About this property
Historic Charm: The Border Hotel in Kelso is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting for a comfortable stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, games room, and live music. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and mountain views. Family rooms and kitchenettes cater to all needs. Delicious Dining: The traditional restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Prime Location: Located 89 km from Newcastle International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Melrose Abbey (36 km) and The Maltings Theatre & Cinema (34 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lauren
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable stay, lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Would recommend staying here if you're finishing the Pennine Way.” - Debbie
United Kingdom
“Ideal situation for the end of the Pennie Way challenge. Had lovely evening meal and a great bacon butty in the morning” - Jean-daniel
Switzerland
“Charming place with friendly staff. At the end of walking the whole Pennine Way, we enjoyed the luxury of a warm bath in the tub.” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“Great location for walking the Pennine Way. Comfortable accommodation. It was nice to have a lounge area in the 2 bedroom apartment. Nice bar with good food and beer. Packed lunches are available on request, which was very useful as there are no...” - June
United Kingdom
“It was very welcoming having just finished the Pennine Way. Food was excellent, service good.We stayed the 2Bed apartment which was great.” - Jayne
United Kingdom
“We stayed in the Pennine Room which was lovely and a good size (though not much room at the bottom of the bed). The bathroom was large and the shower good. Breakfast was lovely - full Scottish breakfast cooked to order and choice of cereal, fruit...” - Martin310
United Kingdom
“Room was vg and comfortable. The staff were coureous and welcoming.” - John
Italy
“Great breakfast. Room was too warm at night because it only had a skylight not a window. As it was rainy, the skylight had to be closed.” - Michiel
Netherlands
“Staff made an impression, food was terrific, walkers paradise” - Caroline
United Kingdom
“A great location for walking the St Cuthberts way. The staff were helpful and very relaxed about our dog. The food was good with big portions.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please inform The Border Hotel 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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.