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 cosy 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 en suite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double 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:

  • Trish
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Outstanding quality room Excellent food Beautiful location
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice comfortable hotel , food very nice . relaxed atmosphere.
  • R
    Rocio
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Me and my family stayed here for a night. The bedroom was well presented and clean. Beakfast was delightful. Owners and staff were really friendly. I will certainly stay there again!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Black Bull
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible 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
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

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

    House rules

    Black Bull takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    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
    Need-to-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 & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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.

    • Black Bull is 100 yards from the centre 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: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

    • Room options at Black Bull include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Triple

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

      • Fishing

    • The prices at Black Bull may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Black Bull has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at Black Bull is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.