While visiting my father in Penicuik I asked a local for a recommendation and was sent to the Navaar House Hotel, On entering the premises, yes it is a bit dated, I call it character! On entering the restaurant there was an oil smell, it shows it is well used! Met by a female staff member and although they were fully booked, she made space for us (5). The other staff were also all attentive and friendly. The food, OMG was amazing!!!!! good, honest hearty food. The desserts were outstanding. The cheesecake could have been used as a door stop, fabulous!. On eating there, the tables were full the entire time, shows that it is liked locally.
I am from Argyll and will certainly visit the Navaar House again and again. x

turned up to the hotel , met by a very grumpy barman, shown the room with a few grunts and that was it. the room was very dated and tired, the bed was wobbly and uncomfortable. I did intend to eat here but when i went downstairs and got a whiff of the overused cooking fat smell it turned my stomach. sleep was terrible as the bar etc are very noisy, and at 5:30am the heating system starts banging and bubbling which woke me up . at leat the rooms were clean. I dont intend on ever returning and would advise anyone against it.

We stayed here en route to pick my son up from university. When we arrived, we were asked to settle our bill immediately, before even seeing our room. The room had the most squeaky bed imaginable, and looked as though it had not been decorated for at least a decade. The bathroom had paper peeling off the ceiling, and the tap on the sink would not turn on, but just twisted around. There was no hot water.
On the positive side, the room was clean, and there was a plentiful supply of coffee sachets. However, after a sleepless, squeaky night I did not feel that this was anywhere near worth the £80 we were charged. We did not stay for breakfast, deciding to leave as early as possible. Very disappointing.