Philipburn Hotel, BW Signature Collection

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2026

Paul

£8.00 for parking per night at off peak season
wont be back

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

John

Comfortable homely hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Margaret

I can't say enough about this place. Our stay was exceptional and revitalizing; If you're looking for quiet and solitude this is the place to go. You can hear bird chirping, no road noise, and the gardens are beautiful. The food was fantastic. I can't say enough about the staff. They are amazing and everything you wished a hotel staff would be. They catered to us like we were the only ones there. If you want a quiet place to go to after a day exploring the Borderlands in Scotland; this is the place. Even if you just want a place to relax and unwind for a few days this is a great place to go.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Lorna

The owner could not do enough for us. Such a friendly people

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Rodrigo

Extraordinary service.

Very very very welcoming and most polite host, room was spotless and the breakfast was a delight and it was totally prepared at the time booked. 5 stars!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2025

Kris

Great stay friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2024

Thomas

Good stay, good internet

Comfortable room, got a bit cold during the night but nothing major. Most importantly, decent internet. A bit of a wall to get to it but once on it was good!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

Vicki

Overnight stay

Lovely

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2024

Samuel

Nice wee hotel

Hotel was nice and the staff are very friendly. Found me a fan when the room got too hot. The shower could have been better the shower head was leaking from multiple places but overall the room was lovely and the food was amazing too. The takeaway breakfast really helped when I had to leave early in the morning.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Christina

We stayed in the cottages in the back, they were great! We appreciated the extra beds for our teens - a great place for a family!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2024

Brian

I had one night and it was my first time staying at this location, lovely location and nice hotel/bsr & restaurant

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2024

Utility

Thank you to the Staff!

Amazing staff who are welcoming and super helpful.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2024

James

Over-priced for what it is.

Check-in relatively straight forward. Room very good. Whilst there was a 'lounge' area, it was just restaurant tables/chairs. Restaurant there was a bit of a wait, we had been asked what time we wanted to book dinner - and assumed that was so we weren't in a busy period. They were short staffed, which was explained once we were sat down, but this could have been mentioned when we checked in/when we were asked to book a time for dinner. Food decent enough. Disapointed there was no flexibility for changing the pre-booked breakfast. We were hoping to have breakfast around 7am, which is not exactly an un-reasonable time, but told this wasn't possible, and a take-away breakfast was all they could do. That was not worth the £15 that breakfast was charged at. Overall the main reason for my ratings and overall mostly disapointment is actually the value - almost £200 for a twin room, for 1 night! Whilst some hotels do charge this, and in some cases more, that is driven by demand, or quality, but I'd say this is just a normal hotel, does what it needs to, but doesn't justify over the odds pricing. It wasn't busy either - so it's not like the rooms were in high demand pushing prices up. I feel £80-95 would have been a more justifiable and fair price.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2024

R I

Lovely Hotel, fantastic staff.

I have been staying here on business since November 2023, finally leaving at the end of March 2024.
I love this hotel. It is beautifully located, perfect for my Selkirk business stay but also as a base to explore the Scottish Borders.
The food is excellent with a great choice, but what really makes this a great place to stay are the so friendly and welcoming staff. Everyone is so helpful and cheerful but particular mention must be made of Leslie and Cheryl. Nothing was too much bother, and they really made my stay so nice.
I would highly recommend this hotel.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2024

Vicki

Fabulous owners and fabulous hotel!!

I was put in this hotel by hotels.com as there were issues with one I had booked…. Came away wishing I had stayed here in the first place!

The couple who own the hotel were absolutely delightful and my spontaneous arrival at 10pm was not a problem. They sat and had a chat at the bar with me while I had a well deserved wine and were great company. New arrivals to the local community and very keen to get the locals through the doors of the restaurant.

The room I stayed in was beautiful, very spacious with a huge bathroom and private veranda. The room was not overlooked at all so shutting the curtains was optional. The room had glass doors along one side so natural light filled the room…. I was old love to return in summer months and stay in a similar room because drinks and food on the veranda would be a lovely way to spend the evening.

The place was spotlessly clean. The TV was a good size and the bed/pillows were super comfy…. Often a gripe in hotels when you travel around a lot, a good nights sleep is the most important part of the stay and this hotel certainly delivered.

I didn’t try the food because of my late arrival but would definitely stay to eat next time.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2024

R I

Excellent. Highly recommended

I love this hotel. Have stayed here numerous times over the past several months on business.
It is in a lovely location with nice grounds.
It is very comfortable and the food is very nice. New Italian menu launched and from what I’ve tasted it is very good.
Most of all the staff are all brilliant, so friendly and so helpful. Would highly recommend this hotel.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2023

Kevin

Good place to stsy

Great room and great storage for our push bikes.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2023

Helen

Beautiful comfortable clean hotel in lovely surroundings.
Food was also very acceptable, but perhaps a little less good than expected.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2023

CHIKAKO

After dinner, I enjoyed walking around the hotel.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2023

Kaitlin

My boyfriend and I absolutely loved our stay here. The staff were so friendly (especially the lady who greeted us at the front desk and took our orders for dinner - she was amazing and clearly took such pride in her job), the room was lovely, the gardens were beautiful, and they had a huge vegan menu for dinner! We would absolutely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2022

Lorraine

Service with a smile

My sister and I had a two night stay here whilst heading for a concert at Floors Castle
Manager Marie was so warm and welcoming as were her staff.
Perfect for visiting the surrounding area.
Thank you

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2022

Brian

The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The room was perfect with a flair of the Scottish Borders. Convenient to everything we intended to do. For a smaller property they had an exceptional breakfast and dinner menu quite fitting to the location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2021

