The Allan Ramsay Hotel
8.6
Excellent(185 reviews)
Carlops, Penicuik EH26 9NF, United Kingdom
+44 1968 660258
Hotel Description
The Allan Ramsay Hotel, located in Carlops, Penicuik EH26 9NF, United Kingdom, offers a welcoming retreat in the picturesque Scottish countryside. Situated just a 15-minute drive from the stunning Pentland Hills, this charming hotel is the perfect base for those seeking both comfort and adventure. Its location provides guests with easy access to nearby attractions such as Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh Castle, and the National Museum of Scotland, all within a 30- to 40-minute drive.
Guests will appreciate the hotel's cozy ambiance, with a pet-friendly policy that ensures all members of the family are welcome. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, providing an inviting atmosphere for guests to relax after a day of exploring the surrounding area. Guests have praised the hotel's vibrant nightlife, with the bar being one of the few in the area. The pub has been particularly appreciated, receiving frequent positive mentions in reviews.
Each of the rooms is designed for comfort and relaxation, providing a peaceful setting after a long day. The hotel offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, including free Wi-Fi, a smoke-free environment, and kid-friendly services. Although the hotel does not offer a fitness center or spa, it is the ideal place for those who wish to explore the local area or simply enjoy a restful time in a welcoming environment.
For dining, there are several excellent options nearby. The Old Bakehouse Restaurant is just a 5-minute taxi ride away, while Navaar House Bar & Bistro and Giovanni Italian Bistro are also within a 10-minute drive. Guests can also visit the Royal Hotel Bar & Restaurant, or the Cibo Restaurant, both offering delightful culinary experiences just a short distance away.
The hotel’s accessibility is another highlight, with Edinburgh Airport only a 35-minute taxi ride away and Glasgow Airport about 1 hour and 20 minutes by taxi. Whether you're here for a quiet getaway or to explore the many local attractions, The Allan Ramsay Hotel provides the perfect setting. With its welcoming atmosphere and close proximity to key sights, it’s a destination worth experiencing.
Guests will appreciate the hotel's cozy ambiance, with a pet-friendly policy that ensures all members of the family are welcome. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, providing an inviting atmosphere for guests to relax after a day of exploring the surrounding area. Guests have praised the hotel's vibrant nightlife, with the bar being one of the few in the area. The pub has been particularly appreciated, receiving frequent positive mentions in reviews.
Each of the rooms is designed for comfort and relaxation, providing a peaceful setting after a long day. The hotel offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, including free Wi-Fi, a smoke-free environment, and kid-friendly services. Although the hotel does not offer a fitness center or spa, it is the ideal place for those who wish to explore the local area or simply enjoy a restful time in a welcoming environment.
For dining, there are several excellent options nearby. The Old Bakehouse Restaurant is just a 5-minute taxi ride away, while Navaar House Bar & Bistro and Giovanni Italian Bistro are also within a 10-minute drive. Guests can also visit the Royal Hotel Bar & Restaurant, or the Cibo Restaurant, both offering delightful culinary experiences just a short distance away.
The hotel’s accessibility is another highlight, with Edinburgh Airport only a 35-minute taxi ride away and Glasgow Airport about 1 hour and 20 minutes by taxi. Whether you're here for a quiet getaway or to explore the many local attractions, The Allan Ramsay Hotel provides the perfect setting. With its welcoming atmosphere and close proximity to key sights, it’s a destination worth experiencing.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Located 15 minutes from the scenic Pentland Hills
2. One of the few hotels in the area with a restaurant and bar
3. Pet-friendly, with a welcoming atmosphere for all guests
4. Popular pub with positive reviews from guests
5. Conveniently located near top attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Rosslyn Chapel
6. Kid-friendly services and smoke-free property for a safe family stay
7. Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel for convenience
8. Nearby restaurants offering a variety of dining experiences, including Italian and Scottish cuisine
9. Close access to Edinburgh and Glasgow airports for easy travel
10. Ideal location for both countryside and city exploration
6.0 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Edinburgh Castle
36 min
National Museum of Scotland34 min
Edinburgh Zoo31 min
Rosslyn Chapel17 min
National Galleries of Scotland: National36 min
Nearest locations
The Old Bakehouse Restaurant - West Linton
5 min
The Pyet5 min
Navaar House Bar & Bistro9 min
Giovanni Italian Bistro10 min
Royal Hotel Bar & Restaurant10 min
Cibo Restaurant14 min
The Horseshoe Inn21 min
The Skyline Restaurant29 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 6.0 |
| Nearest airport | Edinburgh Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 35 min |
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Location
Carlops, Penicuik EH26 9NF, United Kingdom
Airports:
Edinburgh Airport
Taxi: 35 min
Transit: 1 hr 25 min
Glasgow Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 21 min
Transit: 2 hr 47 min
Nearby locations
6.0
Good Location
Top Attractions
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Amenities and Facilities
Pets
Pet-friendly
Parking & transportation
Parking
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Reviews
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Paul Fitzgerald
1/5
There 3 weeks and they used hovered once on hallways and and changed towels once
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Helen Kettle
5/5
Love this place! Beautiful traditional pub with lots of interesting info inside and a bar top covered with old pennies. Best pub to come into after a windy walk in the pentlands! Totally recommend the sticky toffee pudding! And the bus back to Edinburgh leaves from pretty much right outside the door. Perfect!
