Ednam House Hotel in Scottish Borders

Stayed only one night but most enjoyable . We will certainly return if able to .

Called today for lunch. Entrance hall deserted. Receptionist tried to ignore me. Enquired about lunch - no chance - sorry sir 'no staff'. Very unfriendly staff, tired decor and no food. How the place survives is amazing. My advice - The Queen's Head opposite - nice staff and food.

My wife and I stayed on the 8th March 2024. The hotel is lovely well maintained and spotless. Big fires and comfortable lounge areas and bar. The room was great and clean and tidy,the beds very nice. In the morning the breakfast is served overlooking the river and it was a big breakfast,well cooked and properly served. Thanks for a great stay

Ednam has all one requires / desires . Super location to visit Border towns & sights. Extremely comfortable room & bed , relaxing river view. Elegant lounge & grounds . Thought 🤔 of reception to leave surprise Birthday 🎂 Card & chocolates in room . All staff were warm, helpful and positive in interactions .

I was welcomed the moment I arrived in the dining hall by Stan, who asked if I'd like the table by the large window overlooking the river - this was the perfect spot for me as a lone diner and a gesture which made me feel immediately at ease. All the waiting staff were attentive, smartly turned out and polite, and Stan spent time with each table, making sure everyone was happy and going that extra mile. The food was beyond expectations - I had the Monkfish which not only looked beautiful on the plate, it was perfectly cooked and the flavours complemented each other perfectly - wow. Pana cotta followed which was so pretty it was almost a shame to eat it - wonderfully creamy texture which melted in my mouth, and the raspberries, brandy snaps and brandy and orange gel was to die for. Fine dining, great atmosphere and excellent customer service in a grand setting - I'll be coming back.

We were given a voucher for overnight stay to include breakfast and dinner from our family for a special anniversary. Hotel room was spacious but cold, bed was comfortable. Radiator didn't work but there was an electric heater. Dinner was OK,to be honest slightly disappointing and although it was included in our package,looking at menu, very overpriced. Service was OK. Breakfast was much better,with a very good selection. When we checked out we were surprised to notice a gratuity added to our bill, there was no mention that this would be done. I did say to the receptionist that I thought this should be made clear in order to avoid any confusion or embarrassment.

Stayed for a few nights in Room 3, nice large room with bath in the bedroom and separate ensuite shower, etc. Lovely location, right in the centre of town so good access to shops and restauants A few problems, plumbing wasn't right. The bath didn't drain properly and when I flushed the loo with water in the bath, air bubbled up from plug hole into the bath. A jacuzzi with air from the toilet waste system, isn't exactly what you want when having a bath! The dining room was cold at breakfast and the dinner menu wasn't very enticing (and looked overpriced from the standard of the food at breakfast) so we didn't eat dinner there (lovely pub with good food and very friendly staff directly across the road which I can thoroughly recommend) Also, don't try to buck their system in the restaurant! We were a bit tight for time on the last morning so tried to order the cooked food when we were shown to the table and ordered tea and coffee, the waitress refused to take the food order and told us she would come back for it later. Not very good customer service.

Very nice hotel with lovely staff. Clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. I was in the attic room (obviously not the most expensive) and although pleasant, didn’t reach the excellent criteria even for the price paid. The room was very dated and felt like a moderate B&B. The reason for the ‘fair’ sleep quality rating was that, although the bed was comfortable there was a persistent humming noise coming from somewhere on the top floor. A pair of earplugs would have solved the problem. Very masculine undertones and can feel the once grandure history although the staff were not versed on this. The quiet, peaceful and friendly atmosphere pushed up the overall experience.

Awful food-worse service! We were part of ad ance weekend-tho not stying at the hotel.Dinner-pre-ordered -was stone cold nd raw-inedible.waited an hour for the wine list-asked the more mature female waitress..to be sharply told--"wait till weve finished serving!"Totally embarassing in front of our guests. Have written letter to the manager re our experience--hasnt bothered to reply--says it all.To all the dance community out there-avoid at all costs! Not worth the money.

We have just returned from a 3 night stay and we’re pleasantly surprised after reading some poor recent reviews. This hotel is not as grand as it looks in the photos but it could be if some money was invested. The room looked ‘very tired’ in decor but was very comfortable and clean. Most of the staff were friendly, particularly in the restaurant. The food was superb at every meal - thank you to all of the chefs. The gardens, once again looked very sparse - some TLC is needed along with more planting. Kelso is a fabulous market town with lovely shops and surrounding areas.

