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Watson Lodge Guest House

15-16 Bridge Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SW, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.2
Very Good
234 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Total

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

The quest house was clean and the breakfast was delicious

Philio United Kingdom

Very organised staff Free parking outside 2 min walk to Witherspoons

Gavin United Kingdom

Extremely pleasant and friendly staff. Location was pretty good and easy to find. Excellent guest house.

Gareth United Kingdom

We were the first guests after the lockdown and the staff was dealing very well with the new restrictions and rules. We had two rooms, one was facing the Police station. This one had very comfortable beds and blankets, the other one (next to the stairs) was a bit worn but still clean and ok. The breakfast was very good and the staff went above and beyond to fulfill each wish.

Lisa United Kingdom

The breakfast was very well cooked, the coffee was nice and hot and the lady who served me was friendly and attentive

Martin United Kingdom

Excellent location. All covid regulations in place and guidance explained very clearly

A United Kingdom

Location was perfect, staff were very friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. Room was clean and comfortable.

Martin United Kingdom

Located close to the town centre. Breakfast was good with a number of options to choose from

John United Kingdom

-Loved the location -Friendly staff -Quick and easy check in and check out -Keys for all guests if required rather than having to share -Able to come and go at own leisure -Breakfast was amazing!! Would recommend this hotel and we would definitely stay here again in the future!!

Nats United Kingdom

Staff/hosts, rooms, cleanliness, breakfast, location, parking, real value for money.

S United Kingdom

Staff

8.9
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8.2
Very Good
234 reviews
  • 8.9

    Staff

  • Highly rated for:
    Great breakfast
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The quest house was clean and the breakfast was delicious”
    Philio Philio United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very organised staff Free parking outside 2 min walk to Witherspoons”
    Gavin Gavin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Extremely pleasant and friendly staff. Location was pretty good and easy to find. Excellent guest house.”
    Gareth Gareth United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We were the first guests after the lockdown and the staff was dealing very well with the new restrictions and rules. We had two rooms, one was facing the Police station.”
    Lisa Lisa United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The breakfast was very well cooked, the coffee was nice and hot and the lady who served me was friendly and attentive”
    Martin Martin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location. All covid regulations in place and guidance explained very clearly”
    A A United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was perfect, staff were very friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. Room was clean and comfortable.”
    Martin Martin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Located close to the town centre. Breakfast was good with a number of options to choose from”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “-Loved the location -Friendly staff -Quick and easy check in and check out -Keys for all guests if required rather than having to share -Able to come and go at own leisure -Breakfast was amazing!!”
    Nats Nats United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff/hosts, rooms, cleanliness, breakfast, location, parking, real value for money.”
    S S United Kingdom United Kingdom

Watson Lodge Guest House is located in the center of Galashiels and offers accommodations with free WiFi access throughout. The property has free on street parking outside of the guest house.

Each room at Watson Lodge Guest House has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms include private bathroom facilities while others come with a shared bathroom.

Watson Lodge Guest House serves breakfast each morning with the choice of a full cooked breakfast, vegetarian breakfast or a continental option. Guests have access to the property's garden and patio.

Activities in the local area include golf courses, fishing, walking, cycling, horse riding and motor cycling. The property is a 1-hour drive from Edinburgh and a 2-hour drive from Newcastle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

끸 FREE parking!

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Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good
234 reviews
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  • Philio United Kingdom

    “The quest house was clean and the breakfast was delicious”

  • Gavin United Kingdom

    “Very organised staff Free parking outside 2 min walk to Witherspoons ”

  • Gareth United Kingdom

    “Extremely pleasant and friendly staff. Location was pretty good and easy to find. Excellent guest house.”

  • Lisa United Kingdom

    “We were the first guests after the lockdown and the staff was dealing very well with the new restrictions and rules. We had two rooms, one was facing the Police station. This one had very comfortable beds and blankets, the other one (next to the stairs) was a bit worn but still clean and ok. The breakfast was very good and the staff went above and beyond to fulfill each wish.” Read more

  • Martin United Kingdom

    “The breakfast was very well cooked, the coffee was nice and hot and the lady who served me was friendly and attentive”

  • A United Kingdom

    “Excellent location. All covid regulations in place and guidance explained very clearly”

  • Martin United Kingdom

    “Location was perfect, staff were very friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. Room was clean and comfortable.”

  • John United Kingdom

    “Located close to the town centre. Breakfast was good with a number of options to choose from”

  • Nats United Kingdom

    “-Loved the location -Friendly staff -Quick and easy check in and check out -Keys for all guests if required rather than having to share -Able to come and go at own leisure -Breakfast was amazing!! Would recommend this hotel and we would definitely stay here again in the future!! ” Read more

  • S United Kingdom

    “Staff/hosts, rooms, cleanliness, breakfast, location, parking, real value for money.”

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  • Hi We are working at the Great tapestry of Scotland in town centre Do you have twin room available and are covid restrictions ok to stay overnight

    Yes we are open but not serving breakfast at present. Please pop in for further information.


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  • Is there parking facilities

    Free on-street parking outside Watson Lodge but not bookable. Large public car park in street behind the property (down Bridge Street to High Street, behind 'Iceland') which is free from 5.30pm to 9.30am and £1 for 2-4 hours at peak times.


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  • Is it a twin room

    We have twin, double and triple rooms.


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  • Hi We are working at the Great tapestry of Scotland in town centre Do you have twin room available and are covid restrictions ok to stay overnight

    Yes we are open but not serving breakfast at present. Please pop in for further information.


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  • Is there parking facilities

    Free on-street parking outside Watson Lodge but not bookable. Large public car park in street behind the property (down Bridge Street to High Street, behind 'Iceland') which is free from 5.30pm to 9.30am and £1 for 2-4 hours at peak times.


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  • Is it a twin room

    We have twin, double and triple rooms.


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Area Info *
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Melrose Abbey
    3.8 miles
  • Traquair House
    9.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant JD Wetherspoons
    0 miles
  • Restaurant The Mill House
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Grapevine Restaurant
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Salmon Inn
    0.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Tweed
    2 miles
  • Mountain Eildons
    3 miles
  • Mountain Scott's View
    10 miles
  • Ocean/Sea St. Mary's Loch
    15 miles
Closest Airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    31.4 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    58.3 miles
  • Newcastle International Airport
    58.8 miles
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Amenities of Watson Lodge Guest House

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

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4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

FAQs about Watson Lodge Guest House

  • Watson Lodge Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The prices at Watson Lodge Guest House 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 Watson Lodge Guest House by:

    • Taxi 45min
    • Train 50min

  • Check-in at Watson Lodge Guest House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Watson Lodge Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Twin

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Watson Lodge Guest House (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • Street parking

  • Watson Lodge Guest House is 650 feet from the center of Galashiels.

  • Guests staying at Watson Lodge Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

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  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location8.8
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