The Black Bull Hotel

Hotels
9.5 (45 reviews)
15 Black Bull Street , Duns , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Comfortable rooms
Tasty food
Good location
Cons:
Noisy pub below on one occasion
Lack of parking availability

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
Rooms were nicely decorated and well kept clean.
Service
9.75
Staff were excellent and friendly, providing great service throughout.
Location
9.25
Convenient location with easy access and plenty of nearby parking.
Room Quality
9.75
Rooms were comfortable and nicely decorated.
Amenities
9.25
Provided good amenities with cozy and stylish decor.
Value for Money
9.25
Generally good value, though slightly pricey for the area.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Food was well-prepared and tasty, breakfast included was excellent.
Overall Experience
9.75
Overall a wonderful experience; would recommend it to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:49

Property Description

Terrace, Allergy-Free Rooms, Free WiFi
Enjoy our terrace, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property for your comfort and convenience.

On-Site Bar and Restaurant
Indulge in delicious British cuisine at our on-site restaurant, with vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options available upon request.

Nearby Attractions
Discover historical sites such as Etal Castle, Melrose Abbey, and Tantallon Castle just a short distance away from The Black Bull Hotel.

To experience luxury and convenience in Duns, book your stay at The Black Bull Hotel now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 45 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.75
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 9.75
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John • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • gb
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely room, beautiful interiors and bed extremely comfortable. Good quality towels and linen.
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
7
Enjoyed my stay
Pros:

The location was easy to find, plenty of parking near the hotel.

Cons:

The pub below the room was busy on the night I stayed so it was a bit noisy.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • gb
9
Beautiful room, very clean, staff very friendly
Pros:

Didn’t have breakfast

Cons:

Hairdryer in room

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

The hotel has recently been refurbished so lovely rooms with comfortable bed and really good quality bed linen/towels. We ate in restaurant and food was good. The staff were so friendly. Would definitely recommend.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Quaint decor

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • family_with_children • gb
9
We stayed here to visit the Jim Clark 60th memorial function at Duns castle
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent. My wife, my daughter and grandson couldn't find any faults

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • gb
9
Excellent accommodation but a little pricey for a pub
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Pippa • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Rose • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Bed & bathroom

Cons:

Door to the room stuck , & bathroom door stuck ,,also not enough space to put cloths away or hang up for a 5 day stay

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
10
Perfect dinner, bed & breakfast stay.
Pros:

A lovely place to stay. Great evening meal. Beautiful clean & comfortable bedroom. Excellent breakfast.
Highly recommend anyone to stay.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Staff were excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Lyn • couple • gb
10
2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • extended_group • gb
10
2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
A very enjoyable stay in a friendly hotel with a very comfortable room and excellent food
Pros:

Well- cooked and tasty.

Dined each evening in the restaurant and enjoyed everything. Staff friendly and efficient.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
9
2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jerry • couple • gb
8
2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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HENRY • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

Rooms were nicely decorated and bed was 10/10 comfy.

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee