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 55 mi from Newcastle International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Melrose Abbey (22 mi) and The Maltings Theater & Cinema (21 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Danon
United States
“The owners were so kind. Food was delicious. Room was very comfortable. Great location.” - Priscilla
United States
“Wonderful stay- food was great and the staff were lovely!” - Greg
Australia
“The pub was a gem you wish to find. A proper pub. Open fire, flagstone floor, good food and wine and comfortable rooms. The best were the staff. Knowledgeable, welcoming and they gave my daughter and myself the feeling of being genuinely welcomed....” - Stark
United Kingdom
“Good owners, attentive. Staff team helpful and polite, historic old place.” - Lauren
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable stay, lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Would recommend staying here if you're finishing the Pennine Way.” - Debbie
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
“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
“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
“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
“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 area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please inform The Border Hotel 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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.