Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

A lovely old country house hotel in outstandingly beautiful countryside. Welcoming family friendly atmosphere, the decor us maybe a bit 80s but the staff are wonderful and you will be well fed and watered in their bistro and bar. Lots to do locally and a great location for a long weekend.

Beautiful building, but a bit tired, could do with updating. Excellent location, lovely surroundings. Ample parking. Staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely and served with a smile. Thank you for a lovely stay.

We often stay at the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel because of its warm and friendly welcome. The staff are professional and go the extra mile to make a comfortable, happy, friendly atmosphere. The hotel surroundings are naturally very attractive and peaceful with views of the river and Abbey.

Quality of food did not reflect the prices, a cocktail bar that only offered bloody mary or mojito and the choice of 1 from 4 draught beers since 3 of the fonts off due to no beers available. Very disappointing

we had a lovely stay at drybrigh abbey. The location is stunning and we had a very nice room with excellent views. Good parking and friendly staff. Good food, especially breakfast, though not a large dinner menu.

Superb as always frequent re-visitor, beautiful location on banks of the Tweed an abundance of wildlife just from the bench overlooking the river. Food very good top marks to new chef. Stayed in suite 316 as always spot on … we like it that much we married here 10 years ago and that was a superb day as well.

Service was very good and we loved the beautiful setting and the excellent walks

A very comfortable hotel with friendly staff and amazing grounds and views. Access to some interesting walks, and next door to the abbey. Very doggie friendly too.

Enjoyed the stay. Very tranquil surroundings, quite remote but only a short drive to several places of interest. Liked walking down to the river before breakfast

Lovely Hotel and extremely dog friendly

Hotel is in need of a good clean £148 for one night stay was an insult Stains on carpet and bedding Very outdated and in need of TLC Budget hotel at premium price £50 Travelodge the night before and so much cleaner

Dryburgh Abbey hotel was wonderful. Check-in was with a person which was nice to experience seeing as many places are now contactless. Our room and bathroom were clean and comfortable and the dining areas lovely.

Had a deal to stay including breakfast. Location was ok and nice by the river. Quiet as in the countryside. Bathrooms could do with a better clean. Towels worn. Bed hard. However slept ok due to quiet. Staff young and don't seem trained but what's new with that in the UK currently?! Difficult to get attention to order at breakfast. However eggs benedict and full breakfast both very good. Ok for a reasonably priced break near Melrose and Abbotsford House. Right in the grounds of Dryburgh Abbey also.

After long journey, arrived 6PM & advised there was no room in the dining room for evening meal, even though Expedia website said there were 7 of 38 rooms available - perhaps no preference for staying/paying guests over access to facilities? We were provided a list of alternative restaurants (first of which was closed - not the most up-to-date list, then?), so another car journey since the hotel is located in an isolated, but admittedly beautiful location. Strangely, keys to those checking in were left in the door to your room, so bit of a security issue there as anyone has access to your room before you do. Cleanliness left a lot to be desired - I had to move a bedside cabinet to get access to plug sockets to recharge mobile & was greeted by several days of dust, a discarded hairband & a dead moth. Also cobwebs under the sink in the bathroom, which also had black mould in several areas. Ventilation in bathroom was incredibly poor with the extractor fan wholly inadequate so that the mirror dripped with condensation & heat in the bathroom became close to steam room grade. Hand basin in the bathroom set VERY high & is awkward to use - it would need a step for children to access safely. The shower is over the bath, which is very slippery, although we asked for and obtained a rubber mat, but it is the wrong shape for the bath & impedes the plughole, so your shower quickly becomes a shallow bath. Insufficient parking at times. However, excellent breakfast and helpful staff on duty

This hotel was deeply disappointing. You can see that the hotel was once very lovely, but it’s now poorly maintained. For example, the carpets in the entry hall and on the stairs look dirty and stained. In the dining room, the upholstery on many chairs is stained and the decorative braid is ripped and hanging off the chairs. In our room, the toilet was quite tricky to flush and no washcloths were provided. The bathroom light flickered constantly. The WiFi was very spotty: it worked ok on the ground floor, but was almost useless on the second floor. Another issue was the breakfast staff. When we came in for breakfast, some staff didn’t even look up from their phones or paperwork to greet us. They seemed unaware that greeting and seating guests is part of their role. When we went to breakfast this morning, one young man on staff simply looked at us and said “Same routine as yesterday, ok? Cheers” and then went back to looking at his paperwork. There were 3 staff at the desk outside the dining room, 2 of whom were scanning their phones and carrying on a private conversation. After we seated ourselves, we waited several minutes for someone to ask if we wanted coffee. When no one came by, I went out to the desk and found a pleasant young woman who said she’d bring us some. More time went by with no one appearing to take our order, so we gave up and got cold cereal and fruit. Given these issues, we can’t recommend this hotel.

