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Billerwell Farm Bed & Breakfast: Traveller Reviews

Bonchester Bridge TD9 8JF , Scotland
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Loveland,Ohio
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
“Hidden Gem in the Borders - Billerwell Farms B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2011

We stayed at Billerwell Farm B&B on June 5th as we were approaching the end of our 12 day trip through Scotland. We just scratch the surface on what to see in the Borders and we plan to return and when we do return we will stay at Billerwell Farms. It is an old farm house that has been turned into a beautiful B&B. Do not be discouraged when you drive up to the B&B as it is a working farm. The rooms are beautiful, large with a comfortable bed, great pillows and a desk to use. The rooms are very clean with plenty of closet space. They have tea and coffee, free WIFI in your room, hair dryer and other amenities. The bathroom has a nice large tub and shower. This B&B provides some nice bathroom amenities that you would find in fine hotels.

Billerwell Farms is located out in the country and you will be driving on a single lane road to reach it. Please follow the directions that Billerwell Farms B&B provides as various satellite providers will take you the wrong way. Because of its location, Billerwell Farms is very quiet and peaceful. It is also pet friendly. Your host, Marion is wonderful, very friendly and is a great cook. She has a lot of knowledge about the Borders area and is very willing to share.

For breakfast they have a large selection to choose from such as fresh fruit, cold cereal, juices, tea, coffee, porridge, eggs made to order, bacon, sausage, haggis, potato scone, toast and great marmalades (this is only a partial list). The food is excellent and freshly made. Note, I got the full Scottish breakfast and I was not hungry until dinner. At breakfast you have a beautiful view of the large back “Yard” where you will see wild life roaming around.

For dinner we went to the nearby small town of Bonchester Bridge and ate at Horse & Hound Country Inn. Very cozy and quaint pub which began its working life as a Coaching Inn in 1701. The interior was old-style with dark furniture and crimson carpet, with equestrian and farmhouse equipment hanging off the walls and ceiling. We got a very true sampling of the local life by having dinner in the pub section. We enjoyed talking to two frendly local gentlemen about various things, including single malts. All of a sudden, one of the gentlemen brought over two different and distinct shots of single malts to try. The food was great and the company was wonderful.

Our only regret is that we only had one night at Billerwell Farms B&B. We will definitely stay here again when we return to the Borders.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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cleveland
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Borders' Best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2010

We feel so fortunate to have experienced Billerwell in The Borders. Marion couldn't have been more accommodating, providing us with detailed itineraries of our daily touring preferences, and loaning us Ling for a splendid walk up Rubislaw. Marion and Richard also provided us with dining tips that were quite helpful. This B&B is quite set up for all sorts of travelers, with maps and literature available, in addition to the beautiful surroundings and gracious hosts. We certainly hope to return when we can.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2010

we have just returned from a three day stay at Billerwell for the second time this year !
and we enjoyed every thing about it yet again !, the farm is set in lovely surroundings, the room lovely, and very comfortable, very clean and tidy, the breakfasts were first class, and have to say, Marion and Richard are the best hosts you could wish for, very friendly and very helpfull, cant wait to retun next year !

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Glasgow
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Marion is the best Hostess we have ever had the pleasure of meeting.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2010

I am not easy to giving 5 star reviews. However, Marion and the bed + Goose Down duvet and pillows swayed me. Oh yes and being met by a Black Lab wagging her tail.
The breakfast was excellent and despite the weather we loved the Farm location and the area.
Melrose is a peach as is Jedburugh.

Dissapointing was the breakfast seating arrangements. One large dining table. Neither of us like eating like that and would prefer our own space. How about 3 separate square tables and push them together for family, Marion?
With the low pressure water situation at the farm the showers use a pump to supply pressure. Excellent shower but noisey. I.e when someone in another room has a shower you hear the pump clearly.


Recommended - Great experience.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Billerwell, Owner at Billerwell Farm Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
14 October 2010
Thanks you so much for your fantastic compliments - so glad you enjoyed your stay! We're really sorry that the breakfast seating wasn't to your liking. After several years at Billerwell we have found that most guests like to sit 'farmhouse' style and meet other guests, admire the views and exchange experiences at breakfast. However, we realise this doesn't suit everyone so will always set up a separate table if needed. Following your comments,we have actually now put this into our welcome letter so the options are clear for everyone.
Re the noise from the power showers - sorry about this too - not a lot we can do despite the additional insulation we installed - but at least we are regularly told they are great showers - and you don't hear anything else through those wonderful thick farmhouse walls!
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“Fabulous Accomodation in the heart of the Scottish Borders”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2010
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Billerwell Farm is a must stay for anyone that appreciates comfort and great service

My wife and I chose Billerwell after reading reports on here, when we arrived it lived up to all its expectations and more, its location and the scenery is amazing, Richard and Marion were so friendly and helpful.
We stayed in the Rose Room and it was a very spacious room with a large comfortable bed, well decorated, the bathroom had a heated floor and large fluffy towels , just like home!
Richard gave us an impressive service at breakfast, with fresh fruit or cereals and then a large Scottish Breakfast with haggis and all the trimmings, home made marmalade.
There is wildlife everywhere, ducks, pheasants galore, deer and badgers, we were woken most mornings by a woodpecker outside the bedroom window.
Nothing was too much trouble for Richard , he even volunteered to fetch us back from the local pub so we did not have to drive.
The local pub is the Horse and Hounds in Bonchester Bridge, (Appprox 2 miles away) recently taken over by Lucy & Neil, who made us very welcome, the food is freshly prepared and cooked by Lucy and the Chef, We had Chicken Breasts stuffed with Haggis and all the fresh local grown vegetables and a home made sticky toffee pudding, 2 free glasses of wine all for under £20. All the locals are very friendly and happy to help with advice or directions.
We loved our 3 days at Billerwell Farm and have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who appreciated great service, we are planning another visit to Billerwell in the Summer of 2010
If you are visiting the Borders do not miss this place its fabulous!!

  • Stayed March 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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