Tweeddale Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (991 reviews)
High Street , Gifford , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Darts
Squash
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Poor food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.19
Some reviews mentioned dirty bathrooms and unclean rooms.
Service
9.66
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.4
The location in a quaint village was positively mentioned.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms varied in quality; some were described as needing upgrades.
Amenities
7.68
Continental breakfast and relaxing reading lounge, but lacking some amenities.
Value for Money
8.14
Prices were mentioned as high for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
7.19
Food quality varied; disappointing options and no cooked breakfast available.
Overall Experience
8.96
Despite some issues, many guests enjoyed their stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:38

Property Description

Charming Village Location
Located in the picturesque village of Gifford, The Tweeddale Arms offers a tranquil escape at the foot of the Lammremuir Hills.

Traditional Style Rooms
Experience comfort in our traditionally furnished rooms equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Convenient Access to Attractions
With easy reach to 17 golf courses, the coast at Berwick just a short drive away, and Haddington's historic market town nearby, The Tweeddale Arms is the perfect base for exploring the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

Ready to immerse yourself in the charm of Gifford? Book your stay at The Tweeddale Arms now!

Important information:

Please contact the property in advance of your stay to check the availability of pet-friendly rooms.
Please note that pets are not permitted in Superior Double Rooms 1 and 2.
Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of 10 pounds per stay, per pet.
Also kindly provide a pet bed or blanket for the stay.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 991 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 7.68
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 7.19
Overall Experience: 8.96
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Fiona family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Fiona solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Fiona solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Scott couple gb
10
Lovely hotel in the centre of Gifford, friendly staff , great bar with friendly locals, rooms are excellent
Pros:

Friendly staff and locals

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller gb
7
A good stay but the hotel in parts especially the bathrooms is tired.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable and cooked breakfast very good.

Cons:

Creaky floors that transmitted through the whole place and woke me

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
4
Bedrooms require upgrading and safety requires improvement
Pros:

Continental breakfast with very good options.
Reading lounge nice and relaxing, lots of antiques on display.
Heating in room very good

Cons:

Room decoration poor with holes in wall.
Very small television.
Mould in bathroom.
Bathroom light very poor.
Every floorboard creaked.
All electrical safety tests out of date.
All fire doors jammed open.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Peter extended_group gb
10
Oldy worldy country pub/hotel. Very nice with very friendly staff.
Pros:

Continental breakfast was very good with a variety of items.

Cons:

Full English breakfast would be nice.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Roger extended_group gb
8
Overall good value and a nice hotel. I would happily stay there again if in that area
Pros:

Reception and service for dinner and breakfast
Interesting decor throughout

Cons:

Slightly disappointed that there was no cooked breakfast e.g. porridge in Scotland!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
G
Gavin couple gb
8
A perfect break away from the city
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
Deirdre couple ie
8
So enjoyable
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
G
Gafyn family_with_children gb
8
Excellent
Pros:

Lovely place, great bar, very friendly, good food and drink, bed amazingly comfortable

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
V
Valerie couple gb
7
Stayed twice before and knew what to expect.
Pros:

Dinner

Cons:

Continental breakfast

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Robert Jørgensen solo_traveller dk
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
David family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Building, location.

Cons:

Dusty room, tired, attention to detail cleaning.

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
M
Mike extended_group gb
10
Lovely period hotel with great food.
Pros:

It’s great. Rooms are clean, staff are very helpful, and they’ve got the food just right… it’s priced reasonably and the portions are huge. No fry up at breakfast (better for you anyway folks!) but loads of options on the Continental.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller gb
7
Good sleep bad breakfast
Pros:

Nice property and lovely staff

Cons:

Breakfast was a bit rubbish for the cost - definitely expected a cooked breakfast of some sort and continental offerings very low value

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Tor Jøran family_with_children no
10
2025-12-09 via Nuitee
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David & Jane family_with_children gb
9
2025-12-04 via Nuitee
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Kathryn family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Staff were do welcoming nothing too much trouble fish and chips were delicious

Cons:

Shower could have been a bit cleaner

2025-11-17 via Nuitee