Burt’s Shortlist*
Melrose, Scottish Borders
Good Hotel Guide Review
The whitewashed 18th-century building with its distinctive black window mouldings has long been a popular landmark of this pretty Borders town. Run by the Henderson family, Burt’s is popular with locals and visitors alike. Neat bedrooms are decorated in soothing shades with bright pops of colour and tweedy accents; each room has tea- and coffee-making facilities and Scottish toiletries. Dine either on bistro and lighter dishes in the bar, or smarter options, such as lamb rump with barley risotto and roast fennel, in the restaurant. A sustaining breakfast supports the next day’s activities: golfing, walking, fishing on the River Tweed, or exploring Melrose. The Hendersons also own The Townhouse opposite.
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, EV charging, parking.
Background music
in public areas.
Children
all ages welcomed, not under 8 in restaurant.
Dogs
allowed in some bedrooms (welcome package), bistro bar, not in restaurant.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £148, singles from £79. À la carte £30 (bistro), £45 (restaurant).
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