Old Melrose Tea Rooms & Bookshop in Scottish Borders

Posticino familiare in piena campagna. Parte di un complesso recuperato per ridare vita a un’antica corte di campagna. Prodotti fatti in casa, nel mezzo di un negozio di antiquariato e serviti in un cortile interno con fiori e tavoli in ferro battuto. Ottimo per una pausa caffè! Scones consigliati!!!

We happened to come across this lovely tearoom on one of our walks. Friendly service, gorgeous lunch and the carrot cake was amazing! Very dog friendly too!

Found this gem of a place whilst out driving and exploring the area. The cakes were superb. I love scones and my raspberry scone was up there with best I’ve tasted. Other cakes were the millionaire shortbread and slice of lemon cake and these were rated 10/10 also. Lovely latte too. Staff were friendly with great service. Brilliant find. Will definitely visit again when in that area of the country.

This was our second visit, but the first time we had used the tearoom. We had coffees, cake and scone. Great value for money, excellent friendly service. Had a look through the various rooms full of antiques.

Excellent cheese and red onion toastie. Coffee made just how I like it. Plenty of antiques and books to buy. Good area for having a walk especially if you've got a dog.

Nothing happened. Sitting for quite some time with a clear view of the kitchen,we ended up asking one of the staff members if they had started making our simple order. After they said they hadn’t, we told them we were leaving as we didn’t want to put them to any trouble. There were only 3 tables filled, they weren’t busy and the staff obviously didn’t feel it, as there was a lot of chat between them.

The most enormous scones! Good coffee. Inconsiderate people leaving the door open!!! Could do with signs on the doors. Lots of signs elsewhere but missing where it counts

The food was delicious and the service was lovey. We sat next to the coal fire and the atmosphere was evocative.The menu is limited but the cakes were clearly homemade and looked lovely. I had the chocolate cake slice which was great. The bacon sandwich and hot soup was the ideal brunch on a cold day before setting off for a walk down to the Tweed.

This cafe, bookshop and antique shop is off the beaten track. The staff are friendly and helpful. The cafe is quaint and stocks a small selection of cakes. There was good compliance with Covid restrictions. The highlight was the bookshop which stocked a good range of unusual books and CDs, especially classical music. They were reasonably priced.

The walk was good until just after the new pond, then for just under half a mile it was completely overgrown and children would definitely not been able to walk through it. Surely if the walks are signposted they could at least be strimmed back to allow walkers through. It’s a shame as it used to be a lovely walk

We were really looking forward to our visit to the venue and had travelled for an hour and a half specifically to eat there. However whilst the staff were pleasant the service was slow and the food was disappointing. My ham sandwich consisted of two slices of brown bread that were thin and obviously from a mass produced product and one cherry tomato sliced and plonked on top of the one slice of ham. The side salad did not even have a dressing on. At £5.75 for said sandwich I felt very let down. The millionaire shortbread was fine but not particularly exciting.The walks were pleasant but not enough to encourage us the visit again.I did this this place was good value. V

I visited with my partner and parents, I was quite excited to go after seeing reviews and photos of the food.It’s in a beautiful location, there’s no denying that, the views are amazing and the walks were well sign posted.The antique and bookshop were a bit dated, dusty and some items overpriced, but I thought that was pretty standard and there were a few items I would have paid what they were asking for if I had been there to shop and I could forgive the prices.The food and service I can’t forgive. We were there on a Sunday, two young girls serving and i don’t think they were able to cope with the six tables they had to serve and should definitely not be left to run the tea shop by themselves! They were very pleasant just not able to organise themselves, we waited over half an hour for three cheese and one ham sandwich, then after a walk we waited 20 minutes for four teas and we were the only table. The food was VERY basic and very overpriced! For nearly £6 I expected a few crisps on the plate, not just supermarket bread with a slice of ham and lettuce. The soup wasn’t ready which was disappointing since they had been open since 11 and by 12:30 you would expect lunch food to be ready.The caramel slice was lovely, just again a bit overpriced. I would go back for the walks and would get tea and cake only because it’s polite to buy something if you’re using the car park, definitely do not recommend.

