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Carfraemill

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

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Superior Twin Room
Near Thirlestane Castle, Carfraemill offers a tranquil retreat with breakfast and dinner served at the on-site restaurant. Take in the scenery from the terrace, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or unwind at the bar; previous guests have praised its helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

Lauder is home to Carfraemill. Thirlestane Castle and Glenkinchie Distillery are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Duns Castle Nature Reserve and Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill. Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott and Melrose Abbey are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Carfraemill, Lauder, Scotland, TD2 6RA

What's nearby

  • Thirlestane Castle - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Glenkinchie Distillery - 17 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 24 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 31 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 38 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Bull Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carfraemill Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marmari's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Juniperlea Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Bannock - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Carfraemill

Upscale inn near Thirlestane Castle
Free full breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Carfraemill. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Carfraemill include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards

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

Is Carfraemill pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Carfraemill?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carfraemill?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM.

What time is check-out at Carfraemill?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carfraemill located?

Situated in Lauder, this inn is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Thirlestane Castle and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Glenkinchie Distillery. Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott and Melrose Abbey are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

iain

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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 👍. 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

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

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 children’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