Mrs Linda muir

Lovely place will come back in the summer

Lovely hotel lovely food the only thing I say was bedroom was cold at night

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2021

John

Excellent overnight stop

Lovely hotel and staff; attention to detail apparent in decor and service. Clean and efficiently run with a warmth and genuine friendliness. Food delicious too.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2021

Kevin

Friendly staff

The staff where all very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2021

Christopher

What an awesome hotel. I stayed in a garden room which has a great amount of space, is spotlessly clean and very comfortable bed. The staff were really friendly and helpful and made the stay an absolute delight. I'd love to stay their again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2021

Lt Col GMJ

Door banging from underneath our room was irritating. Coffe/ tea were on a tray which had to be lifted up for use & kettle had to be plugged in on the bedside chest or on the floor

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2021

Cassie

Great stay

We only stayed one night but it was a very enjoyable stay. Beautiful surroundings and the staff were friendly and very helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2021

J

Hotel was nice. Boring menu. Staff efficient but not friendly.

Business

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2021

Lynne

Very clean and comfortable

Very clean and well kept. The only issues we had were a dirty teaspoon on the hospitality tray in the bedroom and the fact that the bathroom description included a bidet. We didn't have one. Not a deal-breaker but inaccurate. Dinner and breakfast were very good and staff were pleasant. The grounds are beautiful. We'd stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2021

Wayne

Lovely place

Lovely place

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2021

Nicola

Lovely stay at the Philipburn Hotel. It’s a hidden gem in Selkirk with lovely gardens, beautiful and spacious rooms for families that even had a patio to sit out. The restaurant was really nice and cosy and although we never had dinner at the hotel we did have breakfast which was really nice. The staff were very friendly and nothing was a bother.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2021

Verified traveler

Relaxing comfortable stay and welcoming staff

This hotel exceeded our expectations for a relaxing weekend break.Beautiful grounds ,friendly atmosphere, excellent meals and plenty to do in the local area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2021

Allison

Definitely recommend this hotel

We stayed for 2 nights when they had just reopened- it was really quiet - well organised for COVID restrictions- lacked atmosphere as there were very few people around - not their fault! Could have a drink in the beer garden - which is stunning. Food very good, service excellent and staff very friendly. Plenty of good walking trails straight from the hotel. Wishing them very good wishes when restrictions are lifted.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2020

Kevin

Maintining good standards

Comfortable hotel, made very welcome and robust but sympathetic COVID019 controls. Excellent food and restaurant service.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2019

John

Eagerly Anticipated Break Missed

Had to give some ratings on previous screen, as unfortunately we were unable to take up our booking at the last minute. On the day of our proposed stay, our severely disabled son took epileptic seizures and we obviously had to care for him. My wife called the cancellation number to advise of our inability to fulfil the booking.
It is unfortunate that our inability to take up an eagerly anticipated break due to the above reason, and thereby forfeit the full cost of the break, is equated with those instances where people simply change their mind and don't turn up.
We will therefore have to give careful consideration to booking anywhere in advance in future in case our son suffers a similar situation.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2019

Sarah

Relaxing stay.

Really enjoyed are stay, excellent service & breakfast .
We would have preferred the bath room on the same level as the bedroom. We will stay again when in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel in beautiful grounds. Staff are excellent and friendly. Great food. A very relaxing and comfortable place to stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

We had a lovely, spacious family room, and the service was magnificent.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2019

Alan

Great place to stay. Stayed with my son while he was at his youth theatre group he loved it. He only wishes we had stayed longer and got to have a walk round the beautiful garden

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2018

Heather

Nice country style hotel

Late check in, staff friendly and efficient. Nice room,very comfy bed, good shower and bathroom. Only niggle was tea making facilities-could only seem to plug kettle in and leave on the floor and coffee sachets felt old and dried out (crunchy and stuck together) however tasted ok

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

We chose this hotel to be near to family and it was a great choice . Beautifully situated on the outskirts of Selkirk,with walks by the river and Selkirk itself. Our room was warm and had everything we needed including peace and quiet.The parking and access was good .The staff that we met were friendly and helpful.We would definitely stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2018

Joseph

Pleasant location

Very accommodating as I had to check in past the official check in time and the staff were more than happy to wait for me.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Wonderful staff, good food, great hotel. Loved location and historical building

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2018

R

Very nice hotel

Clean, well equipped hotel with friendly helpful staff. Very enjoyable stay.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2018

John

Fantastic hotel with excellent staff

This is a really great hotel with such professional and friendly staff. We arrived three hours before check-in but that was not a problem, the room was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I cannot recommend this hotel enough, we will definitely stay there again - many thanks to the staff for making us feel so welcome!

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2018

Beverly

stop on our way to the south

room comfortable bed a bit on the smaller size, shower and amenities good. Restaurant had excellent food and Christine at the front desk was helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2018

heather

Excellent stay.

Enjoyed our stay at the Phillipburn Hotel everything was excellent from the room to the food. We will be back one day soon.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2018

Susan

Quaint place in An Historic Area

This motel is operated by its owners and their well-trained team. Large comfortable rooms. Only 12 or so miles in almost any direction there are castles, abbeys (ruins), and cashmere and woolen shopping.

The restaurant bent over backwards to please you and the menu was surprisingly varied with good results. Lobby had comfortable sofas in a small conversational room.

Parking was free. The free breakfast was great. Will return or recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2018

Andy

Highly recomended

Staff are very friendly, food is good, very comfortable stay highly recommended