Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Melrose

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Galashiels - Hotel Description

In a 10-acre private estate, on the banks of the River Tweed, this 19th-century baronial hall is now a luxurious 4-star country house hotel with an indoor pool and an award-winning restaurant.

In the heart of the Scottish Borders, next to historic Dryburgh Abbey, this magnificent country house dates back to the mid-19th century. Today, the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel houses spacious, individually decorated en suite rooms, all with their own unique charm. All of the comfortable rooms have TVs, complimentary beverage trays and luxurious toiletries and bathroom products from Gilchrist and Soames. Many rooms have magnificent views of the River Tweed and the hotel gardens.

The impressive leisure and relaxation facilities include a sauna and an indoor heated pool, kept at a constant 87 degrees. For keen anglers, the hotel boasts trout-fishing rights and direct access to the River Tweed.

Looking out over the river, the Tweed Restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for the quality of its cuisine.

9/10 Overall rating

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Galashiels - Guest Services

• Activities: Fishing, Indoor Swimming Pool, Cycling, Sauna.
• General: Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Bar, Garden, Pets Allowed, Restaurant, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Gay Friendly, Parking, Newspapers, Free Parking, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Allergy-Free Room Available.
• Services: Breakfast in the Room, Laundry, Packed Lunches, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Internet Services, Shoe Shine, Fax/Photocopying, Ironing Service, Room Service.

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Galashiels - Restaurants and Bars

Situated on the first floor of the hotel, the Tweed Restaurant has large bay windows, hugely impressive high ceilings, beautiful chandeliers and superb river views. The restaurant offers a wide and varied menu featuring some of the very best Scottish cuisine, made using only the finest, freshest seasonal ingredients available locally, with organic produce used wherever possible. The restaurant maintains a varied wine cellar containing more than 100 international wines. Each wine is personally handpicked and updated to ensure they complement the current cuisine. In November 2008, the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel opened the Abbey Bar' which offers range of drinks as well as an all day-dining experience, 7 days a week. On the ground floor of this historic country house hotel, guests can relax in the comfortable fireside lounges and the newly refurbished bar lounge for morning coffee, bar snacks and afternoon teas. All of the public rooms on the ground floor have direct access to the hotel's grounds.

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Galashiels - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  MasterCard
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 10.00 per hour.
• Pets: Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
• Parking: Free private parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All children under 6 years stay free of charge for extra beds. All children from 6 to 15 years are charged GBP 20.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.