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In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

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

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Bowden House B&B

BOWDEN HOUSE BOWDEN, Melrose, TD6 0ST, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 33 reviews)

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9.9
Exceptional
33 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Location

    9.9

  • Total

    9.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

Uta is the finest host, she welcomed us so warmly into her lovely B&B. The B&B is situated in a beautiful, quiet hamlet close to Melrose. The views from our room were stunning. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the shower is one of the best I have come across. To top it all we had the most gorgeous Scottish breakfast, it was sublime. Thank you so much, we will be back.

Laura United Kingdom

Beautiful B&B in a beautiful area. Breakfast was fit for a queen, the place is spotless and comfortable. Will definitely be back, our visit was too brief. Beautiful view from the room.

Melanie United Kingdom

The breakfast was exceptional and Uta provided a lovely selection of fresh fruit for our breakfast.The house was lovely with a great view to the Scottish border.Uta could not do enough for us and made sure we were very comfortable in their lovely house.It was so quiet and beautiful there.

Anthony United Kingdom

Nice 2 day stay in a very secure covid environment. Breakfast nice and the wild mushrooms on toast was extremely nice.

Phil United Kingdom

The breakfast was excellent and an added bonus was having coffee outside experiencing the wonderful view. The quality of the food and the variety on offer was well above our expectations . Our hosts were very attentive and could not do enough for us.

Terry United Kingdom

The house is in a stunning location with amazing views and is run by the most welcoming, warm and friendly hosts you could ever wish to meet. The room was immaculately presented as indeed was the whole property. The hosts Uta and Jason cannot do enough for you and breakfast was absolutely delicious. It must also be noted that their professionalism in running a hospitality business in the midst of a pandemic is second to none. We felt completely safe and totally at ease throughout our stay. We will definitely be returning and cannot recommend Bowden House enough. Thank you and see you again soon. X

John United Kingdom

Everything! Uta was absolutely amazing! She is so nice! She booked us a really nice place to eat for our arrival. She also took into account all our requirements for breakfast. We were properly welcomed on our arrival by her two cute dogs 😁. Don't be worried about Covid-19 in this place, it can't be cleaner and it was absolutely spotless! Uta and her husband were super respectful of the rules. Our room was beautiful with a comfortable and spacious bed and a really nice shower. The view on the garden was stunning. Finally, the best moment was the breakfast which was absolutely delicious! I strongly recommend this place. And I will definitely come back with my partner 😊.

Eric United Kingdom

Fab breakfast, great service, really comfy bed and lovely pillows!

Anna United Kingdom

Very welcoming hosts wanting to help to make the stay as enjoyable as possible. We didn’t need to ask, but I’m sure they would try to meet any reasonable request guests might make. The property is in an excellent location for north-south travellers and for exploring the lovely Borders. There are magnificent views from south facing rooms. Lovely breakfast in a room allowing those views to be consumed in addition to the food.

Alan United Kingdom

Amazing comfort, so friendly (especially the dogs!) and a wonderful room with the perfect view.

Peter United Kingdom

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  • “Uta is the finest host, she welcomed us so warmly into her lovely B&B. The B&B is situated in a beautiful, quiet hamlet close to Melrose. The views from our room were stunning.”
    Laura Laura United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful B&B in a beautiful area. Breakfast was fit for a queen, the place is spotless and comfortable. Will definitely be back, our visit was too brief. Beautiful view from the room.”
    Melanie Melanie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The breakfast was exceptional and Uta provided a lovely selection of fresh fruit for our breakfast.The house was lovely with a great view to the Scottish border.Uta could not do enough for us and made...”
    Anthony Anthony United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice 2 day stay in a very secure covid environment. Breakfast nice and the wild mushrooms on toast was extremely nice.”
    Phil Phil United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The breakfast was excellent and an added bonus was having coffee outside experiencing the wonderful view. The quality of the food and the variety on offer was well above our expectations .”
    Terry Terry United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The house is in a stunning location with amazing views and is run by the most welcoming, warm and friendly hosts you could ever wish to meet.”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything! Uta was absolutely amazing! She is so nice! She booked us a really nice place to eat for our arrival. She also took into account all our requirements for breakfast.”
    Eric Eric United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fab breakfast, great service, really comfy bed and lovely pillows!”
    Anna Anna United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very welcoming hosts wanting to help to make the stay as enjoyable as possible. We didn’t need to ask, but I’m sure they would try to meet any reasonable request guests might make.”
    Alan Alan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing comfort, so friendly (especially the dogs!) and a wonderful room with the perfect view.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom

Bowden House B&B features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Melrose, 3.7 mi from Melrose Abbey.

The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower. A terrace with mountain views is offered in every unit.

A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at Bowden House B&B.

After a day of hiking or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 37 mi from the accommodations.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.9 for two-person stays.

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Breakfast Info

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

끸 Free Private Parking Available On Site

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  • Laura United Kingdom

    “Uta is the finest host, she welcomed us so warmly into her lovely B&B. The B&B is situated in a beautiful, quiet hamlet close to Melrose. The views from our room were stunning. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the shower is one of the best I have come across. To top it all we had the most gorgeous Scottish breakfast, it was sublime. Thank you so much, we will be back.” Read more

  • Melanie United Kingdom

    “Beautiful B&B in a beautiful area. Breakfast was fit for a queen, the place is spotless and comfortable. Will definitely be back, our visit was too brief. Beautiful view from the room. ”

  • Anthony United Kingdom

    “The breakfast was exceptional and Uta provided a lovely selection of fresh fruit for our breakfast.The house was lovely with a great view to the Scottish border.Uta could not do enough for us and made sure we were very comfortable in their lovely house.It was so quiet and beautiful there.” Read more

  • Phil United Kingdom

    “Nice 2 day stay in a very secure covid environment. Breakfast nice and the wild mushrooms on toast was extremely nice.”

