Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

About Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel occupies a mid-nineteenth century baronial house set within eleven acres of private grounds on a wooded bend of the River Tweed, directly beside the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey, burial place of Sir Walter Scott. The hotel is a few minutes' drive from Melrose and makes an appealing base for visitors who want space and quiet alongside easy access to the town.

Bedrooms are spread across the main house and adjoining wings, with the better rooms looking out over the river or the abbey ruins themselves. Public areas keep much of the building's original character, including wood panelling and open fires, and the grounds include a heated outdoor pool, tennis court and putting green alongside riverside walks that lead straight to the abbey gate.

The restaurant makes use of Borders produce, including game and Tweed salmon, and the hotel's setting away from the road means evenings are notably peaceful. It suits couples and older visitors looking for a country house stay rather than a town centre base, with Melrose, Abbotsford and the other Borders abbeys all within a short drive.