We stayed in the hotel for a wedding, and were given an attic room, at the price of £150 a night. The room was tiny, the shower/loo miniscule. The accommodation would have been more suited to a B&B, apart from the exorbitant price. It seemed like no attempt had been made to bring the room up to the standard of some of the other rooms we saw of a similar price. The curtains were tatty and threadbare, the sink in the bedroom was outdated, the furniture an odd collection, the shower/toilet the smallest I've ever seen. Again, fine for a B&B but not for a pricey country house hotel (with drinks from the bar very expensive too). We tried to complain when we checked out but the lady on the reception didn't really seem to want to listen. No apologies made nor offer of something in recompense. The hotel has lots going for it and the service was one of positives of the stay, especially the young people working there. The breakfast was lovely. However, value for money was shocking so I wouldn't stay again, nor recommend it to others.

We stayed one night in an attick room. The room was shabby , grubby and cramped. Really disappointing accommodation for the price paid. I would not use this hotel again nor recommend it to others. The only saving grace was the breakfast which was surprisingly good

We visited Ednam House Hotel for afternoon tea at the weekend. The setting was lovely- a large drawing room with comfortable sofas and armchairs, and a view of the river. The afternoon tea was served by friendly staff, and we were all impressed with the variety and quality of the delicious savoury and sweet treats. Great value for money for a very enjoyable and civilised afternoon!

My husband & I stayed for a couple of nights dbb as part of a block booking. First impressions: The hotel has an old shabby style of decoration. I suspect not by design, but because of age. There's a variety of public spaces & little rooms dotted about. However, it suited the grandeur of the rooms The whole property is not accessible for those with mobility issues or prams. There's steps down to the main dining area, the bar & the function room. No lift in the property & there are stairs at the main entrance. So if anyone in your party has mobility issues or has buggies this is currently not the place to come. It's in the centre of Kelso with its own parking. Lovely outlook over the river & substantial grounds. The function suite with the crystal chandeliers make for a nicely presented room for functions. First the good. Excellent fresh food made on the premises everything we had was perfectly cooked well presented & very tasty. Clearly a very good chef & kitchen team. The staff, especially the waiting staff, at meals were a credit to their employer & hopefully are well rewarded. (Note to management - please get a tips jar sitting at your reception point as it deserves to be shared equally as back of house staff don't always get the recognition they deserve!) Overall, cleanliness was good. Our bed was comfortable & well supplied with pillow.Complimentary quality toiletries & plenty of fluffy towels were provided. Now the not so good. The hotel was fairly booked up when we phoned to see if we could get a room so we were offered an attic room with a double bed & en-suite. We were assured that though small it was nicely presented. That was somewhat over - optimistic at best! The room was small. The rest of the room was shabby & in dire need of an upgrade. Two pieces of the furniture had handles missing Each light fitment was mismatched creating a piecemeal effect of different eras which made the room look like a room that had never changed & had just been filled with spare "stuff" from the hotel. Paint was peeling from the windows & the windows themselves made me a bit nervous that they would break when we went to open & close them as they were quite rickety. The sink was in the room itself - quite common in older hotels. However, it was set into a cheap looking painted unit with a towel rail that was screwed onto the far end of the unit beside the in room kettle & tea & coffee making facilities, instead of being right beside the sink. The splashback was made of 1980s style tiles which, was completely out of what should have been the character of the room. Putting in an ensuite shower room had obviously been a challenge as the toilet & shower was in the same space, which probably at some point had been a cupboard. One oversight on the cleaning was that the shower drain had clearly not been cleared for some time. I discovered this when I went to have a shower & quickly found myself standing in a shower tray of water that wasn't draining away! I did report this to reception & it was dealt with by the time we came back. We didn't see any of the other rooms so we can't comment on the quality of them but I got the impression from the rest of the party that they were satisfied with their rooms on the lower floors. Normally my husband & I are pretty easy to please but we were left feeling very disappointed by a room that wasn't up to standard & as a result was grossly overpriced. The management/ owners really need to spend some time overnight in all the rooms & then they may appreciate what needs to be addressed to give all guests good facilities.

Overnight stay, lovely views from room 41 and the most delicious breakfast eggs Benedict served by great staff including Sheena (marmite)

Always great to stay at the Ednam House Hotel. Fantastic warm welcome from great staff, amazing ambience, smart rooms, fabulous setting. All at a fantastic price. Really good value for money.

We had 2 nights on a "Winter Warmer" break. Our bedroom was beautiful with a great view of the River Tweed which bounds the hotel grounds, with Floors Castle in the background. We ate in the restaurant both nights and both mornings and the food was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We have an electric car and discovered that there is a two car type 2 charger in the hotel car park, which we will certainly use on our next visit.

What a gem of a place. Take yourself back in time to the hospitality of days gone gone by. Just a perfect hotel in a perfect setting! Spectacular!

Stayed with a group of friends for 2 nights. Rooms are bog standard (premier inn provides better) and the menu choice is extremely limited, the food you get would be nicer in weatherspoons! Igenuinely feel sorry for the staff here as they were lovely. It’s a shame as it could be a beautiful place as the location is amazing

I can hardly express my disappointment at my experience here today! Last December one of my older daughters had her wedding reception here and we were so impressed that we booked exactly the same package for my youngest daughter today. £15 per head with a...

We often pop in for a drink or a snack as we like the gardens. Can see that the place is being let go a bit, gardens full of weeds, just not much care. Previous visit ok, not made particularly welcome felt the place had...

Stunning hotel, great location, lovely staff, amazing grounds and very dog friendly. Only downside is lack of vegan options / food available at hotel.

We got a family room instead of the attic room we'd booked. Very spacious and comfortable. The shower looked impressive but unfortunately was let down by the water pressure. Breakfast was fabulous in a dining room overlooking the River Tweed. Beautiful.

We had lunch in the bar a few days before - sandwiches mediocre- but hoped the restaurant retained it's last quality so wanted to try it. Arrived Tuesday evening and the hotel made the Marie Celeste seem active. Bar unattended and went back to reception...

We popped in for lunch on Monday 20th to be advised that a Funeral Wake was being held there but we were more than welcome to use another area if we were happy to do so. Excellent service, a star in Sheena at the bar...

Room was very pleasant with views of the river and a superb bathroom. Unfortunately the restaurant let the hotel down badly. Cooked breakfast took forever to arrive and there were a number of complaints from residents before my extremely poor eggs Benedict arrived. Just couldn’t...

This old hotel has a superb river-side setting, the staff are friendly and the public rooms have a characterful faded grandeur about them. But these are the only reason I am not giving a one-star review. For a hotel charging over £200 per night, the...

My daughter held her Wedding here on 14/5/2022. The surroundings are spectacular and we were lucky enough to have a beautiful sunny Saturday which enabled the ceremony to be held in the beautiful gardens over looking the River Tweed. The staff were amazing, they were...

The car park and entrance is drab and untidy and the front door would challenge an olympic weightlifter. We booked a bar lunch and the route to the "cocktail bar" was along a dimly lit corridor with two sets of unmarked steps ready to upend...

Our first time away for over 2 years. This hotel has the most welcoming staff, the highest standard of food and cleanliness. On top of all that the hotel is set in stunning grounds over looking the River Tweed and in Kelso which is a...

Beautiful, calm surroundings with great views. great staff who happily catered for one vegetarian for afternoon tea. Sheena was our server and she was friendly and attentive. Reception staff also chatty & helpful. Would visit again, great food & surroundings

The food (dinner and breakfast) was excellent and fully worthy of the AA rosette that the hotel has held for many years. However the upstairs areas- corridors and bedrooms are in need of a refurb and updating. Further the bar disappointingly had no Fever tree...

Really welcoming lovely staff which made the stay. We booked the dinner, bed and breakfast deal which I’m really glad we did as there’s not many places to eat in the lock so area, and it made the stay reasonably priced offering good value. You...

Met friends for lunch in the bar. The food was good but the price (£15.50) for main, was expensive for what it was. Staff were very helpful

We went for coffee. It was from a pre selected coffee machine. It was cold and tasteless. We waited for what seemed like 20minutes,which may have aided to the lack of heat to the coffee. The lady serving said she could do another one but...

Excellent from start to finish. We booked an overnight which included dinner and breakfast. Both menus had plenty of variety and the food was delicious. Our room was extremely clean, comfortable and had a lovely view overlooking the river. There's a few lounges with fires...

Had a lovely stay at Ednam House,lovely room,nice food and all the staff were very nice and nothing was a problem,will certainly come back again soon.