We booked the hotel for our 19th wedding anniversary. We arrived early but understood that the room wasn't ready until 3pm check in time. However, the room wasn't properly cleaned. My husband returned the two glasses of different sizes back to reception as they were dirty. The coffee mugs, also different sizes, had been rinsed but not dried and were very wet inside. The kettle was full of water. There were cobwebs on walls and windows. The bath was sparkling clean, but the basin tap was so loose it moved when you tried to turn the tap and there was no plug. The bedroom decor (room 320)is bland and boring, with soft furnishings reminiscent of an old fashioned retirement home. The bed was superking, two singles pushed together but not zipped and linked. But it was comfortable and the linen was clean. There were 4 wall lights in a row above the head of the bed with dreadful pink shades and the fittings needed tightening to the walls as they spun around if touched. The bulbs must also have been the lowest wattage possible! Most staff were lovely and there was a nice view of the river. We had dinner and food was average, service a little chaotic. However, breakfast was not cooked to order as expected but buffet style. If we'd been made aware, we'd have arrived at service time at 0730 to eat whilst it was hot. We arrived at 0830 and it was barely warm. Breakfast finished at 0930. All in all, a disappointing stay and not worth £152 a night.We wouldn't stay here again or recommend.

We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. Pillow cases left in room from previous guest, insects in bathroom.

The room was dank, and had a horrible smell. The decor in the bathroom and bedroom was hugely outdated, with yellowing net curtains. The shower curtains had stains on and looked like mildew. The bed was very uncomfortable and mattress felt like a few centimetres deep. For the price of the hotel, and the wonderful location I was heavily let down. Breakfast did not cater at all for vegan (not even any plant based butter or soya milk).

Great staff.... they are the best thing abou Good restaurant ... steaks could have been better Welcoming, cosy lounge grubby worn out room...filthy carpet...dated worn furnishings....in need of a thorough deep clean and refurb Shower and water pressure very poor... Not a place to return to....had we been staying more than one night would have insisted on a room change....

A very nice hotel, great staff all round cleanliness, and lovely decor. Would come again a nice experience.

Lovely location and very spacious suite overlooking the River Tweed and also Dryburgh Abbey.

Comfortable, easy, quiet overnight stay. Restaurant and bar excellent - good food, nice variety, local ales. Wish the woodburner had been on in the lounge - but then it is April😆. Room was lovely, slightly dated but I prefer that to modern and sterile. Lovely stroll down to river with a pint in the evening - perfect!

The only downside to the stay was the shower. It was almost impossible to regulate the temperature and never able to get anything other than a lukewarm shower. It needs replaced with a modern shower. The staff were excellent. Very friendly and helpful

This hotel was deeply disappointing. You can see that the hotel was once very lovely, but it’s now poorly maintained. For example, the carpets in the entry hall and on the stairs look dirty and stained. In the dining room, the upholstery on many chairs is stained and the decorative braid is ripped and hanging off the chairs. In our room, the toilet was quite tricky to flush and no washcloths were provided. The bathroom light flickered constantly. The WiFi was very spotty: it worked ok on the ground floor, but was almost useless on the second floor. Another issue was the breakfast staff. When we came in for breakfast, some staff didn’t even look up from their phones or paperwork to greet us. They seemed unaware that greeting and seating guests is part of their role. When we went to breakfast this morning, one young man on staff simply looked at us and said “Same routine as yesterday, ok? Cheers” and then went back to looking at his paperwork. There were 3 staff at the desk outside the dining room, 2 of whom were scanning their phones and carrying on a private conversation. After we seated ourselves, we waited several minutes for someone to ask if we wanted coffee. When no one came by, I went out to the desk and found a pleasant young woman who said she’d bring us some. More time went by with no one appearing to take our order, so we gave up and got cold cereal and fruit. Given these issues, we can’t recommend this hotel.

This imposing hotel is in a great location, overlooking the River Tweed and Dryburgh Abbey ruins. Unfortunately, the first impressions don't last long. The room was in dire need of refurbishment, and the en-suite needed replacing. In the bathroom, the bath was stained and had several repairs to it. The shower rail was loose and felt like it was about to collapse into the bath. The toilet didn't flush very well. The shower pressure was very poor. The net curtain on the bathroom window was hanging off its rail. The bedroom looked very dated and the velvet headboard was dirty. At least the bed was comfortable! Breakfast was a disappointment. The vegetarian breakfast looked very average and was missing the advertised vegetarian haggis. The smoked salmon and scrambled egg was and made with one egg. Based on the room, I would say that this place is being run into the ground by its owners, with no investment in it for decades.

Lovely grand old building. Rooms were decent. Shower is rubbish could do with investing in more modern showers. Breakfast was good and the bar was well stocked. Good place to stay to visit the borders

The estate at the hotel is beautiful near.the river. The room we were given to begin with was.not suitable very stuffy and small. We couldnt open the windows.We requested another room and this was dealt with very quickly by the receptionist. and we ended up with a lovely airy,, spacious room with views of the river (and the windows opened). We enjoyed our stay.

The hotel itself is beautiful and my room overlooked the River Tweed…. Scenery is unbelievable and the view from the window could be on a postcard. The hotel was fairly clean, some of the decor is a little tired, but it’s an old building and modern fixtures or decoration would ruin it. The bed and pillows weren’t great, my advice would be to invest in new mattresses and supportive pillows… it was the only negative but a nights sleep is important. The food in the restaurant was lovely and the bar/wait staff were very accommodating and pleasant. I would definitely stay again and would like to come back for a short break so I can enjoy the local area, rather than rushing off to meet customers.

This property is excellent with one exemption.. The water pressure in the shower was very low. Showering took forever and hair washing was difficult. The grounds and staff were very polite and helpful.

Excellent rooms with superb views of the river tweed.

Had a deal to stay including breakfast. Location was ok and nice by the river. Quiet as in the countryside. Bathrooms could do with a better clean. Towels worn. Bed hard. However slept ok due to quiet. Staff young and don't seem trained but what's new with that in the UK currently?! Difficult to get attention to order at breakfast. However eggs benedict and full breakfast both very good. Ok for a reasonably priced break near Melrose and Abbotsford House. Right in the grounds of Dryburgh Abbey also.

Communication and information from the hotel very good, warmly greeted at check in. Very helpful and friendly staff, good breakfast choices and a nicely varied dinner menu in the restaurant, very well cooked using local produce. Lovely quiet country setting on the river Tweed.

This is a large hotel beside the River Tweed near Melrose Arrived early afternoon but no one on hand to greet or explain the hotel Meal was good but let down by staff being trained and unsure what to do Attention to detail is required in our opinion

room was not ready for check in - waited one hour before it was cleaned. staff seemed new for food service- need training

This hotel was deeply disappointing. You can see that the hotel was once very lovely, but it’s now poorly maintained. For example, the carpets in the entry hall and on the stairs look dirty and stained. In the dining room, the upholstery on many chairs is stained and the decorative braid is ripped and hanging off the chairs. In our room, the toilet was quite tricky to flush and no washcloths were provided. The bathroom light flickered constantly. The WiFi was very spotty: it worked ok on the ground floor, but was almost useless on the second floor. Another issue was the breakfast staff. When we came in for breakfast, some staff didn’t even look up from their phones or paperwork to greet us. They seemed unaware that greeting and seating guests is part of their role. When we went to breakfast this morning, one young man on staff simply looked at us and said “Same routine as yesterday, ok? Cheers” and then went back to looking at his paperwork. There were 3 staff at the desk outside the dining room, 2 of whom were scanning their phones and carrying on a private conversation. After we seated ourselves, we waited several minutes for someone to ask if we wanted coffee. When no one came by, I went out to the desk and found a pleasant young woman who said she’d bring us some. More time went by with no one appearing to take our order, so we gave up and got cold cereal and fruit. Given these issues, we can’t recommend this hotel.

We have stayed here several times and enjoyed the location. We feel that the rooms are ready for updating - the staff on duty were all young men who looked as if they had worked all weekend without a break ! It wasn’t as welcoming as it had been in the past. We were also disappointed with our evening meal.

On the night we were staying the hotel had to cope with a power cut covering quite a large area surrounding it. They dealt with it very well and served us all a perfectly acceptable menu of cold items. All the staff were positive and helpful and created a very friendly and fun atmosphere….well done to the whole team!

Stayed many times and this trip was just as special as previous trips. Excellent quiet location with outstanding service

We were very disappointed with the dining room for dinner. The tables looked like a cheap cafe; we were served someone else’s order and I was given a soup spoon with my dessert. The young staff were willing, but not well-trained. Our room was very pleasant but the tap at the basin wobbled and the water in the shower was so hot we had to abandon having a shower because we couldn’t turn it down. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay and the grounds were stunning.

