Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
About this hotel
Located in England, this attractive hotel for £80 per night is a great choice for your next trip. Set in a 10-acre private estate, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel features an award-winning restaurant, free Wi-Fi and large rooms with luxury toiletries. With free parking, historical Dryburgh Abbey is just metres away.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of England
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(2,151 Reviews)
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4.0
Location of the property and the comfort/cleanliness of the room.
The breakfasts were disgraceful. Insufficient staff, those that were on duty seemed clueless and lacking any direction. We were among several who having been given a time slot (honest….in this day and age) appeared on time and despite the sign saying ‘wait to be seated’ we’re told to just go in and sit anywhere. Now, this was tricky as not one of the unoccupied tables had been cleared. We did what several others did and cleared our table and put the used dishes etc on another table. In 10 minutes it was full. They ran out of fruit, bread ( no toast then…) and after joining a similarly annoyed group searching for a member of staff, eventually got one - but not much joy. We had to ask 3 times for tea and coffee which arrived 20 minutes later.
The waitresses arrived at last carrying two plates but couldn’t remember who they were for. So with commendable aplomb a chap shouted here’ and got his full Scottish breakfast
I could go on and on, the second day was better, but again they ran out of some items - there is no way this hotel should have 4 stars, this performance would at mist have merited 1. The pity is that I really wanted to like this place, but oh dear!
5.0
Nice bathroom
Cobwebs on ceiling plus all over windows.
10.0
Everything went well - breakfast very good
Nothing
6.0
Castor missing off one of the beds, no remote for the television and no milk. Cobwebs under unit where kettle ect was situated. Milk rectified but no television for the stay as could not reach the controls.
9.0
very peaceful and beautiful surroundings
nothing
9.0
Beautiful room in a stunning setting. Huge and very comfortable bed.
Shower was the only let down.
9.0
it’s history and style, and set in glorious grounds
10.0
top class
nothing
9.0
Beautiful setting, beautiful hotel and very comfortable. Staff very pleasant and polite. Food was excellent and value for money.
Pot of tea and coffee wasn't hot enough at breakfast..
As most hotels, difficulty getting socket close enough to access a mirror to dry hair.
6.0
Beautiful location by the river
We were unable to have dinner on the premises as hadn’t pre-booked - this was not set out as essential in pre-arrival info. Lots of single use plastic throughout the hotel (toiletries, jams etc) which is unnecessary.
Bathroom fittings need an upgrade - or at least try to remove all the black mould around the taps and tiles.
3.0
location great. very tired property. food…dinner good, breakfast dull and buy a new toaster…could hear other residents above us, banging doors so had to wedge ours shut…old biscuit wrapper in bedroom, no bath
see above
5.0
location location location
We have been taking a winter break here for number of years now but unfortunately it seems desperately quite now which reflects in an almost awkward atmosphere. That together with the miserable strange looking gentleman who seems to have now taken over the bar and restaurant makes for disappointing at best
7.0
Food was fine , location very good , nice walking ,nice old hotel
Shower/ bathroom needs updating and shower didn’t work properly
8.0
Location. Food good but not variable.
Not enough seating in the lounge. Heating not adequate.chairs in dining room a bit dodgy.
10.0
Fantastic view was brilliant
Cleanliness of public areas
10.0
Warm friendly atmosphere, location fabulous and our trip to the William Wallace statue was incredible, would thoroughly recommend this hotel.
8.0
As usual a friendly welcome and great food. The location, quality of food and public rooms are great.
10.0
Beautiful old building with modern facilities in a lovely setting by the river. Excellent food and friendly helpful staff. We will stay again.
9.0
Beautiful location. Staff friendly. Evening meal was tasty and good value for money with helpful staff.
