Bowden House B&B

Location: BOWDEN HOUSE BOWDEN, Melrose, gb

Star Rating: 9.8 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Smoke alarms
• Security alarm
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Tennis lessons on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Games
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

  161-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views

  
  

  Layout - 3 bedrooms

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water

  Sleep - Memory foam bed and Egyptian cotton linens

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Heating

  Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Balcony or patio
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Separate bedroom
  • No housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products
  • LED light bulbs
  • Deck or patio
  • Energy-saving switches

• Superior King Room

  Sleep like a queen/king in this romantic bedroom! King-size double bed (160x200cm), TV with DVD player and free WiFi. Complementary tea & coffee making facilities. Private bathroom with rain shower, basin & toilet (toiletries and hairdryer provided). Spectacular views over the Scottish Borders and our garden.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Additional bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser

• Superior Double Room

  Our newly refurbished bedroom with state of the art en suite shower room will provide you with a fantastic holiday experience. 2 original Edwardian mahogany beds (standard singles) and corresponding furniture, large flat screen TV with DVD player, free WiFi and complementary tea & coffee making facilities. Private bathroom with rain shower, basin & toilet (toiletries and hairdryer provided). Spectacular views over the Scottish Borders and our garden.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Additional bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Double Room with Bath

  Our luxurious statement room with an antique French bed (59 in x 200xm), corresponding art deco inspired artisan furniture and original fire place. Large 39" TV, free WiFi and complementary tea & coffee making facilities. The large beautifully decorated private bathroom (10 sqm) is equipped with a large claw feet bathtub, separate rain shower, sink & toilet (toiletries and hairdryer provided). Spectacular views over the Scottish Borders and our garden. Please note: This room is solely available from end of May to end of August and requires a 2 night minimum stay.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Shower chair
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Peter (10/5): Een top B&B - De gastvrijheid. Fantastisch ontbijt. Top slaapkamer en badkamer. -
• Jörg (10/5): Wer Freundlichkeit, Sauberkeit und gutes Frühstück schätzt, ist hier genau richtig. - Bowden House ist ein sehr gepflegtes Anwesen mit geschmackvoller Einrichtung der Zimmer. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und haben einen schönen Blick in die Natur. Uta ist eine tolle Gastgeberin, die sich liebevoll um ihre Gäste kümmert, gerne auch mit Ausflugstips oder Restaurantempfehlungen. Ein hervorragendes Frühstück rundet den angenehmen Aufenthalt ab.
• Helen (10/5): We enjoyed our stay and would be happy to recommend Bowden House to friends. - Breakfast was excellent and beautifully presented One bed was not quite long enough but we coped well with it and would not call it a problem
• Gordon (10/5): The reviews before our visit said exceptional. And they were right! Bowden House is a lovely place in a beautiful place - Bowden House is in a beautiful location. We had the most wonderful view over the Cheviot hills from our room
• Pauline (10/5): A great stay at Bowden House - 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 (10/5): - 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 village with little traffic yet within easy reach of plenty of interesting places.
• Leon (10/5): Beautiful property and lovely hosts combined for a fantastic holiday experience. - Uta and Jason were spectacular hosts. They were so caring and dedicated to ensuring we had everything we needed. They prepared a delightful breakfast offering pretty much any and every part of a Scottish breakfast we could ask for as well as fresh fruit, yogurt, porridge, coffee, and tea. They gave us great recommendations on sites and restaurants, but above all, they were a delight to talk to. It felt more like we were staying at a friend’s house rather than a B&B. Our room was beautiful and sooo comfortable, not to mention the lovely bathroom. Oh yes, I can’t forget to mention their gorgeous property and spectacular views. There was absolutely nothing we didn’t like, except maybe that we couldn’t stay longer than we did. We have so much more of Scotland to see, so we can stay again soon.
• Stephen (10/5): A fantastic stay with great views and lovely owners. - 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 (10/5): - 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. Nothing.
• Sarah (10/5): Exceptional - The hosts were absolutely fantastic, they went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable
• Peter (9/5): Very enjoyable stay in this lovely, scenic location just under the Eildon hills. - Great breakfast. Wide choice of cold or cooked food.
• Niamh (10/5): Homely stay with hosts truly invested in looking after their guests - Hosts were welcoming and efficient. Excellent breakfast and gorgeous view. Nothing very homely and clean
• Graham (10/5): Exceptional -
• Terance (9/5): Ideal for the 2 of us - Location, breakfast and friendly and efficient hosts
• George (10/5): - Not much could be improved upon at this beautiful, immaculate, well-organized B&B. Uta was delightful. The room & toilet were lovely, spacious, and wonderfully decorated. The view from our room (and even the toilet!) was one of the grand memories of our trip. Parking was in an enclosed area and spacious. Breakfast was delicious. You won't go wrong here!
