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The 13 Best Pubs with Rooms in Scotland

The 13 Best Pubs with Rooms in Scotland

Scotland offers its visitor plenty to choose from - whether you like wild and rugged hideaways, chic city stays, coastal escapes, or even remote island getaways - there is a wealth of opportunity for holiday goers. Known for its warm hospitality and its love of whisky - choosing a pub with rooms makes the most of these two attributes! With this in mind, our hotel experts have scanned the country to compile a collection of the best pubs with rooms in Scotland. Chosen on their locations (think Loch facing properties, coastal views, or quaint villages), hospitality, and food (Scotland has an enviable selection of local produce) - why not browse through our list to start planning your next break?

For country pursuits

Burts Hotel is a quintessentially British pub with 20 well designed rooms and a fabulous restaurant and bar. Mixing traditional and contemporary design throughout, the style is warm yet unfussy. While this property is located in the market town of Melrose, there is easy access to the Borders where fishing, hiking, mountain biking and horse riding are all readily available.
Kingarroch Inn is set in the heart of Fife countryside and is surrounded by outdoor activities from golfing to fishing and even watersports! There's an option of three smart rooms or a self catering cottage. With a combination of Scottish & British gastropub cuisine in the restaurant and a great bar & beer garden - this small property is a perfect rural base.
The Creggans Inn is a historic country inn on the shores of Loch Fyne, with views to Inveraray and the Kintyre mountains. Award-winning Scottish cuisine, delightfully cosy bedrooms, and a beautiful landscape for fishing, walking, diving, and whisky tasting. A gourmet choice in a breathtaking setting.
The Inn at Loch Tummel is a coaching inn dating back from the 1800s. This historic, stylish property offers six ensuite rooms in a wonderful location in the heart of Perthshire. Come for hill walks and stunning views followed by drinks in the cosy bar and locally sourced hearty food.

For a gastropub

The Cock and Bull is a stylish choice in Balmedie (just north of Aberdeen) offering boutique accommodation in a cottage opposite the pub. Twice winner of Scotland's Gastropub of the Year, it is a cosy and intimate setting serving excellent locally-sourced produce.
The Sun Inn is a boutique inn complete with an award-winning gastropub just 30 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh. Chic rooms are individually styled and the best comes complete with an in-room copper bath. The ideal spot for foodies looking for a quiet stay with access to the city.
The Loch Lomond Arms occupies a spectacular position overlooking Loch Lomond. Rooms are spacious and traditionally styled and have more the feel of a smart country hotel than a pub. There are activities galore outside, while the restaurant is a welcome respite where Chef Peter Wilson’s tempting menu includes gastropub classics such as tarted-up fish and chips, alongside dishes of locally sourced game and irresistible puddings.
The Bridge Inn is a delightful inn set in a picturesque canal side spot in a quiet village just outside Edinburgh. The four rooms are perfectly styled producing an elegant yet cosy feel. However, book this stay for the food - delicious seasonal produce and innovative cooking. Perfect weekend away material.

For a coastal stay

The Ship Inn is a chic little pub, with excellent cuisine, set on Fife's coast. Boutique style rooms are simply and beautifully styled with pastel hues, sink into beds, and the best have free-standing baths. Home to the only beach cricket club in the UK plus with surfing and sea fishing available - this is perfect for a beach break.
The Applecross Inn is situated in Applecross, one of the West Coast's most charming villages. This delightful family-run property specialises in good food and good beer. The inn offers traditional, comfortable, rooms that provide a great base for exploring the area.
The Bonnie Badger is a historic pub set in the pretty coastal village of Gullane. Having undergone a renovation, the property offers rooms that have a contemporary take on traditional design set across the main house and two exterior cottages. Located close to Edinburgh - this is a great choice for an easy coastal weekend escape.

For a boutique

Kilchrenan Inn is a beautifully styled pub in rural Argyll, whose three rooms have a distinctly scandi-chic feel. With an excellent restaurant, it's a great base for those looking for some modern comforts in the wilds of Argyll.

For families

The Meikleour Arms is located just a short walk from the river Tay. This boutique-y inn offers a beautiful range of rooms and cottages plus an excellent restaurant and a cosy pub (a great spot to enjoy a dram). The cottages offer the perfect base for families and pets are even welcome too!

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- Burts Hotel Melrose 20 rooms from AU$263
  
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  Country Escape  -  Located in a charming market town and with easy access to the beautiful Borders countryside.
  Fishing  -  The River Tweed is well known for its abundant fishing.
  Traditional
  Full of character
  Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide
  
  A quintessentially British pub with 20 well designed rooms and a fabulous restaurant and bar. Mixing traditional and contemporary design throughout the style is warm yet unfussy. perfectly located in the pretty market town of Melrose yet with the surrounding country pursuits within easy reach. See More
  
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- The Cock and Bull Aberdeenshire 6 rooms from AU$178
  
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  Foodies  -  An award-winning restaurant serving locally sourced food.
  Views  -  Great views from hotel
  Secluded setting  -  For escaping.
  Restaurant  -  Recommended.
  
  Stylish gastropub with rooms in Balmedie offering boutique accommodation in a cottage opposite the restaurant. Winner of Scotland's Gastropub of the Year in 2012 and 2013, it is a cosy and intimate setting serving locally-sourced produce. Great for golf trips to Cruden Bay and Royal Aberdeen. See More
  
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- The Sun Inn, Midlothian Midlothian 5 rooms from AU$178
  
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  Foodies  -  A chic rural inn with excellent gastropub. Perfect for an indulgent weekend away.
  Sights nearby  -  Visit the nearby Rosslyn Chapel (of ‘The DaVinci Code’ fame).
  Great walks  -  Take a stroll through the National Trust Garden at Eskbank.
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  A boutique inn complete with award winning gastropub just 30 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh. Chic rooms feature patterned wallpaper, dark hues, large sash windows and the best is complete with an in-room copper bath. The ideal spot for those looking for a quiet stay with access to the city. See More
  
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- Kilchrenan Inn Kilchrenan, Argyll 3 rooms from AU$178
  
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  Great walks  -  The surrounding landscape is full of wonderful walking routes.
  Sights nearby  -  Pay a visit to Inveraray Castle.
  Remote  -  Off the beaten track.
  Romantic  -  Good for couples.
  
