Strange mix of a hotel that feels like you've stepped back in time…read more The service is excellent but can be a little slow. The food in the Bistro and at breakfast is fantastic, it's a shame I didn't manage to try the tweed restaurant as the bar was set very high. The room was very large, as was the bed with very good furnishings and large bathroom. It fell down on the extremely weak shower performance and an old, low down TV. The location by old Abbey and the grounds of the hotel are simply spectacular. With views and grounds like these why would anyone need a TV? The hotel will loan cycles and rods for those who want to fish or explore the area. Although don't forget that fishing for Salmon or Sea Trout on a Sunday is still illegal in scotland. The hotel room guide also quaintly reminds you that although they allow legal fishing, it is 'unethical to fish for trout on a Sunday' I'd love to give this hotel 5 stars but cannot bring myself to do so as the shower was just too poor. However, would I go back? Hell yes, this is the best hotel experience I've had in a long time and will seek it out if I'm ever in the Borders again.

Myself and my husband stayed here for one night as part of a small party. We found the hotel to be…read morevery comfortable and I really liked the old-world country charm. Our room was a standard room I think, on the ground floor. It was very spacious with a bed roughly the same size as China, 2 armchairs and a dressing table. The bed and pillows were so comfortable I could happily have taken them home! The bathroom was also spacious and well-equipped, my one complaint would be the water pressure of the shower (slightly like a kitten licking you clean!). We did not dine in the restaurant but attended a Christmas party night in the hotel - the food was fantastic, surprisingly so, as these buffet style things are usually not up to much. The main course of buffet carvery beef and turkey was fantastic - the beef melted in the mouth! Breakfast was a little disappointing (who on earth toasts potato scones!?) but plentiful. The grounds are beautiful, have a stroll around. The staff were very helpful and friendly especially the front desk staff. All in all I would recommend it, and would return here for a romantic weekend or to relax.

This is the place my sister chose to have her wedding. Owner is very friendly and staff amazing as…read morewell. Nothing was too much hassel. Food was amazing. Great venue for a wedding. Lovely grounds for having pictures taken.

Large red sandstone Victorian gothic hotel on the outskirts of Galashiels. The hotel is a very…read morepopular place for weddings, and they have a beautiful conservatory at the back of the hotel much used for wedding receptions. There are 2 different eating styles, either bar food in the Courtyard Bar, or a la carte in the restaurant. The bar food is good, although the setting is a bit 'ordinary' compared to the rest of the hotel. Usual bar meals - fish and chips, steak pie, roast dinners, salmon etc, all freshly cooked and served by friendly and helpful bar staff. They have a good selection of malts.

This was our last stop before a night near the airport and the return flight home. Thanks to good…read morefortune, the Spread Eagle was able to put us up for an additional night due to an idiot losing our reservations at the hotel before this one! John Campbell is a total sweetheart. When we could not find a laundry, he volunteered his hotel services for us! The room was excellent, with a fake fireplace that just warmed the room with its appearance, two end tables (a major plus for us) an iron bed and two chairs next to a bar table. The bathroom was superb with radiant heating in the floor. Dinner was downstairs in the hotel, a quiet dining room for clients only, a tad uncomfy in that there was only two couples and we could hear each other's conversations, opposed to a bustling, noisy restaurant, but the food was excellent and service was impeccable.

From the owner: At the Spread Eagle, Scotland's oldest continually licensed hotel, we're proud to serve you…read more Centrally located on the High Street in Jedburgh, the listed building has been sympathetically restored and upgraded over the past few years. There are eight bedrooms, including one with a Jacuzzi whirlpool bath, and a lounge with a woodburning stove. Whether you join us for dinner, or spend the night in one of our newly renovated rooms complete with ensuite, flat-screen TV and complementary Wi-Fi, you're always welcome.

Hubby and I had lunch here after visiting Melrose Abbey. Our open sandwiches were amazing, and the…read moretomato soup was the perfect accompanying dish. Service was effective, no complaints what so ever.

Pleasant, business like and efficient. This lovely hotel is…read moreright in the heart of Melrose on the market square. It is more upscale than other bed and breakfast accommodation in the town and you will be well cared for here. I found the staff more professional than warm and cozy but this is not a negative, just a sense. They were unfailingly pleasant and helpful. I was not able to book last minute for dinner as they are popular so be sure to call ahead. I was welcomed for drinks and spent a nice section of my evening there in the dining area and bar.

I was married here in 2011, August. What a dream come true. The staff was welcoming to all of our…read moreguests and made us all feel like royalty. The welcoming day we had a piper and great little tea and sandwiches set up. Each room was unique and the building was a dream, like a castle. We played croquette on the lawn and danced in the fountain. The wedding took place in the green house, as to avoid the sprinkling outside. They had two crystal champagne flutes made with our names and wedding date for us to keep and handed them to us as we walked out of the ceremony, what a lovely gesture and a treasure we will keep forever. Had spa services done the morning of and the best meal of my life on my wedding day. I wish I had more time to explore the grounds, but maybe on my anniversary I will head back for more country side adventures. thank you to all!

We had a great time here at a friends wedding in June. The Hotel staff was very helpful, the meals…read morewere excellent and still included Sottish standards like Haggis and Black Pudding along with the finer innovations in fresh and local one expects in this level of cuisine in todays travel market. We did and I highly recommend a shooting lesson with Alistair and his fine assistant (name escaping, sorry) on their Sporting Clays course. We also did a fly fishing lesson on the pond that was a delight and improved my skills. You really feel like you have had an adventure on a Scottish Estate. The Estate has water on the Tweed that is World Class for Salmon in season as well as other shooting standard in their respective seasons. The stone work and interior architecture and art are everything you could want as was the wedding.

Pronounced 'buh-clue' Definitely very quaint - which means small and old, right?…read more We went down to the restaurant, and they were really busy, but we finally managed to get seated in the bar area. We had a Veggie Coo, a tempura battered black bean and chickpea spiced burger. This thing was huge and definitely filling. We were very hungry, but unfortunately service was reallllly slow here. We probably would've gotten dessert, but we had little interest in sitting there for another half hour.

From the owner: The Buccleuch Arms serves real ale and draught beer from Belhaven Brewery plus a good selection of…read moreworldwide wines. We are open for breakfast in the Bistrot from 6.45am and serve morning bites from 10am until 12 noon. Choose to eat in the bar or the Blue Coo Bistrot for lunch served between 12 and 2.30pm. Dinner in the bar is a more casual affair whilst dinner in the bistrot provides a more contemporary feel with a lot more choice. Both serve meals from 5.30pm until 9pm Monday - Thursday and until 9.30pm on a Friday and Saturday. The Buccleuch specialise in serving seasonal and local food, particularly locally sourced beef. Take a look online at our menus for more information www.buccleucharms.com We have 19 ensuite bedrooms,

Fan bar. Great banter. Staff awesome. All latest sports plus monthly live actaread more

A warm welcome awaits you at the Lodge at Carfraemill…read more They have lovely, comfortable, well appointed rooms with ensuite bathroom. The food is wonderful, proper Scottish locally sourced Border fare which is truly scrumptious. Breakfast is generous with large portions. Very good value. Parking is in front of the hotel but is across the main road meaning a short walk.

Great restaurant pub with nice scottish decor. The restaurant serves breakfast, morning tea, lunch,…read moreafternoon tea and dinner. So always open when you are travelling down the A68. I have had several meals at this pub and every one has tasted great.