The staff were all fantastic and so accommodating. Despite a late check-in, Mandy made sure there was a hot dinner still available, the rooms were fantastic - a great size, comfortable and well decorated - and then in the morning, when I still had work I needed to complete, I was able to stay in the lounge despite being outside the opening hours, to complete my work and still order drinks etc. The venus is in a little village with not much going on, but it's a great jumping off point to explore the borders. Following this stay, my partner and I have both said that we'll be back to visit, and use the black bull any time we're in the area. I would thoroughly recommend staying here - you'll not be disappointed.

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We booked last minute because our boat trip back from Newcastle was cancelled due to storm: it was the only reasonably priced room we could find in the area and we were pleasantly surprised on our arrival. The hotel is situated in a small village with a few small shops close by. The room was clean and comfortable, and the area was quiet. The room felt cold at first when we dropped off our things, but was nicely warm by the time we got back in the evening. The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom modern and clean. At the ground floor is a large restaurant/bar where guests can grab a meal/drink. The restaurant and bar seemed to be well visited by travelers and locals alike. The meals were very tasty and promptly brought, plenty of choice. The restaurant is set up a bit like a maze, so most tables have some privacy. The location was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and it has fireplaces where one can sit with a cup of coffee or another drink for a chat. Really very inviting.

The breakfast form we had to fill in was somewhat confusing :)

I loved how homie, cozy the room was. The shower had more than enough space. I liked how the bathroom mirror has antifog built into it. The thing I loved the most was the super comfy bed you just melt into and don't want to to get out of. The staff I encountered were all very kind.

Didn't like how far the TV was from the bed, especially with it's small size. You have to raise the volume more than you'd like, because of the distance. I also don't like carpet with all the germs, dirt, smells, etcetera it traps, but it wasn't a deal breaker, I found a workaround.

Ezcellwnt food, nicely served, a comfortable bed, a new bathroom, tea & coffee on hand, very pleasant staff, interesting decor,. Loved the unusual wooden tables and chairs in the restaurant.

A bit of affic noise as our bedroom faced the road. Old single glazed windows but the owner told us she was having problems with the local authority who were being difficult on replacing them due to historic value. Hopefully she will gain some agreement from the council in the near future.

Everything. Excellent warm reception from owners. Decor, furnishings, atmosphere perfect. Evening meal very good value for money. Tasty, quality ingredients and nice choice. Christmas atmosphere was lovely and tastefully.done. Bedroom was beautiful, tastefully decorated, bed so comfy with beautiful cotton sheets. The shower was to die for and the huge thick bath sheets.....amazing. All staff, waiting, cleaners and owners friendly and very attentive. Thank you.

Having to go home

The room was smart and roomy, a large walk in shower, comfy bed, free easy access parking, the owner his wife and all the staff were so friendly, the breakfast was excellent, fresh tomatoes and the black pudding was divine,

It was having more work done to add accommodation which left it looking a bit of a building site at the back, it was only the look at the rear, did not affect our stay

Didn't have time to try the breakfast, as I had to collect my car from a wedding venue then check out, but the room was great and special shout out to the shower and bathroom which was one of the nicest I've had in a hotel. My friend and I were attending a wedding and had temporarily lost our key and the staff were patient and helpful when they had every right not to be! - Sorry! and thanks again!

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The Bull is an excellent location to base yourself for the Borders and visits to Edinburgh. The Hotel is located on the Market Place of Lauder, with parking to the rear of the property. The Hotel combines stylish bedrooms with refined dining areas containing hand crafted Tables and chairs. You are provided a breakfast sheet to select items for the following morning. Breakfast both cooked and continental were excellent, but no option to combine both at the same time. Gluten free options are available. Dinner was excellent, with the occasional interesting interpretation of classical dishes, we thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay, with a very attentive host.

Dinner had some interesting options the Beef Stroganoff (beef cream and mushrooms) was steak and ratatouille so we a added for cream. Did not try deserts or cheese.

Perfect hotel for a short stay. Great base for exploring the borders. Lovely spacious & clean room. Furnishings & decor modern & characterful. Fresh flowers throughout the hotel. Friendly, chatty & informative hands-on owners & compliments to the chef, as the food was the best we’d had in much of Scotland when travelling. Decent selection of drinks at the bar & the dining environment was the right mix of decorative but informal. Highly recommend & great value for the price.

Our 2nd stay at this lovely, friendly place! Everyone we met was really smiley and helpful. Especially amazing Friday night dinner too, the food, smiles and the lovely big old window we sat near all made for a perfect date night before our event the next day. Lauder is really cute too. We would 100% love to stay again anytime! Chloë & Ben T