The Townhouse Hotel

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

In the centre 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 en suite bathroom includes a bath or shower with hairdryer and toiletries supplied. The Townhouse Hotel offers high-quality dining with menus featuring many Scottish specialities. 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 centre in less than 1 hour.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

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

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
or
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, excellent staff, room exceptionally clean and comfortable.”
Vickie
Australia Australia
“A lovely, comfortable hotel: very well presented with lovely decor, a lovely dining room, great food and fantastic friendly staff. We felt right at home in this lovely hotel. Great gluten free menu options”
Nicholas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good choice and generous breakfast. Large comfortable room”
Helen
Singapore Singapore
“Central so great location. One of the cleanest hotels we’ve ever stayed in! Comfortable beds and beautifully decorated”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is in an excellent location and the town is lovely. Our room was very comfortable and roomy for our 3 night stay. The bed was especially comfortable, and the bathroom, though compact, had everything we needed. Breakfast was super, with...”
Mustafa
Norway Norway
“We loved the hotel’s character and style. Spacious and clean room. Central location. Free parking availability.”
Patricia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Centrally located. Ideally situated for visiting the Borders. I loved the Georgian style of the house. The room had been recently renovated. We enjoyed our meal and breakfast in the brasserie.”
Scott
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff very kindly brought our evening meal to our room one night, to help us out. Staff were exceptionally friendly, helpful and efficient.”
Vivien
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our room was well-appointed and very comfortable. Dinner was excellent; Breakfast: lots of choice in both vegetarian and cooked dishes.”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Looked clean from the outside which is usually a good indicator for the inside. Internally was really clean and comfortable. Nice bar area and breakfast was not a disappointment.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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