It's a beautiful place. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the whole experience is so relaxing and different.

A lovely old country house hotel in outstandingly beautiful countryside. Welcoming family friendly atmosphere, the decor us maybe a bit 80s but the staff are wonderful and you will be well fed and watered in their bistro and bar. Lots to do locally and a great location for a long weekend.

Had a deal to stay including breakfast. Location was ok and nice by the river. Quiet as in the countryside. Bathrooms could do with a better clean. Towels worn. Bed hard. However slept ok due to quiet. Staff young and don't seem trained but what's new with that in the UK currently?! Difficult to get attention to order at breakfast. However eggs benedict and full breakfast both very good. Ok for a reasonably priced break near Melrose and Abbotsford House. Right in the grounds of Dryburgh Abbey also.

We often stay at the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel because of its warm and friendly welcome. The staff are professional and go the extra mile to make a comfortable, happy, friendly atmosphere. The hotel surroundings are naturally very attractive and peaceful with views of the river and Abbey.

The Dryburgh Abbey Hotel was simply lovely, quiet, and beautiful along the River Tweed. It was especially nice because the Dryburgh Abbey was walking distance from the hotel and something to see and experience. Everyone at the hotel and the guests were very friendly. The restaurant was delicious. It's definitely an adult hotel as there was very little to nothing to do for children. We had a very pleasant stay in a nice room.

Wonderful country setting on the River Tweed and right next door to the atmospheric abbey ruins. Good walks in the area. Nice for a romantic getaway. The breakfast rooms were traditionally elegant but the dining room lacked charm and ambience. The two should be reversed with a more upscale menu for dinner.

Bit out of the way although the sat nav took us right to the door. Nice quiet area teeming with wildlife right next to Dryburgh Abbey and the river Tweed

Service was very good and we loved the beautiful setting and the excellent walks

Marvellous location, hard-by the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey. Not convenient for public transport, especially train. C-class roads after leaving the A68, but worth the driving experience! Large comfortable room. Decent bathroom, but some problem working out how to operate the shower. More my fault than theirs I dare say! Had dinner with friends on the Saturday evening. Cannot fault the meal at all - delicious and filling. Ditto breakfast. Not so impressed by the beer offer though.

Enjoyed the stay. Very tranquil surroundings, quite remote but only a short drive to several places of interest. Liked walking down to the river before breakfast

Fantastic location

Didn’t like being forced to dine at an inconvenient time, despite the restaurant being quiet. For dinner and breakfast!

Communication and information from the hotel very good, warmly greeted at check in. Very helpful and friendly staff, good breakfast choices and a nicely varied dinner menu in the restaurant, very well cooked using local produce. Lovely quiet country setting on the river Tweed.

Quality of food did not reflect the prices, a cocktail bar that only offered bloody mary or mojito and the choice of 1 from 4 draught beers since 3 of the fonts off due to no beers available. Very disappointing

Great food and nice atmosphere

Lovely property with great views and walks around garden and down to river. Very beautiful area. Room lovely, comfortable and clean and very well furnished. Staff all very helpful and kind. Only issue was evening meal where we found portions far too large so lots of food was wasted. Also felt menu was too large for chefs to cope with as hotel was very busy. Our meals were pasta which was tasty but overcooked and risotto, also very tasty but very overcooked. Suggestion would be to reduce the large menu and allow chefs time to focus because they clearly are good cooks. Breakfast was lovely.

The only issue had was that we thought the breakfast could have been hotter. The other food was excellent. Our car broke down as we were leaving but the staff were lovely. Made it clear we were welcome to stay inside while we waited for the RAC. They couldn’t have been better

Fantastic ambiance, beautiful surroundings, excellent service and food, beds very comfortable.

This hotel is housed in a beautiful building on a lovely site. The room was very nice with a good en-suite. The shame is that dinner was not served in the Tweed restaurant but in the bistro which is OK at best. It had a limited menu albeit the food was decent. Breakfast in the Tweed restaurant was good although service was slightly erratic. It would have been so nice to have a good dinner in the restaurant as one might expect in a hotel of this nature.

Accommodations, property and dining were superb.

A comfortable stay at the hotel with a very good meal available in the Abbey Bistro. The hotel looks a little tired in its standards of decor and while my bathroom was recently refurbished, the bedroom was quite dated and would have benefited from new carpet and a general redo to bring it into the 21st century. Staff were all helpful and personable but wait staff in the restaurant could do with an experienced maitre d to keep an eye on things and deliver further training about monitoring tables and guests to facilitate a closer focus on details.