Horseshoe Inn - Eddleston

4 Gold Star family-run hotel with 2 AA Rosette dining in the Scottish Borders

Award-Winning Dining

The Horseshoe Inn Eddleston holds a 2 AA Rosettes award for its restaurant, which serves locally inspired cuisine with a creative chef. Guests can order from a menu that includes Scottish venison pie, grilled fish, and vegetarian parcels like butternut and lentil filo pastry. The bar offers a selection of real ales, craft beers, and artisan gin, with the same menu available in both the bar and restaurant areas.

Accommodation

The eight en-suite bedrooms at Horseshoe Inn have earned 4 Gold Stars by the AA Guide and include Classic, Superior, and Premier Double Rooms. Each room has a private entrance, a wall-mounted LCD TV, and free toiletries, with Premier rooms offering extra space and a bath with overhead shower. The rooms are located in a separate building behind the inn, ensuring quiet nights away from the main pub noise.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Horseshoe Inn Eddleston is situated in the Scottish Borders, a 30-minute drive south of Edinburgh and just 10 minutes from Peebles town centre. Guests can reach Dawyck Botanic Garden within a 20-minute drive or visit Peebles Golf Club for a round. For winter sports, Midlothian Snowsports Centre is about 40 minutes away by car.

Family & Pet-Friendly Amenities

The Horseshoe Inn allows dogs in the bar area and provides water bowls, treats, and even a small bed on request, making it a dog-friendly stay. Families receive a children's menu with smaller portions, and the restaurant can accommodate dietary restrictions when notified in advance. The adjacent beer garden offers a safe outdoor space for children and pets to relax after a day of exploring.

Services & Practicalities

The Horseshoe Inn Eddleston provides free Wi-Fi and complimentary parking in a large car park adjacent to the room block. Guests can make use of the shared lounge/TV area or the picnic area in the garden, and the inn offers packed lunches on request. For accessibility, the hotel has wheelchair-accessible rooms and a designated smoking area outside.

• Award-winning dining: 2 AA Rosettes awarded to the restaurant
• Accolades: 4 Gold Stars by the AA Guide for rooms
• Location: 30 minutes south of Edinburgh, 10 minutes from Peebles
• Dietary needs: prior notice accommodated, children's menu available
• Drinks: real ales, craft beers, artisan gin selection
• Outdoor access: near Dawyck Botanic Garden, golf, hiking routes