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 89 km from Newcastle International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Melrose Abbey (36 km) and The Maltings Theatre & Cinema (34 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel in a quaint town, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, nice pub below
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Rooms very comfortable and clean staff excellent. Location fabulous
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable stay, lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Would recommend staying here if you're finishing the Pennine Way.
  • June
    United Kingdom 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.
  • Kerenza
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was excellent - great choice of cooked and superb scrambled egg particularly (I am fussy!). The restaurant was tasty and they had a fun, free quiz night. The bar owner was very friendly and there were games to play. Also, the bed was...
  • Bas
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice owner and personnel - excellent pubfood. Good hot bath
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious bedroom with large bathroom and sitting room.
  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    James was an excellent host and made our visit - fun and attentive.
  • Cath
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff. Very clean rooms. Very tasty cooked breakfast.
  • 2
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable beds breakfast great also had a lovely meal

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Border Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Border Hotel 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.