Buccleuch Arms

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Free WiFi

9.2

About this property

Set in St Boswells, this award-winning country Inn dates back to 1836. Located in the heart of the Scottish Borders, it offers stylish accommodation, an award-winning bar and restaurant and a charming garden. Rooms at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel include an LCD Freeview TV and free WiFi. All feature tea and coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom with White Company toiletries. Buccleuch guests can enjoy a full Scottish breakfast or lighter options, as well as morning coffee with homemade scones. The Huntsman Bar serves simple classics and real ales in cosy surroundings, while the Blue Coo Bistrot offers the best of local and seasonal produce with a varying menu. The Buccleuch Arms Hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from the River Tweed and close to the St. Cuthbert’s and Southern Upland Ways. St Boswell’s Golf Club is 2 minutes’ drive away. The property has free parking and is 3 miles from Melrose. Edinburgh is 38 miles away. The property has been awarded a National Gold Laurel Award for Community Hotel of the Year 2020. Previous awards include the Scottish Hotel Awards' Scottish Inn of the Year 2015 and Countryside Alliance & Country Life Awards' Sporting Pub of the Year 2015.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast. Suprior evening meal with quality ingredients reasonably priced. (The pidgeon breast with black pudding starter was absolutely superb!)”
Alexander
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location for visiting nearby towns of historical interest Food of high quality and flavour.”
Malcolm
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Love this traditional country hotel .... serves great food and amazing breakfasts”
Nikki
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely spacious room, comfy bed and delicious food. Very busy restaurant but quiet in the room.”
Bargh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Convenient location and the food was lovely and fairly priced. Staff were friendly and helpful.”
Graeme
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent through out, rooms are a bit dated but clean and comfortable.”
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptionally, lovely staff, good food, the smoked haddock salad was excellent. Good breakfast. Beautiful garden.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The evening meal and breakfast were both good. The room was OK.”
G
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast good. Room very comfortable. Staff extremely helpful and friendly during our stay.”
Shelley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A former hunting lodge dating from 1836, plenty of character. Comfortable room. Popular for dining, so restaurant was busy, but food very good. Nice breakfast in the morning too. Staff all friendly.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Blue Coo Bistrot
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Huntsmans Bar
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the property's restaurant has limited availability and as such, bookings are required.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.