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Bowden House B&B

BOWDEN HOUSE BOWDEN, Melrose, TD6 0ST, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>71</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Bowden House B&B

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Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
71 reviews

Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Bowden House B&B is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Melrose, 6.1 km from Melrose Abbey. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi and a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer are available to all guests, while certain rooms here will provide you with a DVD player. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at Bowden House B&B will be able to enjoy activities in and around Melrose, like cycling and hiking. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Etal Castle is 49 km from the accommodation, while Traquair House is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 72 km from Bowden House B&B.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Melrose
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hosts were very friendly and accommodating to our vegan diet. The rooms were spacious, clean and had a great view. The garden was lovely and we hope to visit again.”
  • Lawrence
    Australia Australia
    “The beautiful house, location, facilities and breakfast, and hosts Uta and Jason’s care and attention.”
  • Diane
    Australia Australia
    “Lovely home full of character in a delightful setting. Charming hosts.”

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Uta & Jason

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Host review score
Uta & Jason
PLEASE NOTE: OUR TRADITIONAL B&B IS CLOSED DAILY FROM 11AM - 4PM. Multi - award winning B&B, situated right on St. Cuthbert's Way. Bowden House Boutique B&B is a beautifully presented country house with magnificent panoramic views and large private gardens. It is situated 3 miles from Melrose & St. Boswells - perfectly located for exploring the Scottish Borders. Dating from the early 19th century, our B&B is full of charm and character and has been lovingly restored and refurbished. There is free WiFi access throughout the house and we have ample parking space in our courtyard. Our Boutique B&B provides 3 superb bedrooms - all are individually furnished with TV and coffee/tea making facilities and enjoy south facing views over the countryside. The bathrooms and en-suites are to a luxury standard with toiletries provided. Our guests are welcome to relax in our cosy lounge with internet access, TV, board games, video library, log fire and our Bang & Olufson sound system. We try to cater for every taste - whether you prefer a simple continental breakfast, a "full Scottish Breakfast", a vegetarian or a vegan variety. Evening meals and packed lunches can be provided upon request.
Hello, we are Uta & Jason - your hosts of Bowden House B&B. I an Austrian/English couple and fell in love with the beautiful Scottish Borders 18 years ago. We returned to Bowden/Melrose in 2015 and now enjoy welcoming guests to our lovely bed & breakfast. As outdoor enthusiast, we enjoy walking with our dogs Fyodor & Yoko, finding new running routes and playing tennis at the local club.
THE SCOTTISH BORDERS - A PERFECT HOLIDAY DESTINATION ​ With its rolling hills, gentle streams and picturesque coastline, the Scottish Borders are a perfect holiday destination. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy plenty of golf courses, walking routes, cycling trails as well as fishing & riding opportunities. Steeped in history, the Scottish Borders' ruins, castles and abbeys are testimony to the regions turbulent past and well worth to be explored. Discover Abbotsford House, Floors Castle, Traquair House and the 3 Abbeys in Melrose, Jedburgh and Kelso. The Scottish Borders offer plenty of walking trails to explore the beautiful countryside at your own pace. We are happy to provide you with a wide range of walking guides for the area. Golf enthusiasts love the Scottish Borders. With 21 golf courses to choose from in the area and a total of 46 golf courses in a 60 mile radius, you are spoilt for choice. Locally you can play the popular "must-play" Woll 18 hole golf course, the hilly Melrose 9 hole course or the scenic St. Boswells 9 hole course. For experts the famous Roxburghe Championship Golf Course and the Macdonald Cardrona Championship course will definitely hit the spot.
Languages spoken: German,English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bowden House B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Wake-up service
    • Packed lunches
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • French

    House rules
    Bowden House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 17:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 11:00 and 16:00
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note the we are a traditional B&B and our house is closed between 11am and 5pm every day .

    If you need access to your room during that time please let us know beforehand.

    Please inform Bowden House B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Bowden House B&B

    • Bowden House B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Bike tours
      • Walking tours
      • Horse riding
      • Bicycle rental

    • The prices at Bowden House B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Bowden House B&B is from 17:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Bowden House B&B include:

      • Double

    • Bowden House B&B is 2.2 miles from the centre of Melrose. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.