Wowzers, what a place, and time to be alive! Okay maybe a little over the top however don't let my eccentric vocabulary down play the tearooms charm and grace. The service by the young waitress was exquisite, with her being polite, helpful and talkative. Not to mention how yummy the food was, the toasties being especially tasty.

Tasty soup for lunch. Pleasant surroundings outside to eat. Interesting antique shop. Walks along the riverbank

Nice spot for a light lunch , soup was v good as were the sandwiches . Nice outside courtyard perfect for a coffee or cold drink. Great parking and lovely river walks in easy distance .

Old Melrose is a hidden away little gem. Down a long narrow road but well worth the effort - lovely old stone buildings with a cottagey farm buildings feel. It's not far from the Tweed, with great short walks and views nearby. You can sit indoors or out - both are 'bracing' these days because inside is very well ventilated - and rightly so. Delicious soup, panini, rolls etc, and excellent carrot cake and coffee. Efficient service and sensible prices. Recommended.

We visited on a Saturday as we’d been before and remembered how good the food was and how enjoyable a stroll around the antiques section was.Unfortunately we visited on what was probably the first proper Autumn, chilly day this year and although we sat inside, all the doors and windows were open.We hadn’t thought to wear winter gear so we were really cold and though the food was good, we hurried and left a s a p to get home to be in the warm.

Visited with my daughters and my dog. Love the antique shop, the cafe- delicious cakes - and the walks. Will definitely return.

Not too easy too find but a lovely location in the grounds of the old estate. We visited at lunchtime and whilst it was cold wet and miserable outside, it was warm cosy and friendly inside. The menu seems rather limited, but the BLT was delicious and the Ploughmans was also great (my wife’s choice). The coffee was very good though only milk and no cream. Reasonably priced. The cakes were OK.The antiques shop and books are well worth a visit.

Visited these tearooms many many times for the beautiful walks followed by amazing tea and scones.... However we were bitterly disappointed today to find that all the trees had been cut down ,leaving behind a trail of muddy, ugly destruction... the walk was not the pleasure it always has been .... such a shame ....I’m sure the scones are still fantastic.... but not the place is was anymore for a good dog walk.

Gorgeous old dairy buildings, very quirky antique/vintage shops and a quaint little tearoom with home-made food! Be patient with the staff there is normally only one person on duty. try the Welsh rare-bit :)

really quaint lovely people very relaxed and the cakes were great too They do larger meals its a bit of a hidden gem

Decided to go on a Saturday for coffee and a scone. Coffee was nice but no scones at all only a toasted teacake or slices of cake. The walks from the cafe were lovely but disappointed with the selection at the cafe and will not be back.

Antiques, books and nick-nacs.A lovely tea room, home made food, walks around the river,nice area to relax in

So was Nettes, ein sehr freundlicher Ort mit leckerem Essen und ab von der Straße gelegen! Gut mit Kindern ... stöbern im Buchladen oder zwischen Antiquitäten... oder einfach nur Sitzen und genießen.... drinnen oder draußen... Zeit mitbringen... es lohnt sich !

very nice antiques centre perfect couple of hours spent there nice range of antiques the tea room with roaring fire home made soup was fab would like to visit again when in area

My boyfriend and I have tried a lot of scones in our adventures all over the UK, but the mammoth ones we tucked into in the Old Melrose Tea Rooms were by some distance the best we've ever had. Full of deliciously buttery flavour and baked so perfectly!! And if scones aren't your thing, there's tons of other delicious cakes to choose from, not to mention the fascinating bookshop upstairs! We'll definitely be back again :)

had a light lunch here yesterday .very tasty welsh (melrose)rarebit and friend had tuna sandwiches and home made leek and potato soup ,decent menu and she said her latte was delicious . great location with woodland and river walks for the dogs and a gingerbread man trail for kids .antique shop and second hand book shop too -so could spend a fair bit of time browsing .cafe has a lovely old fashioned working range but wasnt on yesterday .outdoor seating area -perfect in the summer .very friendly guy serving .enjoyed our visit

