Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, and it is uncovered. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12 for adults and children.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers a stair-free path to the entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and limited wheelchair accessibility in public areas. There is also a wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant and public washroom.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Hawick, within a 10-minute drive of Mary Queen of Scots House and The Borders Distillery. It is approximately 6.9 miles from Jedforest Deer & Farm Park and 7.6 miles from Heart of Hawick.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Horse and Hound Country Inn in Bonchester Bridge

Average nightly price at Horse and Hound Country Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$107
February	US$111
March	US$108
April	US$108
May	US$108
June	US$108
July	US$110
August	US$106
September	US$106
October	US$113
November	US$114
December	US$107

What guests think

At Horse and Hound Country Inn, travellers highlight hearty pub food, a quiet rural setting with a lively bar, and a traditional country inn feel, while rooms are simple and generally comfortable.

Many praise helpful staff, though several report lapses such as an unwelcoming check in, strict breakfast timing, rushed service, and the property being locked at checkout. Cleanliness is mixed: lots of clean rooms, but some areas need deeper cleaning and a few bathrooms show mouldy seals. Noted drawbacks include weak showers or slow hot water, patchy in room Wi Fi, bar or corridor noise, limited storage, and occasional small rooms. Overall, it suits short, uncomplicated stays.

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Facilities

Lively on site pub and bar, and the inn is dog friendly. Few other facilities are mentioned in reviews.

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Robert

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The Horse and Hound is located in a quiet area of the borderlands, yet has access to a good road net hat puts you in the center of many great places to visit. The place is quaint and comfortable, with the dining area being bright and cheerful, and the pub (the oldest part of the building) and is the village place to go (the locals are very friendly). The staff are cheerful and helpful, and the food is very good. The rooms are a decent size, with on suite bathrooms, and the beds are comfortable. We loved it.

10

ian

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We really y enjoyed our obey night stopover on the way home from a great holiday in Shetland. The room was very comfortable (would have preferred a double but only twin available when we booked). Very nice bar & the food in the restaurant was oustanding both dinner & breakfast. Slightly odd that the pub was virtually empty on a Friday night but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

8

Donna

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly pub, food good, room ok bit dated. Did not have duvet cover instead two sheets which was strange and not the most comfortable.

10

linda

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely little place staff very friendly food was very good Had to wait a bit as they were busy

10

Ritisha

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a first for us to stay in a country inn that is also dog friendly. The atmosphere is wonderful and the people who work there are lovely. The property is clean and the bedroom we stayed in is a decent size. The food is delicious and hearty. We will definitely be visiting again.

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Steven

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The older couple who ran the pub were pretty ignorant and quite rude as in breaking up ice right in front of my partners face whilst at the bar and then shrugging shoulders when asked what shots do u serve, our room was number 9 and the corridor leading up to the room stunk of dogs, the dogs barked most of the night and early morning, nice little pub but dogs have to go and bar staff need to be a bit more welcoming

10

Victoria

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for what we needed ,Travel to Kielder observatory Ate evening meal and breakfast in the pub and food was lovely

10

Marilyn

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Horse and Hound is a good example of a British country inn. Very welcoming and friendly staff and customers. Lively bar area that was enjoyable. We had a very good evening meal and breakfast. Our bedroom was clean and fairly comfortable. There was not a lot of space to hang clothes or put into drawers. It was perfectly adquate for our 2 night stay, but not sure if it would have been as good for a longer stay.

10

peter

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and great food. Beer good and single malt excellent. Shame I didn’t have time to sample the breakfast. Will certainly call back again. Thank you

10

Brian

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good food, good facilities and friendly staff.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean, some even spotless, but others report cobwebs, dog odours, and mouldy shower seals indicating areas that need a deeper clean.

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Rachel

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was basic but spotlessly clean. Unfortunately the cold tap did not work however there was bottled water in the room, there was no soap provided and only one toilet roll. The towels and bedding were so soft and clean and the beds very comfortable. Fabulous meal in the restaurant and such attentive and friendly staff.

8

Michael

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, clean room has kettle, hairdryer, tv, lamps etc .Nice bathroom with shower. Only stayed one night and went out to see daughter so didn't have any food but it looked good!!! Staff very nice and friendly.

6

Catherine

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Bedrooms needed to be cleaned,stairs and carpets need deep cleaned cobwebs over to and curtains rails not happy put the towels out for fresh ones and same ones put back not given clean ones ,would l stop there again sorry but a big fat NO

10

Joshua

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and the rooms where very clean

6

Audrey

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was bright and clean. The shower cubicle has mouldy seals which is off putting. The shower was not very warm or the water pressured enough. The area was quiet and restful. The beds were somewhat hard and creaky but others might say comfortable, we can only say how we found them. It was a one night stay, food excellent as in evening meals, we didnt stay for breakfast as too full.

