Bowden House B&B
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 terrace, sun terrace, and outdoor seating area.
Comfortable Accommodations
Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include fireplaces, coffee machines, and free WiFi.
Delicious Breakfast
Guests enjoy an à la carte breakfast with full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits.
Local Attractions
Located 6 km from Melrose Abbey and 49 km from Dalhousie Castle, the property is also close to Etal Castle (47 km) and Traquair House (32 km). Edinburgh Airport is 72 km away.
Activities and Services
Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling, with bicycle parking and bike hire available. The property offers a paid shuttle service, lounge, games room, and free on-site private parking.
Languages spoken
Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Live pricing is temporarily unavailable.
Interested in this property?
Submit a booking request and well follow up with availability for your dates.
House rules
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.
The fine print
• This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
• 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.
• License number: <strong>SB-00464-F</strong>
Legal information
FAQs about Bowden House B&B
Guest reviews
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solo traveller · Superior Double Room
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young couple · Deluxe Double Room with Bath
Facilities of Bowden House B&B
Food & Drink
- Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
- Internet services
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
General
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Horse riding
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Games room
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Tennis court
Media & Technology
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Packed lunches
- Airport shuttle
Health & Safety
- First aid kit available
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Living Area
- Parking
Transportation
- Board games/puzzles
Other
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
