About this property
In the centre 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 en suite bathroom includes a bath or shower with hairdryer and toiletries supplied. The Townhouse Hotel offers high-quality dining with menus featuring many Scottish specialities. 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 centre in less than 1 hour.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- David
United Kingdom“Fantastic location, excellent staff, room exceptionally clean and comfortable.” - Vickie
Australia“A lovely, comfortable hotel: very well presented with lovely decor, a lovely dining room, great food and fantastic friendly staff. We felt right at home in this lovely hotel. Great gluten free menu options” - Nicholas United Kingdom“Good choice and generous breakfast. Large comfortable room”
- Helen
Singapore“Central so great location. One of the cleanest hotels we’ve ever stayed in! Comfortable beds and beautifully decorated” 
Julie United Kingdom“The hotel is in an excellent location and the town is lovely. Our room was very comfortable and roomy for our 3 night stay. The bed was especially comfortable, and the bathroom, though compact, had everything we needed. Breakfast was super, with...”- Mustafa
Norway“We loved the hotel’s character and style. Spacious and clean room. Central location. Free parking availability.” - Patricia United Kingdom“Centrally located. Ideally situated for visiting the Borders. I loved the Georgian style of the house. The room had been recently renovated. We enjoyed our meal and breakfast in the brasserie.”
Scott United Kingdom“Staff very kindly brought our evening meal to our room one night, to help us out. Staff were exceptionally friendly, helpful and efficient.”- Vivien United Kingdom“Our room was well-appointed and very comfortable. Dinner was excellent; Breakfast: lots of choice in both vegetarian and cooked dishes.”
- Alan United Kingdom“Looked clean from the outside which is usually a good indicator for the inside. Internally was really clean and comfortable. Nice bar area and breakfast was not a disappointment.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineScottish
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
