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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

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
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
or
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Melrose

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was very nice. Superior double room was very spacious Had Dinner one evening and the food was very good
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful room, clean and spacious, great staff who were all gentle and professional. Had dinner in their restaurant again lovely efficient staff, and amazing food. Breakfast was delicious and a good choice. I would highly recommend.
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was of a very high standard. The service was excellent and the staff were very attentive. The location was beautiful
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The size of the room and bed was lovely, it was well appointed and clean. There was plenty of choice for breakfasts, including vegetarian options. The staff were extremely conscientious and polite.
  • Mhairi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely one night stay, comfy bed and spacious room. Breakfast service was exceptional and lovely food too.
  • Norman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was spotlessly clean. Centrally located. Just a lovely hotel.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A fantastic experience, great staff, great facilities and central to the local attractions.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, rooms, food, staff, and location were all superb.
  • L
    Laura
    Bermuda Bermuda
    It was a comfortable stay for a gorgeous town. Our bags were left in office for an early check-in and when we returned our luggage had already been taken up to our rooms. That was an extra nice treat. It was a short unplanned stay but I would...
  • Doris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location and right in town centre Lovely Modern Hotel Huge rooms and very clean Fantastic Breakfast and Service Lovely Staff Food really nice Definitely be back

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of The Townhouse Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Safety & security

  • Key access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hungarian
  • Polish

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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about The Townhouse Hotel

  • Room options at The Townhouse Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Double
  • The Townhouse Hotel is 50 yards from the centre of Melrose. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Townhouse Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Townhouse Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Check-in at The Townhouse Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The Townhouse Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant