The Hopetoun Arms Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (570 reviews)
37 Main Street , Leadhills , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Delicious food
Lovely location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Minor cleanliness issues
Some amenities need updates

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
The room was clean and warm, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Service
10
Staff was consistently described as friendly and helpful throughout multiple reviews.
Location
9.9
Beautiful location with convenient proximity to stunning Scottish landscapes.
Room Quality
9.3
Rooms were described as lovely and comfortable, although some minor issues were noted.
Amenities
9.3
Amenities included a cozy bar with an open fire, enhancing the overall experience.
Value for Money
9.3
Prices reflect a rural hotel with homemade food, which is considered good value.
Food and Beverage
9.8
Food praised across multiple reviews for being delicious and homemade.
Overall Experience
9.9
Overall stay was wonderful with many positive mentions across reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:50

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Leadhills

Convenient Amenities: The Hopetoun Arms Hotel boasts a shared lounge, a restaurant, a bar, and complimentary WiFi for guests to enjoy during their stay.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy bed linens and towels for a comfortable experience.

Outdoor Activities: For outdoor enthusiasts, the hotel offers a barbecue area and is surrounded by opportunities for fishing and cycling, ensuring a memorable and adventurous stay in Leadhills.

Book your stay at The Hopetoun Arms Hotel for a delightful blend of comfort and leisure activities in the picturesque town of Leadhills.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 570 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 10
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 9.8
Overall Experience: 9.9
J
Jos couple nl
10
A beautiful Arms hotel with a perfect pub.
Pros:

Een mooi en sfeervol hotel, precies wat je van een Arms Hotel mag verwachten: kleinschalig, maar met vriendelijke en hardwerkende medewerkers. Het eten was uitstekend. Ook de pub in het hotel is een fijne plek om ’s avonds nog gezellig te zitten en te ontspannen.

A nice and atmospheric hotel, exactly what you would expect from an Arms Hotel: small-scale, but with friendly and hard-working staff. The food was excellent. The hotel pub is also a great place to relax and enjoy a pleasant evening.

Cons:

De ledspots in de kamer waren vrij fel, wat als minder prettig werd ervaren.

The LED spotlights in the room were quite bright, which made them less comfortable.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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naomigB2964CC Couples
10
When Everything Went Wrong, The Hopetoun Arms Got It Right
Pros:

We didn't arrive at the Hopetoun Arms under the best circumstances – our campervan had broken down and Andrew and I were tired, stressed and wondering what to do next.

From the moment Rachel, Rabbie and Leah stepped in to help, we were treated with such kindness and generosity. They picked us up, offered to drive us back to the service station and genuinely cared about making a difficult situation easier for us.

What was supposed to be an emergency overnight stop became one of the most memorable parts of our trip. The hotel is full of character, the views are spectacular, our room was comfortable and welcoming, and the breakfast was absolutely delicious.

To add to the adventure, the van broke down again the following day, despite supposedly being fixed! Looking back, what could have been a miserable experience was made so much better because of the warmth and hospitality we received here.

Thank you, Rachel, Rabbie and Leah, for going above and beyond. We hope to return one day under much less stressful circumstances and actually enjoy the area properly.

Naomi & Andrew

2026-07-02 via Tripadvisor
K
Kimberley solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple gb
8
Good dinner, bed and breakfast in interesting village.
Pros:

Generous space in bedroom and restaurant. Furniture a bit dated. Good dinner. Very helpful staff.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
6
Used as a stopover on the way home from the north of Scotland. Overall, ok.
Pros:

Good location, not far from the motorway. Bed was comfortable and room quiet even though it overlooked the main road through town. Nice breakfast and staff pleasant and professional. Stayed with my dog and a few treats and things left for him which was a nice touch and a sausage was specially cooked for gim at breakfast.

Cons:

Room was in the roof space so only window was a skylight. Therefore lacking in any view and natural light. Bedside tables were set against the sloping roof which resulted in my banging my head a couple of times on the wall when I tried to access things on the table. There seemed to be no interior access to the bar; instead we had to go outside and enter through a door down the side of the building.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Martin couple gb
8
Great hotel, just needs AC to be 10/10
Pros:

Great location, excellent food, helpful staff

Cons:

No AC in the coach house rooms made the room very hot, even with the fan provided.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
M
Melanie couple gb
8
A comfortable enjoyable night stay.
Pros:

All staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive. Room was better than expected and they love dogs. Food very good.

Cons:

If Being picky a couple of light bulbs gone in bathroom which we forgot to mention.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
A
Alison couple gb
7
Not unpleasant and served its purpose.
Pros:

Conveniently located not far off the motorway.

Cons:

Evening meal was ok but not as good as hoped. Breakfast was quite poor. We were expecting it to be freshly cooked on to order but it was “serve yourself” and had been kept warm in containers for a while. Fresh melon & pineapple was nice though and at least the eggs were cooked fresh.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
S
Sarah solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay at the Hopetoun Arms
Pros:

This was the second time we have stayed at the Hopetoun arms.The staff are incredibly friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Our dog was greeted with open arms and presented with a welcome basket and fuss.
All together a really good stay. A comfy room with a huge bathroom. We will come again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
T
Tracy solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely place
Pros:

We had a really lovely one night stay here. The room was nice and the bed was comfortable.
We had an evening meal which was delicious and the lady that took our order was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was the best I've had in a while.
The lady serving the breakfast was so nice and we had a really friendly chat with her about Scottish food ( delicious) and about our families which was very funny.
I would love to stay here again we were made to feel very welcome

Cons:

The shower wasn't great

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
A
Allison solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
T
Timo couple de
7
Pros:

Die Zimmer sind schön eingerichtet, ebenso der Diner-Room.

Frühstück (Buffet) war gut.

Die Dusche, inkl. Duschkopf, war sehr sauber.

Cons:

Es könnte sorgfältiger gesaugt und staubgewischt werden.
Die Staubschicht haben scheinbar von die Gäste vor uns gesehen, die Fingerabdrücke waren noch deutlich sichtbar. Die Dusche war sehr sauber, der Boden im Bad sollte allerdings besser gesaugt werden.

Geparkt wird vor dem Haus, keine konkret ausgewiesenen Gästeparkplätze. Demnach kann man bei Barbetrieb auch Pech haben und alle Plätze sind belegt.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
J
julie family_with_children gb
5
ok
Pros:

ok

Cons:

wifi us----decined credit card

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
S
Swart solo_traveller gb
9
Comfortable accommodation and excellent food.
Pros:

Location, friendliness, helpfulness and evening food along with cooked breakfast in the morning was just Devine. Excellent choice on the evening menu.

Cons:

Nothing. All great.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
S
Sandra couple de
9
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
V
victoriadE7945VK Couples
10
Peaceful, friendly and comfortable
Pros:

A homely peaceful, friendly hotel in a welcoming village. Comfortable room, good food, helpful and friendly staff. Can't fault our relaxing stay.

2026-06-01 via Tripadvisor
G
Guntram solo_traveller de
10
Einfach nur Ruhe
Pros:

Einfach alles

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
K
Katja solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The staff are brilliant.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
couple nl
10
Historic pub full of character. Very friendly host. Warmly recommended.
2026-05-26 via Nuitee