My ceiling was leaking with running water from the roof and when I mentioned this at the checkout I was told 'well it was wet and windy last night' My shower door was broken allowing water to soak the floor My cupboard door was jammed...

My wife and I came to meet our friend who recommended this place for Sunday lunch. It's a nice old Georgian building and we chose to eat from the bar menu in the lounge. Our table had a lovely view of the garden and River...

Open fires in lobby and sitting room. Lots of space if you want a quiet corner. Not all the guests were good about wearing masks but I’m not sure if I would want the staff to be telling them off about it - everybody should...

Our room was spacious and very quiet. Situated close to the centre of Kelso it was conveniently situated for our 2-day stay. We were travelling with our dog and a small cushion and biscuits were left in the room with a welcome note. Despite us...

The bread and butters moorish. Melon and feta, Crayfish starters; Loin of Pork, Duck mains; Creme brûlée, lemon cheesecake deserts. All excellent, particularly liked the Bloody Mary sorbet. Staff polite and efficient. A very enjoyable evening. We’ll be booking again.

Have stayed at this Georgian manor house hotel a few times before. I buy my aunt & uncle vouchers most Christmases for them to stay on a dinner b&b deal and they love it. They chose to stay a few nights a few weeks ago...

It is over 20 years since our last visit here, but our positive memories of the hotel and its setting and even of our evening meal overlooking the Tweed led us to book a 3 night stay. The staff were efficient but not especially welcoming....

We had dinner here for a special occasion, and one of our party needed to be protected from Covid, so the hotel sat us away from the restaurant, which I'm sure affected the service. As it was a lovely evening we began our meal outside...

I can't praise the hotel enough. We visited 5 hotels in Scotland and this was my favourite. The staff were brilliant, from the cleaners to the waiters and waitresses and reception staff. The breakfast was the best one we had on our tour. We also...

Afternoon Tea very mixed. I love a good afternoon tea, especially very traditional old fashioned kind of affairs, which Ednam House should have nailed. The staff are nice if a bit bungling. There was no choose of tea and no pot of hot water to...

We booked this hotel for my wife’s birthday. When we arrived the hotel appeared to be closed which surprised us as we had checked the website and it said the hotel had re-opened and was open every day. We rang the night bell and eventually...

My wife & I had a one night Dinner B&B stay here as we returned home to Durham from the North of Scotland Our river view room was a touch on the small side but was adequate for one night. The view out over the...

Three night stay early September. I chose the hotel for it’s convenience for a few days fishing locally and stayed with my wife .Very pleasant stay in a river view room. The Covid measures taken by the hotel were reassuring and the room, public areas and dining room were cleaned to the standard that was expected. The staff were friendly and efficient and the service in the dining room was faultless. The food was very good and good value. Our only criticism is that the hotel generally is a little bit dated and needs a bit of money spent on it to bring it up to the standard that it deserves. But In saying that , this would only mean fixtures and fittings such as quality bedroom doors and perhaps a re vamped dining room, as too much modernisation might effect it’s slightly ragged around the edges charm.Would definitely visit again. If the hotel could arrange that I actually catch some salmon next time it would be even better!

A lovely hotel situated near the town square. Set in beautiful gardens next to the River. Despite the current co-vid19 restrictions the hotel well run and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. The food was good and breakfasts cooked to order. Although the dinner menu was restricted there was an ample choice. Will definitely stay here again. Thank you to everyone for making the trip a very pleasurable one.

I’ve stayed here on two occasions and have enjoyed my stays immensely. A lovely entrance hall which leads to a very cosy lounge, and then down to a nice bright dining room with lovely views.The breakfasts were lovely, freshly made and served very well.My bedroom was a little small and dated, but that didn’t put me off at all.

DBB at this hotel - excellent. Good food and great service. Food was some of the best we have tasted in a long time. Well done to the chef.

