Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Melrose
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel offers rooms with en suite bathrooms, complimentary toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, and a flat-screen TV. Many rooms feature views of the hotel's gardens; some are on the ground floor. Most rooms have views of the River Tweed. Rooms can be set up with a king-size bed or two single beds; specify preference when booking. The Lady of Mertoun suite provides a spacious living area with a separate sitting room and views of the River Tweed. Rooms are located to the rear of the hotel and are equipped with ironing facilities, heating, a sitting area, a terrace, garden furniture, an electric kettle, and an AM/FM alarm clock.
Dining at Dryburgh
Afternoon Tea is served daily in the Abbey Bistro. Guests can enjoy seasonal cuisine, freshly prepared in the Bistro and Restaurant. The elegant Abbey Room, featuring high ceilings, a marble fireplace, and river and Abbey views, is available for dining. Emphasis is on high quality, fresh seasonal produce, sourced locally. The hotel's philosophy is to bring it in an imaginative fashion.
Leisure and Activities
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel offers access to some of the best country road, off-road, and forest cycle routes in Scotland, suitable for both casual and serious cyclists. The grounds offer an environment for exercising dogs. The hotel is a base for golfing at local courses such as Roxburghe, Cardrona, Melrose, and Hirsel. There is pheasant shooting in the Scottish Borders. Some shoots are close enough to return to the Hotel for lunch. Guests can also settle for a packed lunch, tailored to their requirements.
Location and Access
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is located in a secluded wooded estate by the banks of the River Tweed and the historic Dryburgh Abbey. Landmarks nearby include Priorwood Garden (5 km), Emma Herdman Gallery (3.5 km), Smailholm Tower (5.5 km), Three Hills Roman Heritage Centre- Trimontium Museum (5 km), Eildon Mid Hill (4 km), Leaderfoot Viaduct (3.5 km), The Gallery (5 km), Harmony Garden (5 km), and Scott's View (2.5 km). It is a 1-hour journey from Edinburgh and Glasgow and 80 km from Edinburgh. The hotel is a 45-minute drive to East Lothian, with access to Muirfield, Gullane, and North Berwick.
Hotel Services
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel has state-of-the-art meeting rooms and 11 acres of private grounds. The meeting rooms have a large skylight that provides natural light. The hotel offers a honeymoon suite. The hotel features a complete set of the Dryburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott on display in the Lounge.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock