Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (2806 reviews)
St Boswells , Melrose , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning location
Friendly staff
Comfortable atmosphere
Good food
Cons:
Cold rooms
High prices for beverages
Cleanliness issues in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Some comments about cold bedroom and cleanliness of baths, indicating some issues.
Service
8.9
Guests frequently praised the staff for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.94
Repeated mentions of the stunning location and beautiful surroundings.
Room Quality
7.89
Generally comfortable rooms with a noted issue of cold temperature in some areas.
Amenities
7.42
Some comments on the expensive coffee and room amenities could be better.
Value for Money
7.38
Guests felt that some food items were overpriced for the portion sizes.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Mostly positive comments about the food quality, with some minor critiques.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall good experiences highlighted by many guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 10:50

Property Description

Award-Winning Restaurant and Spacious Rooms
Nestled in a 10-acre private estate, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel offers a luxurious stay with an award-winning restaurant and large rooms featuring upscale toiletries. Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi and on-site parking, with historic Dryburgh Abbey just a stone's throw away.

Scenic River Views and Elegant Dining Options
Individually designed rooms at Dryburgh boast en suite bathrooms and picturesque views of the River Tweed. Guests can savor delectable meals at either the Abbey Bistro or Tweed Restaurant, choosing from a delightful à la carte menu.

Exclusive River Access and Cozy Lounges
Experience the charm of private fishing rights and unwind in 2 guest lounges adorned with crackling open fires. The Victorian hotel's riverside location offers a serene retreat, with easy access to St Boswells and the stunning Northumberland National Park.

Book your tranquil escape at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel today!

Important information:

Please inform Dryburgh Abbey Hotel in advance of the ages of any children staying. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Bookings of more than seven rooms require a £50 per room non refundable deposit to secure. This is payable within 48 hours of the original booking being made. If payment is not made within this timeline, the reservation will be canceled.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2806 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 7.42
Value for Money: 7.38
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Margaret • couple • gb
9
Enjoyable with places of interest within easy travelling distance.
Pros:

Staff friendly and helpful. Room large and airy with view of trees.
Comfortable, large bed. Very clean.

Cons:

Not a lot !

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • au
8
Overall a good stay
Pros:

Lovely grounds and building

Cons:

No fridge in the room

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Rosalind • couple • gb
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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JOHN • couple • gb
9
Perfect choice for a short stay
Pros:

Very comfortable classic country hotel. Great location and friendly staff

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • us
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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ming112017 • Couples • Edinburgh, Scotland
10
Lovely break to catch up with old friends!
Pros:

Enjoyed every minute. From check in to check out. Staff could not do enough for us.
Lovely rooms. Overlooking the river.
Dinner was delicious and great service.
Breakfast was just as good the next morning. Plenty choice for everyone s taste.
All in all a superb stay.

2026-05-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Penny • couple • gb
9
Lovely place to stay, the Abbey next door is a bonus
Pros:

Wonderful surroundings and a lovely building. Nice friendly staff. Will definitely visit again

Cons:

Wish the bedrooms had usb ports in the room to make charging easier.
The poached eggs were watery but the rest of food was very nice.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • couple • de
8
Gut
Pros:

Die Lage und die gebuchte Suite

Cons:

Kein erfahrenes und zuvorkommendes Personal im Service

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
6
My stay was fine . It was two days and adequate . The staff were really very pleasant and looked after all well !
Pros:

In beautiful surroundings. Interesting buildings

Cons:

My room was rather spartan and in the end of the building with the stairs leading to the staff area !!!

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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william • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Location was good
Service was good
Breakfast very good

Cons:

Bathroom was too small

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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marguerite • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Henry • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Jon • couple • gb
7
A stunning location, but we won't be coming back due to disappointing staff and poor quality food.
Pros:

The location of the hotel, its grounds, and the Scottish Borders generally are superb. We stayed in a room, which is huge and has a fantastic four poster bed. It has great views of the garden and the river. Breakfast was good, with a wide choice of options.

Cons:

The bathroom and indeed the whole hotel is in need of some tlc. It needs a refurbishment. The staff were poor. Never rude, just not great, often missing from reception or the bar, and the waiters need some skills training. The evening meals were disappointing. Very basic 'pub' food. Breakfast was better, but we noticed a massive variation in portion sizes on the two mornings

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Jake • couple • gb
5
Great location!! Unfortunately the boiler next door to my room was unbelievably loud.
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Location was fantastic.

Cons:

The bar lounge and breakfast area was uncomfortably quiet and felt awkward having conversation. Perhaps a bit of background music wouldn’t go amiss.

Also I’m sure my room was next to the boiler which was ridiculously loud and noisy. It woke me up at 6am ish on a Sunday which I was not very happy about.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Pat • family_with_children • gb
8
Great place let down by small issues
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner were great, staff very friendly. Lounge and bar both good. Lovely building and great location. Lots of parking always a bonus.

Cons:

Beds were small. Remote for tv was very dirty and dusty. Desk where hospitality tray was placed had coffee/tea spills on the side and front. Also socket covering for the kettle plug and the bathrom bin were both very dusty.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • gb
9
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Albéric • couple • fr
8
Hôtel original en pleine nature jouxtant l’Abbaye.
Pros:

Bel hôtel original en héritage victorien, donnant sur l’Abbaye directement et la rivière. Proche des principales abbayes et villages typiques, et du point de vue Scott’s View.

Cons:

Pt dej quelconque pour ce type d’hôtel. Le dîner au Bistro est tout aussi basique. Mais l’essentiel c’est son bâtiment et son emplacement dans la région Borders, près des Abbayes et points de vues panoramas touristiques.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
Lovely location and very comfortable. Unsure if would stay again because of dogs
Pros:

Nice room with storage. Good food though after 4 nights a change in menu would be good

Cons:

dogs. Surprised to see them. Told you were ‘dog friendly’ but that didn’t tell me they were able to stay in rooms . Some barked a lot which was distracting. Told only first floor was dog free but there was a lot of dog fur on the carpet in the ground floor lounge and I didn’t like the thought that dogs might have slept on my bed? A bit more warning might have helped.
Also unaware of need to inform front desk of wanting room cleaned. Not a problem but would have been nice to know. We were surprised you used the downstairs room for dinner when there was such a lovely room n the first floor. As a result nobody ‘dressed up’ which was a pity

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
9
Delightful introduction to our stay in Scotland 💙
Pros:

Beautiful well cared for setting.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee