The Old Priory Bed and Breakfast is in a Class B listed building which was built in 1796 by Henry Swan who was a writer and solicitor, as an office although the reason for the office has been lost in the mist of time. We are in the process of researching the origins of the house and the details will be posted on this site in due course. The Old Priory Bed and Breakfast is in a Georgian Town house on Woodmarket but backing onto Abbey Row with the Old Parish Church, the Abbey and Abbey grounds as neighbours. Sir Walter Scott's Great Grandfather was born in the building next door, and Sir Walter Scott stayed with his Aunt in a house just round the corner whilst going to school in Kelso. Our Bed and Breakfasts walled Garden provides off road parking and a haven in the town for our guests. Kelso is a vibrant town with events such as the Jim Clark Rally, Border Union Show, Civic Week, Regular Horse Race Meetings, British Motorcycle Federation Show and many more events throughout the year.
Kelso is situated just over 20 miles from the coast, making it easy to get to wonderful sandy beaches in Northumberland. Kelso is also a good base for exploring the Borders, Northumberland, Edinburgh and the North East of England.
Within easy reach of Kelso is also some outstanding historical sites such as Floors Castle, Smailholm Tower, The 4 Border Abbeys, Lindisfarne, Norham Castle, Mellerstain House and numerous other visitor attractions.
Dispensary House will be available for lettting from 1 Sept 09 following a complete renovation and refurbishment.
A superb, Grade 'B' listed, 18th Century townhouse of great historical interest, being the first hospital in Kelso and only the second in Scotland. The house is currently being fully renovated and will be refurnished to an extremely high standard throughout to provide spacious accommodation for seven guests over three floors.
The house has a great deal of charm and character and many delightful period features which will be returned to their former glory as part of the current renovations. It is in a delightful position on the banks of the River Tweed, boasting stunning views over the river to the rolling hills beyond.
Outside, the delightful, sunny garden is a lovely place to relax and watch the wildlife on the river or see the fishermen try their luck on the legendary junction beat which runs close to the bottom of the garden.
The picturesque town of Kelso lies at the junction of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot and was described by Sir Walter Scott as "the most beautiful, if not the most romantic village in Scotland." Today Kelso remains one of the most attractive and unspoilt towns in the Borders, with a Flemish-style cobbled square, a 12th Century abbey, the majestic Floors Castle and a graceful five-arched Tweed bridge, a model for London's Waterloo Bridge and the championship Roxburghe golf course.
The town has some interesting shops - a fabulous deli and butchers, excellent fish monger, woollen shops, country sports shops and an art gallery to name but a few - as well as a good selection of lively pubs and restaurants often with live music. As well as regular National Hunt Racing, Kelso hosts a number of interesting events throughout the year including the Borders Agricultural Show.
The Hermitage is a Scottish Tourist Board four-star rated bed and breakfast. The late Georgian house is set in a large garden in a central, yet quiet part of Kelso in the Scottish Borders. The guest accommodation spreads over two floors, with drawing room and dining room on the ground floor and three en-suite letting bedrooms on the first floor. The house is furnished with antique and period furniture and fittings, yet has all modern conveniences – comfortable beds made up with luxury bedlinen, bathrooms with large, fluffy towels and a selection of Scottish toiletries, radio and Internet WiFi connection in the bedrooms and television/video/DVD in the drawing room. Tel: (01573) 22 90 90
Crossshall Farm House bed and breakfast is a beautifully decorated traditional farmhousewith a warm, homely atmosphere and is ideal for touring the lovely Scottish Borders countryside.
Crosshall provides an ideal location for exploring the Scottish Borders where there is plenty to see, historical market towns, castles, stately homes, county walks, cycle routes and lots of golf courses.
This highly commended bed and breakfast is conveniently close to Kelso and just minutes away from Floors Castle, Holy Island and other places of interest in and around the Borders.
In recognition of the high standard of facilities and services provided, Crosshall Farnhouse has been awarded a 4 Star Rating by the Scottish Tourist Board.
Whether you are staying for business or pleasure, the graciously appointed rooms, full range of facilities and warm hospitality will be sure to make your stay in the borders a memorable one.
Warm welcome assured, tea and home baking.
Tel: 01890 840 220
http://www.crosshallfarm.co.uk/index.html
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Large comfortable bungalow set within original grounds of Kelso Abbey, with pleasant outlook over colourful cottage garden secluded and peaceful. Just two minutes walk from town centre and river tweed.
http://www.abbeysidebedandbreakfast.co.uk
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The Cross Keys Hotel is superbly situated in the heart of Kelso's picturesque French-style cobbled square. The present hotel was built in 1769, but in other forms a Cross Keys hotel has occupied this site since the earliest days of Scottish coaching inns. Recently modernised throughout to the very highest standard, the Cross Keys today provides a warm and friendly welcome to its guests and excellent service from attentive, courteous staff. The hotel is an ideal centre for business or pleasure - situated in a peaceful corner of Scotland, yet still within easy reach of Edinburgh and Newcastle. The Cross Keys is run by the Becattelli family who provide that personal touch that makes all the difference to their guests. Originally horse-drawn carriages used to drive through the centre of the hotel to stables behind. Now this entrance is the reception area.
An imaginative menu of light meals is available all day in the Oak RoomBistro The Cross Keys restaurant, like other rooms on the ground floor, has recently been completely refurbished taking inspiration from the great Scottish Art Nouveau architect Charles MacIntosh. It provides a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere with á la carte and table d'hôte dinner menus offering an excellent choice of traditional Scottish and International cuisine. The finest local produce is used wherever possible, and many dishes are prepared from ingredients for which the Scottish Borders is famous, such as Tweed salmon and lamb. and beyond you can relax in the informality of the comfortable Lounge. There are 28 bedrooms all charmingly decorated, all with en-suite adjoining bath or shower, double glazing and room controlled central heating. In addition to the services you would expect in a good hotel, each room also has colour TV linked to an international multi-channel satellite system, direct dial telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. The Cross Keys Hotel The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HL Scotland, UK Tel:(44) 1573 223303 Fax:(44) 1573 225792