  • Terry United Kingdom

    “The breakfast was excellent and an added bonus was having coffee outside experiencing the wonderful view. The quality of the food and the variety on offer was well above our expectations . Our hosts were very attentive and could not do enough for us.”

  • John United Kingdom

    “The house is in a stunning location with amazing views and is run by the most welcoming, warm and friendly hosts you could ever wish to meet. The room was immaculately presented as indeed was the whole property. The hosts Uta and Jason cannot do enough for you and breakfast was absolutely delicious. It must also be noted that their professionalism in running a hospitality business in the midst of a pandemic is second to none. We felt completely safe and totally at ease throughout our stay. We will definitely be returning and cannot recommend Bowden House enough. Thank you and see you again soon. X” Read more

  • Eric United Kingdom

    “Everything! Uta was absolutely amazing! She is so nice! She booked us a really nice place to eat for our arrival. She also took into account all our requirements for breakfast. We were properly welcomed on our arrival by her two cute dogs 😁. Don't be worried about Covid-19 in this place, it can't be cleaner and it was absolutely spotless! Uta and her husband were super respectful of the rules. Our room was beautiful with a comfortable and spacious bed and a really nice shower. The view on the garden was stunning. Finally, the best moment was the breakfast which was absolutely delicious! I strongly recommend this place. And I will definitely come back with my partner 😊.” Read more

  • Anna United Kingdom

    “Fab breakfast, great service, really comfy bed and lovely pillows!”

  • Alan United Kingdom

    “Very welcoming hosts wanting to help to make the stay as enjoyable as possible. We didn’t need to ask, but I’m sure they would try to meet any reasonable request guests might make. The property is in an excellent location for north-south travellers and for exploring the lovely Borders. There are magnificent views from south facing rooms. Lovely breakfast in a room allowing those views to be consumed in addition to the food.” Read more

  • Peter United Kingdom

    “Amazing comfort, so friendly (especially the dogs!) and a wonderful room with the perfect view.”

Hosted by Uta & Jason

Host Review Score 10
Uta & Jason

Uta & Jason

Multi - award winning B&B, situated right on St. Cuthbert's Way. Bowden House Boutique B&B is a beautifully presented country house with magnificent panoramic views and large private gardens. It is situated 3 miles from Melrose & St. Boswells - perfectly located for exploring the Scottish Borders. Dating from the early 19th century, our B&B is full of charm and character and has been lovingly restored and refurbished. There is free WiFi access throughout the house and we have ample parking space in our courtyard. Our Boutique B&B provides 3 superb bedrooms for our guests - all are individually furnished with TV and coffee/tea making facilities and enjoy south facing views over the countryside. The bathrooms and en-suites are to a luxury standard with toiletries provided. Our guests are welcome to relax in our cosy lounge with internet access, TV, board games, video library, log fire and our Bang & Olufson sound system. We try to cater for every taste - whether you prefer a simple continental breakfast, a "full Scottish Breakfast", a vegetarian cooked breakfast or a vegan variety. Evening meals and packed lunches can be provided upon request.

Hello, we are Uta & Jason - your hosts of Bowden House B&B. I an Austrian/English couple and fell in love with the beautiful Scottish Borders 18 years ago. We returned to Bowden/Melrose in 2015 and now enjoy welcoming guests to our lovely bed & breakfast. As outdoor enthusiast, we enjoy walking with our dogs Elgin & Yoko, finding new running routes and playing tennis at the local club.

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS - A PERFECT HOLIDAY DESTINATION ​ With its rolling hills, gentle streams and picturesque coastline, the Scottish Borders are a perfect holiday destination. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy plenty of golf courses, walking routes, cycling trails as well as fishing & riding opportunities. Steeped in history, the Scottish Borders' ruins, castles and abbeys are testimony to the regions turbulent past and well worth to be explored. Discover Abbotsford House, Floors Castle, Traquair House and the 3 Abbeys in Melrose, Jedburgh and Kelso. The Scottish Borders offer plenty of walking trails to explore the beautiful countryside at your own pace. We are happy to provide you with a wide range of walking guides for the area. Golf enthusiasts love the Scottish Borders. With 21 golf courses to choose from in the area and a total of 46 golf courses in a 60 mile radius, you are spoilt for choice. Locally you can play the popular "must-play" Woll 18 hole golf course, the hilly Melrose 9 hole course or the scenic St. Boswells 9 hole course. For experts the famous Roxburghe Championship Golf Course and the Macdonald Cardrona Championship course will definitely hit the spot.

Languages spoken: German, English, French

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Melrose Abbey
    2.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Tweed
    2.5 miles
  • Mountain Eildon Hills
    0 miles
Closest Airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    36.8 miles
  • Newcastle International Airport
    53.5 miles
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Amenities of Bowden House B&B Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Game room
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
  • Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

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

  • Secure parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs & music for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

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Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 10 and up are allowed)

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Bowden House B&B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

As per Scottish government guidelines to minimize the transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers until 15 July 2020. Reasonable evidence must be provided upon arrival. If reasonable evidence is not provided, your booking will be canceled upon arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Please inform Bowden House B&B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Bowden House B&B

  • Room options at Bowden House B&B include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at Bowden House B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Bowden House B&B (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking

  • Bowden House B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • Check-in at Bowden House B&B is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Bowden House B&B is 2.2 miles from the center of Melrose.

  • The prices at Bowden House B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Bowden House B&B by:

    • Car 1h 10min

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  • Value for money 9.8
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