  Stylish and chic are probably not two words that many associate with rural Argyll but the Kilchrenan Inn defies that preconception. With an excellent restaurant and three sleek rooms, it's a great base for those looking for some modern comforts in the wilds of Argyll. See More
  
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- Loch Lomond Arms Hotel Luss, Argyll 14 rooms from AU$188
  
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  Views  -  of lovely Loch Lomond
  Sailing  -  on Loch Lomond
  Four poster beds  -  in one room
  Outstanding location
  
  Comfortable rooms, glorious views of beautiful Loch Lomond, excellent locally-sourced gastropub food and friendly service on the Luss Estate. See More
  
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- The Bridge Inn Edinburgh (Ratho) 4 rooms from AU$216
  
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  Foodies  -  The award winning gastro pub serves exemplary food using locally sourced produce.
  Sights nearby  -  Visit the majestic Edinburgh Castle and admire the city views from atop.
  Great walks  -  Take scenic walks along the canal.
  Restaurant  -  Recommended.
  Recommended by  -  Sawdays
  
  A delightful village Inn set in a picturesque canal side spot in a quiet village just outside Edinburgh. The four rooms are perfectly styled producing an elegant yet cosy feel. The food is what this place is all about with delicious seasonal produce and innovative cooking. See More
  
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- The Creggans Inn Argyll 14 rooms from AU$225
  
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  Foodies  -  Excellent Scottish cuisine using the feshest local produce; award-winning 2 AA Rosette Loch Fyne Dining Room.
  Views  -  Stunning views of the Kintyre mountains and Loch Fyne.
  Active Holiday  -  Plenty of outdoor sports within the surrounding area.
  Restaurant  -  MacPhunn's Bar and Bistro serves grilled local kipper and slow roast pork belly.
  Recommended by  -  Sawdays, Michelin Travel
  
  An historic country inn on the shores of Loch Fyne, with views to Inveraray and the Kintyre mountains. Award-winning Scottish cuisine, delightfully cosy bedrooms and one suite, and a beautiful landscape for fishing, walking, diving, and whisky tasting. A gourmet spot in a breathtaking setting. See More
  
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- The Inn at Loch Tummel Pitlochry 6 rooms from AU$376
  
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  Sights nearby  -  Looking out on the Queen’s View, salmon jumping the ladder in Pitlochry, to Blair Castle of Clan Murray
  Great walks  -  Allean Forest is a few minutes drive with marked routes and stunning panoramic views
  Local exploring  -  Nature walks, birdwatching, sailing and also many historic sights close by
  Views  -  The Queen's viewing point is minutes away, but the Inn also boasts impressive views of its own
  Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide
  
  Originally a coaching inn from the 1800s, this historic, stylish property offers six ensuite rooms softly furnished in rustic, earthy tones. Wonderful location in the heart of Perthshire. Come for hill walks and stunning views followed by drinks in the cosy bar and locally sourced hearty food. See More
  
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- The Applecross Inn Ross-shire 7 rooms from AU$244
  
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  Local exploring  -  Great launchpad for exploring Applecross and the surrounding west coast.
  Great walks  -  The surrounding area is full of beautiful walking routes and there are a host of Munros close by waiting to be conquered!
  Sights nearby  -  Visit the local Heritage Centre and also the Applecross Estate Walled Garden.
  Fishing  -  Sea fishing trips can be organised from the hotel.
  
  Situated in Applecross, one of the West Coast's most charming villages, The Applecross Inn is a delightful family-run property. Specialising in good food and good beer, the inn offers traditional, comfortable rooms that provide a great base for exploring the area. See More
  
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- Meikleour Arms Blairgowrie, Perthshire 11 rooms from AU$244
  
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  Active Holiday  -  A great base for an active holiday of walking, fishing and horse riding.
  Families  -  The hotel's cottages are a great option for family trips.
  Fishing  -  The Meiklour Arms runs fishing trips on both the Tay and the Isla.
  Sights nearby  -  Take a trip to Scone Palace, the ancient seat of Scottish Kings.
  
  Offering charming cottages and lovely rooms, the Meikleour Arms is a delightful place to stay. Just a short walk from the river Tay, the hotel also features an excellent restaurant and a cosy pub that's a great spot to enjoy a dram. The cottages are perfect for a family holiday. See More
  
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- The Bonnie Badger Gullane (East Lothian) 13 rooms from AU$366
  
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  Beach Life  -  Located in a pretty seaside town, this hotel is popular with those looking to escape Edinburgh for walks on the beach
  Local exploring  -  With its handy location on the High Street, this hotel makes a great base for local exploring in Gullane
  Great walks  -  Enjoy great walks along the coast in Gullane and discover the beautiful natural landscape of East Lothian
  Sights nearby  -  Visit Gosford House, a neoclassical country house near Longniddry and a short drive from the hotel
  
  This historic pub is located in the village of Gullane, East Lothian. Having undergone a full renovation, it now offers contemporary rooms across the main house and two exterior cottages. The best suite boasts an original fireplace and freestanding tub. Dine at The Stables; a charming country stay. See More
  
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