Abbotsford was formerly the home of Sir Walter Scott and can be found at Melrose in Roxburghshire. This 200-year-old historic house is an ideal base from which to explore the Scottish Borders and offers pet friendly holiday accommodation for up to 16 people.

The guest accommodation is located in The Hope Scott Wing, once home to Sir Walter Scott’s granddaughter, Charlotte Hope Scott. The accommodation is luxuriously furnished throughout, providing guests with a wonderful place to stay. Each of the seven en suite bedrooms are individually designed and named after a family member or a distinguished guest that has previously stayed. When the wing was refurbished, many of the original features were retained, as well as some of the family’s belongings, including original artworks and furniture, creating a unique combination of the personal and the historical in this intimate country retreat.

Also available for guests:

Laundry facilities.

Drying room.

Storage for fishing rods, cycles and golf equipment.

Private use of Sir Walter Scott’s dining room, seating up to 20 guests.

Outdoor pursuits – walking, fishing, shooting and golf.

Personal chef and butler service.

Private guided tours of Abbotsford.

Spa treatments.

Weddings.

Conference and seminar facilities.

The public rooms include a sumptuous sitting room (originally the withdrawing room of Scott’s wife, Charlotte), a formal dining room seating 16 featuring one of Scott’s most treasured views over the River Tweed, a reading room and a billiard room. There is also a spacious, interior designed kitchen with plenty of room for informal dining, a private courtyard and a private patio garden.

During your stay why not explore the historic house and discover a treasure trove of intriguing objects and unusual artefacts which inspired Scott’s greatest poems and novels. Learn about Scott’s life and achievements, browse the gift shop, dine in style in our restaurant or simply relax and unwind as you wander through the beautiful formal gardens and tranquil woodlands.

While staying with us you can visit the amazing triple peaks of the Eildon Hills or explore the Roman Heritage Centre which is home to the fascinating Trimontium Museum. Great attractions to visit include:

Dryburgh Abbey.

Leaderfoot Viaduct.

Melrose Abbey.

Harmony Garden.

Please visit our website to find out more about our pet friendly accommodation in the Scottish Borders.

5 Star Visit Scotland.

Up to 3 dogs welcome free of charge.

Disabled facilities available - please enquire for details.