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Reviews of The Juniperlea Inn

Blackshiels Pathhead, Pathhead, EH37 5TE, United Kingdom

#1 of 2 hotels in Pathhead

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Review score

Based on 305 B&B reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    We received a warm welcome when we arrived and the food and service was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really apart from trying to turn right onto a very busy road

    The room was great, restaurant and bar had a great atmosphere

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    9.0
    Comfy beds and peaceful location even though it’s on a busy road
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is superb however my only criticism is the shower its a huge walk in shower and I thought would have been amazing but unfortunately the water pressure just wasn’t good enough, however that would not put us off staying here again

    The room was fab the beds were comfy and the room was perfect size for hubby n myself, met the owners before they left felt very safe and secure we just chilled with a glass of wine and the tv

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really good for Short Term stay. Restaurant is fine. Good hint regarding breakfast outside

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Staff were excellent - room was clean - no issues with our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t stay for breakfast - evening meal was good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much

    Nice stay as I like hotels a little out of the way after a long day visiting customers. Bar closed on the Monday, but I knew that anyway, so not a problem The room was clean and well equipped. Access is really easy.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    Great value, great host, great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! Great stay 😀

    Great host, lovely pub and a comfortable room for me and my daughters.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    10
    Absolutely lovely, cosy and chic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We felt very much at home. The proprietor thought of everything. Our room was clean and cosy. We will be making it a point to stay again. Also, the food was exceptionally good. The restaurant is closed on Mondays but there are other restaurants close by. Honestly, we didn’t want to leave, so we will be trying to stay there again in the future. 10/10 recommend.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    9.0
    An enjoyable stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I can't fault it really! One thing I should point out is if you have the window open you may have some road noise as it's near a busy trunk road. But with the window shut it's fine.

    We had a warm welcome, a delicious evening meal and a really nice room. The bed was super comfy. I found the duvet a wee bit warm for summer but that's just personal preference and doesn't reflect on it's quality. All the bed linens and towels were lovely and the bathroom new and good water pressure in the shower. Everything was spotless with lots of extra touches. Loved having the little fridge with fresh milk, orange juice, yoghurts & water. There was a tray with a choice of cereals, muesli, croissants , jams etc to assemble our own continental breakfast (which is what the Juniperlea Inn includes). This suited us perfectly as we had to be away early and we wouldn't have time to fit in a 'sit down' breakfast. We left at 7.30am and were in the Grassmarket at 8.10am, it was an easy journey into Edinburgh even in the rush hour. If you have transport why stay in a city centre chain hotel with no parking and pay double! Much better to support an independent business. It's a lovely wee place and we'd certainly stay again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    9.0
    Great venue for a local wedding
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly welcome and kindly accommodated earlier arrival due to wedding timings, with the access code. Stayed in the new pod at the rear. Lovely self contained set up.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    8.0
    Would recommend. Good location & continental breakfast and modern room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting in if you arrive late can be a bit tricky as there aren’t staff around and it can be difficult to get hold of someone if it’s very late (took us 20 mins) and you can’t get the number lock to work, which was the problem we had. That said there are a couple of phone numbers on the notice and Graeme did call us back, was very helpful and we got it sorted curtesy of the ‘C’ button to reset it a few times.

    Lovely room and good location to then get to Edinburgh

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    Lovely overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you were looking for a base to explore the area, there is nothing close by. If you’re looking for a bed for the night after food and drink in the bar, then this is perfect.

    The Inn was clean, welcoming and beautifully decorated. Beds were comfy, our room was fab, staff were lovely and food was great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar closed at 10am and whilst we were residents for the evening were told we had to sit outside to finish our drinks .Good job it was a warm evening but this needs looking at.We also booked with breakfast and were told it wasn't included and we should take this up with booking.com as a £8 supplement pp should be refunded .Shame these 2 issues dampened what is a great place to stay

    The bedrooms and bar area were excellent. We stayed for one night after golfing and attending the Scottish open.The staff were friendly and the food was excellent quality.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    9.0
    I found the accomodation homely and relaxing. Well furnished, clean and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Inn and my room was very homely and relaxing. Comfy beds, nicely decorated and furnished, spacious bedroom and bathroom. Having a fridge in the room was appreciated.

    The location in the countryside was very quiet which was a nice change from busy city hotels.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Visiting bonny Scotland
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host Carly was very friendly and made us feel very welcome in her establishment. All the staff where brilliant and very attentive. The bar and dining area was very clean, well organised, spaciouse and decorated very tastefully. The food was excellant, especially the cows cheek, as I have never had it before and was very tasty (compliments to the chef). The portion size of the food was very generouse and reasonably priced. The room was quite large and the bathroom also with all the ammenities we required. The room was also equiped with a small fridge that the host had placed a bottle of milk and water in for our needs and replenished daily, which we thought was a nice touch. All in all, a great stay at the Juniperlea Inn and would recomend to anyone who would visit the Edinburgh area. Regards, Garry and Liz.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    8.0
    I would go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No issues - food was good too

    The property was as described

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    9.0
    Warm, friendly, comfortable with excellent food
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Warm, friendly, comfortable with excellent food

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    8.0
    Lovely stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely friendly staff & delicious food! Was like a lovely home cooked meal. Room was clean & comfortable. Easy 30 minute drive from Edinburgh.Ticked all the boxes for us!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    9.0
    A very comfortable two night stay for the whole family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A continental breakfast, with a choice of cereals, fruit, orange juice, croissants, muffins, jam, and tea/coffee, was provided each morning in the bedrooms- which was fine - but there was only one chair in each room , so one of us had to sit on the bed which wasn’t ideal.

    It was close to the venue we were going to a wedding at. They had exactly the perfect 3 rooms for 7 of us for two nights, including two children. Very comfortable rooms. Staff we met were excellent and very helpful. We had dinner in the restaurant one night which was good and there is a bar too. Plenty of parking space.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    9.0
    Loved the country stay.host accomodation amd location awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi did not work properly. Connected bit did not work. Not a big deal as we has a sim anyway but just unfortunate if you were relying on it.

    The room was awesome and having restaurant and bar attached brilliant. The host was amazing too.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    10
    We would stay again and recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Unique and efficient. Loved the co to dental breakfast in the pod. Lovely setting.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    Great value overnight stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very straightforward pub/restaurant with rooms. Excellent value for money for an overnight stop.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    9.0
    Great hotel, friendly staff and cosy clean room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked everything! Only suggestion as a fan sleeper is a fan! Haha. But that’s a me problem, not Juniper! :-)

    Juniperlea was a perfect stop for us not wanting to pay high priced stays to visit Edinburgh, but still being close enough to “pop in” and in the right direction of A1(s). The property was clean and cosy. The tv worked really well and allowed us to fully unwind. Great selection in the room for breakfast and incredible how quiet it is at night! Our pooch loved the farm track out the back for Walkies.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gorgeous food and lovely staff.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    10
    I will be never forgot this amaizing weekand .Definitely I will be back to you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food in Hotel Restaurant was amaizing all fresh and very testy.a lot choosing on Sunday evening. Personel was very young always smalling and happy to help.

    Stayed in April 2025

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