• Sally (10/5): Exceptional -
• Greg (10/5): Exceptional -
• Paul (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly and helpful host. Lovely rooms and super breakfast. Nothing
• Pete (9/5): Superb -
• Hayley (10/5): We had a lovely, relaxing stay. - 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.
• Lawrence (8/5): A beautiful house, location, facilities and breakfast, and hosts Uta and Jason’s care and attention. - The beautiful house, location, facilities and breakfast, and hosts Uta and Jason’s care and attention. Restrictions on payment methods especially coming from overseas for a 5 night stay was inconvenient, rather stressful and withdrawing cash from several ATMs with limits involved extra costs. Alternatives were available but not practical once we were in the UK. No access to the house and room between 11am and 4pm could be inconvenient to some staying several days.
• Arthur (8/5): Very enjoyable and Uta was very helpful - Very nice breakfast. Beautiful views We are prepared to walk all over our own house. It seems am imposition to have to take off our shoes before going upstairs. Of course we would make sure shoes were scrubbed at the door
• KEITH (10/5): - Excellent host, very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Good sized bedroom and exceptionally large bathroom. Superb breakfast.
• Diane (8/5): Beautiful home made for a lovely relaxing couple of nights. - Lovely home full of character in a delightful setting. Charming hosts.
• Wendy (10/5): - Our host Uta was absolutely amazing! She made reservations for dinner each night. Her breakfast was made to order. The views were stunning and the terrace is a great place to relax and have a cup of tea. The room was beautiful and made you feel like Royalty.
• Saskia (10/5): Everyone must stay here!! - Absolutely amazing place to stay for my partner's birthday! Beautiful house, beautiful gardens and incredible hosts!! Uta was unbelievably helpful, arranging places to eat and taxis. And her local knowledge is fantastic! Breakfast delicious and beds very comfy! Tiger and Yoko were also great hosts!! Everything was perfect - nothing we didn't like!
• Stackhouse (10/5): Just perfect! - Bowden House exceeded our expectations in every way! Beautiful home with a lovely hostess, Uta, happy to help with crazy unexpected things! Breakfast was perfect! Would definitely book again in the Borders!
• Donald (10/5): Exceptional - Warm welcome, beautiful location, exquisite comfort, superb food
• Helen (9/5): Very conscientious host who made our stay very relaxing. - Great location with fabulous views, lovely breakfast. Would have been nice to have a comfy chair in our room
• Nick (10/5): Exceptional - All good, nice and clean with a fantastic host and an excellent breakfast Nothing
• Ian (10/5): - Wonderful hosts and property in scenic Scottish Borders. Excellent breakfast too. Highly recommended
• Nutter (10/5): Exceptional - Attention to every detail but not overwhelming
• Janice (10/5): My only regret was we only booked one night there! - Such a wonderful location! Our host was exceptional. I felt she was a long time friend. So many special touches…tea and biscuits on arrival.. snacks in the room! I loved the home..so comfortable and pretty inside and out. Private parking was great.
• Martin (10/5): - We had a wonderful stay at Bowden House. We were looked after so well and the breakfast was delicious.
• Frank (10/5): Exceptional - Friendly hostess and fabulous breakfast Nothing I could mention. On eat lasagna
• David (10/5): Excellent: we hope to return - A wonderful place to stay in all aspects with a gorgeous room and view; excellent breakfasts and lovely hosts
• Walters (10/5): A gem property and experience well worth the travel to/from this country home. - History and scenery was unbelievable! Owner's knowledge and passion for the property, history, and traditions was the highlight of our visit! Wish we could have stayed longer!
• Myrtle (10/5): - Excellent couldn’t ask for better service
• Anya (10/5): Highly recommended - Lovely rooms with very high standard of en suite facilities. Great breakfast with a wide selection of options available. Helpful host who made us feel very welcome.
• Cyndra (10/5): FABULOUS if you are thinking about staying here do it. - Uta is the perfect host very welcoming to us. Our breakfast was over the top delicious with an awesome selection. Everything we asked for we got even tea and cookies when we arrived. Everything was perfect
• Ross (9/5): perfect - great room, suburb bathroom I could of had more time to enjoy, just working
• John (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stephen (10/5): Welcoming and very relaxing - a special experience. - The breakfasts were excellent on both days. Uta was lovely and cooked the main breakfast to order, with lots of variety. The first part of the breakfast was a lovely fruit platter, imaginatively arranged. This was served with two varieties of yoghurt. This option, followed a by cooked breakfast was always my preferred option when away on business, so this matched our expectations perfectly. Everything was so well thought through and classy that it is hard to come up with any gaps. It is being picky but there was no facility for milk in the actual room. Uta explained that she believed UHT milk to be unattractive and that fresh milk was always available in the kitchen (which it was). However, as the kitchen was the family space and on the floor below, this was not convenient to access early in the morning or late at night. Perhaps a small fridge on the upstairs landing or even asking guests if they would be OK with UHT milk cartons might be a small improvement? However, I stress, this is a very minor point.