6.0
Breakfast mediocre compared to other places we have stayed and the fact that it was a country house hotel expected more
What was on offer at breakfast also not cooked to order
3.0
The grounds of the hotel and local area are very beautiful and the hotel is in a fantastic location for walks and scenery.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
The hotel itself needs a major refurbishment. Very tired room with old and dirty decor. Lamps in room were filthy, spots of suspect dirt on the walls, telephone was old and yellowed and the room sported a comically sized postage stamp of a TV that must have been purchased atleast 15 years ago (fans of The American Office might enjoy it though as it reminded me of Michael Scott's plasma TV). Its an old hotel so it was expected, but you could hear everything and everyone outside the room. Not a big issue (again, we expected it with it being an old building) however, hearing vacuums at 8am outside the room wasn't exactly a great way to wake up. Bed itself seemed to be comprised of two single beds pushed together and as such meant there was a slight dip in the middle and we didn't get the comfiest of sleeps. Bathroom itself was ok but again, a bit dated.
The dinner at the hotel was ok at best. Fiancée had a juice with dinner which had some kind of leafy objects floating in it (which was promptly changed by the staff). The starter I had, had an odd dressing on the salad which left the food tasting a bit tangy and a bit inedible, but the mains of Chicken and Haggis was nice. Again, the decor in the dining area could do with a spruce up. Lots of wonky pictures in need of straightening and tired looking furniture.
The breakfast the next morning was unfortunately not great. The first plate I picked up for the buffet was dirty and the juice bar ran out of glasses. There was also a very suspect looking yoghurt bowl that may have been used the day before and fridged as there was cracked dried yoghurt on the edges of the bowl. We also weren't asked if we would like tea or coffee with our breakfast due to the staff on the floor being run ragged (we were in the breakfast area for about half an hour).
6.0
The weather and location
WE felt that Covid was being used as an excuse for reduced and inferior services. The dining room was not open in the evenings with dinner being served in the bar annexe or Bistro. The same menu was served both evenings.
Breakfast was self service, which was fine, the food being kept hot in bain maries, but totally ruined with only cold plates provided. No yoghurts, a poor selection of fruit, and no cold meats or cheese.
9.0
we love the surroundings
nothing
8.0
Location, size of room and friendly staff.
Window of room could do with a clean.
9.0
Hotel set in a beautiful location. Hotel lovely and staff helpful and friendly.
Breakfast good but could have improved with non dairy options such as non dairy milk.
9.0
The garden setting with high tea. Restaurant and abbey.
Happy with everything.
7.0
Nice location beautiful building
Food was disappointing had the lamb curry was meat with gravy totally bland.
Drinks are very expensive £2.60 for a lime and soda water. Nearly £8.00 for a G&T.
Bathroom needs an upgrade plus our toilet handle broke had to use loo down the corridor.
The staff were really nice but there wasn't many of them and they looked a bit run of their feet.
9.0
Found medication on my room floor from previous guests. I informed the front desk staff.
9.0
It was a lovely room with a super view of the Tweed. Friendly staff and very nice evening meal.
There wasn't any coffee or tea making facilities in the room. We weren't able to get breakfast until 8.45am because it was busy.
6.0
Pleasant staff. Nice room which was clean and comfortable.
Evening meals were enjoyable.
We were allocated a room on the first floor which was satisfactory as there was a lift but on the second day the lift broke down. As my husband is disabled with mobility problems this caused real problems. The lift wasn't repaired till the third day and even then it broke down again.
Breakfasts were a bit hit and miss. Toast was served without butter or jam/marmalade, coffee was never really hot and scrambled eggs were like no other scrambled eggs i have ever tasted.
Would have appreciated help with luggage as my husband was disabled.
9.0
staff are lovely and helpful. Food is amazing.
the hotel is pet friendly which is fine but thought owners could leave pets in their room rather than bring them in the restaurant with them at night.
8.0
Staff, receptionist etc all very friendly and professional. Rooms comfortable and breakfast very nice.
TV was very small in room. Little bit chilly at times
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in England?
The average price for a rental in England is £103 per night. This rental is £23 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dryburgh Abbey Hotel pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony / patio.
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