Name: Bowden House B&B
Address: BOWDEN HOUSE BOWDEN, Melrose, TD6 0ST, United Kingdom, BOWDEN HOUSE BOWDEN, Borders, TD6 0ST, UK
Rating: 9.8

Bowden House B&B

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About this property

Historic Setting: Bowden House B&B in Melrose is housed in a historic building, offering garden and mountain views. The property features a sun terrace and a private garden, complemented by free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, and garden or mountain views. Additional amenities include fireplaces, coffee machines, and free toiletries. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Local Attractions: Located 6 km from Melrose Abbey and 72 km from Edinburgh Airport, the property is near Etal Castle (49 km) and Traquair House (32 km). Activities include hiking and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Options with:

Landmark view
Garden view
Terrace
Mountain view

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests	Today's price	Your choices	How many rooms will you need for your stay? Please select here. Select amount
Superior Double Room We have 1 left Choose your bed (if available) 1 extra-large double bed 2 single beds 161 feet² Garden view Mountain view Landmark view Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Terrace Free WiFi Free toiletries Toilet Bath or shower Towels Linen Socket near the bed TV Ironing facilities Tea/Coffee maker Iron Heating Hairdryer DVD player Towels/sheets (extra fee) Carpeted Electric kettle Wake-up service Wardrobe or closet Upper floors accessible by stairs only Clothes rack Toilet paper Board games/puzzles Hand sanitiser	Max adults: 2	US$189 per night Price US$567	Breakfast US$19 (optional) Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival	Select rooms
	Max adults: 2	US$209 per night Price US$627	Full English breakfast included Total cost to cancel No prepayment needed – pay at the property	Select rooms

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Guests who stayed here loved

Hanae

United Kingdom

“Amazing service, Uta was a lovely host and so amenable with the difficult timing that we had.”

Gordon

United Kingdom

“Bowden House is in a beautiful location. We had the most wonderful view over the Cheviot hills from our room”

Pauline

United Kingdom

“Ute was a very welcoming host . We had a delightful stay at Bowden House. The breakfast was excellent. We look forward to booking gain if we re-visit the area.”

Margaret

United Kingdom

“We were given a warm welcome when we arrived, and drinks of tea on the terrace. The breakfast was superb with top quality ingredients and a lot of choice. Nothing was too much trouble. The location is beautiful and very peaceful. Its in a pretty...”

Stephen

United Kingdom

“The views across the fields from the bedroom and terrace were fantastic. The owners were very friendly and veryhelpful. The breakfast was delicious and there was a great choice.”

Dean

New Zealand

“Uta was a fantastic host. The dogs were a welcome suprise and we just loved having them around! A wonderful four days spent exploring the area. Highly recommend Bowden House.”

Sarah

United Kingdom

“The hosts were absolutely fantastic, they went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable”

Niamh

United Kingdom

“Hosts were welcoming and efficient. Excellent breakfast and gorgeous view.”

Paul

United Kingdom

“Very friendly and helpful host. Lovely rooms and super breakfast.”

Hayley

United Kingdom

“Hosts were very friendly and accommodating to our vegan diet. The rooms were spacious, clean and had a great view. The garden was lovely and we hope to visit again.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Uta & Jason

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Uta & Jason

PLEASE NOTE: OUR TRADITIONAL B&B IS CLOSED DAILY FROM 11AM - 4PM. Multi - award winning B&B, situated right on St. Cuthbert's Way. Bowden House Boutique B&B is a beautifully presented country house with magnificent panoramic views and large private gardens. It is situated 3 miles from Melrose & St. Boswells - perfectly located for exploring the Scottish Borders. Dating from the early 19th century, our B&B is full of charm and character and has been lovingly restored and refurbished. There is free WiFi access throughout the house and we have ample parking space in our courtyard. Our Boutique B&B provides 3 superb bedrooms - all are individually furnished with TV and coffee/tea making facilities and enjoy south facing views over the countryside. The bathrooms and en-suites are to a luxury standard with toiletries provided. Our guests are welcome to relax in our cosy lounge with internet access, TV, board games, video library, log fire and our Bang & Olufson sound system. We try to cater for every taste - whether you prefer a simple continental breakfast, a "full Scottish Breakfast", a vegetarian or a vegan variety. Evening meals and packed lunches can be provided upon request.

Hello, we are Uta & Jason - your hosts of Bowden House B&B. I an Austrian/English couple and fell in love with the beautiful Scottish Borders 18 years ago. We returned to Bowden/Melrose in 2015 and now enjoy welcoming guests to our lovely bed & breakfast. As outdoor enthusiast, we enjoy walking with our dogs Fyodor & Yoko, finding new running routes and playing tennis at the local club.

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS - A PERFECT HOLIDAY DESTINATION With its rolling hills, gentle streams and picturesque coastline, the Scottish Borders are a perfect holiday destination. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy plenty of golf courses, walking routes, cycling trails as well as fishing & riding opportunities. Steeped in history, the Scottish Borders' ruins, castles and abbeys are testimony to the regions turbulent past and well worth to be explored. Discover Abbotsford House, Floors Castle, Traquair House and the 3 Abbeys in Melrose, Jedburgh and Kelso. The Scottish Borders offer plenty of walking trails to explore the beautiful countryside at your own pace. We are happy to provide you with a wide range of walking guides for the area. Golf enthusiasts love the Scottish Borders. With 21 golf courses to choose from in the area and a total of 46 golf courses in a 60 mile radius, you are spoilt for choice. Locally you can play the popular "must-play" Woll 18 hole golf course, the hilly Melrose 9 hole course or the scenic St. Boswells 9 hole course. For experts the famous Roxburghe Championship Golf Course and the Macdonald Cardrona Championship course will definitely hit the spot.

Languages spoken: German,English,French

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House rules

Bowden House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 17:00 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 11:00 and 16:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the we are a traditional B&B and our house is closed between 11am and 5pm every day .

If you need access to your room during that time please let us know beforehand.

Please inform Bowden House B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.