Hotel Dryburgh Abbey
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Set in a 10-acre private estate, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel features a swimming pool, an award-winning restaurant and large rooms with luxury toiletries. With free parking, historical Dryburgh Abbey is
just metres
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Hotel reviews by keyword "Hotel Dryburgh Abbey, Galashiels, Scotland"
... and as a starting point for our tour through Scotland. The standard in Scotland tended to be a bit below. Amazing ... Hotel Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Waterfront We used this hotel for one night only ... but true, the Holiday Inn was one of the better hotels on our way and despite less stars ... and a cheaper price. PS: The food is also at the breakfast buffet Scottish and not necessarily suitable ... for continental stomachs. ... Read more
in August 10
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Corsin, Age 26-30, Couple
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... Hotel Forss Country House On our trip in Scotland we arrived at the Forss Country House, which ... miserable Scotland. Very highly recommended ! PS: The fish in the restaurant is excellent and comes from ... is an old seat of Landadligen, that was converted to a hotel. The hotel is located in a small forest ... near the sea and a wonderful river (Fischerparadies). We were extremely thrilled from all of its charm ... Read more
in August 10
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Corsin, Age 26-30, Couple
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... -on spey. Shopping in the town. Good starting point for excursions on the east side of Scotland (Loch ... Hotel Craiglynne The hotel is located in a very convenient location. There are many tourist ... destinations in a short time. The hotel was booked by coach parties staying, so strong change. The hotel ... features an inviting winter garden and a very large lobby. Hotel is located on the edge of grantown ... Read more
in August 10
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Andrea, Age 26-30, Friends
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... the town Galashiels in Scotland. The condition of our room was OK, if you stay here but expected, a modern ... flexible and had no public transportation. The next town (Galashiels) is about 5 minutes away by car ... Clovenfords Hotel The Clovenfords hotel is a small hotel with 8 rooms and is located outside ... 4 -star hotel frequented the will be disappointed. To be fair, I have to say ... Read more
in August 10
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David, Age 26-30, Couple
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... Jacaranda Beach Club & Resort hotel was lovely and clean, was a bit apprehensive before i went do ... to the amount of trees covering the resort but it didnt make a difference. The short walk ... to the poolside and beach was safe. i usually get attacked by mosquitos but only got a few this year, my friend ... never got touched! The hotel staff were generally nice and helpfull, its the entertainment you have ... Read more
in September 10
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Julie, Age 19-25, Friends
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Hotel in general
- in November 10
Friendly, mainly local staff; excellent food in both main Restaurant and Bistro; comfortable/relaxed atmosphere; ideal location for exploring Scottish Borders. - in November 10
Friendly, mainly local staff; excellent food in both main Restaurant and Bistro; comfortable/relaxed atmosphere; ideal location for exploring Scottish Borders.
- in November 10
- in September 10
I booked a single room, which was a huge double, great value. - in April 10
Great value!
- in September 10
- in February 11
I liked everything about it. - in January 11
I liked everything except I didn't have time to fully enjoy all the facilities.
- in February 11
- in November 10
The quality of the bedroom was adequate but we expected a higher standard.
- in November 10
- in September 10
Good historic hotel - not immaculate but for me the 'lived-in' atmosphere added to the character which differentiates this from the many bland sterile hotels that exist.
- in September 10
- in May 11
For the price I paid I couldn't fault it, as it was about the price of a Premier Inn - I guess a significant reduction in the normal rate.
- in May 11
- in September 10
Most useful and pleasant overnight stay en route further North.
- in September 10
- in February 11
The menu choices were disappointing with some fairly pedestrian dishes and a lack of flair.
- in February 11
- in June 10
The carpet in the room did not seem to have been vacuumed between occupants; the bath needed rinsing of hairs before initial use; the cups for the tea/coffee making facility in the bedroom were used and had not been changed.
- in June 10
- in April 11
Wifi was rubbish and could only be used on two / three places.
- in April 11
Room
- in July 11
Bed was comfortable. - in November 10
The bed was comfortable, the food excellent and staff very attentive.
- in July 11
- in May 11
Pleasant staff, comfortable room, good food. - in April 11
The wonderful location in a loop of the River Tweed and the comfortable room. - in September 10
The room was very comfortable. - in September 10
Room very comfortable.
- in May 11
- in June 11
Beautiful location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms - in September 10
The building was wonderful, nice location, fantastic grounds and comfortable rooms, spacious and well furnished.
- in June 11
- in April 10
The surrounding area was beautiful and the abbey next door was magnificent.
- in April 10
- in June 10
Very welcoming staff and lovely huge rooms -- worth paying for the Abbey view ones.
- in June 10
- in September 10
Standed room was small so upgraded to a better room
- in September 10
- in June 11
The bedroom was suitable for our stay though found it extrememly warm and kept the windows open our entire stay.
- in June 11
- in May 11
The rooms really need updating - the beds and pillows were uncomfortable and bathrooms also in need of redecorating (new grouting, shower curtains, etc. - in March 11
Service was poor, rooms need updating.
- in May 11
- in May 11
The only niggle was our room was quite small and the en-suite needed an up grade but this wouldn't stop me staying there again.
- in May 11
Service
- in June 11
The bar and waiting on staff were also very attentive with a friendly nature, who couldn't do enough for you. - in April 11
Staff were very attentive, food was excellent as was the location, situated by the River Tweed. - in January 11
Staff were very attentive. - in November 10
The bed was comfortable, the food excellent and staff very attentive. - in September 10
The breakfast staff were very attentive.
