Templehall Hotel in Scottish Borders

A really top notch hotel for the traveller who likes peace and quiet. The rooms are spacious and the beds extremely comfortable. The hosts were very welcoming and the facilities were really good.

Can't rate this place highly enough. Lovely rooms, beautiful location, great food but above all the staff are brilliant, couldn't be more helpful. I will definitely stay here again.

Good room and delicious food. We arrived before the 4pm check-in but were allowed to go to our room while we waited.

A very pleasant and cozy hotel in a nice location with kind and helpful staff.

Excellent hotel, very accommodating staff and dog friendly. Bar serves decent ale as well.

Stayed here whilst walking. Very friendly and food was excellent 👌

Very welcoming. Lovely decor. Service very helpful. Lovely evening meal. Excellent breakfast. Bed was up against a wall which made getting in and out difficult hence 4 stars. I would stay again. Xxx

We stayed here as part of a managed walking holiday, unfortunately there is little choice! The room we stopped in was a decent size and was clear enough. The building is old and therefore some aspects you can't escape but we were happy with the room. What is odd is that the hotel reception and bar are separate although they are in the same building - you can't get from one to the other without going outside! The welcoming we got when we first arrived wasn't great. The bar area is akin to a village hall rather than a quaint country pub! The food was very disappointing, Wetherspoons do better food! The veg was out of a frozen packet, and it went downjill from there! But as I said at the beginning there isn't much choice, and that's how they make you feel. If you don't like it go somewhere else, oh but you can't!!!

Not bad not the best drinks very limited

Quaint little village hotel away from the hustle and bustle of the city , Room with a good en-suite and had the odd banging and water flushing noise occasionally from other room/rooms , the bed was very comfortable , the room had what looked and felt like damp patches on the wall and were cold to touch No WIFI as no signal was available upstairs but it was available downstairs in the bar /restaurant area , the price for the room was a bit steep at £135 per night B&B especially as there was damp and no wifi in the room . I was told the wifi problem would be resolved soon ,

Best nights sleep in a long time, great service.

A caveat for this review. We passed by while walking on The St Cuthbert’s Way, when we were hungry and we were wanting to eat anything, though eat quickly. We were disappointed in the service, with the slow speed of service and the quality of what we ate. So, while we were not the ‘average’ lunchtime clientele, at the outset we did state our needs clearly. Aware from others walking who also stopped to eat at Templehall that they shared our experience. As a constructive suggestion, try and put together a menu that is for hikers/pilgrims. Keep the offer simple and readily and quickly available. On the Camino De Santiago in Spain the Pilgrim Menu is very, very common and readily available along the route. Also suggest that a rubber stamp so as to validate the walker’s credential be made and is available. Would potentially give great advertising and promotion for your establishment.

Attended on local festival day. Walked in to be told they are not doing any food apart from lunch As they will be doing burgers in about an hour. Staff member was quite dismissive and rude we felt. Prices were very expensive as well!

One of the few good meals to be had on St Cuthbert’s Way. Don’t miss it.

We stayed in one of the cottages next to hotel,but have been in the hotel most nights,staff very friendly and helpful,beer and food very good

Went for a late dinner after exploring family ancestry at the Riddell Estate in Lilliesleaf. Thanks to Hazel, our wonderful server, and Kate, working magic in the kitchen, we had an excellent meal. The salmon was perfectly prepared and flavored and the homemade lasagne was generous and tasty. This was a lovely dinner out in Morebattle.

Great spot for lunch, lovely beer garden and as good a burger as you'll get anywhere, 5⭐

Lovely restaurant. Friendly, attentive staff. Excellent varied menu catering well for vegetarians too. Relaxing atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

It never seems to be open, whatever time or day I'm in the village.

Went to the one night special last night with my Mum & Wife..food was amazing..presentation was amazing & service was fantastic ..lovely atmosphere & in all a lovely evening..highly recommend to take advantage on there next one

Amazing little place. From the moment we first spoke (in the summer!) through to Christmas Day the owner couldn’t do enough to accommodate us. Christmas Dinner was excellent but what made it was the service from Hazel and the rest of the fabulous staff. And the private dining experience… wow! The space is amazing and so homely. It was exactly what we needed - space for children to run around while not annoying others plus comfy chairs and dining area. They left lovely gifts for the children and a welcome drink for the adults was also included. The price was very reasonable for all that was offered. I can’t recommend the private dining space enough! From start to finish we loved it. Thank you x

Amazing service, lovely staff, spotless bedrooms, lovely evening meal and breakfast. Accommodated us with bike storage too! Would recommend 100%. This village is lucky to have this wee gem!!!

Great stop of on St cuthberts way

A nice quiet village.Great place to stay.Rooms were nice & Clean.Food was vg.People were friendly. GREAT Alround.

We ate at this lovely little Hotel for lunch while staying in the area. We arrived when the were preparing for a large function but the staff were still very welcoming and helpful (coped really well with my dairy intolerance). The Sunday lunch menu was good and the meals were excellent (We had roast beef and salmon). They also had a dog friendly area in the bar for us as we had two dogs with us (not carpet!).

Great hospitality, clean and comfortable room (although bathroom is a bit small), lovely dinner and breakfast.

We had two meals here and the food was delicious.

A lovely lunch here this week. The Templehall Burger was superb and the homemade Banoffi Pie was excellent. Throw in the great service from Kerry, has assured our return next time we're in Kelso. Thankyou.

Enjoyed our well prepared burgers and desserts, sat outside in glorious sunshine! Friendly service too. We're fussy about cleanliness and food prep and weren't disappointed.

Such a friendly service with delicious food.

We stayed two times in the summer of 2021 and were very happy on both occasions. The staff and owner are all very nice, professional and friendly. The menu is simple and delicious and the rooms were clean and comfortable. On the second trip in August we were able to enjoy the surroundings with a very nice walk in the hills above Morebattle. A delightful corner of the Scottish Borders.

First time in the hotel for my uncal James Thompson funeral it was amazing food and staff first class.

Not good did not stay but could not get a meal

Excellent food and welcoming service

Well worth a stop for a look round and coffee. Beautiful building bein renovated.

Great stay. Very spacious and clean room. Tea and treats available in room. Staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Restaurant was great for both evening meal and breakfast. Bar and lounge available in hotel with special offers for walkers on the St. Cuthberts Way trail! This is the place to stay in Morebattle!!

Fabulous! A lovely place to drink, eat and sleep. The staff go out of their way to make your visit special. Their covid safeguarding is second to none and much appreciated. Great to experience this high standard, the added bonus is that it's independent.

A lovely hotel in a wonderful situation. Stayed here on our St Cuthbert's Walk. Some great touches like providing slippers for feet that need a rest from boots ! lovely room with great amenities. Beautiful beer garden with best view ever while drinking a pint. Good standard of food in a newly furbished restaurant. excellent service

A welcome break from st chuthberts way cold drinks and clean loo!

Where do I start with this gorgeous hotel and its wonderful owner, Kerry. It is a rare place indeed. Set in beautiful village of MoreBattle with gorgeous views over the hills. Peaceful, and beautiful. We recommend you put in Morebattle, and postcode into SatNav or you will end up in a tiny place on main road going into Kelso!!! We phoned Kerry to tell her we were lost and she was so helpful - nothing too much. She asked if we had eaten and we said no. I can prepare a meal for you in your room if that would helpful!!! At time of being there lockdown was still in force and eating inside stopped at 8pm. So we put down our bags in our lovely room and tucked into Haddock & chips for me and a superb chicken dish for my husband. Really brilliant. We finally arrived and were showed to our room. It was gorgeous. Superkingsize bed and everything we were going to need for our 2 nite stay. We had a couple of walks out of the village into the beautiful countryside. Just a fab stay. Breakfast and dinner was simply fab. The quality of food, service and helpfulness was second to none. Thank you Kerry and your lovely staff. We couldn't have asked for more, although if we had I am sure you would have done your best to provide it.

Top marks, good food, accommodation and service. Nice garden, very relaxing.

Stayed here for two nights, rooms very comfy, delicious food served very helpful friendly staff

A small but comfortable room. The best thing is the beer garden which is at the side of a field filled with birds and rabbits. We spent more time watching the wildlife thank talking! One word of caution, there is a very large selection for breakfast, however, if you choose not to have items your breakfast will come up a little small. My breakfast was fab but my husband didn't want a couple of items so had almost a child's portion....

We had a lovely snack here on our way down South

Beautiful meal in a lovely airy room

Superb meal, food great & lovely friendly staff. Would highly recommend 👌

Took mum out for lunch , couldn’t recommend this place more , our waitress Lorraine was so helpful and attentive, the food from Dana was so tasty and excellent presentation, Hazel the bar maid was so friendly, again I can’t recommend this secret in the countryside enough , it’s a must have stop off in a beautiful setting , large spacious restaurant with very well presented. Well done team your doing a fantastic job , keep up the great work 👍🏼

Fantastic food, reasonable prices, lovely staff

Lovely venue. Amazing food. Excellent service. Would have no hesitation in recommending the Templehall.

