We dined at the restaurant, didn't stay at the hotel. Overall food was good but service was pretty…read morerelaxed and took awhile. Lasagna was good, very big portion. Roast chicken was decent, could have been more flavorful. We did really like the Arancini! Inside of the restaurant was really cute and decorated nicely. Staff were very kind. I would come back if in the area!

Beautiful, newly-renovated restaurant and hotel in the small town of Lauder, about 45 minutes…read moresoutheast of Edinburgh. Everything in my room was so crisp, clean, and perfect, I could easily believe I was the first person to stay there. Excellent shower, large and very comfortable bed with high-quality linens. Two doors and a hallway separate the hotel from the pub, ensuring that none of the restaurant noise reaches the rooms. There is a post office right across the street and a news shop just down the block, and Thirlestane Castle is a short walk. We had dinner (haggis bon bons and steak pie) and breakfast (full Scottish) at the restaurant and everything was perfect. Highly, highly recommended.

Visited today for lunch. I would recommend to all;…read more we had a rather unusual starter Black Pudding and Banana, it works!! Mains of a large, well cooked Gammon steak, with home made coleslaw as part of the salad too much for my wife to manage, and a well packed and very tender Steak and ale pie for me with a nice selection of delicious vegetables and a healthy (or perhaps unhealthy) bowl of home made chips. A couple of drinks brought the bill to a very reasonable £30, which I regard as money well spent.

I've never stayed in the hotel but the restaurant is wonderful. The food is real british food such…read morea cooked meats with sauces and a selection of vegetables and the desserts are amazing. The place is reasonably priced, very worth the money for the food. It's a nice environment and the staff are very friendly and really helpful.

I was married here in 2011, August. What a dream come true. The staff was welcoming to all of our…read moreguests and made us all feel like royalty. The welcoming day we had a piper and great little tea and sandwiches set up. Each room was unique and the building was a dream, like a castle. We played croquette on the lawn and danced in the fountain. The wedding took place in the green house, as to avoid the sprinkling outside. They had two crystal champagne flutes made with our names and wedding date for us to keep and handed them to us as we walked out of the ceremony, what a lovely gesture and a treasure we will keep forever. Had spa services done the morning of and the best meal of my life on my wedding day. I wish I had more time to explore the grounds, but maybe on my anniversary I will head back for more country side adventures. thank you to all!

We had a great time here at a friends wedding in June. The Hotel staff was very helpful, the meals…read morewere excellent and still included Sottish standards like Haggis and Black Pudding along with the finer innovations in fresh and local one expects in this level of cuisine in todays travel market. We did and I highly recommend a shooting lesson with Alistair and his fine assistant (name escaping, sorry) on their Sporting Clays course. We also did a fly fishing lesson on the pond that was a delight and improved my skills. You really feel like you have had an adventure on a Scottish Estate. The Estate has water on the Tweed that is World Class for Salmon in season as well as other shooting standard in their respective seasons. The stone work and interior architecture and art are everything you could want as was the wedding.

Strange mix of a hotel that feels like you've stepped back in time…read more The service is excellent but can be a little slow. The food in the Bistro and at breakfast is fantastic, it's a shame I didn't manage to try the tweed restaurant as the bar was set very high. The room was very large, as was the bed with very good furnishings and large bathroom. It fell down on the extremely weak shower performance and an old, low down TV. The location by old Abbey and the grounds of the hotel are simply spectacular. With views and grounds like these why would anyone need a TV? The hotel will loan cycles and rods for those who want to fish or explore the area. Although don't forget that fishing for Salmon or Sea Trout on a Sunday is still illegal in scotland. The hotel room guide also quaintly reminds you that although they allow legal fishing, it is 'unethical to fish for trout on a Sunday' I'd love to give this hotel 5 stars but cannot bring myself to do so as the shower was just too poor. However, would I go back? Hell yes, this is the best hotel experience I've had in a long time and will seek it out if I'm ever in the Borders again.

Myself and my husband stayed here for one night as part of a small party. We found the hotel to be…read morevery comfortable and I really liked the old-world country charm. Our room was a standard room I think, on the ground floor. It was very spacious with a bed roughly the same size as China, 2 armchairs and a dressing table. The bed and pillows were so comfortable I could happily have taken them home! The bathroom was also spacious and well-equipped, my one complaint would be the water pressure of the shower (slightly like a kitten licking you clean!). We did not dine in the restaurant but attended a Christmas party night in the hotel - the food was fantastic, surprisingly so, as these buffet style things are usually not up to much. The main course of buffet carvery beef and turkey was fantastic - the beef melted in the mouth! Breakfast was a little disappointing (who on earth toasts potato scones!?) but plentiful. The grounds are beautiful, have a stroll around. The staff were very helpful and friendly especially the front desk staff. All in all I would recommend it, and would return here for a romantic weekend or to relax.

Nice, local dog friendly pub. We just popped in for a few pints after our dinner. I think they do…read morecoach trips as there seemed to be a group of people who all knew each other and staying overnight. The bar is a bit dated with lots of Rugby memorabilia. The staff were friendly and the beer was amazing. They had 2 Tempest beers on which were both in excellent condition. I never had any food so can't comment on that. But the menu looked extensive. Would recommend a trip there, just for the beers.

Located on the main road through Melrose the George & Abottsford Hotel was busy with diners when I…read morevisited. When I checked in the directions that I was given to my room suggested it was a fair distance to my room - I was right. Up stairs, along a passaqeway, down stairs along a corrider till I found my room. I was staying one night and I was disappointed with my room - it was shabby, with two single beds (both felt like they needed new mattresses) and small dingey shower room ensuite. The walls were thin, I could hear my neighbours. The food was excellent, with local Borders food in all three courses. The food is traceable and the source of the meat and fish given on the menu.Breakfast was in the function room, a large room draughty room with only a couple of residents having food. It was enjoyable and there was good choice with large helpings. It was very good value and I would eat there again. I was parked in the over flow car park which was quiet far away from the hotel. Shame about the accomodation but the food was the highlight of the visit for me.

Really nice genuine welcome when you arrive in this immaculate hotel. We went for Sunday lunch and…read morethe dining area is really spacious with a gret rip roaring fire burning away to get you warm. The menu choice was outsanding and we chose 3 seperate main meals. All of which were superbly presented and were outstanding value for money. The quality of everyting served is just superb. Best of all the bill was way below what I would expect to pay for this quality and quantity of great food. You will not go wrong paying a visit here and we will be back very soon.

The LauderDale Hotel. A lovely remote Hotel I think it was the old road that takes you to…read moreNewcastle. The hotel is very Welcoming, esp the Irish owner wilson. The rooms are lovely a snug. They also Cater for weddings, with their room being able to hold big numbers. Lauder is like one strip of road, yes pretty much like that. You're bound to bump into locals and people from the small villages from far who travel to this place. The food has always been lovely in this place. It's worth a stay, or even for a lovely romantic meal.

Better than "quaint!" It is a nice little hotel in a nice little Scottish town. The room was tidy…read moreand bathroom better than expected. The coffee and tea service set up in the room was great. The full Scottish breakfast was even better. Hotel bar was friendly with a good selection. Easy walk to shops and other points of interest.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our three nights at this delightful old-world hostelry in…read morebeautiful country. Glitches? Only one: at noon we booked dinner for the evening, but when we presented ourselves we found we'd been shunted into the breakfast room--a let-down from the lovely ambience of the dining room. Would've been nice to inform us when we booked that that would be the case. Otherwise, the room, the cuisine, the personnel, the location (easy walk to town amenities and walking paths) were tip-top. Hope to return someday--thank you, Bucchlech Arms!

I am a real foodie so a visit to The Buccleuch Arms never disappoints and we go quite often. They…read moreuse the best local produce and the menu always tells you where it's come from. Their steaks are to die for, and seafood pretty fab too and the portions are very generous. The setting is so peaceful but it's still only 1 hour from Edinburgh. They have recently renovated bedrooms too although I've not yet stayed! Next time!