Main restaurant out of order due to technical fault first evening . Only bar meal available, overall appearance shabby and dated

Have stayed at the Ednam house a few times & this time was as lovely as ever. We had a email to say there were some technical problems with the main kitchen so there was a reduced menu. We opted for the winter warmer offer, the food was absolutely superb, I’m sure the staff are working in difficult circumstances, but you would never know. They are all so friendly & helpful. Many reviews say the hotel is ‘tired’ but it’s all part of its quaint old world charm. A very relaxing place to stay.Maybe not for everyone, if you’re looking for a modern place to stay, with instant impersonal service don’t stay here, but if you want an excellent relaxing experience with lovely staff to wait on you, I highly recommend the Ednam house

This is a beautiful old house situated in the middle of the town but also on the banks of the River Tweed. Every single member of staff were friendly helpful and welcoming especially to our very bouncy pup. Nothing was too much trouble whatever we asked for, the food was delicious and the atmospheres was warm and comfortable. We had a large room overlooking the courtyard, very comfortable bed and a bottle of wine waiting for us. There is no problem bringing a dog as there are rooms allocated for people with furry friends. They even provided a throw to cover the bed should he jump up. Lovely gardens along the river to stroll around and a Stylish restaurant along with smaller more intimate dining rooms. Lots of very comfortable lounges with roaring fires and plenty of books and games if that is your thing. Overall it was a lovely break. This would have been an excellent except for the very low water pressure in our room making showering hard work but at believe this is being sorted. Would definitely return

A good hotel which could be great. Lovely location in the centre of town but right on the banks of the Tweed with great views. Room comfortable but smelt strongly of wood smoke - it was directly above the entrance hall with a log fire. Not unpleasant but may no be everyone's cup of tea. No decent light to read by.The ensuite was very smart but let down by the poor water pressure and the lack of grab handles in the over bath shower. Had to ask for a rubber bath mat.Food was excellent and the service friendly and very good.

Quaint, period furniture, comfortable, very friendly. Ideal for a nice quiet peaceful night away. Food was lovely especially breakfast. Dinner at night was very nice but could maybe have done with a bit more choice. Staff are excellent and talks you through all the food and the free canapes which were a lovely touch. The only negative was the shower. It was fine first thing in the morning but we likje a shower before going out for dinner and we found the shower barely luke warm, not enough to complain though. We will definitely go back.

The 3 Course Evening meal we had with our stay was very nice and the waiting staff there were very good. Could do with more choice on the menu and there was only one choice for a vegetarian

Many years ago we stumbled upon this wonderful hotel, it was a treat then and nowwe have wonderful memories of the food and atmosphere so hoped it had not changed too much w have to say it was every thing we remembered a A warm welcoming greeting on arrival and the evening just got betterFood top notch and well above the 3 star rating the place a fine if not superb example of Georgian architectureas we relaxed over our brandy's this brought our recent trip to North England and Edinburgh to a wonderful closeWell done Ednam House

What a terrible menu, and forget it if you are a vegetarian. Should have worn my flared trousers and platforms because that was the era of the food.

This is a real favourite of mine. Very traditional local hotel full of history and charm. Perfect attentive staff with nothing bring too much trouble. Ideally situated in the centre of town with marvellous views of the river Tweed.

Had a great night away at Ednam House on the winter warmer deal could not fault anything.... Great reception lovely room and very friendly staff will definitely return

Had Sunday lunch here with friends. The dining room looks out to the gardens and River Tweed - the trees are in their autumn colours.We had three courses, all well cooked and nicely presented - not a single complaint. Served by the ever helpful Sheena. We all enjoyed our lunch and the views outside, followed by coffee in the comfortable Georgian lounge with an open fire.

Popped in here for tea and scone and was a bit taken aback when she said it woudl b e20mins as they make the scones fresh for you. They were delicious, straight out of the oven with jam and cream.

This old hotel is very quaint the staff are lovely but meals we're not suitable to our taste but the place was spotless and the only thing was it is definitely not suitable for disabled. Lots of stairs up to bedrooms then down a flight of stairs to dining room but in the end for breakfast next morning they were very accommodating and made us up a small table on the level for our breakfast

Stayed here overnight. Both the evening meal and breakfast were absolutely amazing. Highly recommend.

I telephoned over a month ago to reserve a table in the restaurant for Saturday 28th September. This was for a special (of sorts) occasion - I was taking my mother out for lunch to mark the first anniversary of my father's death. When I called, I asked to reserve a table in the restaurant. I got to transferred to the restaurant and then again asked (for the second time) for a table in the restaurant for Saturday 28th September. My booking was taken. Or so I thought.

