The Old Manse is situated in the conservation village of St Boswells in the heart of the Tweed Valley. The building is of Georgian design and was built around 1850. It is situated within a peaceful and spacious walled garden that has an open outlook over the village to the Cheviots Hills that lie to the south. The interior of The Old Manse retains its original period character but has recently been extensively refurbished to offer guests comfortable and spacious accommodation. Our bedrooms are furnished to a high standard with ensuite or private showeroom, TV & DVD, coffee and tea facilities, together with complimentary spa toiletries. Guests can also relax and enjoy an open fire in the sitting room.
St Boswells is an ideal base from which to enjoy all that the Scottish Borders and the Tweed Valley has to offer - golf, walking, horse riding, salmon or trout fishing on the River Tweed and game shooting are but a few. Alternatively, just jump in the car to visit the many charming towns and villages that dot the area. You will be sure to find a warm welcome whilst browsing the local shops or just enjoying a quiet drink in a traditional pub.
Adjacent to St Boswells lie the historic ruins of Dryburgh Abbey which, despite the passage of time, remain remarkably complete. If visiting, look out for the final resting place of Field Marshall Earl Haig and Sir Walter Scott, as well as the nearby 22-foot high sandstone statue of 'Braveheart' himself, William Wallace. Abbotsford House, three miles to the west of Melrose, was Sir Walter Scott's home for 20 years and is open seasonally to visitors.
Melrose itself is a picturesque market town and birthplace of the game of rugby sevens. It is just 2 miles from St Boswells and lies at the foot of the triple peaks of the Eildon hills, formerly the site of Trimontium, a Roman garrison town. Melrose's ruined 12th century abbey, at one time probably the richest in Scotland, is the burial place of the casket believed to contain the heart of Robert the Bruce, the legendary Scottish King. Melrose Abbey is also the starting point for the St Cuthbert's Way, a 62-mile (100km) cross border walking route that terminates on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, and the starting point for the Four Abbeys Cycle Routes.
9 miles to the east of St Boswells lies Kelso, another pretty market town and home of the areas largest annual agricultural gathering, The Border Union Show at Springwood Park. Kelso is also the site of Floors Castle, home to the Duke of Roxburghe, and his renowned championship golf course The Roxburghe. The towns sporting interests also include Kelso Races, the Borders premier racecourse - voted Britain's friendliest in a Sunday Times survey!
St Boswells is an ideal base from which to enjoy all that the Scottish Borders and the Tweed Valley has to offer - golf, walking, horse riding, salmon or trout fishing on the River Tweed and game shooting are but a few. Alternatively, just jump in the car to visit the many charming towns and villages that dot the area. You will be sure to find a warm welcome whilst browsing the local shops or just enjoying a quiet drink in a traditional pub.
Adjacent to St Boswells lie the historic ruins of Dryburgh Abbey which, despite the passage of time, remain remarkably complete. If visiting, look out for the final resting place of Field Marshall Earl Haig and Sir Walter Scott, as well as the nearby 22-foot high sandstone statue of 'Braveheart' himself, William Wallace. Abbotsford House, three miles to the west of Melrose, was Sir Walter Scott's home for 20 years and is open seasonally to visitors.
Melrose itself is a picturesque market town and birthplace of the game of rugby sevens. It is just 2 miles from St Boswells and lies at the foot of the triple peaks of the Eildon hills, formerly the site of Trimontium, a Roman garrison town. Melrose's ruined 12th century abbey, at one time probably the richest in Scotland, is the burial place of the casket believed to contain the heart of Robert the Bruce, the legendary Scottish King. Melrose Abbey is also the starting point for the St Cuthbert's Way, a 62-mile (100km) cross border walking route that terminates on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, and the starting point for the Four Abbeys Cycle Routes.
9 miles to the east of St Boswells lies Kelso, another pretty market town and home of the areas largest annual agricultural gathering, The Border Union Show at Springwood Park. Kelso is also the site of Floors Castle, home to the Duke of Roxburghe, and his renowned championship golf course The Roxburghe. The towns sporting interests also include Kelso Races, the Borders premier racecourse - voted Britain's friendliest in a Sunday Times survey!