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Reviews of Carfraemill 4 stars

Lauder, Lauder, TD2 6RA, United Kingdom

#7 of 10 hotels in Lauder

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 379 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    7.0
    Perfect for an overnight mid journey stop off
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some areas are looking a little tired, but you can see effort has been made to give residents a comfortable stay.

    Breakfast was excellent, we both had the full English/scottish. Size was perfect, elements was a good range, perfect proportions and nicely cooked. We had dinner too, nice range on the menu, service was courteous and prompt . Room had everything needed. Bed was comfortable and good sized

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    7.0
    Good stay would go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise extractor fan in the bathroom

    Breakfast was very good served by friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant stay. We enjoyed it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very good breakfast, lots of choice, high quality items offered. Small bottle of sherry in the room to welcome us. Nice choice of drinks and wines.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay staff were very good ideal for couples. Only stayed one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shower in bathroom and no ground floor rooms.

    Great location nice and quiet.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel in pretty setting, friendly efficient staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything in particular

    . Food was lovely and staff were really helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    9.0
    As expected, a most pleasant overnight stop. Good dinner and good breakfast, comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff, food, style

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    though breakfast was available from 7- 12 and the cooked breakfast was good, could have done with more choice of cereals, there was no fruit or yogurt.

    Dinner menu was good, and staff were great

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    Good stop on route
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed a bit uncomfortable for my taste

    Very convenient location. Pleasant bar and restaurant.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Location was good...didnt have evening meal but if it was as good as the breakfast 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasnt that i didnt like it because the room decor was clean and tidy might be better with some updating

    Breakfast was Great full without mushrooms quality stuff.....location easy to get to...lovely staff...

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are really old, clean and comfy but old.

    The restaurant and bar area were nice, breakfast was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous, will revisit!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No covered area outside for people to sit under, it rained the whole time I was there and being someone who vapes, it was an issue.

    Lovely breakfast, super staff and a homely vibe, animals are allowed too. I slept so well, the bed was very comfortable, lovely linen, fluffy towels, food was good as well. Lots of parking available and nice views of the sheep in the fields. I really enjoyed my stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good service by friendly cheerful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Generous breakfasts well cooked

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very welcoming, nice staff, dog friendly, good food nice room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very cold they could have put some heating on and their tables in the bar and restaurant were rather tatty and sticky !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Good stop off en route.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed small. Bit tired and dark.

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place, room a bit small.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room booked was described as a "superior twin room" . It was very small (room 4) and a bit of a disappointment. On a previous stay the " superior twin room" allocated was number 10 - a much bigger and more comfortable room. I'd like to return again but would ask, if possible, for room 10 or similar.

    The situation was lovely and close to the hills for walking trips. It was very clean. The food was good and staff very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    A good value and homely place to stay. Would definitely use again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Overall the hotel was a little ‘tired’. The doors and floors creaked and others guests movements were easily heard.

    The staff were brilliant, very welcoming. Breakfast was great. Parking ample and easy. Relaxed atmosphere.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb, comfortable two night stay with high quality meals.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No iron in room.

    Fantastic location. Great atmosphere. Food was exceptional.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing needed

    will be back

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    7.0
    As above, warm, comfortable and staff very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Just a couple of niggly things. The food on the night was ok....just fine. Ok if you wanted fried food...cant go wrong with that! The breakfast was ok too, we had to ask for toast though, abit stingy there. Plus...10am check out on a Sunday is not great....11am at least would make it more of a break away!

    Good location, warm comfortable and staff were very pleasant.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are different stds of room and some of my colleagues didnt sleep too well in the twin rooms. The showers seemed to be inconsistent too, with a couple of comments about them being a bit cold. The location is fine if you're just looking for a quiet place with good food, but there isnt a lot going on in the immediate surroundings....but that's the Scottish Borders ! so cant complain about that

    All in all, a good choice of hotel. food was excellent (both breakfast and evening meal) with a good choice. staff were friendly and welcoming, and my room in general was OK.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    How soft the matress was

    Friendly staff. Great breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    9.0
    We liked it a lot, we would book again here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hot water had some issues, but it was solved during our stay, so everything went well after. Nothing more to add here. :)

    Great location close to shore. We did liked the massive fireplace in hotel restaurant and overall it felt "like home". Breakfast was amazing with plenty to choose from. We loved the morning vibe of the place. Staff was friendly and kind. Dinner at the place was ok, but not great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable enough for one night for a couple with a small dog. Would possibly return if looking for another budget over
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff on site overnight. Is this allowed? The place needs upgrading as it is very dated and tatty in many areas. Beer choices rather unexciting but wine list was ok.

    Breakfast very good, though if you didn’t want a cooked breakfast then there didn’t seem to be much choice. Evening meal was decent. Staff were all pleasant and helpful and service was good but the place was very quiet. Dog friendly. EV ChargePoint. Room was a decent size and bed comfortable. Good location only 30 mins south of Edinburgh.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    9.0
    It’s still a nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This time around I was a little disappointed with the service in general. Dinner and breakfast food were ok but for some reason it didn’t feel very friendly nor as pleasant as my first visit alas.

    It’s a lovely place and is conveniently located for our road trips (and even has an EV charging station)

    Stayed in November 2023

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