In Melrose .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Melrose B&B, you'll find Melrose Abbey and Dryburgh Abbey. Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott is within 6 miles (10 km) and Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom is within 9 miles (15 km).
Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 10 min drive
Getting around
Tweedbank Station - 7 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Tempest Brewing Co - 10 min drive
Quins - 15 min drive
Langlee - 12 min drive
The Salmon Inn - 13 min drive
Alfonso Crolla - 9 min drive
About this property
Bowden House B&B
4-star B&B near Melrose Abbey
Bowden House B&B offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Bowden House B&B also features a fireplace in the lobby and a water dispenser. Self parking is free.
This 4-star Melrose bed & breakfast is smoke free.
1 building
3 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Built in 1815
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Terrace
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
Bowden House B&B offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Melrose bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Languages
English, French, German
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Breakfast available for a fee
1 bar
Things to do
Bike parking
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Heating
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
LED light bulbs
Slippers
Water-efficient toilets only
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Bowden House B&B Melrose
Bowden House Melrose
Bowden House
Bowden House B B
Bowden House B&B Melrose
Bowden House B&B Bed & breakfast
Bowden House B&B Bed & breakfast Melrose
Bowden House B&B Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Our host Uta was absolutely amazing! She made reservations for dinner each night. Her breakfast was made to order. The views were stunning and the terrace is a great place to relax and have a cup of tea. The room was beautiful and made you feel like Royalty.
My host, Uta, was extremely warm and welcoming upon my arrival. My son was this me to check in, although not staying at the b&b. She offered coffee and biscuits on their back patio for us, which was lovely. Such a beautiful setting. My room was perfect - nothing was overlooked. Breakfast was amazing too!
A lovely house in a beautiful location. The views from the house are stunning. Uta is a wonderful host and provides an exceptional breakfast. I thoroughly recommend Bowden House.
From the moment we arrived to be greeted by the most friendly welcome we enjoyed the most wonderful stay at Bowden House in every way. In fact we would consider going to Melrose again just to stay at Bowden House. The most beautiful view from our bedroom in a charming property.
Great location for touring the area. Wonderful spacious room and to order breakfast each morning. Tea on the patio when we arrived and loved the view.
Neil&Velma
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is quite, comfortable and with superb view.
The hosts, Uta and Jason are extremely friendly and helpful. Nothing was too hard for them to do for us.
Great suggestions for restaurants.
Would stay there any time and we would come back!
Bowden House B&B is a hidden gem, in a beautiful situation with marvellous views. Uta was very welcoming and helpful, a lovely, warm hostess who went out of her way to make our stay relaxed and comfortable. The room and bathroom (brand new) were immaculate and the 19th century house absolutely charming. The weather was warm so we were fortunate to have a delicious breakfast on the terrace. The best place we have stayed and we are keen to return!
Beautiful BnB in the Scottish Borders! The view from our room and common areas was stunning and the staff friendly and helpful! Not to mention incredible cooked to order breakfast every morning and sparkling clean space! Excellent value, would highly recommend!
Stylish sophistication in an understated way, both the location and the hosts made this an extremely pleasurable stay. I'm reticent to sing "Bowden's" praises too loudly because - wholly selfishly - I'm rather keen to keep this gem quiet for future visits!
We could not fault our lovely stay,owners extremely welcoming with attention to detail in our room and throughout our excellent breakfast.we would stay again any time at this beautiful house with its stunning garden and views and it's quiet location,central for visiting The Borders.
We stayed four nights in July 2018. There is off road parking, we had an ensuite room, and Jason was a gracious host. We used our vehicle to explore the Borders. While walks are close by, guests will need a vehicle if not doing one of the walks. The view from the patio is simply fantastic. There are very good pubs a short drive away.