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Buccleuch Arms

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Melrose inn

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Property grounds
Lobby lounge
Garden
Property grounds
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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The Green, St. Boswells, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 0EW
  • Place, Scott's View
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dryburgh Abbey
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Northumberland National Park
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic King or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Melrose

In Melrose .Stay at this Melrose inn and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Scott's View and 2 miles (3 km) of Dryburgh Abbey. St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve and Hawick Museum & Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Scott's View - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melrose Abbey - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Dryburgh Abbey - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Northumberland National Park - 31 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Dalhousie Castle - 53 min drive - 63.9 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dragonfly - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alfonso's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Buccleuch Arms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Buccleuch Arms

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Melrose inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Buccleuch Arms also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Melrose inn is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Buccleuch Arms offers 19 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 18 accessible parking spaces
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Buccleuch Arms to the airport?

Buccleuch Arms is 46.4 mi (76-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Buccleuch Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Buccleuch Arms.

Does Buccleuch Arms offer free breakfast?

Buccleuch Arms offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Buccleuch Arms?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Buccleuch Arms?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Buccleuch Arms?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Buccleuch Arms have a pool?

Buccleuch Arms does not have a pool.

Does Buccleuch Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Buccleuch Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Buccleuch Arms to downtown Melrose?

Buccleuch Arms is 0.3 mi away from St Boswells.

Buccleuch Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Splendid staff .Warm welcome . Delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room furnishing was basic but very clean and big enough for us and our 2 dogs. The water pressure in the shower wasn’t great but plenty of hot water. The staff were great and the food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good all round
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardens very well kept a pleasure to sit out and relax. Food very good, the ham hock terine starter was great. Sasha our waitress serving breakfast was really lovely, just a glow about her. The smoked salmon and scrambled eggs were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcomed with open Arms

Lovely place to stay and all the staff so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Fast Check in , warm friendly atmosphere from staff and locals , room spacious clean warm , food amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were really pleasant and were not an issue. The room and hotel is massively outdated and not worth the money it is sold for. In my opinion it is falsely advertised The pictures looked nothing like our room. The bedding was a yellow colour. The headboard has sweat stains on it. The bath side/floor was rotted, the furniture was extremely outdated. Rooms were too hot, when opening window the extract from the kitchen entered the room. Light from the hallway lit the room all night Not a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food Great quality locally sourced
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for food

Food was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
This hotel is okay, but the rooms are old and could do with an update. The staff were very good and helpful. Be carful when you book this hotel, we actually wanted to be in the Buccleuch hotel in Moffatt, but booked this one instead, apparently a common mistake made by many.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice and relaxing. The staff was great and the dining/bar were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Des

Great stay Heating in bathroom would not turn off Made room so hot Staff really good and breakfast great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Food was excellent, staff very friendly and welcoming. Room was as requested. Lovely part of the UK.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab hotel

Lovely hotel with a lot of character. Polite and friendly staff. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly with excellent service
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean but dated accommodation

We stayed for one night for a nearby wedding. The room was dated and tired, but clean. Breakfast took a while and wasn't great. There was only one waitress doing everything. The breakfast food quality wasn't great and everything was very greasy. I couldn't eat it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The building is historic and has a nice ambiance. Our room was small but sufficient. My dinner (meat pie) was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, friendly old road house. The staff were helpful and made you feel welcomed. Breakfast and dinner were both excellent. Would come back again. If you have time St. Cuthbert’s Way hike is close by and is a beautiful walk along the river, especially in May.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A charming little hotel with excellent service, brilliant staff and superb food! Dinner and breakfast were first class. The room was a little bit tired but from looking at the photos a lot of the other rooms have obviously had an upgrade. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old coaching inn presents its own challenges in the modern world.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was fabulous - breakfast superb and great dinners! Only slight suggestion - skylight in Room #19 very dirty - would have been great it is was clean. But that is just a minor element in what was overall a wonderful stay! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
To say it's 4 star is a bit much probably struggling to get workers big crack in the bath some lights didn't work don't expect WiFi in your room it says it's wired who brings a wire with them !!!! Still a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very helpful friendly staff but hotel so old its rooms need upgrading therefore didnt feel it was worth the money. Lovely place but nothing to do!! No pubs or shops!! Obviously not the hotels fault but beacuse of this felt alot of money for a mediocre (but very clean) room in a village where there is nothing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff can only go so far

Really helpful and friendly staff, but the room was POOR. Very tired room and hotel. I had a Guinness and a burger for dinner which was good. But the room was draughty and in poor condition. I slept in my socks and tracksuit bottoms!!! Breakfast was good but so uncomfortable as it was freezing room temperature. Do t be fooled by the official images in app for this hotel. They must have been taken years ago.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have to say, that there were a few minor things, as in we wanted a twin room and initially got a king room. I don't know his name but the whole team were so lovely, responded quickly in providing complimentary drinks even when we hadn't complained. We thought that your team were exceptional.. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022