Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Front of property
Fireplace
Aerial view
Suite, 1 King Bed
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Rear Facing, Limited View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Abbey Double/Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 104 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
St Boswells, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 0RQ

What's nearby

  • Dryburgh Abbey - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Scott's View - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Melrose Abbey - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Floors Castle - 13 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 24 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Langlee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Alfonso Crolla - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Herges on the Loch - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Provender - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Eco-certified hotel by the river
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Tweed Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner and garden views. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and coffee/tea in reception
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Abbey Bistro
  • Tweed Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Abbey Dryburgh
Dryburgh
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Melrose
Dryburgh Abbey Melrose
Dryburgh Hotel
Dryburgh Abbey
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Hotel
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Melrose
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Hotel Melrose

Frequently asked questions

Is Dryburgh Abbey Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel on 2 Jan 2025 start from AU$196.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Dryburgh Abbey Hotel located?

Situated on a river, this eco-certified hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dryburgh Abbey and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Scott's View. Smailholm Tower and Earlston Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 733 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 733 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 733 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 733 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 733 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying in this beautiful old hotel. The staff were so kind and treated us like we were the only ones there. The food was delicious and the head chef was so thoughtful that she put a vegetarian dish on the menu for me. We only planned to stay one or two nights but couldn’t bring ourselves to leave and ended up staying 4 nights.

10/10 Excellent

David, Leeds

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. Pillow cases left in room from previous guest, insects in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed many times and this trip was just as special as previous trips. Excellent quiet location with outstanding service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dryburgh Abbey Hotel was simply lovely, quiet, and beautiful along the River Tweed. It was especially nice because the Dryburgh Abbey was walking distance from the hotel and something to see and experience. Everyone at the hotel and the guests were very friendly. The restaurant was delicious. It's definitely an adult hotel as there was very little to nothing to do for children. We had a very pleasant stay in a nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is charming in every way. It is situated in a very beautiful setting, along the Tweed River, next to the stunning Dryburgh Abbey ruins. It is very peaceful and quiet, a wonderful getaway from the daily grind. Breakfast was a wonderful meal each day and there is also dining options for the evening. Free parking on site which was also convenient for my rental car. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like being forced to dine at an inconvenient time, despite the restaurant being quiet. For dinner and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Peaceful hotel. Attentive and helpful staff at mealtimes. Good quality food from a varied menu
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Werner

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very pleasant overnight stay. Food very good no table reserved tho we had booked so had to take what was left. Dining room staff pleasant and helpful but not trained. Overall we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

J A Davies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Julie
Lovely old Hotel with lovely big room & bed. Could unpack and spread out! We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful breakfast room & breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely setting and grand old place with the usual creaks and sound effects of an old and grand house. The staff were friendly and pretty efficient; - slightly sad we could not take the dogs down to the magnificent River Tweed running past - but presumably there would be safety concerns as well as outrage from anglers! The Abbey Ruins next door are stunning as well. Overall, we were very happy indeed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights, a traditional hotel which exceeded expectations, the hotel was grand and not what we normally use, but it was great. Some of the decorations were tired but they are working on all these areas. Beds we’re comfortable and breakfast had good choice. We attended the Kelso ram sale and it was a lovely treat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location beautiful, staff very pleasant, food was good, room was nice but sink did not empty very quickly, extractor fan noisy, and bed was too soft for our taste. That said overall very much enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Disappointing a grand old hotel that has seen better days.Pub style food service on plain Formica tables,no table clothes,no character . Gone have the bottles of water in the room and the toiletries,it’s all about the bottom line Lethargic staff,who took 1/2 an hour to realise they hadn’t put the table number on our food so it sat in the kitchens as no one thought to see who was without food! Pathetic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice, but it's pretty rundown at this point. The breakfast is awful, but the staff are nice and helpful, and the area is great, but the hotel itself is just rundown and sad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Staff & service
The property looks great and has so much character but internally the room was tired and need updating and a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly beautiful hotel in a wonderful country setting. We only spent one night there as part of a longer trip but we could have very easily spent a few days there exploring the surrounding countryside. If any traveller is looking for a great place to relax and forget the rest of the world for a while, we would recommend this spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice, quiet stay at this hotel to end our visit to Scotland. It was a very relaxing stay to end our trip. Our room was spacious, quiet, and comfortable. The Dryburgh Abbey is directly across the parking lot from the hotel. Nice views of the Abbey and the River Tweed from the hotel. We were sad to check in and walk to the Abbey just as they had closed for the evening, so we sadly weren’t able to visit it during our stay. The hotel has a small dining area and bar. I would recommend making a reservation for dinner if you are visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Peaceful and blissful surroundings. Room lovely. Staff attentive. Very clean. Food excellent. A 4 star hotel experience at 3 star prices. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quality of food did not reflect the prices, a cocktail bar that only offered bloody mary or mojito and the choice of 1 from 4 draught beers since 3 of the fonts off due to no beers available. Very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024