The Square, Earlston, TD4 6DB, United Kingdom
#1 of 3 hotels in Earlston
Guests' ChoiceBased on 182 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 September 2024
Henry
United KingdomEverything was as expected, the bedroom was exceptional, and the breakfast great, It was lovely to see such an olld building being brought into the present without loosing the past. this along with owners who care and welcome everybody hopefully we will return. Thank you
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Eden
United StatesA lot of street light intrusion and the bed was hard on my sciatica (not the hotel’s fault but definitely affected my comfort feeling).
Easy access, parking was convenient, beautifully maintained and decorated, great breakfast, sweet couple running the place (actually all the staff were lovely)
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Bury
United Kingdomeverything was very good
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Mccrum
United KingdomTime - it passed too quickly.
Welcome from Susie and Curt was warm and friendly. The Hotel was ideally situated for the places we wanted to visit. Breakfast was awesome - lots of choice ensuring a great start to the day. We both felt at home straight away. We shall return.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Gail
United KingdomWhilst food was not available in the hotel, they were most helpful allowing us to bring in a takeaway and eat at the bar.
The owners could not have been more welcoming. The breakfast was outstanding. In the evening the bar was great with everyone chatting and sharing a very pleasant time.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Sydney
United KingdomNothing at all.
Well situated, very clean, tidy and comfortable.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Michael
United KingdomNot one thing
Nothing not to like. Simply the best!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Gillian
United KingdomLiked everything
What a fabulous place, we loved our overnight stay. Bed was so comfy, breakfast was delicious and plenty of choice before the full cooked Scottish breakfast. We ventured out for a few drinks, 2 pubs in the village, then got a takeout and Suzi kindly let us eat it in the lounge bar providing us with cutlery. We had a lovely evening in the red lion lounge bar chatting to Suzi, its only open to residents and was very quirky and cosy. Thankyou so much Curt and Suzi, a great stop off point for heading up to the Highlands ❤️ we will be back
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Antigoni
United KingdomN/A
Great hosts made us feel very welcome, the hotel is stylish, especially the bar area. Great stay.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Hanratty
United KingdomAll was good .
Fantastic breakfast , sets you for the day ahead . full Scottish with some toast and a cracking cuppa .
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Anne
United KingdomNot many choices for food in the nearby area
The hosts were super welcoming and very sweet to our puppy. One of the kindest people and the room and breakfast were exceptional too!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Katie
United KingdomAll amazing!
Very friendly and warm welcome. Owners made you feel at home and very accommodating. Hotel decorated lovely. Felt more like staying with friends than just a hotel room! Breakfast was very tasty!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Rachael
United KingdomI can't think of anything to dislike.
Hosts - OUTSTANDING
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Tim
United KingdomNo longer a working pub so limited food and drink options.
Nice room friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Duncan
United KingdomNo negatives
Curt & Suzzie are the best hosts, welcoming and very friendly
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Alan
United KingdomEarlston itself could be enlivened by a few more businesses like the Red Lion! We may have just seen it on a quiet afternoon, so perhaps we are asking too much of a small village. Nothing Susie and Curt can do about that - except setting the example they are setting.
The Red Lion was clean, comfortable and well-managed. The real distinction of the place, though, was the people. Curt and Susie were exceptional hosts (as was Hugo, in his canine way!) and their welcome, and the personal stamp they are applying to the place, was transformative. It was a perfectly good place to stay in all physical senses, but it was their taste, and their friendliness, which gave the Red Lion its real charm and character.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Justine
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Lovely little hotel with very friendly owners. Just beautiful.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Anne
United KingdomVery friendly and helpful proprietors. Excellent breakfast with a wide range of options.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Marjorie
United KingdomN/a
Lovely hosts. Comfy bed. Very interesting decor. Great breakfast. Great parking .Would highly recommend
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Rosemary
United KingdomExcellent stay at the Red Lion. Very friendly, helpful owners. A lovely bright room, very comfortable bed and lovely walk-in shower. Excellent breakfast choices. Dog friendly. The hotel is very convenient to major road going through the borders.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Marie
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing all was suburb
So comfortable Excellent food drink Very accommodating the hosts
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Rosemary
United KingdomLovely bright cozy room with great walk-in shower and very comfortable bed. Lovely breakfast. The owners are great so welcoming and helpful. Dog friendly.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 July 2024
George
United KingdomNothing
Very good
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Fraser
United KingdomNice hosts
Stayed in July 2024
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