We have stayed at the Ednam off and on for over 30 years and will continue to do so, but it's a shame no one seems to be on top of things. We had a problem with sewage in the shower which I have to say was addressed but the bathroom continued to smell, a most unpleasant experience for 3 days. No gesture or compensation. Untrained bar staff, some disinterested staff, it just feels like it's going down the pan (no pun intended). I wish someone would get a grip of this former shabby chic, eccentric gem, R

As a family we decided to do an impromptu road trip as we had business in Edinburgh and seeing as it is the school holidays, decided to make it a fun thing to do with the kids and dogs!

Just an observation. I did not stay here - the prices were prohibitively expensive - but popped in to get some tourist leaflets and order a cup of tea while I escaped the rain. Staff could not have been more unhelpful - they did not want to know because I was a passing visitor not spending much money. Tea was poorly served, some spilt on tray, and clearly you have to be a member of the in-crowd. Based on this experience, I'm glad I did not take out a mortgage to pay to stay here.

fantastic location by the river shame about the standard of food and cleanliness.Had lunch here, food not good, table was really sticky, and the windows to the lovely view were dirty. Staff not at all helpful

This is a lovely hotel with warm friendly staff. The food was excellent and the views very special. Our room was perfect. We would certainly return.

My sister had her bridal luncheon at Ednam House and we had a wonderful time. We were very well looked after by the staff and we were given our own private room at no extra cost. The room was gorgeous with beautiful views out to the river. The service our waitress gave us was excellent and the food was delicious. Highly recommended this establishment.

.I have a great 2 weeks of my "magical" stay in Ednam House Hotel, Kelso, Scotland. I can't fault, every members of the Staffs in their various jobs.. I was made welcome to this magnificent place. Everyone was so friendly and made me feel at ease. Myself and my friend, have always called it our "posh" hotel. Breakfast superb to my liking... Yummy!

Comfortable hotel in a fine Georgian building. My "river view" room lived up to its name. Tasty kipper for breakfast.

L'albergo è in una posizione magnifica sulla riva del fiume Tweed... si tratta di uno splendido edificio d'epoca... peccato che la proprietaria invece di dedicarsi ad una buona ristrutturazione, preferisca prendere in giro i viaggiatori... dopo un lungo viaggio per ritornare nell'affascinante Scozia... ecco cosa ci ha rifilato... avevo chiesto a "good room"... colazione pessima... ci tengo a precisare che avevo prenotato e pagato con largo anticipo... e che mi sarei pure sobbarcata un'aggiunta di spesa pur di non rimanere in quella stanza...

We stayed in Scotland for 8 days and it was by far the most expensive and not worthy hotel we stayed in. Apart from the beautiful view it has to the river the hotel room is not even worth half of its price. The hotel hasn't been refurnished in more than 50 years and the rooms show it.

This is a lovely traditional hotel in a beautiful setting. There is an attractive lounge with comfortable sofas to relax in. The dining room is light and airy with beautiful views of the river and gardens. The bedroom we were given was attractive but rather small. However the food was delicious and the service good.

I was in a wedding and for a great place to be. Everything was great from the minute i came to i left.

Where was the manager, where was the training?!!!!!

Great location overlooking the river.

The service here is welcoming, friendly and very efficient. Nothing is too much trouble. Relaxing place to enjoy.

We stayed two nights, what an enjoyable experience from the very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable reception staff to the professional and friendly young man who ran the bar to the great restaurant and cleaning staff. every single one made our stay fantastic. the food was really good, the service made it exceptional. definitely stay here again. very clean, a great tribute to the cleaning staff indeed.

We came here for Sunday lunch today to celebrate my Fathers 88th birthday and I have to say that we were extremely disappointed with the main meals. According to our guests, who are regulars, not only have you put the price up by £2 recently but at the same time you have reduced the portion sizes to 1 measly slice of beef, a half of 1 roast potato, 1 small cauliflower floret, 1 small broccoli floret, less than 1 small carrot and a mere smear of mash potato plus a small Yorkshire pudding, all of which fitted in the central 4” of the plate! We opted for the two course option and I do have to say that the first courses were very nice but the main course were poor. Another point is that I don’t think it's suitable or appropriate to supply the same gravy for a roast chicken dinner as for the two of us who had beef? Suffice to say that receiving a bill of just under £82.00 for what we all considered a very poor and disappointing lunch was painful and I have to say that both us and our guests, who were regulars to your restaurant etc, will not be in a hurry to be coming back.Extremely poor value for money and to be honest, just not a nice meal at all. I think your chances have run out.

Excellent cooked breakfast and a good breakfast menu. Staff were friendly. Only downside is that the kitchen closed by 9pm.