6

Margaret

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception ok as was busy in the bar. Room/bathroom clean and comfortable but small. Very old building so floors squeaked and groaned in our bedroom, bathroom, hallway and next room so every movement was heard.

8

Robert

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value hotel, clean and tidy also the staff were very friendly and helpful

10

Ritisha

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a first for us to stay in a country inn that is also dog friendly. The atmosphere is wonderful and the people who work there are lovely. The property is clean and the bedroom we stayed in is a decent size. The food is delicious and hearty. We will definitely be visiting again.

10

Gavin

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome upon arrival, room was clean, spacious and beds comfortable. Was a little too hot & couldn't find way to turn down radiators, but opened the window solved that. We didn't eat in the restaurant, but had a drink and the food looked very tasty.

6

Steven

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The older couple who ran the pub were pretty ignorant and quite rude as in breaking up ice right in front of my partners face whilst at the bar and then shrugging shoulders when asked what shots do u serve, our room was number 9 and the corridor leading up to the room stunk of dogs, the dogs barked most of the night and early morning, nice little pub but dogs have to go and bar staff need to be a bit more welcoming

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and generally comfortable, with sizes and storage varying. Reported issues include weak showers or slow hot water, small TVs, unreliable in room Wi Fi, temperature fluctuations, and noise from the bar or creaky floors.

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N

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Punters coming out late to noisy ,,, no chance ov sleeping till bar closed ,,but its a country hotel and pub so it is what is it

10

Rachel

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was basic but spotlessly clean. Unfortunately the cold tap did not work however there was bottled water in the room, there was no soap provided and only one toilet roll. The towels and bedding were so soft and clean and the beds very comfortable. Fabulous meal in the restaurant and such attentive and friendly staff.

8

Robert

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The Horse and Hound is located in a quiet area of the borderlands, yet has access to a good road net hat puts you in the center of many great places to visit. The place is quaint and comfortable, with the dining area being bright and cheerful, and the pub (the oldest part of the building) and is the village place to go (the locals are very friendly). The staff are cheerful and helpful, and the food is very good. The rooms are a decent size, with on suite bathrooms, and the beds are comfortable. We loved it.

6

Kevin

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Poor wifi signal in room kept dropping not ideal for work. Shower not very good in room either water trickles out. Food really good & friendly staff.

6

Audrey

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was bright and clean. The shower cubicle has mouldy seals which is off putting. The shower was not very warm or the water pressured enough. The area was quiet and restful. The beds were somewhat hard and creaky but others might say comfortable, we can only say how we found them. It was a one night stay, food excellent as in evening meals, we didnt stay for breakfast as too full.

6

Margaret

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception ok as was busy in the bar. Room/bathroom clean and comfortable but small. Very old building so floors squeaked and groaned in our bedroom, bathroom, hallway and next room so every movement was heard.

6

Fiona

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was above dining area and could hear everyone talking, room was cold (radiator was at door entrance, not really in the room), breakfast was offered between 8 and 10 am but when we stated a time we were basically told breakfast was at 8am), hot water took ages to heat up. Evening meal in restaurant was very tasty.

10

Gavin

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome upon arrival, room was clean, spacious and beds comfortable. Was a little too hot & couldn't find way to turn down radiators, but opened the window solved that. We didn't eat in the restaurant, but had a drink and the food looked very tasty.

6

Sheila

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff . Good dining . Room rather basic but perfectly adequate for a 1 night stay

8

mary

18 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in room 1, it was ok but there was no wardrobe. It would be ok if you were only staying one or two nights. Breakfast was £10 for the small one. The shower was ok and the bed comfortable.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, though several report lapses including an unwelcoming check in, rushed or inflexible service, and difficulty at checkout.

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Ian

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly welcome Room was very nice with a comfortable bed

8

Elizabeth

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and welcoming

10

Neil

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very helpful and friendly.

10

Thomas

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff here were very polite,helpfull and courteous. Definately stay again.

10

Frank

1 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and welcoming. Good time had

6

Lynn

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and comfortable but tea making facilities left a lot to be desired. Bathroom could have had more hooks and shelves as clothes had to go on floor. First two evening meals were good but the last was bad. My friend's meal made her retch and she couldn't continue eating, which they didn't seem to care about, and the waitress rushed us out. Very bad attitude from staff on last day.

6

Fiona

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was above dining area and could hear everyone talking, room was cold (radiator was at door entrance, not really in the room), breakfast was offered between 8 and 10 am but when we stated a time we were basically told breakfast was at 8am), hot water took ages to heat up. Evening meal in restaurant was very tasty.

8

Robert

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value hotel, clean and tidy also the staff were very friendly and helpful

6

Steven

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The older couple who ran the pub were pretty ignorant and quite rude as in breaking up ice right in front of my partners face whilst at the bar and then shrugging shoulders when asked what shots do u serve, our room was number 9 and the corridor leading up to the room stunk of dogs, the dogs barked most of the night and early morning, nice little pub but dogs have to go and bar staff need to be a bit more welcoming

6

John

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice and the amenities fine, but it wasn't exactly the warmest of welcomes when we checked in -- and then we didn't get to properly check out because the whole hotel was locked up, and the owners had departed, so we had to unlock the outside door to get in and drop the key in a key box!

