Burt’s Shortlist*
Melrose, Scottish Borders
Good Hotel Guide Review
The Henderson family’s well-established hotel stands on the main square of a pretty Borders town, a welcoming landmark for locals and visitors alike. Bedrooms in the listed 18th-century building are decorated in soothing shades and tweedy accents; each room has tea- and coffee-making facilities and Scottish toiletries. The restaurant and bistro bar are popular destinations for light lunchtime bites and hearty suppers – spiced pork belly, black pudding bonbon, creamed cabbage, perhaps. A sustaining breakfast supports the next day’s activities: golfing, walking, fishing on the River Tweed, or wandering the lively town. The Hendersons also own The Townhouse, across the street.
Hotel details
Address
Market Square
Melrose
Scottish Borders
TD6 9PL
Scotland
Telephone
01896 822285
Bedrooms
20.
Open
all year, no accommodation 24–26 Dec.
Facilities
lobby lounge, residents’ lounge, bistro bar, restaurant, private dining room, in-room TV (Freeview), wedding facilities, function facilities, ½-acre garden, parking.
Background music
in public areas.
Children
all ages welcomed, not under 8 in restaurant.
Dogs
allowed in some bedrooms, bistro bar, not in restaurant.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B single from £79, double from £148. À la carte £42.
Good Hotel Guide articles about
Burt’s
- Scottish Field: Top 10 Scottish hotels for whisky lovers
- Sunday Post: 10 of the best value hotels in Scotland
- Huffington Post: Top 10 UK hotels for whisky lovers