Fab antique shop, gifts and books. Beautiful little coffee shop with most old features still intact but - freezing cold, ok but cool reception from staff, the worst latte I've ever had ( left it ), coffee and walnut cake um fresh yes, home made yes, walnut yes but coffee NO. Cake could have been any flavour but it wasn't coffee and icing was just sweet so, thank goodness for the walnuts. Myself and one other couple were the only customers yet the lady serving didn't even cone to ask how everything was? wouldn't take much for this to be the most amazing little gem.

Great tasty food and presentation. Staff pleasant and polite. Antiques and bric a brac interesting. Jams looked good .Bought a rhubarb and gin jam as a Christmas present.

Found this tea room on TripAdvisor and what a lovely place, in a nice location. Antique shop, secondhand bookshop and café. And you can also go for a nice walk if you want to. Food is great!

I really like this place and would give it 5/5 if it had vegan food! I've been here a couple of times and the soups have been lovely (plus, generous helpings), coffee and tea nice (good range of tea) and the cakes can be truly amazing (esp the lemon cake)! My boyfriend loves it. Nice friendly staff even when busy. Great location as the area's superb for walks, and the bookshop and antiques etc above and around this little cafe are great.

Old Melrose Estate is situated in a large curve of the River Tweed and there are a couple of lovely walks nearby. The tea room is small and friendly. Nice cakes and they will also do a simple lunch. Usual jams etc on sale. Bookshop cluttered but there is order and there are rooms of bric a brac to potter around. Parking is easy. Dogs welcome outside.

Came across this little tea room while out walking. Had a delicious toastie and hot chocolate. It is really quaint, and the waitress/cook was cheerful and attentive. Will highly recommend if you are in the area.

Lovely place,filled with books of all sorts and great cakes and tray bakes. Visited on a really hot day, had a wander around the antiques and then settled for a cake and coffee in the courtyard...lovely.

This was my second visit and it didn't disappoint. Lots of homemade cakes. Best choice though is the rarebit. Super tasty. It's also lovely to spend time perusing books and vintage bits. I'll definitely go back!

Heard about this place on facebook and wanted to have a look at the furniture and antiques. Was nice to browse around. Set in lovely surroundings. Nice area to have your coffee, especially on a nice day like today

Paid a visit for tea, coffee and cake but were left disappointed. We waited so long (nearly 20 minutes) for 2 pieces of cake and a cup of tea which was quite tasteless and a coffee which was much the same. Cakes were okay but the coffee and walnut was really pretty bland, could not taste the coffee at all. I doubt we will return.

Very quaint tea shop with wholesome offerings. Enjoyed the antiques and book shop. Will return to do one of the walks.

Lovely place, friendly service, nice food and truely value for money. Great Scottish coutryside experience for a couple from Holland. Try the fresh parsnip soup and the cheese scones!

A fascinating little place worthy of the time to explore and inspire the mind in another direction. Whilst we only had time for a coffee stop, we decided to spend more time here once we had seen what was on offer, a delightful tearoom is all the time we had but it was well worth the visit. Friendly and welcoming staff, a good selection of food tempted us, the homemade cakes are delicious! I shall be back sometime to explore further.

We visited the tea room whilst on a circular walk from Melrose. The staff were lovely.

I recently visited the tea rooms with my gal pals and we had a wonderful time. We were served by two lovely young ladies who made the whole experience spiffing.

Went for a walk with the dog around the a rea and then visited the tea room, book shop and antique shop.

Brilliant setting for tearoom.in farm stealing which has been converted to cafe. We sat outside in full sunshine. The coffee was first class with superb white chocolate slice of cake. Waitress was most attentive and friendly. Certain to return again.

