Elphinstone Hotel - Biggar
55.624893, -3.521871
Overview
Historic coaching inn in Biggar with over 400 years of hospitality
Rooms & Accommodations
The Elphinstone Hotel offers spacious en-suite bedrooms with unique decor, including quadruple rooms and family-sized options. Some rooms have been recently refurbished with new fixtures and crisp white bedding. Room 2 and other standard doubles provide private bathrooms, while the quadruple room is noted for its generous size.
Dining & Local Produce
The on-site restaurant at Elphinstone Biggar serves British, European, and grill BBQ cuisine, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options, and the full Scottish breakfast features locally sourced bacon, sausage, and black pudding. Guests also highlight the Sunday roast and the butcher next door as suppliers of the hotel's meat.
Entertainment & Events
The public bar at the Elphinstone Hotel offers darts, a pool table, and a refurbished lounge with an open fire. A function suite accommodates up to 90 guests for weddings, family gatherings, and other events. The beer garden and hanging baskets provide outdoor seating, and the bar serves real ale.
Pet-Friendly Policies
Elphinstone Hotel Biggar Scotland allows dogs in dining areas and provides pet-friendly rooms. Guest reviews note that dogs are welcome in the bar and restaurant, and the hotel offers water bowls and a relaxed attitude toward pets. The policy extends to all room types, making stays comfortable for owners and their dogs.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The Elphinstone Hotel Biggar Lanarkshire is centrally located in Biggar, within a 9-minute walk of the Biggar Puppet Theatre. Free on-street parking is available directly outside the hotel. The Five Sisters Zoo is a local attraction easily reached from the hotel, and Edinburgh is a 45-minute drive away.
- History: Over 400 years of hospitality
- Location: Centrally located in Biggar, near Five Sisters Zoo
- Dining: British, European, and grill BBQ with local produce
- Entertainment: Darts, pool table, function suite for 90 guests
- Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome in dining areas and rooms
- Rooms: Spacious en-suite bedrooms with unique decor
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Double bed
Essential information about Elphinstone Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 156 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 31.0 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Edinburgh, EDI |
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