Peter Van den Broeck
5/5
We spent with our dog a few days there and had a very good experience.PLACE: it is tidy and clean. Dedicated to Allan Ramsay, a famous Scottish character, the hotel is a bit like a museum, great idea!FOOD: we were actually pleasantly surprised, the food was well above what you would expect in a pub, a well deserved 5 star just for it.SERVICE: really friendly staff, they made us feel comfy and welcome at all times.FOR HIKERS: right outside the hotel, you have access to the Pentland National park hills. It's kind of hidden though, so check on google map the "River North Esk" behind the hotel, the access to the park is there.
Chris Robinson
5/5
Came here 20 years ago and loved it, booked to go backup December hope the Aberdeen Angus still as gorgeous.Dec 18. Really enjoyed our stay, the Manager Rose and her partner Kenny are really lovely people and made us feel truly welcome. On our second night after a day trip to the Highlands we arrived after the kitchen had shut. Were expecting to grab something cold from the bar but when Rose realised we hadn't eaten she cooked us fish and chips.fresh. Room was great it had an ensuite shower, kettle (with tea, coffee, biscuits etc), hairdryer and TV.Decent choice of ales and whisky behind the bar, will definitely not be leaving it another 20 years before I go back.
Oly Mpia
5/5
Best food we ate in Scotland! The food takes long to be prepared but it's delicious and so worth it! The staff is very polite too making the whole experience great. Definitely recommend it!
JA S
4/5
This small hotel in Carlops is also a mini museum dedicated to the works of Allan Ramsay, a Scottish pioneer in playwright and literature, who was brought up in the area.As soon as you go in, you are greeted by extremely welcoming, friendly, helpful and informative staff who will go out their way to help you whatever your enquiry may be.We stayed for two nights. On the first night we had a three course meal. The service wasn't the quickest, but all courses are made from scratch using locally sourced ingredients. The steak pie was especially good.The room was ok. Clean enough and tidy, but there was some crumbs and a stray ear plug on the floor. The bed was also a queen size, a little small for our liking but comfortable enough and we slept well. It would also be beneficial to have a long mirror in the room but we got a big mirror on request.One of the gents who works the front of house and the dog friendly bar, Kenny, was an absolute gent, very helpful and friendly.Overall, a pleasant stay in beautiful part of the countryside, and I would stay here again if I had to.
Sarah Noble
5/5
Historic,traditional, attractive and well run inn with helpful staff.Stopped for coffee and went back for tea after our walk in the beautiful Pentland hills. Additional seating outside. Will return and recommended.
Stevie Wallace (Stevie Boy)
5/5
This place has been part of my life for many years. Used to take girlfriend's out for a drive then a meal. It's a good place to start and end many a walking day in the hills or on the gentle flats and visiting the post glacial features nearby and exploring the history of local witch scene and Jenny Barry and her cave.
Tim Azzopardi
3/5
Only went there for a quick bowl of soup and a pint for half an hour before the bus came. The soup was delicious. The bitter from the pump tasked of cleaning fluid. Should have gone for the bottled beer. Otherwise seemed like a nice enough place.
Malia P.
5/5
I don't know if I can adequately write or express how wonderful my time was here, especially with it being my first international stay.
Food - Amazing. We'd spent weeks planning this trip and poring over what restaurants to go to while in Edinburgh... We only went to one of those because we kept wanting to come back to eat at the inn! And breakfast is complimentary with your stay, which is a great deal for how much you get between the toast, cereal, juice, tea, and menu items (I strongly recommend the Scottish breakfast simply because the beans and tattie scones are LIFE).
Location - The area is beautiful for taking a quiet walk through the countryside. It's also right by a bus stop for easy public transportation. Uber isn't available in the area, but it's only a 20-ish minute drive by taxi or personal car to Edinburgh.
Service - Beautiful. Very attentive. We met the owners who were so kind with helping us figure out buses and recommendations for when we were going to Inverness later in the week. Thank you Rosemary and the rest of the staff at The Allan Ramsay!
Food - Amazing. We'd spent weeks planning this trip and poring over what restaurants to go to while in Edinburgh... We only went to one of those because we kept wanting to come back to eat at the inn! And breakfast is complimentary with your stay, which is a great deal for how much you get between the toast, cereal, juice, tea, and menu items (I strongly recommend the Scottish breakfast simply because the beans and tattie scones are LIFE).
Location - The area is beautiful for taking a quiet walk through the countryside. It's also right by a bus stop for easy public transportation. Uber isn't available in the area, but it's only a 20-ish minute drive by taxi or personal car to Edinburgh.
Service - Beautiful. Very attentive. We met the owners who were so kind with helping us figure out buses and recommendations for when we were going to Inverness later in the week. Thank you Rosemary and the rest of the staff at The Allan Ramsay!