We called to see the sakes area, we did not use the tearoom, so will not comment on it,

There is only the sign almost at the entance road to alert you to the fact that this wee gem exists at all. When you turn off the main road you could be mistaken for thinking you have made a mistake as you find yourself on a single track road apparently heading deep into the countryside. But what a treat awaits! A little centre with a cute cafe selling lovely meals, delicious cakes and "to die for" scones. After you have sated your appetite with whatever you fancied, served by a gloriously pleasant and friendly member of the cafe staff you can either pop upstairs to browse the quaint bookshop like an old fashioned library or go into one of several buildings which store antiques and curios of all descriptions which are all for sale. Now this really IS a blast from the past and I was instantly transported back to the homes of my grandparents and elderly neighbours with memories flooding back of all sorts of things which I had simply forgotten with the passage of time. Old fashioned griddles, jam and jelly pans all reminding me of the smell of food being cooked on blackened ranges. Classic wall lights, ornate ceiling lights that would have adorned homes with beautiful ceiling plasterwork, 1950s ceramics. I spent the lovliest hour here just recalling things and people from my earlier life and left with a contented smile on my face. Dont drive by! Stop off and be enchanted. ( The prices for everything were really good to!)

Un entorno tranquilo con preciosa casa para hornear, disfrutamos de la preciosa scones con crema de limón llovizna de cuajada. Fabuloso!

Interesting use of old buildings.Tucked away up a drive but worth a visit for coffee, snacks, home baking and browsing well priced antiques.

Grand little spot off the A68. Driving down the narrow access road affords splendid countryside views, which i subsequently found that customers could wander through with canine companions. The menu was succinct, additional daily specials augmented the simple fayre. Service was polite and friendly. Food was good quality and reasonable value. We would return - what more can be said !

Bit of a drive down single track road but well worth it. Was there on a lovely sunny day which always good. Coffee and cake (lemon drizzle) excellent. Outside tables which good for us as we had our dog with us.

Visited on a dry sunny afternoon and enjoyed a light late lunch outside. Friendly welcome by the one member of staff, a young woman who prepared freshly made sandwiches and good coffee. Extensive second hand bookshop and antiques were explored followed by a delightful walk to an amazing view point over the river Tweed and through the peaceful countryside back to the car park.

Enjoyed an impromptu afternoon tea at the Melrose Tearoom.very good service and great selection of cakes.Nice to browse the books whilst relaxing

Were not sure about this location which is up a fairly long single track road away from the A68 but the food was really good with walks signposted and lots of "antiques" to browse through.

I live nearby and would totally recommend this tea room. The coffee is superb as are the cakes and scones. Lovely and quirky with a cosy open fire, some lovely art and craft gifts and antiques for sale as well. Beautiful walks to the River Tweed - a lovely afternoon out - go and you will be very pleasantly surprised what's to offer!

We are lucky to live near here so pop in quite oftenLovely coffee and always a gorgeous choice of home made cakesAlways warm and cosy with very friendly staff.Well worth turning off the main road for

The antiques shop is very quirky and the bookshop is a joy to browse. The coffee shop has a lot of nice cakes.

Fantastic wee coffee shop and antique shop. Beautiful setting with a selection of walks, visited to meet up with my mum and my sister and family, took a walk down to the river and watched some gentleman fish and saw some big fish jump just to tease the fishermen I think! The coffee shop has a large selection of food and drinks lots of choices of tea pigs tea and different coffees, cakes were brilliant as well. Staff very friendly will defiantly be back again to try a different walk with our two kids. Smallest will be in a carrier as it's a bit bumpy for the pram over a longer walk!

Had coffee & cake here mid walk out in the hills. Huge wedges of fabulous 'Autumnal Spiced cake' with proper coffee. Milk in a china jug and real china cups & saucers....all perfectly mis matchedLoved it, what a perfect treat

Very nice tearoom in the countryside just outside Melrose. Also sells antiques and handmade gifts. Nice short walks from the tearoom to Old Melrose wwith lots of history dating back to Roman times

Unusual set up with antique centre, bookshop and a small tea rooms with excellent food and service, well worth a trip down the narrow lane (take your time) and also a selection of walk when you get there

