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Situated in Jedburgh, the recently renovated Meadhon Guest House features accommodation 22 km from Melrose Abbey and 42 km from Etal Castle. The 4-star bed and breakfast has garden views and is 49 km from Traquair House. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. Amanda and Rob were wonderful hosts. It was very obvious they enjoy and take great pride in providing outstanding service and a fantastic accommodation!

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9.7
Exceptional
181 reviews
Price from
US$125
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Hundalee House is a guest house situated in a historic building in Jedburgh, 24 km from Melrose Abbey. Boasting a housekeeping service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Lovely landlady in a refurbished farm house. Quiet and pictoresque surroundings, very good breakfast.

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9.4
Superb
427 reviews
Price from
US$124
per night

Located within 46 km of University of Edinburgh and 46 km of Arthurs Seat in Innerleithen, Glede Knowe Guest House features accommodation with seating area. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 34 km from Dalhousie Castle. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The staff was really kind and helpful. Beautiful and cozy room, amazing location and view. I would definitely stay again.

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9.6
Exceptional
131 reviews
Price from
US$168
per night

Built in 1857, this guest house started life as a Royal Bank of Scotland building. This fully converted property in the heart of Hawick offers stylish luxurious bedrooms, designer toiletries, free Wi-Fi, and wholesome breakfasts. Amazing stay, faboluos place and very friendly landlady! Highly recommende!!

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9.1
Superb
398 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

At the guest house, each unit comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Sonny could not have done more to make sure our stay was perfect. He was/is an excellent host and it was lovely to hear the story of how his family came to own the hotel. The building is beautiful, the rooms are spacious with very comfortable beds, the dining area was bright and open, the food was excellent and all the staff were 1st class.

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9.4
Superb
343 reviews

Set in Jedburgh and only 21 km from Melrose Abbey, Allerton House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space.

At the guest house, the units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. There is a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The owners, cook, servers were all friendly and helpful. Both the room and the breakfast were well beyond expectation. Would recommend this unconditionally!!

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9.4
Superb
356 reviews
Price from
US$124
per night

Located in Reston, 20 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema, The Craw Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 30 km from Etal Castle, the inn with free WiFi is also 43 km away from Tantallon Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 44 km from Lindisfarne Castle. Very friendly hosts, couldn't do enough for us. Great atmosphere in the bar and friendly locals to chat to. Food was excellent. Much nicer than staying in an impersonal hotel chain. Great base to explore the Scottish borders.

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9.7
Exceptional
26 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

The guest house is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a patio with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Lovely quirky traditional building. Very clean. Lots of homely touches. Kids loved the book with lots of info about the history of the property and the town.

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9.7
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
US$121
per night

The Plough Inn Leitholm has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Coldstream. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 25 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. Friendly, comfortable and reasonably priced. Recommend.

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9.4
Superb
94 reviews
Price from
US$140
per night

Set in Melrose, in a historic building, 44 km from Dalhousie Castle, Fauhope Country House is a guest house with a garden and shared lounge. This guest house provides accommodation with a patio. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The hosts were very warm and welcoming. We arrived later than anticipated and regret that we did not receive more information about the temperature regulation in our room and other features regarding out stay.

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9.3
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
US$200
per night

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