Allanton Inn

After a long road trip and some slightly dubious accommodation in the previous three weeks, it was a delight to arrive at the Allanton Inn, our base while we visited relatives nearby. Our bedroom in the front was beautifully arranged, immaculately clean and with adequate space for our (large) suitcases. The shower room was equally perfectly maintained and functional. We enjoyed the decor and the everything clearly managed with care and attention. Dinner and breakfast downstairs were both outstanding, making best use of local produce to produce delicious meals. We would have no hesitation in going back to the Inn in future.

Very enjoyable stay at the Allanton Inn. Very friendly staff and top notch food using local foodstuffs to a very large extent. Breakfast was excellent as was dinner We will return

Just had a lovely meal athe Allanton Inn. Everyone had lamb which was excellent and so tender. Potatoes were to due for. We have high standards when it comes to food and were impressed. Only thing to improve would be bigger portion size as not much lamb given but it was still really good.

A convenient location for attractions in the Scottish borders and around Edinburgh. A very friendly service and delicious menu with a good choice of locally produced food. The inn has a cosy and welcoming atmosphere with a bar and rear garden area plus ample parking at the front. Our room was very clean and tidy. The perfect getaway in the country for a peaceful and relaxing break. Thank you to all the staff. We enjoyed our stay.

We live less than an hour away from the Allanton Inn We fancied a day out exploring the north of Northumberland and the Southern Borders with a stopover. The Allanton was ideally placed and gets good reviews from e.g. Sawday’s. We arrived to a very friendly welcome, were quickly checked in and shown our room (room 5). Even though it is quite a small room it had sufficient space for the 2 of us which was very well thought out and uncluttered. There are views over the (excellent) beer garden from the bay window (also a good place to watch the local bird population flit back & forth). We headed back downstairs almost immediately to the bar and took our drinks into one of the pods in the garden for a ‘post drive’ relax. We dined at the Allanton and were impressed by the interesting and varied menu which included a selection of ‘small plate dishes. We found the main dishes to be inventive, well cooked and tasty although the generous portions defeated us! After dinner we retired to bed and soon drifted off. Breakfast the next morning was just terrific - a superb array of mainly home made stuff (granola, preserves, etc.) complemented by the most full Scottish of which I had the excellent bacon, superb haggis & eggs fried just the way I like them. Katrina and William run a high quality but relaxed & informal operation here and those of the supporting team we met were as friendly & welcoming as the hosts. Thanks to all of them. Would we go back? - definitely, would we recommend?- without question or hesitation.

We had a wonderful weekend stay at the Allanton Inn, the room was cosy, clean and comfortable. The food, breakfast, lunch, and dinner were amazing! Would definitely return. We were at the front of the building, I'm a very light sleeper but was able to get a good night's sleep.