Dryburgh Abbey Hotel - Melrose

Award-winning Country Sports Hotel of the Year on the banks of the River Tweed

Dining - Award-Winning Restaurant with Local Seasonal Ingredients

The Dryburgh Abbey Hotel operates the Abbey Bistro and the Tweed Restaurant, both offering à la carte menus. The restaurant uses locally sourced seasonal ingredients and has earned the hotel the Country Sports Hotel of the Year award for six consecutive years. Guests with dietary restrictions can order special diet menus, and wine and champagne are available by the glass or bottle.

Outdoor Activities - Private Fishing and Nearby Golf Courses

Hotel Dryburgh Abbey holds private fishing rights on the River Tweed, giving guests direct access to one of Scotland's most famous salmon rivers. The hotel's 10-acre estate includes extensive gardens and woodland with walking paths. Local golf courses such as Muirfield are within a short drive, and Northumberland National Park is reachable in 30 minutes.

Family & Pet-Friendly - Amenities for All Guests

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is set up for families, with board games, a child-friendly environment, and family rooms available. Pets are welcome throughout most of the hotel, including guest rooms and dining areas, and the hotel provides pet bowls and a dedicated pet-friendly breakfast room. The grounds offer a BBQ facility, sun terrace, and ample space for children and dogs to explore.

Guest Rooms & Lounges - River Views and Log Fires

The individually designed rooms at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel include options with views of the River Tweed or the historic abbey ruins. Two guest lounges feature open log fires, and the property is set within a secluded wooded estate by the river. Business travelers can use the state-of-the-art meeting rooms and business centre, while all guests have access to an elevator and wheelchair-accessible routes.

Location - Historic Abbey and Scottish Borders

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel sits directly adjacent to the historic Dryburgh Abbey ruins, with a private gate connecting the hotel grounds to the abbey. The hotel is located in Melrose in the Scottish Borders, 5 minutes from St Boswells and within reach of Sir Walter Scott's burial site. Nearby attractions include the Temple of the Muses, a suspension bridge over the River Tweed, and the Wallace Statue.

• Location: Adjacent to Dryburgh Abbey, 30 min from Northumberland National Park
• Dining: Award-winning Tweed Restaurant and Abbey Bistro with local produce
• Activities: Private fishing rights on the River Tweed
• Rooms: Individually designed rooms with river or abbey views
• Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome in rooms, dining, and a dedicated breakfast room
• Family-Friendly: Board games, family rooms, and extensive gardens