Bed and breakfast

The Barn @ The Coach House

Chiefswood Road The Coach House, Melrose, TD6 9BA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 182 reviews)

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9.9
Exceptional
182 reviews

All home comforts. A peaceful night's sleep in beautiful surroundings. The en suite included quality toiletries. Everything spotlessly clean. Followed by a delicious, freshly prepared breakfast. Delightful hosts too.

Yvonne United Kingdom

Beautiful property in an idyllic location just outside, but within walking distance, of Melrose. Can't fault the place at all- couldn't have been made to feel more welcome. Will visit again and can highly recommend. Kind regards

Kevin United Kingdom

beautifully appointed accommodation at the highest standards. lovely attentive hosts and excellent breakfast. the Barn is very convenient for Melrose facilities.

Anthony United Kingdom

Everything. The exterior and interior was beautiful.

Trisha United Kingdom

amazing hosts, Claire and Donald could not be friendlier or more helpful, I hope to be able to return to the Barn soon! They are in a very convenient location with ample place for parking. The house is amazing, really spacious bedroom with perfect size bathroom. All spotless clean- every single detail has been carefully thought through and taken care of. Claire’s own Granola is fit for an award. I felt really welcome at their place and would recommend them to my friends looking for a stay in Melrose! In my experience the standards, comfort, cleanliness and the hospitality at the Barn are second to none and I wish the very best for Claire and Donald with their B&B.

Dora United Kingdom

The Barn is set in a beautiful location just on the outskirts of Melrose. Our hosts, Claire and Donald, made us most welcome and did all they could to make sure our visit was the best it could be. Our room was attractive and comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. There was an excellent choice of breakfast options, including delicious home made granola and a great cooked breakfast, presented in a pleasant breakfasting area. It’s an ideal location for exploring the Scottish border towns. We cannot recommend it highly enough.

Janet United Kingdom

Breakfast was perfect, berries my favourite with yoghurt.

Annabel United Kingdom

the owners couldn’t have been nicer, so…. welcoming. Excellent accommodation.

Tracey United Kingdom

Just a super place all round. Claire's attention to detail is second to none and her knowledge of the restaurants and area was very useful

Brian United Kingdom

Wonderful place to stay. Everything excellent; rooms, hosts and breakfast.

Kari Norway
9.9
Exceptional
182 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “All home comforts. A peaceful night's sleep in beautiful surroundings. The en suite included quality toiletries. Everything spotlessly clean. Followed by a delicious, freshly prepared breakfast.”
    Yvonne Yvonne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful property in an idyllic location just outside, but within walking distance, of Melrose. Can't fault the place at all- couldn't have been made to feel more welcome.”
    Kevin Kevin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “beautifully appointed accommodation at the highest standards. lovely attentive hosts and excellent breakfast. the Barn is very convenient for Melrose facilities.”
    Anthony Anthony United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything. The exterior and interior was beautiful.”
    Trisha Trisha United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “amazing hosts, Claire and Donald could not be friendlier or more helpful, I hope to be able to return to the Barn soon! They are in a very convenient location with ample place for parking.”
    Dora Dora United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The Barn is set in a beautiful location just on the outskirts of Melrose. Our hosts, Claire and Donald, made us most welcome and did all they could to make sure our visit was the best it could be.”
    Janet Janet United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was perfect, berries my favourite with yoghurt.”
    Annabel Annabel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the owners couldn’t have been nicer, so…. welcoming. Excellent accommodation.”
    Tracey Tracey United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Just a super place all round. Claire's attention to detail is second to none and her knowledge of the restaurants and area was very useful”
    Brian Brian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Wonderful place to stay. Everything excellent; rooms, hosts and breakfast.”
    Kari Kari Norway Norway

Categories:

  • Staff 10
  • Facilities 9.9
  • Cleanliness 10
  • Comfort 9.9
  • Value for money 9.7
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi9.9
High score for Melrose
9.9
Exceptional
182 reviews
Categories:
Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.9
High score for Melrose
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Located in Melrose, The Barn @ The Coach House provides accommodation with free WiFi.

All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and shower. A fridge and coffee machine are also provided.

