Buccleuch Arms Hotel
The Green, St Boswells, near Melrose · Hotel
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A privately owned coaching inn dating to 1836 on the green in St Boswells, a few miles from Melrose, with an award-winning bar and restaurant.
What's nearby
- St Boswells Primary School 200m away
- Park's Toyota St Boswells 250m away
- A B Wight Engineering 450m away
- St Boswells Post Office 450m away
- The Mainstreet Trading Company 500m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Buccleuch Arms Hotel
The Buccleuch Arms is a privately owned country hotel dating from 1836, set on the green in the village of St Boswells a few miles downstream from Melrose. Its nineteen en-suite bedrooms are spread through the original building, and the hotel has built a strong local reputation for its bar and restaurant rather than relying purely on passing trade.
The restaurant and bar have picked up regional recognition for their food, built around Borders produce, and the hotel's walled garden gives guests somewhere to sit outside in the warmer months. Rooms are traditionally furnished, in keeping with the building's coaching inn origins, and the village setting is notably quiet compared with central Melrose.
St Boswells makes a good base for visiting Dryburgh Abbey, which is a short drive or a longer riverside walk away, as well as Melrose itself. The Buccleuch Arms suits visitors who want a village stay with a dependable restaurant attached, rather than a town centre hotel.
What guests say
We stayed at the Buccleuch Arms while working in the area and had a genuinely excellent experience. The staff were warm, welcoming and went well beyond expectations to look after us throughout our stay. The locals in the bar were equally friendly and full of character, which gave the place a lovely atmosphere. The food was very good too — and it was particularly refreshing to see game featured on the menu. All in all, a brilliant stay and somewhere we would happily return to.
2 months ago · via Google
Travelled by bus on a weekday evening to eat here as the reviews looked great. Unfortunately we're turned away from the restaurant, despite there being free tables because they only had one chef. Blackboard Sign outside still advertising the restaurant. Make sure you book before coming. However the barman did recommend an excellent Italian place down the road which was appreciated
4 months ago · via Google
Best stay of my life! Was welcomed so lovingly by receptionist Sasha who was so helpful and understanding. My husband and I stayed for 2 nights and had a voucher to utilise, and so we had dinner in the bar which first impressions was extremely rustic and chic. We were sat down my a wonderful girl called Willa, who went above and beyond in her service and made the night unforgettable. We had a three course meal which was delightful and was intelligently informed of the wine list. I have to say I do think the blinds need some repair but other than that we just loved everything. The food was spot on, the service was impeccable.
7 months ago · via Google
We stayed here three nights during the week arriving at 4pm where they were in the middle of a wake. Once we got their attention we were quickly checked it and up to the room. A nice size, warm, clean, pleasant place with a double bed, bath and shower, small TV, tea and coffee with biscuits. We changed and went downstairs for dinner in the bar which we had booked. Renowned for serving game, pheasant was our choice for starters, smoked with a salad and breaded gougons. We had a lamb curry, nice and spicy, I had chicken and chorizo pie. We had dessert too. Next morning we had breakfast in the blue coo, coffee, toast, cereal, then eggs Benedict and kipper and poached egg. Hearty eating. The car was parked in their large carpark. Very handy. Just off the main road. We were comfortable overnight, just a bit warm. The bath filled rapidly so we favoured this over showers. Overall we enjoyed our stay in a very pleasant place.
5 months ago · via Google
People say this hotel offers delicious food, including game dishes and hearty breakfasts, with many options available. Guests also highlight the attentive and welcoming staff, excellent service, and convenient parking.
Some reviews mention the rooms can be dated.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- The Green, Melrose, St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0EW Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- The Green, St Boswells, near Melrose
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 8.5 / 10 (500 reviews)
- Prices from
- £130 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Melrose