I cannot recommend this place enough and I never knew it existed till my dad read up about it. The lady who served us in the tearoom was so friendly and helpful and makes the best scones EVER!!! The atmosphere in the tearoom is very cosy and welcoming. I also recommend the hot chocolate (with the works) which had marshmallows melting underneath cream, just perfect. I can't wait till I can try one of their meals next time I visit. Make sure to have a walk around the nearby forest and crop field before taking a visit to the cafe as you have to earn your treats ;) Really stunning views as well of the river Tweed, it looked very silvery on the day we visited. If you go around the quirky bookshop and antique shop don't hesitate to ask the staff in the cafe for assistance. Also as it's just a small tea room they often only have 1 or 2 members of staff in the kitchen so don't be impatient if you don't get your food straightaway. We were actually served very quickly for the amount of people who were in. The lady who served us makes all the cakes too so everything is homemade and freshly baked on the day. I cannot wait till our next visit to the borders so we can drop in for a cup of tea and maybe have one of those plain scones again (not many places do plain scones do they). Thank you for a lovely and pleasant experience.

Just saw the sign when passing on the A68! How glad we are that we called in! Lovely light lunch - the rarebit - followed by a delicious slice of cake each. Very, very good. Great no hassle parking too. Highly recommended - friendly welcome and good service too. Will be back!!!

Being unable to park in Melrose how glad we were to stumble on this place signposted off the main A68. A large car park was welcome as were colour coded routes to walk our dogs. The walks giving beautiful views of the River Tweed.The standard of coffees,snacks and cakes were excellent.Service to match.Would definitely call in again if passing by.

Lovely lunch here today. Outside seating areas as well as indoor seating. Lots of choice. Homemade tray bakes, scones and cakes along with hot or cold food. Would highly recommend this establishment. If you are in the area pop in for visit you are guaranteed a very warm welcome.

We had a lovely lunch followed by tea and cake. Great choice of treats and good portion size. Lovely homely atmosphere and the staff couldn't have be friendlier. We enjoyed having a rake around the shops afterwards. We will definitely be back!

Wonderful individual characterful . If you want something unique and different then come here . If you prefer the clones on every High Street in Every town in every country then stay away ! Very friendly staff , home made cakes , small family feel about the place . Yes you might have to wait but take your time and chill out , read a magazine , look around visit the antique shop next door and appreciate the charm .

We met at old melrose today to have lunch it was very busy as always the food choice was great the actual food was delicious. The young lady that was served get was very attentive to all the customers she greeted you with a warm smile and was most helpful when ordering the food. It was a lovely day so like many others we sat outside in the courtyard. Once you have had your bite to eat you can then go into the antique shop and have a look lots to see and buy. Would highly recommend this establishment for a light bite. Lovely walks around this area also. In fact you could walk from St. Boswells to old Melrose or from Dryburgh abbey along the paths. Lovely walks on a lovely day. Very easy to get to either by car. Bike or walking.

Lovely cup of tea and a wee rummage around the bookstore. And the Victoria sponge was homemade and delicious. Loved the quirkiness

Driving home from a Bank Holiday weekend in Scotland, we were looking for somewhere to get a cuppa and a break and spotted the sign for Old Melrose from the A68. What a great place and full of history.Very friendly, efficient service. Lovely selection of coffees, teas and cakes. Then we spotted the book shop upstairs and the vintage store across the way and it was even better. Highly recommended, and also a great place for people interested in history and religion, with its links to St Cuthbert.

This place looked as if it would be interesting but really was a disappointmentCafe - the tea was OK but the cake was dryBookshop - books on the floor and out of date approachAntiques - it was a very poor selection of dowdy stuffI cant recommend this place at all

A quaint wee place, rural settings, ideal for a cuppa & scone with a cheeky wee cake to finish off...

What a lovely place to relax and have a bite to eat. Food is freshly made. Lots of choice caters for all. Would certainly recommend this tea room. Also antique shop to have a wonder through you never know you may see something you like. You can walk to the tearooms along the path. Ample car parking spaces. The staff are warm and welcoming. Lovely sitting area outside plenty of sitting area inside. Would certainly recommend anyone to visit. Oh the cakes, traybakes are freshly made and they look and taste wonderful.

