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Carfraemill

4.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Thirlestane Castle

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Exterior
Family Room | Property grounds
Superior Twin Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Carfraemill, Lauder, Scotland, TD2 6RA
  • Thirlestane Castle
    ā€Ŗ6 min driveā€¬
  • Glenkinchie Distillery
    ā€Ŗ15 min driveā€¬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ā€Ŗ33 min driveā€¬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ā€Ŗ50 min driveā€¬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Free bottled water
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Lauder

At Carfraemill, you'll be 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from Thirlestane Castle and 19.7 km (12.3 mi) from Glenkinchie Distillery. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 11 AM. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Lauder inn include Melrose Abbey and Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott.
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What's nearby

  • Thirlestane Castle - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Glenkinchie Distillery - 15 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 22 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 27 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 33 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

  • Stow Station - 15 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖSoutra Coffee House - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖThe Golden Bannock - ā€¬6 min drive
  • ā€ŖCarfraemill Bistro - ā€¬1 min walk
  • ā€ŖMarmaris - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖThe Juniperlea Inn - ā€¬8 min drive

About this property

Carfraemill

Inn with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Thirlestane Castle
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Carfraemill. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Lauder inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Carfraemill offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Lodge Carfraemill Lauder
Lodge Carfraemill
Carfraemill Lauder
Carfraemill
Carfraemill Inn Lauder
Carfraemill Inn
The Lodge Carfraemill
Carfraemill Inn
Carfraemill Lauder
Carfraemill Inn Lauder

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Carfraemill?

Carfraemill offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Carfraemill?

Yep, Carfraemill has a free self car park.

Does Carfraemill serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carfraemill?

No, Carfraemill does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Carfraemill?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Carfraemill?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Carfraemill?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Carfraemill Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place with exceptional service.

Great place as a base for exploring the Borders. Overall stay was good. Room was exceptionally clean(had a couple of minor niggles but these were dealt with happily and swiftly). Stayed in a double which was quite small (with only one bedside table). Would 'upgrade' to a larger room if staying again. The best thing about this hotel is the people and the outstanding service they provide-nothing too much trouble and so friendly. Ooh- and good food including a fab breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

QueenieV, Lincoln

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean property situated in the Scottish Borders. Spacious room, with excellent breakfast included. Friendly staff. Good choice on dinner menu & specials board; very tasty and reasonably priced. Good position made travel to local towns for sightseeing easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Overnight at Carfraemill

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

iain

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay - thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast menu......all included in the price. Great food in the bar/ restaurant. We stopped here at short notice due to bad weather. Very welcoming and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable room and excellent food in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great food, drink and service

Food, bar and service was amazing. Very good quality and price! Shower was a little poor and cold water was as warm as the hot tap. Minor things that can be improved in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming decor,delicious food, love staff, great location for touring borders. But bed was lumpy as we had to change rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jarjar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family room with bunk beds in a separate little area. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Great dinner menu, recommend the steak pie šŸ‘. Room was clean and adequate. Bed mattress needs replacing but I still slept well. No shower in room only tub. Squeaky door and fluorosis but an old building so to be expected. Not all channels came in on TV. Good advice on running and walking trails. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

WAMS, Dundee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed with grandchildren. Wonderful 2 bedroomed family accommodation in hotel. Food was perfect for the family and staff made us all welcome. Convenient location travelling south from Scotland on East side of the country.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jdamb66

Lovely warm and friendly hotel! If looking for chilled place then this is it . Staff were very helpful and friendly and nothing a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Edinburgh

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendly helpful staff made our stay. They have a cor er of the dining room with toys which our son loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in a perfect twin room, tastefully decorated with excellent ensuite, including a bath. Enjoyed a vey good meal. Service was quick and staff were very helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with great food. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Doncaster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful small private country hotel set in the open countryside of the borders of Scotland about 40 minutes from Edinburgh. The staff are very friendly and wiling to go the extra mile to make your stay memorable. The food is wonderful, both Dinner and Breakfast. The hotel itself is very comfortable, and has that welcome feeling, the room whilst quite small was very good and more than adequate. We would be regular visitors if we did not live over 200 miles away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Co, Lancashire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The decor is rather dated and some road noise could be heard, but did not disturb our sleep,staff really friendly, excellent meals very clean would highly recommend a stay not far from Edinburgh lots of local attractions within easy reach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family visit

Room very comfortable. Food and staff amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Musselburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel and staff were great definitely will be going back really soon food was 1st class lovely atmosphere in hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scottish Borders

Pleasant helpful staff good breakfast never had an evening meal!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place! Amazing meals

We stopped over for the night traveling through England to Scotland and I wish we would have stayed there for a longer period of time bc it was such a lovely place. We are a family of 5 with a 6 month old, 3 yr, and 5yr old and it was very family oriented place. They had different sitting options to eat and we went to the section with the childrenā€™s toys and little kitchen for the kids to play with while we ate. The food is absolutely amazing! We ate dinner and breakfast there and it was perfect! The rooms were very clean and perfect for our family. If we ever travel that way we will for sure stop there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ideal place for business trip

Great place and good food
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, we weretherefor a party the function room was a perfect size and the food was perfect, everyone enjoyed the food of which there was a choice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018