In the centre of Kelso, The Central Guesthouse offers self-catering accommodation in the Scottish Borders. The building looks out over the market square, and provides free Wi-Fi access. The Central Guesthouse has en suite rooms with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms also have a microwave, fridge, toaster and iron. There is also a self-contained apartment for 2, with a double bedroom with en suite shower and bath, and a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. The apartment has a lounge with TV and DVD player and seating for 4. Floors Castle is a 6-minute drive from The Central Guesthouse, and Smailholm Tower is around 7 miles away. Abbotsford House near Melrose and the Jedforest Deer & Farm Park are within a 30-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.9
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Annabel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was brilliant. Room very clean. Good bathroom and small kitchenette. Tea coffee and biscuits provided.
  • Marion
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Central location. Large roomy flat. Comfortable bed.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great. The property was clean and warm and reasonably well equipped.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice not the Ritz and fancy stuff but was class
  • Billy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location in the heart of Kelso and good clean room. Will be back
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in the middle of a lovely town. Free Parking right outside. Good base for exploring the town & surroundings. Quiet even though we were in the town centre. Our dog loved it too. Very friendly local people.
  • Julienne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and comfortable. Having a fridge was a bonus. Town centre location with free parking opposite.
  • Sheena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location ,convenient for local shops and parking .
  • Yvonne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in the centre of kelso. I attended a wedding at Ednam house which was walking distance. Nicely furnished and comfortable room, comfy bed (room with 2 single beds). The fridge and microwave & kettle were handy. The bathroom was...
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in the centre of kelso. Nicely furnished and comfortable room, comfy beds, the mini kitchen and fridge was really useful. Very good shower. Pet friendly :) I would highly recommend, great value too.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 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.

Host Information

Company review score: 7.9Based on 338 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are pleased to announce that all the front windows have been fitted with secondary glazing in February 2016.

Property information

OWING TO CV19 WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING BOOKINGS OTHER THAN FOR KEY WORKERS UNTIL 1ST JUNE 2020. THIS POLICY MAY BE EXTENDED AND ANY SUMMER BOOKINGS CANCELLED. Please note we are a town center property on three levels, if you have dificulty with stairs please do not book

Neighbourhood information

We are in the market square in the centre of Kelso which is a lovely, little, scenic town great for walks along the river tweed and visits to historic monuments such-as Kelso Abbey and Roxburgh castle.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Central Guesthouse

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Central Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

The property will contact you after booking to arrange payment by bank transfer.

The property is spread over 3 floors and does not have a lift.

Please inform The Central Guesthouse 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: G

FAQs about The Central Guesthouse

  • Check-in at The Central Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

  • Room options at The Central Guesthouse include:

    • Twin
    • Family
    • Apartment
    • Double

  • The Central Guesthouse is 100 yards from the centre of Kelso. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Central Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Public Bath