The Black Bull Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Black Bull Hotel in Duns offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and modern amenities. Each room includes a seating area, TV, and electric kettle. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the traditional family-friendly restaurant, offering lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, and vegetarian selections. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a sun terrace, outdoor seating area, and bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping service. Local Attractions: Located 16 mi from The Maltings Theater & Cinema, 28 mi from Lindisfarne Castle, and 48 mi from Edinburgh Airport. Nearby attractions include Etal Castle (17 mi) and Dunbar Golf Club (21 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Carol
United States United States
“Staff were friendly & very accommodating. The room was spacious & very comfortable. There was even a claw-foot bathtub to relax in! We had dinner in the bar and the menu had surprising variety compared to other pubs we have visited. Our entire...”
Ian
United States United States
“Breakfast we great! Bed and pillows were excellent. Staff excellent - Paul, the manager, was excellent.”
Kerry
United States United States
“The Black Bull Hotel located in Duns, was a great place to stay and explore the Borders region. Jamie, the owner will do everything to make you feel at home. The food is fantastic. Duns has a lot of history and the Jim Clark museum is right...”
Laura
United States United States
“Perfect location, beautiful room,and great dining! We loved Dunns and can’t wait to return.”
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Newly refurbished, spotlessly clean and very tastefully furnished bedrooms with super comfy beds and luxurious bedlinen. Spotless bathrooms with high pressure showers. Fabulous breakfasts too, all cooked to order.”
John
Australia Australia
“Very quaint, clean tidy and very comfortable. Breakfast was amazing as were the staff”
Yvonne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful room, absolutely immaculate with a very comfortable bed. It was very peaceful despite being in a central location and the staff were very customer friendly. Very large bathroom with a great shower.”
Cynthia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful freshly decorated room with the comfiest bed I can remember sleeping in (including my own!) and a sunny, spacious, obviously newly refurbished ensuite bathroom with shower and claw-foot bath.Freshly cooked, tasty breakfasts served with a...”
Gill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well decorated bedroom. Bed was very comfortable and high quality linen. Supper in the bar with good food.”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A lovely place to stay. Great evening meal. Beautiful clean & comfortable bedroom. Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend anyone to stay.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Black Bull Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

The Black Bull Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about The Black Bull Hotel