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Location

Quiet rural village base in the Scottish Borders with good road access to places like Kelso races and Kielder. It feels remote, and having a car is helpful.

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Robert

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The Horse and Hound is located in a quiet area of the borderlands, yet has access to a good road net hat puts you in the center of many great places to visit. The place is quaint and comfortable, with the dining area being bright and cheerful, and the pub (the oldest part of the building) and is the village place to go (the locals are very friendly). The staff are cheerful and helpful, and the food is very good. The rooms are a decent size, with on suite bathrooms, and the beds are comfortable. We loved it.

10

Stewart

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bit of a hidden gem this time of year. Great food options for both breakfast and dinner. Beautiful location and great staff. Accommodation is simple but more tham adequate.

8

Nigel

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A very pleasant stay in a beautiful area. The evening meal quality was adequate. I was disappointed that for accommodation at this price level did not include breakfast. I obviously missed the small print!

8

Gary

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I wanted a quiet place away from towns and citys this Inn was just what i required base camp to explore the local areas staff very friendly food excellent definitely would stay again i had my car for transport i wouldn't recommend this lovely Inn without you having some mode of transport no local shop either so get your supplies before staying over😁

8

Brian

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice people good food nice and handy for Kelso races and just right for one night stay

10

Ian

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had originally booked a hotel in Hawick town centre but that was cancelled at short notice. Expedia organised this hotel for us and we were glad they did. We were going to a wedding at Branxholm so were at bit concerned that the H&H was a bit out of the way. It didn't end up being an issue and having spoken to other guests at the wedding who had booked stays in the town centre they described their accommodation variously from awful to absolute nightmare. So for anyone attending a wedding at Branxholm you should consider staying here if you need a room. Bonchester Bridge is a really nice quiet village also.

10

Alan

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely situation in the Scottish borders

10

Victoria

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for what we needed ,Travel to Kielder observatory Ate evening meal and breakfast in the pub and food was lovely

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Dining

Food is widely praised at dinner and breakfast for quality and choice. A few note an adequate or poor dish and waits when busy.

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Robert

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The Horse and Hound is located in a quiet area of the borderlands, yet has access to a good road net hat puts you in the center of many great places to visit. The place is quaint and comfortable, with the dining area being bright and cheerful, and the pub (the oldest part of the building) and is the village place to go (the locals are very friendly). The staff are cheerful and helpful, and the food is very good. The rooms are a decent size, with on suite bathrooms, and the beds are comfortable. We loved it.

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Kevin

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly and polite, and helped The restaurant food was also excellent, well presented and very tasty, most enjoyable part of our stay The rooms are at best a 2*& hardly a 3*, & how the property is rated 8.4 out of 10 on Expedia is beyond us. To top every thing off the fire alarm went off in the early hours, us and one other of the guests made our way out only to return, as the alarm was switched off and no one sort to check how the guests were! The shower was difficult to turn on and off & It leaked through on to the floor during the night The fire door separating the public bar areas and the accommodation rooms, constantly banged until the late evening hours, hardly ideal This property was not only overrated but also over priced for the poor accommodation that it is. Do not stay, go somewhere else. But the food in the restaurant is excellent.

10

ian

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We really y enjoyed our obey night stopover on the way home from a great holiday in Shetland. The room was very comfortable (would have preferred a double but only twin available when we booked). Very nice bar & the food in the restaurant was oustanding both dinner & breakfast. Slightly odd that the pub was virtually empty on a Friday night but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

8

Nigel

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A very pleasant stay in a beautiful area. The evening meal quality was adequate. I was disappointed that for accommodation at this price level did not include breakfast. I obviously missed the small print!

6

Lynn

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and comfortable but tea making facilities left a lot to be desired. Bathroom could have had more hooks and shelves as clothes had to go on floor. First two evening meals were good but the last was bad. My friend's meal made her retch and she couldn't continue eating, which they didn't seem to care about, and the waitress rushed us out. Very bad attitude from staff on last day.

8

Samuel

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay apart from the TV which could be bigger. But other than that great stay and great food

8

Donna

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly pub, food good, room ok bit dated. Did not have duvet cover instead two sheets which was strange and not the most comfortable.

10

Ronald

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent couple of nights on this country inn. Lovely breakfast selection.

10

Victoria

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for what we needed ,Travel to Kielder observatory Ate evening meal and breakfast in the pub and food was lovely

10

peter

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and great food. Beer good and single malt excellent. Shame I didn’t have time to sample the breakfast. Will certainly call back again. Thank you

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Horse and Hound Country Inn

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