Some quotes from satisfied guests:

"Amazing - we had 25 staying - could not fault it - food/service FANTASTIC." Michael & Libby Combe, Hampshire - March 2009

"Had a lovely time, food great, service very good.  Thank you." Tom & Marion Scott, Glasgow - February 2009

"'Old Worldy' Thats what us Canadians love.  Very comfortable.  Happy New Year to you all." Isobel Rowan, Canada - January 2009

"An excellent Hogmanay, will definately be back.  First Class." Ourania & Ross - January 2009

"Nice persons, nice food, nice acommodations.  If we can will return." Ethel Schneider, Brazil - December 2008

"Thank you so much for making my mother's birthday celebration such a great success.  The food and service over the whole weekend were excellent and the dinner itself impeccable.  Please pass on our thanks for making the weekend such a memorable occasion for all of us." Sir George and Lady Cox - October 2008

"Great to see the ambience return to the Philipburn.  Good Luck" Allison and Bob Bruce - October 2008

"Room, food, service excellent.  Thank you for everything" James and Margaret Craig - September 2008

"Wonderful place. Thanks" Floriangela Maleibe, Italy - August 2008

"The hotel was beautiful, very secluded, situated in lovely sourroundings, waking up to the sounds of the local wildlife and river. fabulous.  Our room was beautifully decorated.  The food was out of this world and I have never tasted such a combination of flavours.  Love the healthy options too, especially the breakfasts without all the grease." Lorraine and Kevin Allsopp - August 2008

"Just wonderful! food was delicious and room so comfortable" Mike and Honey Kania - July 2008

"Great base for golf and walking" Mr & Mrs Black - July 2008

"Very friendly staff, lovely place to stay" Bickerton Family, New Zealand - June 2008

"I would like to thank you and all your staff for making our stay at your hotel a most relaxing time with great food and an excellent room." Frank Thomas - May 2008

"Lovely place, warm service, wonderful atmosphere and room.  Excellent food - thankyou!" Vito and Patricia Vataparo, Italy - May 2008

"Wonderful location, superb food, very high standard.  Staff friendly - just like a family!  We shall certainly return!" Lydia, Richard and Gareth - May 2008   

"This hotel combines great service and cuisine with all that is best about Britain.  Blissfully tranquil.  Superb!" James McGlynn and Family - April 2008

"Excellent service.  Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay.  Lovely memories.  Best wishes.  Arrangements for mother's 80th Birthday lunch - very good, with good access for people with limited mobility.  Very comfortable stay in a relaxed and friendly environment. Thanks." Gill & Mary Walker - April 2008                    

"A great base for a girlie week exploring the Borders.  A lovely friendly hotel.  The Fish Pie and Creme Brulee are to die for! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the hotel to anyone" Sharon Tait & Maureen Oldham - April 2008

"Excellent weekend, superb food, very comfortable room - we will come back!" Bob & Doreen Dalrymple - March 2008

"Lovely room, nice service, good meal, we really enjoyed our stay" Betty and Magnus Benneue - February 2008

"No adjectives to describe how good our stay was" Russell Lang - February 2008

" Both my husband and I wish to thank you very much for the lovely warm welcome we received from you on the occasion of our family get together over the weekend. We really enjoyed our stay. The service you provided was first class and the meal was excellent. Our room was superb and the spa bath was fantastic. Please convey our grateful thanks to your wonderful staff for helping to make this a very memorable occasion for us....." Edith-Ann and James Lamond - January 2008