesn't do evening meals and there is apparently a dearth of places to eat in the evening in Selkirk. They compensate for this by providing facilities in a lounge area for guests to bring in food from the various takeaways nearby and there is actually one very good little restaurant right next door! The food there was very good and not expensive for the quality. I had 2 courses and a large glass of wine for £30 including a tip.
Oliver, who was on reception when I arrived and served me breakfast was friendly and obliging and created a very relaxed atmosphere. The breakfasts were well cooked and presented. Absolutely nothing to complain about!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Jacqueline
United Kingdom8 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Handy for the town
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Richard
United Kingdom1 review7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A sign on check out to indicate what to do with keys might be nice (just posted through the letterbox in the end). Blinds on the street-side windows would be nice to cut out some of the street lights.
Lovely breakfast, nice lounge space, relaxed and pleasant welcome. Would like to come back at some point.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Francis
United Kingdom8 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
What's not to like!
Comfortable and convenient
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Naomi
Portugal6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A friendly, no-frills welcome. It was clean, the shower worked well and we were given a key to come and go as we pleased. Easy check-in and check-out with no waiting around. I’d stay there again if in the area!
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Anna
Isle of Man54 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Nice place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Centrally located. Good warm shower. Breakfast was delicious. No restaurant, but takeaway food is allowed in the lounge and dining room.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 20 September 2023
George
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Despite being a .i”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We were slightly disappointed in Selkirk. Many of the shops and restaurants were closed.
The breakfast was excellent. Freshly cooked to order and beautifully presented.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Jennifer
United States2 reviews8.0“I would stay here again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The single room had a bad smell upon arrival and needed the carpets vacuumed. The sink in the single (202) was loose on the wall and the toilet seat in the double (201) was loose, all easy fixes. There were several cobwebs in the corners of the ceilings. We ushered a small spider outside.
The double room was fresh and clean upon arrival. With unseasonably hot weather, we were glad that fans were available for each room upon request. The rooms were cozy and nicely decorated. The staff were courteous and the breakfast was very good. The private, off-street parking was accessible and spacious. There are a variety of restaurants in Selkirk from which to choose, as well as numerous attractions within easy driving distance.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Kathy
New Zealand32 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The front door below our bedroom was very noisy.
Location great. Breakfast good. Clean and tidy just a little tired. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Alexis
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Definitely will stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A fan would have been good as a little hot and opening the window made it noisy in the morning.
Friendly and welcoming and property as described.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Sonia
Spain23 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
great hotel with friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Nigel
United Kingdom70 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Great location, Fantastic Staff !”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location with fantastic staff !
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Kathy
New Zealand32 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Hotel in great location. Suited our purpose.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location great. Breakfast very good. Pleasant staff.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Ailsa
Greece9 reviews8.0Very good- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The corridor and stairways had a strong smell
Comfortable bed, clean bathroom, parking
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Jennifer
United Kingdom19 reviews7.0“Difficult to rate...”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I should have read current reviews, I was misled by info online describing it as having two restaurants when in fact it was only a b&b and not the cozy coaching inn I was expecting . There were cereals, yogurt, toast and preserves for a light breakfast at the same price as the full cooked meal. Limited selection for anyone not wanting cooked food. ie.:- no fruit, no bread rolls and no meats or cheese.
Central location, onsite parking. Excellent quality cooked breakfast. Pleasant staff. Generous supply of tea and coffee in the room. Future guests would be advised to make reservations in advance if they want to eat out. The three restaurants in town get very busy and there is one tiny pub.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Irene
United Kingdom41 reviews8.0“Very pleasant evening in Selkirk”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No non slip mat in the shower. That is the only complaint.
It was clean, and a very comfortable bed. Good overnight location.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Ida
Sweden13 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
As always in England low standard in bathrooms.
Near just about everything in Selkirk, very friendly staff, good breakfast. Very good value for money.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 29 July 2023
David
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Location was fantastic, , hosts were great breakfast Good GF Choices,
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Rachel
United Kingdom2 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing I can say is a downside is having no extraction in the bathroom
Family room was perfect for us as a family of 4. Beds comfortable
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Marc
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“A great spot for trips to Edinburgh and the borders.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a.
Location. Selkirk is a lovely place to stay. The hotel is old but looked after. Family run and although there’s no restaurant they do allow guests to bring food in from the local takeaways (the chippy is great, as is the Taste of Spice). Room was spacious and clean. Smart tv meant we could watch netflix. Staff were friendly and attentive.
Stayed in July 2023
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