We visited with 18 friends & family, we had a couple of attic rooms and the remainder were courtyard rooms. The courtyard rooms were lovely, very traditional feel but are well maintained - lovely and bright and spotless. The attic rooms on the other hand are quite tired and a bit pricey for what they were. Breakfast was really nice, great selection and fresh (I’m not too keen on spicey sausages but that’s just my preference). The bar was cosy but a bit pricey compared to the other venues around. My parents had dinner on the Saturday evening and commented numerous times that it was top notch nosh (Dad is a chef to trade so must have been good to please him!) all of the staff around the hotel from reception, to breakfast & housekeeping were really friendly! Overall, very good stay and if I’m back in Kelso - would book again, but not the attic rooms!

I dont normally comment on these things but feel i have to! I had called in January to talk about a wedding and got ask if they could call back as busy. They didnt! My friend who is a wedding planner advised us not to go here but i loved the venue having visited last summer.

We previously visited the hotel a couple of days previously and had a good evening meal so we booked in for Sunday lunch.

Very comfortable and cosy hotel. Staff is so friendly and very helpful. We organised a wedding here and staff could not do enough to help, even giving us rooms for breakfast and entertainment. Food is excellent, rooms so comfortable, gardens beside the river, hotel looks over the river. Will definitely return on our own for another wonderful few days.

Stayed overnight and went down to have a pint and get something to eat.

We went to the restaurant for Sunday lunch. The hotel is very nice in a fantastic location overlooking the Tweed. Unfortunately the lunch was dissapointing due to the poor service. Food took too long to arrive and was cold, drinks orders wrong, starters wrong. Staff unprofessional. Could be so much better.

Lovely afternoon tea in elegant surroundings in lounge with river view. Staff very friendly - our young waiter (he didn't say his name) couldn't have been friendlier or more attentive. The sandwiches were amazing - thick slices of beef with horseradish; masses of smoked salmon with cucumber and crème fraiche; lovely cheese and tomato; and thickly cut ham and mustard - best selection and quality we've ever had in afternoon tea; the quiches and sausage roll were freshly made, warm and melt in the mouth; the fruit scones were freshly made, warm, delicious and served with lashings of homemade strawberry jam and plenty of cream; only the cakes stopped me awarding a 5* rating - nothing wrong with them - we enjoyed them - but they weren't as special as the rest of the food and unlike some afternoon teas there weren't any mini desserts. We had plenty of good coffee - not too strong - just the way we like it, in a huge cafetiere - which was refilled on request We relaxed and enjoyed ourselves and then followed this with a lovely walk in the hotel's riverside grounds. Thoroughly enjoyable and well recommended.

Awful stay not worth the price! Wedding on when we came and all the staff left just before midnight, the hotel became a house party with doors slamming, arguments and drugs! This went on till 6am no sleep and no one on duty to complain to! When I complained which i felt i had a right to i was laughed at basically n made to feel so little! Mangement are bullies! Will Never stay here again!

Excellent Sunday Lunch with wonderful views overlooking the Tweed. Reasonably priced and should encourage more Locals as it is all very special.

The hotel is perfectly located in the centre of Kelso. Lovely country house hotel with great views of the Tweed. Very dog friendly which worked well for us. Great public lounge areas which are the perfect places to curl up with a book beside the crackling fire.

Lovely restaurant overlooking the river, the staff are friendly and very well trained. Food is excellent, we ate there for 2 nights and wished we could have tried more of the menu.

This is an imposing building with a wonderful location in the heart of Kelso overlooking the River Tweed. Once inside reality hits home. This is a tired hotel desperately in need of investment and good management. The reception is a hatch. The corridor to the our room was freezing. The room had a good view of the garden and river which raised our flagging spirits. The room itself was average but the bathroom... ugh. Old metal bath with worn enamel and stains from dripping taps so old the chrome had worn off.

We attended a wedding here and booked a room for the night as we were travelling from away. Arrived at 12 ready for the wedding to start at 1. Our room wasn’t ready so they did agree to open an empty room for us (room 9) it was very dated but fine for what we needed.

We had been warned there was wedding party but the hotel was unable to control the weather and the hotel with the heatwave was hot.Even so it was an excellent stay and opening as many windows as possible kept the temperature down though of course it allowed the music to flow.Imention all this so that when I say that it is an excellent place to stay you know that i must believe it.