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The Allanton Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, in the vicinity of Manderston House

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Garden
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Main Street, Allanton, Duns, Scotland, TD11 3JZ
  • Place, Whitsome Ark
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Manderston House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Paxton House
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Duns

The Allanton Inn places you within a 10-minute drive of popular sights such as Manderston House and Paxton House. This 3-star inn has 6 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Whitsome Ark - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Manderston House - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Paxton House - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • The Jim Clark Room - 13 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Chain Bridge Honey Farm - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Reston Train Station - 17 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allanton Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Border Baguettes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jim Clark Cafe Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Baytree Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Duns Golden Fish - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Allanton Inn

Inn with free parking, in the vicinity of Manderston House
Guests staying at The Allanton Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and TVs. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and desks are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1832
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Allanton Inn Duns
Allanton Duns
The Allanton Inn Inn
The Allanton Inn Duns
The Allanton Inn Inn Duns

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Allanton Inn?

The Allanton Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Allanton Inn?

As of Jan 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Allanton Inn on Jan 8, 2026 start from $149.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see near The Allanton Inn?

This inn is located in Duns, close to Paxton House, Chain Bridge Honey Farm, and The Jim Clark Room. Whitsome Ark is also within a driving distance of 2.5 mi.

Is there parking available at The Allanton Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Allanton Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Allanton Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Allanton Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Allanton Inn good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include Egyptian cotton sheets and garden views.

Are there hot tubs at The Allanton Inn?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Allanton Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Allanton Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Allanton Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Allanton Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at The Allanton Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Allanton Inn?

No, at The Allanton Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Allanton Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for a mini break

Great location and lovely outdoor space to relax with a drink
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very enjoyable stay

The inn was clean, comfortable, with friendly staff and great food, especially the full Scottish breakfast. Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic pub with lovely beer garden, good rooms, excellent food and welcoming staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Inn by a river and owners and staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect if you want peace and Quite

Lovely little inn . Fantastic food and friendly staff . Great outdoor garden
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay for a short break. Nice little pub, great food, very comfortable room. Breakfast was amazing! Thank you
Great little pub!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, excellent hosts, nice atmosphere and first class food....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ainslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was excellent, easy check in, comfortable room, really good bed, excellent food ( dinner and breakfast ). Great beer in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent country pub. Room was very good and food (breakfast and dinner) were very high quality using locally produced fresh products.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel and great staff, could not recommend more the food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Des

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All really nice room too hot in the night Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, staff really friendly. Food was ok in my opinion but my other half really enjoyed the lamb and breakfast, i had the burger.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everybody was extremely pleasant. The food was excellent, both in the evening and for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great hosts very welcoming. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone staying in the area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ally

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Allanton Inn

Great Inn, brilliant food and great rooms. William was an excellent host and nothing was too much trouble. An isolated location, but all the better for that. Cannot recommend this establishment enough. Brilliant garden and outside facilities for the better Scottish weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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