A full cooked breakfast is served daily at the property.

The bed and breakfast offers a terrace.

Guests can go cycling or hiking or relax in the garden.

Melrose Abbey is 1.3 miles from The Barn @ The Coach House. Edinburgh Airport is 44.1 miles away.

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

The Barn @ The Coach House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 30 Jan 2017.

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Most popular facilities
Free parking
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Room service
Family rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.9
High score for Melrose
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yvonne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “All home comforts. A peaceful night's sleep in beautiful surroundings. The en suite included quality toiletries. Everything spotlessly clean. Followed by a delicious, freshly prepared breakfast. Delightful hosts too.”
  • Kevin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful property in an idyllic location just outside, but within walking distance, of Melrose. Can't fault the place at all- couldn't have been made to feel more welcome. Will visit again and can highly recommend. Kind regards”
  • Anthony
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “beautifully appointed accommodation at the highest standards. lovely attentive hosts and excellent breakfast. the Barn is very convenient for Melrose facilities.”
  • Trisha
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything. The exterior and interior was beautiful.”
  • Dora
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “amazing hosts, Claire and Donald could not be friendlier or more helpful, I hope to be able to return to the Barn soon! They are in a very convenient location with ample place for parking. The house is amazing, really spacious bedroom with...”
  • Janet
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The Barn is set in a beautiful location just on the outskirts of Melrose. Our hosts, Claire and Donald, made us most welcome and did all they could to make sure our visit was the best it could be. Our room was attractive and comfortable and had...”
  • Annabel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was perfect, berries my favourite with yoghurt.”
  • Tracey
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the owners couldn’t have been nicer, so…. welcoming. Excellent accommodation.”
  • Brian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Just a super place all round. Claire's attention to detail is second to none and her knowledge of the restaurants and area was very useful”
  • Kari
    NorwayNorway
    “Wonderful place to stay. Everything excellent; rooms, hosts and breakfast.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you take dogs?
    We do not take dogs in the B&B but dogs are welcome in our tow adjoining cottages (Stables & Saddlery)
    Answered on 5 February 2021

Hosted by Claire Macdonald

10
Host review score
Claire Macdonald
The Barn Bed & Breakfast occupies a wing of a Victorian Coach House which sits in tow acres of private secluded gardens. Guests staying in The Barn not only have a beautifully furnished en-suite bedroom but also exclusive access to an adjoining private lounge. The lounge and bedroomed are furnished to the highest standards and offer guests every modern comfort. Guests lounge is equipped with a 42" wall mounted flat screen TV and a wood-burning stove. We provide a wide range of breakfast options using wherever possible only locally sourced foods of the highest quality.
I have been running two self-catering cottages at The Coach House for the past 16 years and in 2017 we are now offering a boutique Bed & Breakfast in our converted barn at The Coach House with the same carefully attention to detail and guest satisfaction that our cottage visitors have enjoyed these past years. I am a school teacher and love meeting new people and ensuring guests have an enjoyable and memorable stay with us.
The Coach House sits an enviable and secluded garden setting within easy walking distance from the centre of Melrose. The property has two acres of landscaped gardens which guests are free to enjoy. The town of Melrose enjoys an idyllic setting at the foot of the Eildon Hills and has a wide range of bars, cafes, restaurants and good quality local shops. The area contains fantastic local walks, golf courses, cycling routes, historic buildings including Abbotsford House, and fishing on the river Tweed and other local lochs and rivers. The accommodation is less than a mile from Tweedbank station which has a half-hourly direct service to Edinburgh with its many tourist attractions.
Languages spoken: German,English,French
Property surroundings *
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Facilities of The Barn @ The Coach House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Room service
Family rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

The Barn @ The Coach House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:00 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Bankcard The Barn @ The Coach House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please inform The Barn @ The Coach House 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Barn @ The Coach House

  • Room options at The Barn @ The Coach House include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at The Barn @ The Coach House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

  • The Barn @ The Coach House is 1,050 yards from the centre of Melrose.

  • The Barn @ The Coach House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Bingo

  • Guests staying at The Barn @ The Coach House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte