Bowden House B&B

Great host, good communication and very quick response. Very flexible, with a very warm welcome. The accommodation had a lovely home feel, very spacious front sitting area for guests. We had a lovely (totally unexpected) hot drink which was lovely when it is so cold outside and some cupcakes to go with it. The room has everything you need, we stayed for one night. We had a lovely meal at Melrose and came back to a nice bottle of bubble as we were celebrating a couple of birthdays. The room was very clean, good shower and comfy bed. The view outside was amazing. We had a lovely breakfast, which consist of a nicely presented fruit platter, a choice of cold cereals, yoghurt and a cooked breakfast. We had eggs with salmon and avocado (an odd but surprisingly good paring) and salsa. Unless you are asking for the world the host is very flexible with the choice of breakfast. Other good points Lots of parking space Gated - very secure nice fire place Has 2 lovely dogs (only came out when guest are happy) Thank you for our stay, I would most certainly come back

A stunningl country house and garden with fabulous views. Welcoming hosts, delicious breakfast on the terrace. We had tea out on the terrace when we arrived and were lucky next morning to have breakfast out here in the sun too. The bedroom was beautiful too and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend and we will go back!

From the minute we arrived Uta made us feel so welcome with tea and biscuits before showing us to our room. The most amazing views from the bedroom and the bathroom of stunning countryside. Everything in the room felt luxurious and nothing was too much trouble, including our own jug of fresh milk. On our last day a fantastic breakfast was laid out on the terrace so we could once again appreciate the beautiful gardens and the rolling vistas. Even hand foraged mushrooms and fresh fruit and various juices, tea and coffee… and endless supplies of toast to go with a truly tasty breakfast of our choice ( many options) If anyone is thinking of booking this gem of a bed and breakfast I would certainly recommend. Two very happy guests

We had a lovely one-night stay at Uta's beautiful home, breaking up a drive to Edinburgh. Were welcomed with tea, coffee and cookies before the fire upon our late afternoon arrival, and Uta came through with a dinner recommendation in nearby Melrose, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Even off-season, the house is gorgeous, and we ate breakfast (outstanding) looking out on the terraced garden and field below. We would definitely stay with Uta and her friendly dogs again, and next visit we will schedule more time to explore the area instead of just passing through!

Very comfortable beds with delicious breakfasts and beautiful views to boot. The hosts couldn't have been more attentive and welcoming. All in all a wonderful three night stay. Melrose has a lot to offer and the surrounding areas. We will return. Thank you so much Uta and Jason.

We stayed at Bowden House at the end of walking the St Cuthberts Way. A stunningly warm welcome with tea, a beautiful room with a view to die for over the hills , lavish modern bathroom, loads of hot water for a bath, a lovely selection of books and maps in the reception area. Very conveniently placed for walking, sightseeing, Melrose and St Oswald. And sumptuous breakfasts - generous fresh fruit plate, yoghourts, eggs etc. This is the highest standard of hospitality - cannot speak highly enough of it and of the hosts who are utterly charming (and the scrambled eggs are outstanding - we had had some fairly rubbery offerings in our walk!). A memorable stay.