The Moffat House Hotel certainly looks very grand from outside, but on the inside it is pretty…read moredated. Although we stayed pretty cheap (around £50 a night including a dog on a Saturday) I would have paid a little more to have wallpaper that wasn't falling off the roof and being able to hear everything going on in the bathroom next to my bed... (not my bathroom!). Free wi-fi was really useful too. However the staff were really nice and doggy friendly too and it is well located within a 3-4 minute walk of pretty much every pub in Moffat. A lovely town to visit. A solid 3.5 stars! A bit of TLC and this would be a 4. Try and not leave an inch gap between the bottom of the room door and the floor please!

From the owner: The Best Western Moffat House Hotel is an elegant mansion transformed into a stylish and…read morecomfortable retreat for family and friends, set ​in the charming Victorian spa town of Moffat. Built for The Earl of Hopetoun in the 1750s and has been carefully maintained and modernised to retain all of it's elegance. Proprietors The Lawson family along with their friendly staff offer you a very warm welcome. Only 45 minutes from Glasgow and just over 1 hour from Edinburgh and 15 minutes drive from historic Gretna, The Moffat House Hotel is the ideal retreat to help you make the most of your time in the area.

Quaint and great! We loved our stay - it was our time at Moffat House. We will be back again in…read more2025.

We stayed here for one night as it was dog friendly. The room was an ok size. It was just a bit run…read moredown. Think it needs some TLC. The bathroom was also ok. The building outside is really impressive but the inside does not match that. This is also a Best Western which is not obvious from the name. The staff are really friendly. I asked for 2 plates and some cutlery as we had brought back a takeaway. Some place can be weird about this but they were very obliging. Would recommend for a night or 2.

Tucked away in a tiny little mountain town called Moffat, is the Balmoral hotel, and inside the…read moreBalmoral hotel is a little eatery that serves traditional Scottish food, including fish & chips, Shepard's pie, and toasties. The service isn't what you'd expect from an American establishment, but it is British. The food though.. DAMN! It was amazing. In the time I've been here, I've not yet cleaned my plate, until today. I totally ate EVERY scrap off the plate and a few of the boy's fries. They were AWESOME. The lunch for the two of us, Fish & Chips and Shepard's pie was under 20pounds.

Having my wedding here was one of the best decisions I've made. Their wedding packages are perfect…read morefor couples looking to have a destination wedding. I was just married yesterday and the whole event was seamless. All of my guests had a great time and enjoyed every aspect of the wedding- from the owl ring delivery to the fireworks in the evening. Many claimed it was the best wedding they have ever attended. I enjoyed myself and the day was virtually stress free. Lilly, Deborah and Sarah were so willing to bend over backwards to make sure my day was perfect. All of the servers and bartenders were also on point. Our bartender was providing scotch education to guests and many of my guests really enjoyed this. Even after the dancing ended, the evening manager went out of his way to make sure guests were fed and happy. He even made us cheese bread when the sandwiches were consumed. I would highly highly recommend Auchen Castle. You won't be dissapointed!

23 Mayfield is a little hard to find. The GPS kept telling us we had arrived when it was actually 1…read moreblock down. Something to keep in mind in case your GPS had a mind of it's own as well. Once found , we were very pleased to see parking - rare in Edinburgh. The rooms were well appointed , a little small, and at first extremely noisy. We were on the first floor and could hear the clomping of guests on the exposed wood stairs. The breakfast room was also very near our door and I was thinking there was to be no sleeping - but I was wrong. Somehow , magically , the noise didn't wake us - I am a very light sleeper too. Whatever the sound dynamic was in the place - I slept very comfortably and quietly. If we were going to be spending time in our rooms , I would have found the space restrictive but for a good nights rest , it was great. The only other thing I felt was a head scratcher was the bathroom mirror. Very space age, 3-D type design that completely did not go with the decor. The breakfast room was lovely and the food was very good. The hosts are happy to accommodate your every need. They had umbrellas for the rain and a very nifty call button that summoned a cab in under 10 minutes ! It's location is walkable to some things but since you could have your car on property , it's easy to drive anywhere you want to go within a few minutes. Come and stay and enjoy this cozy gem in the midst of busting Edinburgh.

I would give a six-star rating if it were possible. The house is in beautiful luxurious…read moreold-Scotland condition. The drawing room has Classic movies running on the TV with classic tunes played in the background. The dining room is elegant as are the place settings at every table; complete with lit candle. Breakfast is large gourmet and cooked to order including eggs poached, grilled, or scrambled, black pudding, haggis, sausage, potato scone, bacon, beans, ham and far more options. Specials are prepared on the weekends. This meal is so hardy you won't need lunch. Bedrooms are comfortable, clean, and beautifully appointed. The beds are as comfortable as any top tier hotel. The rooms can be blacked out for a very quiet deep long sleep. I slept better here then I have in months anywhere else. Good free high speed internet that is fast enough to stream video. Ross and Kathleen have created a charming experience that we will return to with every visit to Edinburgh.