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The Elphinstone Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Biggar with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Double Room, Ensuite (Small)
Double Room, Ensuite (Small)
The Elphinstone Hotel in central Biggar offers genuine hospitality and practical amenities. Guests enjoy WiFi, luggage storage, and self-parking. Previous visitors consistently praise the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Family)

Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Family)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Day bed
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Biggar is home to The Elphinstone Hotel. Traquair House is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St Mary's Loch and Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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145 High Street, Biggar, Scotland, ML12 6DL

What's nearby

  • Biggar Gasworks - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Biggar Puppet Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dawyck Botanic Garden - 18 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 46 min drive - 33.0 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 48 min drive - 32.8 miles

Getting around

  • Carstairs Station - 21 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmichael Visitor centre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crown Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Big Red Barn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Biggar Kirk Gillespie Centre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Elphinstone Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free breakfast, a garden, and a bar at The Elphinstone Hotel. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Elphinstone Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Elphinstone Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Elphinstone Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Elphinstone Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Elphinstone Hotel located?

Situated in Biggar, this hotel is within 25 mi (40 km) of Five Sisters Zoo, Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, and Livingston Designer Outlet. Rosslyn Chapel and Traquair House are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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