Had an absolutely delightful afternoon tea today. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back. Thank you

This is a wonderful find! Everything is homemade with delicious specials that change daily. Their cakes and sweet treats change daily and are very unique. The scones were divine! In addition, you can shop in the attached antique, book and crafts store or take a walk around historic Old Melrose. Loved this place so much, we went 3 days in a row for lunch!

Wonderful service every time we go. The chocolate and cola cake is so yummy and such a beautiful setting any time of year!!

Visited today with my mum and two boys.All of us were looking forward to a cream tea but decided on a gentleman's tea only to be told after a lengthy wait they had no eggs or pork pies left!!After a further wait the food arrived and I have to say I was extremely disappointed, we opted for a sandwich instead of the items they had ran out off which was very dry and the cheese selection was not fresh, the scones were the only half decent thing about the whole fiasco. Me and my mum have both had very upset stomachs which can only be pinpointed to this food.A total waste of money and time!!

We visited this place just before leaving Scotland. We took the afternoon tea for 2 deal for £10 which was a bargain price! Scones were great and was a nice setting too!

Although we have lived in the Borders for many years this is the first time we have visited the Old Melrose Tea Rooms & Bookshop. What a really lovely place, perfect for lunch or coffee and cake - the staff were friendly and spoiled my little girl. The bookshop is a surprise - a must see. We will definitely be back!

Just off the A68 up a single track road and you'll find the Old Melrose Tea Rooms & Bookshop. Peaceful setting with lovely little tea room and friendly staff serving excellent tea/coffee, cakes/scones and light lunches. There's a secondhand bookshop upstairs in the barn (allow plenty of time to browse), a craft room selling locally made items and downstairs the barn holds antique furniture, bits and bobs. There's also an outside seating area if the weather is nice and walks closeby. A great little place to stop off in the Borders.

We visited Old Melrose recently for the first time and were blown away by the very friendly welcome and wonderful service. My granddaughter was made very welcome and given a high chair as well as some books and toys to play with, she was also invited to go and visit the hens and ducks nearby. We were served a selection of beautiful home baking and even my wee dog was made welcome with fresh water and somewhere comfortable to sit while we enjoyed our coffee outside. We have made a commitment to visit regularly as we could not fault any part of our visit and feel we have now found the ideal place to meet and catch up with family. As well as the lovely goodies in the cafe we also enjoyed a beautiful walk in fantastic countryside. We will certainly be back often.

Pricey for what I got, dribbles down the cup and teapot. Could do with a dust!!! And the antique department....more like furniture storage id say. No sign of staff other than tucked away in a pokey pantry at back of said tearoom...bit disappointing.

Excellent tea and cake for a weary pilgrim on the trail of Celtic saints Aidan and Cuthbert. The proprietor was very informative about the history of the area and I'll be spreading the word and will definitely be back. A real find!

called in a we headed out on our St Cuthberts walk. so rested with tea and took in the view of the Abbey before we headed out, on a hot day.

Pleasant staff - will visit again!Try the cakes etc.!If you go for afternoon tea, don't have a big lunch!

Some friends who live close to the tea room had raved about this place for months. So we finally visited last weekend and my goodness what a treat it was. The weather was lovely so we got to sit outdoors as we enjoyed the selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones that were served with a good cup of tea. More than enough to eat. Staff were very friendly and cheerful. Also great exploring the craft and sale rooms and book store. Will be back for sure.

An interesting space to spend some time - especially if you like books. There are antiques for sale, craft rooms and it's just full of lovely wee spaces. Café has gluten free brownies - delicious. Decaf coffee is very good too. There are organised walks available too. Very friendly and efficient staff.

Popped in late yesterday in the rain and enjoyed coffee and a superb chocolate orange cup cake (with a Terry's chocolate orange segment on top). Very pleasant girl served us and surroundings were cosy and comfy.

