Everything was great

I liked the quirkiness of this hotel, Suzie went above and beyond for us whilst staying there. We were going to a gig nearby and the owner drove us to where we were going. The property was extremely clean. The breakfast was lovely and plenty of options were there to choose from.

Stayed in August 2025

Very little could be better, but guests need to accept that it is out in the country and not easily accessible by public transport. To be really picky the wi-fi network is a bit variable, not unexpected in an old thick walled building.

This property is in the countryside near Melrose with beautiful views over the Border countryside. It is a Victorian lodge and it is like staying in a large, comfortable, cosy family home. I was well cared for by Suzie Walker the hostess. The bedroom and bathroom were large and well supplied with all the usual items that we expect in accommodation nowadays: coffee and tea, trouser press, iron, hot water bottles, etc. An unexpected extra was the small decanter of sherry in the room. The food was excellent, a generous dinner one evening. The breakfast menu was extensive and everything was freshly cooked, no dried out breakfast buffet food here. Lots of use was made of local foodstuffs. Strongly recommended.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

The food!

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Views, garden.

Stayed in June 2025

Beautiful setting, Victorian lodge, spacious reception rooms. Very comfortable bedrooms. Great welcome, we were very well looked after. Property set in large grounds.

Stayed in June 2025

What didn't we like? Almost nothing. The kettle in the room had seen better days and the selection of teas was limited.

Breakfast was a comprehensive Scottish spread, served in an exquisite country house dining room. The other public rooms were full of furniture, photos and memorabilia, giving guests the feeling of arriving at one's family's country seat after a hectic week in the City. The bedroom and en suite bathroom were equally classy, the latter having plumbing of a bygone decade (though still functioning perfectly), the former equipped with mountains of luxury bedlinen, an unbelievable view of the Borders scenery ... and a little decanter of sherry in case one wanted a snifter before bed! Suzie and her staff made us feel very welcome indeed.

Stayed in June 2025

The welcome by the host. The beautiful location and well maintained building. Excellent bed, and spacious room.

Stayed in March 2025

it was all good

very nice welcome including the dog the room was excellent and so was breakfast would book again next time i am in the area

Stayed in September 2024

Very welcoming!

Stayed in July 2024

Good

Stayed in July 2024

N/A

A most delightful position with a fantastic view. Equally notable the dinner provided on both evenings was quite delicious.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing all good

Beautiful location,beautiful place,very friendly host,delicious breakfasts

Stayed in April 2024

The bathroom is a little tired and unfortunately the toilet cistern was not working properly which let the place down.

Impressive house with far distance views over the countryside. Very warm welcome and an excellent meal served in the evening and breakfast. Large bedroom with an equally large, comfortable bed.

Stayed in September 2023

Very friendly nothing was too much trouble

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing , it was perfect

Great Location and clean and cosy

Stayed in September 2023

N/A

Very friendly and helpful owners. The rooms were very well supplied with all the little extras you could think of

Stayed in September 2023

Lovely well maintained property

Stayed in August 2023

It simply is a wonderful lodge . Oldish is charming.

Lovely home ; charming all over .excellent breakfast. Perfect spot in the Middle of the Borders

Stayed in August 2023

only small niggle was water pressure in shower - but I may not have been working it properly!

beautiful old house, can sit in living room,conservatory and garden. I had the best room with great views over farmland. Breakfast options were good. Owner very friendly.

Stayed in August 2023

The shower

The host, staff, location and much more were first class.A friendly greeting by Susie which lasted throughout our stay. The mals were excellent.

Stayed in May 2023

The TV was not working all week and the reading lights were inadequate. We felt the room rate was excessive. Also the house was several miles out of town, but some people may not mind that.

The breakfast and evening meals ( to order) were excellent. The view was superb - even better in good weather! The room was large and well equipped , bed was comfortable and the hostess is very friendly and pleasant. Lots of free parking. There was a lounge and conservatory available for the use of guests. Free Wifi.

Stayed in September 2022

I should have noticed before booking, but I was silly to assume there would be showers in each bathroom. Just a bath with an attachment that wasn't very powerful was annoying and didn't help us to feel fresh in the morning. Whilst we weren't there to watch TV we did need to spend the evening in our room with our dog, and the TV remote didn't work. Whilst the venue promotes there is always someone to help if you need, the radiator was stuck on in our room, leaving us and our dog sweltering even with the windows open. I went downstairs and knocked on the residence door, and could hear the TV with the football on, however got ignored. I then had to ring the phone number provided on booking . Com, and had to wait for the heating to be turned off when the host got home, and frankly sounded annoyed that I'd disturbed their night out. When we arrived with our dog I was asked if he was friendly, and I said he'd be fine with other dogs, to which the host replied with having to keep their dog away then as it wasn't friendly to other dogs. Why on earth advertise a dog friendly if you get that reception about their own dog? We felt like we were a constant inconvenience, unfortunately.

The location is simply stunning, and was really handy for where we were going. The extra large bed was great. The breakfast was good.

Stayed in June 2024

Tired decor

Excellent breakfast

Stayed in April 2023

The water boilers were just above our room. They were very noisy at 5am.

Very comfortable. The breakfast was superb.

Stayed in July 2023