Felt very safe, the hotel is handling Covid-scure arrangements well. Very comfortable bed and quiet night's sleep. Breakfast good. Shame there's no porridge, kinda expect that in Scotland. One criticism is, as the bathroom has no bath and the shower has only a central deluge fitting the hotel needs to supply bath caps for guests.

Ideally placed for exploring southeast Scotland and the border's. Run by delightful staff, it's pleasant clean and comfortable and the food is excellent and reasonably priced. The WiFi is a little patchy and there is no shelf in the shower but other than that was just about perfect.😀

We ate in the restaurant. Our experience was excellent. The Covid arrangements are well implemented so it's a very safe environment. The food is really high quality and the service is friendly. Prices are reasonable for the quality. I would recommend it.

Great beer, very good staff and a very nice meal. Nice menu. Had the fish and chips again!! Good plate of food. Everyone in the party enjoyed their food.

Great room, nice meal (don't be put 9ff by the blg room. Nice little residents lounge. Very safe. Fab service. Would definitely go back and recommend. Did 6 mile along the St Cuthberts Way. Would recommend.

Very nice hotel for the price. Not much around to do however has a few scenic walks nearby so would highly recommend. Also the food is delicious 😋

Me and partner stayed here in August. The hotel is in a nice location, with a fantastic beer garden. The food is OK. The room we stayed in was great. But most importantly, the staff were ridiculously nice. All of them were just hard working, lovely people.

I loved it, the service was excellent, friendly staff and a range of food you can chose from. Excellent COVID-19 measures and selling masks! I would definitely go again!

Lovely lunch! Food and location amazing

Lovely food, brilliant staff, very clean and following all current guidelines. Had a very nice outdoor lunch.

Had a lovely father's day meal delivered yesterday. Although it was late in arriving it was absolutely not a problem. Delivered with apologies and a smile. Can understand in these difficult times why. Thank you Kerry and the team.

Absolutely fantastic atmosphere great food and amazing and friendly service

So very thoughtful, helpful and friendly. We were in the area for stressful NHS work and we were made very comfortable. Our room was very spacious and had great views. We will definitely be back when life is back to normal. Thanks again, brilliant!

Nice staff nice food make you feel like part of the community. Manager Kerry knows what she is doing

Lovely atmospheres, welcoming and cosy. Great food.

Lovely meal and well priced. Friendly staff.

Friendly staff, good food, clean room, beautiful area

Couldn't have been more helpful and welcoming when we arrived wet and muddy from our bike ride. Room was spot on and nice and warm. Food as also very good with great service. Thanks.

It's amazing great food clean rooms and Netflix's

Stopped for a lunchtime pint. Very friendly welcome. Half price pint as I was walking on St Cuthbert's Way. Cosy bar. Big car park if driving. One to return to!

Great hotel with fantastic food, friendly staff and a bright ambiance.

This inn was basically the only place in town to stay as we were walking through on the st. Cuthbert’s way. The room was comfortable but nothing special. Breakfast was great and dinner was excellent. However, the best thing about this stay was the service - friendly, helpful, and went out of their way to grant requests for bags of ice, shower assistance, and wifi troubleshooting. Would definitely seek this spot out again!

Visited after reading reviews. Not disappointed. Well cooked food with good spread of options. None of our group were disappointed. They even cooked macaroni cheese for the toddler which was not on the menu. Well done. Staff all very friendly.

Friendly staff, used to walkers. Lovely beer garden with amazing views and good food and beer.

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Die Lage des Hotels ist sehr schön, ruhig und idyllisch in einem kleinen Dorf. Die Zimmer sind sauber, das Bad ist neu und komfortabel. Die Dusche ist klasse. Die Betten waren leider recht kurz und in die Jahre gekommen. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker (Scottish Breakfast), aber die Mitarbeiter kamen nicht so schnell hinterher. Die Bar hatte gutes Bier und die Mitarbeiter waren ansonsten sehr nett.

Lovely staff reasonable prices great service

Great beer and friendly service

Stayed for one night but it was everything we needed! The beds were comfortable and the shower was incredible, food was good as well!

Didn't stay at the hotel. Stopped there passing through when walking the St Cuthberts Way. Got free half of beer. Staff were so excellent we returned the same evening for a meal. Once again the staff were superb and meal was fantastic. This is a must stop fir all.

A last minute decision to break up a long journey lead us to Morebattle and this fantastic little hotel in the beautiful borders . Food is sublime, staff are so friendly and welcoming. Was tempted not to review, to keep this to ourselves, but this place really is worth a visit.

Excellent choice of food warm and welcoming staff polite . Value for money definitely

Had a good meal at herds super last night and the service was excellent

Recently refurbished small village hotel. New owners have put a lot of time effort and money into making this a great place to eat or stay. Regular entertainment in the upgraded function/ dining room offers a wide variety of styles to appeal to locals and visitors. Good value food from a select menu locally sourced.

Great weekend of trad Irish music. Kerry and the team are super. Rooms are clean, comfortable and cosy. Breakfasts were delicious. Food menu is pretty good and at a reasonable price. Service friendly and professional. Happy to recommend this great wee hotel in the Borders.

Fantastic local pub in Morebattle. Amazing pub grub!!

Booked for alternative Christmas night on 22 December 2018. Great meal, good band Voodoo Traveller, Friendly staff and locals. Had a great stay in cottage in Morebattle, a lovely village, mild weather for December.

I have often been here for a meal and have been satisfied with the food. This visit, however was very different. I ordered Venison steak. It looked lovely when it arrived but looks were deceptive. I could not cut it no matter how I tried. I tried different parts of the steak, but could not cut through. I told the waiter who took it back to the kitchen. It came back having been cut with a kitchen knife and was presented back to me in large chunks. By this time the plate was covered in blood and not any easier to cut. I called the waiter over again. This time the chef came out with a very belligerent stance and tone of voice. He told me the Venison should be pink. I agree but not bloody. He told me he had been using that Venison all week and no one had complained ! He never apologised but took the stance that I was wrong. He stood with his hand on his hip and was confrontational. My family were amazed at his stance. He then he, very reluctantly, offered me another meal. My family had to them wait until another meal was cooked. I do not complain often but was embarrassed and offended that I would be treated like this. My family stays just told the corner from this hotel and often eat there, when they have visitors, we and they will not be back

Good beer and coffee with welcoming staff in warm surroundings on a cold day.

We had rented accommodation in the village to walk some of the Cithbert's Way and were delighted to discover restaurant/hotel.But even better it was good.We ate a cockaleekie Pot Pie and my partner had tiger prawns and they were both excellent.A side order of hand cut chips and then dessert completed the meal.The service was good .The landlady took the time to show me the rooms and they are also of a very high standard.I do not hesitate to recommend strongly this establishment and I shall return.

Just brilliant will be back great food and super people

Great place to stay over. The Inn has all you need to rest up. Very comfortable single bed. Hot shower. Very good lunch and dinner menu. Breakfast included in the price, starts at 8am.

What a lovely Meal we had Lambs Shanks highly recommended. Great atmosphere, lovely staff, very good value for money

The Games Dinner was excellent,lovely food and friendly people.!

Great hotel for a relaxing break. So quiet and peaceful and the staff are so friendly and welcoming

Good cooking, some lovely local produce. Friendly atmosphere with mixture of walkers and locals, especially in the bar. They have done a great job of using the large restaurant space and making it feel a lot less like a barn than it might have felt.

This was a 1 night stop for us on St Cuthbert's Way. Our room was huge, with clean modern decor, and a big waterfall shower. The evening staff were helpful and friendly, Hazel in particular made us very welcome. The Inn offer a free half pint at the bar for anyone walking the SCW which was nice. The garden was very pretty and dinner in the restaurant was good. Breakfast was a little lacklustre compared to larger places we had stayed, but overall a great visit.

The Temple hall provided a wonderful funeral tea, a large variety of sandwiches and sausage rolls, tea and coffee. Although I would have had the tea and coffee at the other end of the table to avoid the bottleneck.

Room was lovely, no veggie option on the breakfast menu but I asked and the kitchen sorted veggie sausages for me, much appreciated. Enjoyed our stay here

Templehall Inn looked an ordinary country pub yet the accommodation was car from ordinary. The room was stylish, bed extremely comfortable and ensure well appointed and luxurious. The bar downstairs was quaint with a great atmosphere. Dinner was excellent as was breakfast. Thank you for a .memorable stay.

Four of us stayed the night here whilst on a Scottish motorcycle tour. It was the nicest of the 3 places we stayed. The rooms are modern and spotless. Evening meals and breakfast was perfect and the owners very friendly and obliging. And safe parking for the bikes. What more could you ask for?