Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Festivals & Events
Melrose Rugby Sevens
(
www.melrose7s.com
)
In mid-April rugby followers fill the town to see the week-long
competition.
RUGBY
Borders Book Festival
(
www.bordersbookfestival.org
)
Runs over four days in late June.
BOOKS
Sleeping
HOTEL
Townhouse££
(
01896-822645;
www.thetownhousemelrose.co.uk
;
Market Sq; s/d £90/126; )
The
classy Townhouse exudes warmth and professionalism, and has some of the best rooms in
town, tastefully furnished with attention to detail. There are two superior rooms (£140)
that are enormous in size with lavish furnishings; the one on the ground floor in particular
has an excellent en suite, which includes a jacuzzi. It's well worth the price.
B&B
Old Bank House£
(
01896-823712;
www.oldbankhousemelrose.co.uk
; 27 Buccleuch St; s/d £45/60;
)
Right in the middle of town, this is a superb B&B in a charming old building. Art on the
walls, spacious rooms, and a sumptuous breakfast room are complemented by a generous
can-do attitude. A great Borders base.
Burts Hotel££
(
01896-822285;
www.burtshotel.co.uk
; Market Sq; s/d £72/133; )
Set in an
early-18th-century house, and with an enviable reputation, Burts retains much of its peri-
od charm and has been run by the same couple for over 30 years. It would suit older visit-
ors or families. Room No 5 is the best. They do appealing food too.
HOTEL
Braidwood££
(
01896-822488;
www.braidwoodmelrose.co.uk
;
Buccleuch St; s £45, d £60-65;
B&B
)
This popular option near the abbey is solid and comfortable. The bright rooms have a
