Guesthouse Watson Lodge Guest House
15-16 Bridge Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SW, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
Great organisation, lovely staff, clean, thoughtful and comfy
United KingdomWarm welcome from Sheena 1 and an even warmer breakfast from Sheen 2. Slept well after long day travelling in very large bed. Room very clean.
United KingdomStaff extremely welcoming. Accommodation was immaculately clean
United KingdomVery friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast. Covid friendly. The bed was very comfortable. The slippers were an added bonus
United KingdomRoom was lovely and comfortable and linen and towels exceptional. good sized shower, some of the furnishings were a little dated, but this didn't upset our stay. Staff accommodating and breakfast very good.
United KingdomFriendly staff. Very Covid aware. Very nice breakfast. Comfortable room. Close to transport hub and centre of town. A good base.
United KingdomLyn 1 and Lyn 2 were fantastic. The whole of Scotland was booked up and I was lucky enough to get a room here. While the price was modest the rooms bed and linen was excellent. Slept very well abs had a great breakfast with fresh coffee. Perfect stay and I would recommend to others
United KingdomPerfect had porridge 😊 for breakfast as well everything else a good selection, to choose from. a lovely room comfortable bedroom. Very central, close to the shops and bars and local transport. Hope to visit again and will tell our friends and family. No complaints. Happy faces.
United KingdomThe quest house was clean and the breakfast was delicious
United KingdomVery organised staff Free parking outside 2 min walk to Witherspoons
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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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian
FREE parking!
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Double or Twin Room with Shower
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Family Room with Shower
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Triple Room with Private Bathroom
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See what guests loved the most:
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Nk
United Kingdom“Great organisation, lovely staff, clean, thoughtful and comfy”
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Patrick
United Kingdom
“Warm welcome from Sheena 1 and an even warmer breakfast from Sheen 2. Slept well after long day travelling in very large bed. Room very clean.”
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“Staff extremely welcoming. Accommodation was immaculately clean”
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Claire
United Kingdom
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast. Covid friendly. The bed was very comfortable. The slippers were an added bonus”
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Tracey
United Kingdom
“Room was lovely and comfortable and linen and towels exceptional. good sized shower, some of the furnishings were a little dated, but this didn't upset our stay. Staff accommodating and breakfast very good.”
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Graham
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff. Very Covid aware. Very nice breakfast. Comfortable room. Close to transport hub and centre of town. A good base.”
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Oliver
United Kingdom
“Lyn 1 and Lyn 2 were fantastic. The whole of Scotland was booked up and I was lucky enough to get a room here. While the price was modest the rooms bed and linen was excellent. Slept very well abs had a great breakfast with fresh coffee. Perfect stay and I would recommend to others” Read more
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Ann
United Kingdom
“Perfect had porridge 😊 for breakfast as well everything else a good selection, to choose from. a lovely room comfortable bedroom. Very central, close to the shops and bars and local transport. Hope to visit again and will tell our friends and family. No complaints. Happy faces.” Read more
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Philio
United Kingdom
“The quest house was clean and the breakfast was delicious”
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Gavin
United Kingdom
“Very organised staff Free parking outside 2 min walk to Witherspoons ”
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About Watson Lodge Guest House
Welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 27, 2015
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Melrose Abbey3.8 miles
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Traquair House9.9 miles
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Restaurant JD Wetherspoons0 miles
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Restaurant The Mill House0.1 miles
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Restaurant Shish Tandoori0.3 miles
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Cafe/Bar Salmon Inn0.3 miles
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River Tweed2 miles
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Mountain Eildons3 miles
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Mountain Scott's View10 miles
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Ocean/Sea St. Mary's Loch15 miles
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Edinburgh Airport31.4 miles
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Dundee Airport58.3 miles
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Newcastle International Airport58.8 miles
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Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
Booking is safe
Amenities of Watson Lodge Guest House
Most popular amenities
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
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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
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- 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
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Single-use shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles not used
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic water bottles not used
- Single-use plastic bottles not used
- Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
- Water-efficient toilets
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- All windows are double-glazed
- Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
- Bicycle parking
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 are considered 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
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
Debit card
Watson Lodge Guest House 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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
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.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Watson Lodge Guest House 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 Watson Lodge Guest House
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Guests staying at Watson Lodge Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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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.
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Watson Lodge Guest House is 650 feet from the center of Galashiels.
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Watson Lodge Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Watson Lodge Guest House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
- Free parking
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Check-in at Watson Lodge Guest House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Watson Lodge Guest House by:
- Taxi 45min
- Train 50min
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Room options at Watson Lodge Guest House include:
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Triple
- Twin
