In the center of Melrose, The Townhouse Hotel is a 2-minute walk from Melrose Abbey and less than 3 miles from Sir Walter Scott’s former home, Abbotsford. The hotel offers free parking and Wi-Fi as well as a restaurant and informal brasserie. All rooms have a TV, telephone, desk and tea and coffee facilities, and many have king-size beds. Each private bathroom includes a bath or shower with hairdryer and toiletries supplied. The Townhouse Hotel offers high-quality dining with menus featuring many Scottish specialties. There is a range of tempting desserts and liqueur coffees, as well as an extensive wine list. Less than 25 miles from the border with England, this Southern Scotland hotel is around 35 minutes’ drive from Northumberland’s Kielder Forest Park and 20 minutes from the magnificent Jedburgh Abbey. The town of Galashiels is 5 miles away, and you can reach Edinburgh city center in less than 1 hour.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
or
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Melrose
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfasts were included as part of room charge. There was an excellent selection of fruit, cereal, juice, coffee, and fully cooked breakfasts--all very good! We also had an evening meal in the hotel dining room, and it was excellent. The...
  • Louisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful bedroom - spacious, light and comfortable. Very good menu for dinner and breakfast - enjoyed the food. Friendly and helpful staff both front of house and in dining room.
  • Carolyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great choice for breakfast, everything was lovely. Staff friendly and helpful. Had evening dinner which was very good.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Townhouse Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hungarian
  • Polish

House rules

The Townhouse Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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FAQs about The Townhouse Hotel

  • The Townhouse Hotel is 150 feet from the center of Melrose. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Townhouse Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Townhouse Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

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

  • Room options at The Townhouse Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Double

  • The Townhouse Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant