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1 room, 2 guests
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Nightly total
Standard Room
£95
Deluxe room
£135
King room
£140
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Overview

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.
9.1
Wonderful rating
Based on 954 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Black Bull

Thu 8/1
Fri 9/1
Deluxe room
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£135
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Standard Room
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£95
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£122
nightly with fees
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£124
nightly with fees
King room
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£140
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Black Bull

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Shuttle service

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • 24-hour security

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Things to do

  • Horse riding
  • Fishing

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Key access

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

General

  • Family rooms

Family friendly

  • Kids meals

Reviews of Black Bull

9.1
Wonderful
954 verified ratings
Wonderful
769
Very good
121
Good
38
Okay
13
Fair
4
Mediocre
6
Poor
3

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests praised the hotel for its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast. Many highlighted the cleanliness and spacious rooms, making it a comfortable stay. The location was also noted as ideal, and the restaurant received positive remarks for its food quality. However, there were some complaints about the breakfast service timing and a few staff attitudes.
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Breakfast9 out of 10
Cleanliness8 out of 10
Atmosphere7.5 out of 10
Service7.5 out of 10
Location7.5 out of 10
Room Size7.5 out of 10
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Location

13-15 Market Place, Lauder, TD2 6SR

What's nearby

  • Thirlestane Castle0.3 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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Essential information about Black Bull

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March
May
£127
£139
Cheapest month to stay with an average 19% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 23% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Black Bull

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Black Bull

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Black Bull, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Black Bull, plan to stay on a Friday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Black Bull was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £124, while the most expensive was £124.
  • How long should you stay at Black Bull? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Black Bull

  • Where is Black Bull located?

    Black Bull is located at 13-15 Market Place, 0 miles from the centre of Lauder. Thirlestane Castle is the closest landmark to Black Bull.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Black Bull?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Black Bull.

  • Does Black Bull offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Black Bull offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Black Bull offer free parking?

    Yes, Black Bull offers free parking.

  • How far is Black Bull from the airport?

    Black Bull is 29 miles from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Black Bull is 51.7 miles from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Black Bull hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Black Bull in Lauder and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Black Bull and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Black Bull.

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Edinburgh Turnhouse
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