The Border Hotel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

About this property

Historic Charm: The Border Hotel in Kelso is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting for a comfortable stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, games room, and live music. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and mountain views. Family rooms and kitchenettes cater to all needs. Delicious Dining: The traditional restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Prime Location: Located 89 km from Newcastle International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Melrose Abbey (36 km) and The Maltings Theatre & Cinema (34 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Dawn
Australia Australia
“Comfortable, spacious apartment. The bedding was good quality and and great to sleep in. The staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend to anyone visiting the beautiful village of Kirk Yetholm.”
Jemma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel in a quaint town, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, nice pub below”
Debbieanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“After a very wet day in the hills, there was a boot dryer available, which was wonderful. We also got a very friendly welcome from the young woman behind the bar who promptly gave us certificates for completing the Pennine Way.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rooms very comfortable and clean staff excellent. Location fabulous”
Lauren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable stay, lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Would recommend staying here if you're finishing the Pennine Way.”
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ideal situation for the end of the Pennie Way challenge. Had lovely evening meal and a great bacon butty in the morning”
Jean-daniel
Switzerland Switzerland
“Charming place with friendly staff. At the end of walking the whole Pennine Way, we enjoyed the luxury of a warm bath in the tub.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for walking the Pennine Way. Comfortable accommodation. It was nice to have a lounge area in the 2 bedroom apartment. Nice bar with good food and beer. Packed lunches are available on request, which was very useful as there are no...”
June
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was very welcoming having just finished the Pennine Way. Food was excellent, service good.We stayed the 2Bed apartment which was great.”
Jayne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed in the Pennine Room which was lovely and a good size (though not much room at the bottom of the bed). The bathroom was large and the shower good. Breakfast was lovely - full Scottish breakfast cooked to order and choice of cereal, fruit...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Border Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
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 13 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
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Border Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.