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Bowden House B&B

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Enjoy a traditional room with a large window, a comfortable chair, and a small table with a lamp.
Traditional house with a well-maintained garden featuring a symmetrical facade and a central chimney.
Enter a historic property through this beautifully maintained entrance, marked by a traditional stone wall and ornate metal gate.
Traditional building with a curved bay window and a beautiful flowering plant in the foreground.
Enter a beautifully appointed space with a large mirror, a small table, and a comfortable chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Bowden House, Bowden, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 0ST
  • Melrose Abbey
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dryburgh Abbey
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Garden View (Rococo Room)

Superior Double Room, Garden View (Rococo Room) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Superior Double Room, Garden View (Rococo Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Bowden House B&B

Bed & breakfast with free parking, in the vicinity of Melrose Abbey
A bar/lounge, a garden and a fireplace at reception are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. Housekeeping is not available.
Bowden House B&B offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary 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 hairdryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Bowden House B&B, you'll be close to Melrose Abbey. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a terrace and a fireplace at reception
  • 5 minutes by car from Melrose Abbey and 9 minutes from Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom
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.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1815
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much could be improved upon at this beautiful, immaculate, well-organized B&B. Uta was delightful. The room & toilet were lovely, spacious, and wonderfully decorated. The view from our room (and even the toilet!) was one of the grand memories of our trip. Parking was in an enclosed area and spacious. Breakfast was delicious. You won't go wrong here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent host, very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Good sized bedroom and exceptionally large bathroom. Superb breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts and property in scenic Scottish Borders. Excellent breakfast too. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at Bowden House. We were looked after so well and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myrtle

Travelled with partner
Excellent couldn’t ask for better service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home from home

Beautiful house and location, wonderful hosts. A home from home feeling and welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrik

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An exceptional B&B

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is tastefully decorated and fitted out with wonderful furniture. The room we had was spacious and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two Night Borders Break

Enjoyed our stay at Bowden B&B, Uta was very friendly, excellent breakfast served on the terrace. Would recommend this B&B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gill, Shimpling, Suffolk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil&Velma, Guelph, On

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gill, Sunderland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The 7's gets 10 out of 10!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ant, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house. Large comfortable twin-bed room. Generous breakfast. Debit / credit card payment not available. Cheque, BAC / Paypal etc OK.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A night at Bowden House

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

JillandSue, Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jason and Uta shared their enthusiasm about their community.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

D&P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scottish Borders Gem

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018