My sister and I chanced on this tea rooms by accident. We were made to feel really welcome. There was a real fire burning giving a cosy feel. We thoroughly enjoyed our welsh rarebit followed by the most tasty banana, walnut and chocolate cake. Will definitely be back.

We detoured on our SCW walk and ended up in this delightful cafe seemingly in the middle of nowhere!! Wonderful coffee and yummy cakes to die for. The adjacent buildings have all sorts of rustic antiques for sale and we would have liked to linger longer but had to press on to get to our accommodation before nightfall

Looks like a lovely little place, books, antiques and a tea room. I received a dirty cup and asked for another which was slammed down on to the table. The scone I had ordered was quite dry so couldn't eat it. May have called on a bad day as most of the reviews are pleasant.

The tea room serves delicious cakes and the atmosphere of the bookshop is very cozy. There are also two walks around the area. We did the riverside one and it was beautiful. Also saw a deer skip right across our paths.

We found this place by chance, as its not in a completely obvious location -but we were glad we did! After a drive through a country estate you come upon some outbuildings, which house a vintage shop, an antique shop and a little cottage that is the tearoom. Upstairs in the tearoom is a bookshop. There is a wood burning range in one of the rooms which was roaring away when we arrived and was really cosy. The staff are lovely and the food fabulous, they have wonderful homebaking and great soups / toasties etc. A great little find, would recommend popping in if you are heading down to the Borders.

This place is a little off the beaten track but well worth the effort of finding. A bookshop, antique emporium and a cafe all rolled into one so what's not to like? The fact that the cakes and coffee are amazing and the two girls who run it are so friendly was the cherry on top.

This little gem of a place is a quaint nook to sit by the fire and enjoy a great coffee while reading one of the great value second hand books you have purchased up the stair.Home made scones, light lunches (gluten free options available) and home made soup...yum. The teashop resides within an old dairy which lies on the neck of a little promontory in a loop of the River Tweed. This compact area has a tremendous depth of history: St Cuthbert, St Aidan and St Boisil all coming from the Dark Age monastic site. The history (explained in detail in the little summerhouse) gives the the woodland walk a very atmospheric appeal. Once you have taken yourself round the walk and inspected the antique and vintage shop (very reasonable prices) you can finish back up at the tearoom with a freshly brewed coffee.

This my favourite place in the Borders for hiding away with a book, a delicious Cappuccino and a great choice of home made cakes or scones. Never fails to please. They stock a wide range of speciality teas and always offer a great choice of tempting panini or toastie fillings. The antique, craft and book shops are a bonus and always worth a browse. The addition last year of a large collection of hens & ducks means great entertainment for the younger children and fresh eggs available to buy. A lovely spot any time of year - love it when the open fire is lit.

Wonderful coffee shop After a walk up the Eildons it's a great place for coffee and cake peace and quite browse through the books and furniture absolutely gem of a place

As has already been said a real hidden gem, a peaceful spot in which to browse, have a coffee, piece of delicious cake, buy a book you never thought to read before. If your on your way south or coming north this little gem is well worth a visit, bet once been you will have to come back.

I have been to Old Melrose tea room on many occasions and never fail to enjoy my visit. I have to say the best bit for me is the location and unspoilt character of the old stables and cottages.The interior has not been mucked up and feels very homely almost like a private home from the last century.The cakes on offer are very good and if the weather allows it is very pleasant sitting on the outside terrace. Do try the several walks which start from here (you can pick up an excellent walking map in the café) One of my favourites is the relative short walk to the Old Melrose summer house perched above the magnificent Tweed. It has lots of information inside about the history of the original abbey which was sited here before re-locating to Melrose. A longer walk will take you to S t. Boswells and beyond.The lovely road back to the A68 has one of my all time favourite views--towards the Eildon Hills.

I don't think we should say just how good this hidden gem is as we would like to keep it a secret, it really is so special. The drive in alone is spectacular but on arrival the food ( home baking) is brill. The shop is full of delightful items at a reasonable cost.