In the centre of Melrose, The Townhouse Hotel is a 2-minute walk from Melrose Abbey and less than 3 miles from Sir Walter Scott’s former home, Abbotsford. The hotel offers free parking and Wi-Fi as well as a restaurant and informal brasserie.All rooms have a TV, telephone, desk and tea and coffee facilities, and many have king-size beds. Each en suite bathroom includes a bath or shower with hairdryer and toiletries supplied.The Townhouse Hotel offers high-quality dining with menus featuring many Scottish specialities. There is a range of tempting desserts and liqueur coffees, as well as an extensive wine list.Less than 25 miles from the border with England, this Southern Scotland hotel is around 35 minutes’ drive from Northumberland’s Kielder Forest Park and 20 minutes from the magnificent Jedburgh Abbey. The town of Galashiels is 5 miles away, and you can reach Edinburgh city centre in less than 1 hour.

Nestled within 5 acres of parkland between the Eildon Hills and River Tweed, The Waverley Castle Hotel provides relaxing, rural accommodation. Free parking is possible on site, and free Wi-Fi is available.The Waverley Castle Hotel is an opulent building, surrounded by trees and sculptures. Rooms are en suite, and come complete with a TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities.Guests are welcome to dine at the property’s own Elidon Restaurant and to relax in the adjoining lounges and bar. Further bars, restaurants and shops can be found 1 mile away in the village of Melrose.The ruins of Melrose Abbey are just over 1 mile from the hotel and Abbotsford House is a 5-minute drive away. Edinburgh is 1 hour away by car.

Set in a 10-acre private estate, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel features an award-winning restaurant, free Wi-Fi and large rooms with luxury toiletries. With free parking, historical Dryburgh Abbey is just metres away.The individually designed rooms at Dryburgh all feature an en suite bathroom and tea and coffee facilities. Many have views of the River Tweed, and all have a TV and ironing facilities.Dinner at the Dryburgh is served either in the Abbey Bistro or Tweed Restaurant. An à la carte menu is served.With direct river access, the hotel boasts private fishing rights and 2 guest lounges with open fires.The Victorian Dryburgh Abbey Hotel sits on the banks of the River Tweed, just 5 minutes from St Boswells. Surrounded by countryside, Northumberland National Park can be reached in 30 minutes.

With a town centre location on Market Square, Burt’s Hotel in Melrose offers individually styled rooms with free parking and Wi-Fi, along with an AA Rosette-winning restaurant. This Scottish Borders hotel also has a bistro bar and business facilities.Each room has a flat-screen TV, telephone, alarm clock, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite bathroom.The award-winning restaurant’s menu includes a wide range of homemade dishes, showcasing the area’s fine produce. The bar offers an extensive wine list and range of Scottish whiskies.Abbotsford, the former home of Sir Walter Scott, is just over 3 miles from Melrose. The town is just under 1 hour’s drive from Edinburgh and 35 minutes from the Northumberland National Park.