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Allan Ramsay Hotel

Nr. Penicuik, Carlops EH26 9NF, Scotland
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Allan Ramsay Hotel
Ranked #1 of 1 Carlops B&B and Inns
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The Allan Ramsey is very mediocre. A limited menu with two items not available reduced the choice. There is a banner outside proclaiming the place is 'Under New Ownership.' This has been there for well over a year to make you think you are about to receive something new or different. That is simply not the case. The food was... More

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livingston
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

Adventurous as to what is still available on menu. Been here summer and winter and really have become attached too the cozy surrounds. Menu can be a wee bit hit or miss depending on availability but always service with a smile.Fair choice of beer wines etc and when the fire is roaring it is an exceptionally cozy wee bar, lounge,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012 via mobile

Awful place-don't even bother going in and wasting your money. Staff including the owners are rude and drinks are flat. Grotty sitting area. Rank. You would be better staying in Edinburgh or going to West Linton or anywhere but there. It's such a shame since it could be lovely.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

Had Christmas Lunch menu today (12/12/12). Good starter of smoked salmon and prawn parcel. Also good Christmas Pudding with custard and Taylors ice cream. Dismal turkey and trimmings main, which might have been forgiven but for the PERISHING cold bar, coupled with desperately slow service. Surely the management of a country pub should realise that customers coming in from sub-zero... More

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Carlops, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

Each dish freshly cooked with top quality ingredients. Cheapest draught Peroni in the Lothians to boot. Good wine list at reasonable prices and the Presecco by the glass a winner with the girls! Children welcome in the restaurant up to 10pm.

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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

We drop in every now and again to the Allan Ramsay and have to say that things are definitely on the up. Was out walking early October in the Pentlands and found the place welcoming, warm (the fire was lit) and the staff hospitable. We had a few beers and a snack off the bar menu this time. Cullen Skink... More

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Durham, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

stayed here on wed night room clean and compact but all you need for a nights sleep,evening meal was extra tasty (normally i leave some but on this occasion plate was empty) staff very friendly and warm,breakfast equally as good as meal on the night will deffo be returning

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N. Ireland
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52 reviews 52 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

This was a real surprise, a great surprise! My husband and I were staying there for 3 days whilst he did a lime mortar course nearby and both of us loved this place and hope to go back one day. We had the room second in from the left and it was so comfortable with a en-suite and shower, tv,... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2012 via mobile

My brother recommended we go back here after a 2 year gap. Now under new management. Well what can I say, the food was of a very low standard . One dish was returned to the kitchen and the new one half eaten. Really if your going to charge these prices then the food should be of a reasonable quality.... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012

We have rediscovered this country pub under the new owners. Log fires, prosecco by the glass and real home made chips. Dogs welcomed in the bar. Friendly staff.

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Address: Nr. Penicuik, Carlops EH26 9NF, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Borders > Carlops
Amenities:
Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in Carlops
Price range (per night): 63 AUD - 95 AUD
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