I live in Selkirk and the County Hotel is my 'local' for either a nice quiet drink, a supper,or Sunday lunch and in fact I attended a school reunion there last week and the buffet was beautiful. I have no complaints whatsoever and often take my niece there when she visits, she is a fussy vegetarian and they go out of their way to make her exactly what she wants. Last night I was in La Contea the Italian restaurant owned also by the County hotel, they were very busy - also with locals, who I often see in there, which I always think is a good sign. The local Rotary club also meet there every week and I have never heard a bad report from any of their members por visitors. With being a local I have never needed to stay in the hotel so cannot comment on the rooms but I do think the County is an asset to the town especially as one review mentions that some of the pubs have closed down. I always look at reviews on hotels before I go my holidays and haven't always agreed with them, but I would recomend the County Hotel, as being one of the best places in town.

We choose this as a clean, quiet place to go for a Sunday roast. It was clean but staff was nowhere to be seen! The roast was congealed, drinks watery and service lacking- not made up by the loud woman at the other end of the room. Horrible, would skip this place and go to Sainsbury's for a sandwich instead!

Upon arrival at The County Hotel were given a friendly welcome by the owner, who showed us to our room. The room itself was OK; there has obviously been some attempt to modernise what is a very old building and there are a few nice touches such as good quality toiletries, dressing gown and bottled water, but if you are looking for boutique luxury look elsewhere.

As other reviewers have mentioned, the single glazing and proximity to the main road means if, like us, you have a front-facing room, you have to put up with some noise of passing traffic.

The bathroom was small but clean and functional, let down only by the low-power electric shower. A more powerful mains-pressure unit would make a big difference.

The hotel offers a central location in the town, but unfortunately Selkirk itself has few redeeming features.

Of the few hostelries in the town The Cross Keys, The Queen’s Head and The Place are boarded up, leaving only the Town Arms, The Fleece and O’Malley’s. All of which I ventured in to and all of which have a very ‘locals only’, spit and sawdust vibe about them. The Lounge of the County Hotel itself is the nicest place in the town to sit for a drink and they have St Mungo’s lager (from the Glasgow-based West Brewery) on tap, which is a very welcome change from the usual Tennents or Stella.

The food in the brassiere was reasonable, the mussels and sea bass were well cooked but my wife’s medium-rare steak was more medium-well and my soufflé was more like scrambled egg, although very tasty at that.

The Scottish breakfast was well cooked good quality, and the staff throughout the hotel were all very pleasant and helpful.

The county hotel is located bang in the middle of this small town and has private parking to the rear. Rooms have obviously been improved upon of late and its clear that the scandinavian hosts are making a real effort here. My double room (for single occupany) was spacious and quaint. The ensuite bathroom was very small but well equipped and functional with nice toiletries provded foc. The bed was quite springy but i slept well so no complaints there. Some may be bothered by the proximity to the road. I ate at the italian restaurant adjacent and owned by the hotel and took breakfast in the morning - both where of a good standard. The hotel has an attractive and peaceful bar area for relaxing with a beer or glass of wine.

There's little to attract the visitor to Selkirk but if your passing through, the County Hotel makes a pleasant stay for a night or two,