Chirnside Hall Hotel

What a find! We had an excellent time staying at the Chirnside Hall Hotel. The accomodation and rooms were all clean, very comfortable and well appointed. Richard made us feel very welcome; and behind the scenes in the kitchen the chef produced the best meals that we have had for some considerable time - all were absolutely gorgeous! Chirnside has a peaceful setting with spectacular views over the valley. We would have no hesitation in staying there again in the future.

We were very pleased with the level of service we received from the beginning to the end. Richard is to be commended for his pleasant and professional approach to his job. He greeted us in a friendly manner, took our cases up the room for us, explained the pre dinner drinks to us as well as the dinner. The pre dinner drinks and amuse bouch were excellent. The dinner was outstanding in quality as well as presentation. It was a four course meal ordered from a menu with several choices for each course. The wine menu had something for every taste and wallet. The room was large and comfortable and looked exactly like the pictures on their website, something that often doesn’t match. A most rememberable stay.

My stay at Chirnside House Hotel The hotel was very comfortable and warm. The bathroom was modern and well furnished with a super shower. The food was excellent with imaginitive dishes and a menu which changed every day. Service was excellent from friendly, polite staff.

This was a charming country house hotel, with friendly and professional staff. However the room was a huge disappointment. While sold as small bedroom nothing prepared us for how small. No room to sit or put anything. The small furniture had the appearance of having born bought in a jumble sale. A hotel which purports to be a quality country house hotel, with rates to match, should have no rooms like this so inconsistent with a 'Hotel of Distinction'. The bathroom extractor fan sounded like an Apache helicopter landing and was unable to be mended duding our stay. Not value for money and the room was not the treat we were anticipating.

We had the most unusual stay where we met only one member of staff the whole time we were there.He was dressed in a t shirt and jeans.We were checked in having negotiated a dark corridor and he sat in an office with no lights on.He didn't offer to help us with our bags.Our room was fine.We came down for dinner where he gave us menus but no dialogue at all.Canapes arrived, one of which was a starter on the menu.We ordered wine which was left unopened and not poured.Fortunately it was a screw cap!We went through to the dining room and were the only diners.Seemingly all the other residents had gone elsewhere.We took our own drinks and after a while the member of staff brought the bottle.The starters were fine but the mains had issues like overcooked venison and soggy fries.Six tiny tomatoes is not a vegetable accompaniment.Breakfast was disappointing.Bacon overcooked and dry.Toast like cardboard.There was little conversation at check out as the bill was paid overnight apparently without the opportunity to check or challenge.It was correct but not what is expected at a Scottish 4* hotel.We feel obliged to let visitors know as we rely on reviews to choose where we stay.At no time did we get the opportunity to comment on what was served or how we were dealt with.

What a magnificent place to stay for a few nights - four in our case. Room 6 on the second floor in which we stayed is magnificent with a huge bathroom with an outside window and a view . . . The bed was comfortable as was the whole room. The food - an utterly amazing four course menu. And breakfast - well anything and everything . . . sadly at 77 I am no longer bale to do justice to a full breakfast AND a sumptuous four course dinner with an aperitif whilst considering the menu. And the staff were so friendly and helpful as was the chef. In a word, a great relaxing stay.