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145 High Street, Biggar ML12 6DL , Scotland
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Elphinstone Hotel
Ranked #2 of 3 hotels in Biggar
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
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Scotland
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Friendly, clean and comfortable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
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Stayed for one night whilst attending a wedding locally. Our rooms were ready early in the day which was very useful to us. Booked two rooms, a twin in the extension and family room in the older part of the building. The twin was a good size and the family room was very spacious. The older part of the building may be a bit dated and labyrinthine, but it just adds to the charm. The rooms and ensuites were very clean. Breakfast was generous and well cooked.
The hotel helpfully has an arrangement in place which allows guests to return after midnight.
The staff we encountered were friendly and helpful.
No problem recommending the "Elph" which is in the main street in Biggar.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Edison, New Jersey
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nice Place”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

Good location, friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast and excellent service - best pot of tea ever. Bathroom had a bit of a musty odor.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very Comfy”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

We stayed here for one night & found it to be very comfortable. The staff were so friendly & made it feel like a home away from home. We had the 2nd floor & had to carry suitcases but someone helped us so was no bother.The room was clean with tea/coffee making facility, tiny bathroom but it served it's purpose. Cereals available plus Large cooked breakfast with our very first taste of haggis and black pudding. YUM! Thank you for a short but enjoyable stay.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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scotland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Always welcome”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Fantastic "wee" pub/hotel, one of the best in Biggar. Can always be guananteed a lovely welcome, staff are freindly and lots of banter. The selection of food never seems to amaze me, and good value for money.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great hospitality & service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

This hotel is as close to the centre of Biggar as you could want. The attitude of all the staff was excellent as were the meals that we enjoyed.The hotel decor was tired but this was clearly being addressed by the owners as ongoing work showed. The room was spacious and the ensuite excellent. With the right staff and a manager leading them in the right direction I would gladly stay here again. On a side note travellers should avoid the local butchers and fish & chip shop (on the Edinburgh side of the hotel) as the quality oftheir fayre was awful- Steak pie that had contents like a tin of dog food. Battered haddock that I suspect even a starving cat would have turned it's nose up to. The hotel clearly did not source its food from these 2 establishments.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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