The Townhouse Hotel

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

In the center of Melrose, The Townhouse Hotel is a 2-minute walk from Melrose Abbey and less than 3 miles from Sir Walter Scott’s former home, Abbotsford. The hotel offers free parking and Wi-Fi as well as a restaurant and informal brasserie. All rooms have a TV, telephone, desk and tea and coffee facilities, and many have king-size beds. Each private bathroom includes a bath or shower with hairdryer and toiletries supplied. The Townhouse Hotel offers high-quality dining with menus featuring many Scottish specialties. There is a range of tempting desserts and liqueur coffees, as well as an extensive wine list. Less than 25 miles from the border with England, this Southern Scotland hotel is around 35 minutes’ drive from Northumberland’s Kielder Forest Park and 20 minutes from the magnificent Jedburgh Abbey. The town of Galashiels is 5 miles away, and you can reach Edinburgh city center in less than 1 hour.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Marlies
United States United States
“Hotel is in the middle of Melrose. Free parking right in front of the hotel. Very nice rooms. Our dinner and the breakfast was amazing. Great tips about hiking and what to see in town.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Welcoming staff, a very central location. Beautiful small sun lounge and beer garden. Staff friendly and helpful. Food excellent. Room was very clean and well decorated.”
Torrey
United States United States
“Food was great, service was good, staff was very friendly and welcoming, and the room was lovely.”
Jill
United States United States
“Very nice hotel, a little more upscale and less shabby than most small Scottish hotels in small towns (although also a little more expensive) large comfortable room, room 1, (no ac and no fan), good bicycle storage, good tub,”
Erin
Canada Canada
“Location, service and facilities. Very accommodating of special requests”
William
United States United States
“This hotel is in an excellent location for a vacation in the Scottish borders, right on the main road of Melrose. The staff was excellent. They were very nice and helpful. The dinner and breakfast were delicious and in a peaceful environment....”
Harry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Large, modernised room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly owner.”
Jeremy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really friendly and helpful staff, lovely food, nice big room. Melrose is a great location.”
Bogdan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location in centre of town. Quiet room at back of hotel.”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had a great stay. Staff were friendly and efficient. Hotel gave the impression of being very well run. Food was excellent. Freshly cooked and plentiful. Room was spacious and comfortable.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Townhouse Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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