• Sandra (10/5): Exceptional -
• christopher (10/5): Home from home - Beautiful house and location, wonderful hosts. A home from home feeling and welcome
• Williams (10/5): See previous! Also we love the local ‘borders’ area especially Abbotsford, Melrose Abbey and Jedburgh craft. Look up Lin - Lovely welcome, lovely room - take your slippers! Superb breakfast and attentive adorable owners A little off the beaten track but taxi drivers to and back from meal out were prompt and lovely too.
• Angela (10/5): I would return! - Uta was very welcoming. The room was extremely comfortable. Beautiful view from my window!
• Adriaan (10/5): A home away from home - Uta and her family are genuinely warm and welcoming people. The room was very comfortable, especially the bed and en suite bathroom. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip through the UK 🇬🇧
• Marcus (10/5): Exceptional - A fantastic tranquil property with amazing hosts, incredible views and real care and attention to detail.
• Wayne (10/5): Stay Again - It was fantastic uta was very chatty and a good laugh I would recommend to my friends 👍 Every thing views/landlady area food nearly a Scottish breakfast 👍
• Andy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Allan (9/5): Superb -
• Jennifer (10/5): Exceptional -
• Matthew (10/5): A fantastic night away at a stunning property with an amazing host! - Beautiful property in a peaceful location. Both comfortable and warming.
• Alexandra (10/5): Exceptional - Fabulous room, beautiful location, great views and wonderful host. The breakfast was delicious and beautifully presented in the lovely dining room.
• Julia (10/5): would recommend and go back no problem if travelling to the area again - beautiful place, room and staff. couldn’t ask for more!! the best stay from booking.com we have had nothing
• Matt (10/5): Exceptional -
• Judith (9/5): Warm Welcome in the heart of The Borders. - Beautiful house in a quiet and secluded location in the village. Uta and Jason are friendly and helpful hosts, providing lots of written material and advice about activities and services in this area. A nicely cooked and presented breakfast is served at a large table in the dining room and is tailored to guests' requirements as far as possible.
• Emma (9/5): Superb -
• Richard (10/5): Exceptional - lovely warm welcome. outstanding breakfast and stunning location nothing
• Evelyn (9/5): Excellent stay in a lovely house whose owners take customer care really seriously. - Location, staff, breakfast, quality bed linen. No bath sheets, only bath towels. Very few TV channels.
• Heather (10/5): - My host, Uta, was extremely warm and welcoming upon my arrival. My son was this me to check in, although not staying at the b&b. She offered coffee and biscuits on their back patio for us, which was lovely. Such a beautiful setting. My room was perfect - nothing was overlooked. Breakfast was amazing too!
• Nigel (10/5): An exceptional B&B - A lovely house in a beautiful location. The views from the house are stunning. Uta is a wonderful host and provides an exceptional breakfast. I thoroughly recommend Bowden House.
• Graeme (10/5): - Property is tastefully decorated and fitted out with wonderful furniture. The room we had was spacious and very comfortable.
• Helen (10/5): Two Night Borders Break - Enjoyed our stay at Bowden B&B, Uta was very friendly, excellent breakfast served on the terrace. Would recommend this B&B.
• Gill (10/5): - From the moment we arrived to be greeted by the most friendly welcome we enjoyed the most wonderful stay at Bowden House in every way. In fact we would consider going to Melrose again just to stay at Bowden House. The most beautiful view from our bedroom in a charming property.
• Neil&Velma (10/5): - Great location for touring the area. Wonderful spacious room and to order breakfast each morning. Tea on the patio when we arrived and loved the view.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The property is quite, comfortable and with superb view. The hosts, Uta and Jason are extremely friendly and helpful. Nothing was too hard for them to do for us. Great suggestions for restaurants. Would stay there any time and we would come back!
• Gill (10/5): - Bowden House B&B is a hidden gem, in a beautiful situation with marvellous views. Uta was very welcoming and helpful, a lovely, warm hostess who went out of her way to make our stay relaxed and comfortable. The room and bathroom (brand new) were immaculate and the 19th century house absolutely charming. The weather was warm so we were fortunate to have a delicious breakfast on the terrace. The best place we have stayed and we are keen to return!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful BnB in the Scottish Borders! The view from our room and common areas was stunning and the staff friendly and helpful! Not to mention incredible cooked to order breakfast every morning and sparkling clean space! Excellent value, would highly recommend!
• Tim (10/5): The 7's gets 10 out of 10! - Stylish sophistication in an understated way, both the location and the hosts made this an extremely pleasurable stay. I'm reticent to sing "Bowden's" praises too loudly because - wholly selfishly - I'm rather keen to keep this gem quiet for future visits!
• Ant (10/5): - Beautiful house. Large comfortable twin-bed room. Generous breakfast. Debit / credit card payment not available. Cheque, BAC / Paypal etc OK.
• Rosalind (10/5): A night at Bowden House - We could not fault our lovely stay,owners extremely welcoming with attention to detail in our room and throughout our excellent breakfast.we would stay again any time at this beautiful house with its stunning garden and views and it's quiet location,central for visiting The Borders.
• JillandSue (10/5): - Jason and Uta shared their enthusiasm about their community.

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