- in June 11
- in December 10
The staff were excellent. - in August 10
The location and courtesy of the staff were both excellent.
- in December 10
- in April 11
We felt the staff were friendly and helpful. - in April 11
We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. - in February 11
Good facilities with a friendly and helpful staff good food with efficient service. - in January 11
Very friendly and helpful staff, nice room, very clean, nice and quiet.
- in April 11
- in September 10
The staff were very friendly and the service always good. - in August 10
The friendly staff, quiet and solitude, spacious bedroom, great service. - in June 11
Beautiful location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms - in May 11
Nice quiet hotel ,friendly staff. - in May 11
It offers great walks, friendly staff and is not too far to travel into Edinburgh - in April 11
Very friendly staff.
- in September 10
- in June 10
The hotel grounds are beautiful, the staff polite and the accommodation comfortable & clean. - in July 10
Polite staff.
- in June 10
- in April 11
Very welcoming and friendly staff, wanting to please. - in April 11
Very welcoming and friendly staff, wanting to please.
- in April 11
- in July 11
The staff are always welcoming and the food is of high quality. - in June 10
Very welcoming staff and lovely huge rooms -- worth paying for the Abbey view ones.
- in July 11
- in September 10
Waiting staff diffident or maybe over-tired?
- in September 10
- in June 11
Staff on the whole were really friendly. It was a little tired inside - all felt a bit dated.
- in June 11
much trouble for the hotel staff , the receptionist (1)
much trouble for the hotel staff , the receptionist (1)
- in September 10
Nothing was too much trouble for the hotel staff, the receptionist was excellent in advising local points of interest and directions.
- in September 10
Location
- in March 11
Refurbishment in room and hotel would certainly help upgrade this otherwise beautiful location. - in April 11
It is in a beautiful location.
- in March 11
- in April 11
Beautiful surroundings with many countryside walks. - in April 11
The surroundings were beautiful and the grounds are very well kept. - in August 10
Relaxed atmosphere, attentive service and fantastic food in beautiful surroundings.
- in April 11
- in November 10
Friendly, mainly local staff; excellent food in both main Restaurant and Bistro; comfortable/relaxed atmosphere; ideal location for exploring Scottish Borders.
- in November 10
- in March 11
the location was very good, the pool was good, the lounges and restaurants are nicely appointed, our room and bathroom were spacious. - in September 10
Good location for visiting Kelso, Melrose and Jedburgh.
- in March 11
- in May 11
The location was great, so beautiful and peaceful. - in May 11
The location was great, so beautiful and peaceful.
- in May 11
- in June 11
Upon arrival, the hotel is set in a stunning location, with the Abbey and the Tweed on the doorstep. - in June 11
The location is stunning. - in September 10
Beautiful hotel set in a stunning location, amazing food in the dining room, great breakfast. - in May 10
Location is stunning.
- in June 11
- in August 10
The food in the bar did not come up to standards of that in the restaurant, and the atmosphere there was reminiscent of a slightly run-down pub.
- in August 10
- in July 10
Some of the public areas are shabby and in need of redecoration - not up to the standard expected from the room rate
- in July 10
Gastronomy
- in April 11
When we go to a hotel we always look forward to breakfast being cooked for us but both of us were very disappointed although the waitress was lovely.
- in April 11
- in May 11
The view from the restaurant over looking the river and the breakfast was fantastic - non greasy and tastey fry-up. - in May 11
fantastic breakfast.
- in May 11
- in April 11
That form of breakfast looked quite good. - in July 10
Very good breakfast.
- in April 11
- in April 11
We enjoyed the views and the breakfast was great. - in September 10
Beautiful hotel set in a stunning location, amazing food in the dining room, great breakfast.
- in April 11
- in July 10
lack of variety of dinner menu(same menu 4 nights in a row) Lack of variety of drinks availabe - only 3 lagers on offer and one of those was non alcoholic
- in July 10
- in February 11
dinner was acceptable, but too much presentation not enough care on quantity and taste - not value for money.
- in February 11
- in June 11
The food in the bar was adequate (though the Tweed restaurant was nicer, but more expensive) Drinks and wine were extremely expensive and not much choice in the lower price bracket for wine, concentration spent on the more expensive.
- in June 11
- in May 11
I had bacon, (tough and, inedible)obviously not freshly cooked, Mushrooms,(minute portion) and a poached egg, the only thing on the plate that was hot.
- in May 11
- in February 11
To have the soup of the day repeated on consecutive days, even out of season, was not very satisfactory; especially as it was a simple parsnip recipe.
- in February 11
- in August 10
Portion sizes are rather small and the food could be more inventive.
- in August 10
Sport & Entertainment
- in October 10
located in attractive surroundings nice warm pool friendly helpful staff accessible to various locations and towns
- in October 10
- in January 11
The swimming pool was lovely and the hotel has a lovely setting.
- in January 11
- in April 11
The surroundings were beautiful and the grounds are very well kept.
- in April 11
- in September 10
This is a beautiful area, by the river, a pleasant hotel, lovely little swimming pool and excellent gourmet food.
- in September 10
- in January 11
Leisure facilities in poor condition (boards coming loose from walls and towels lying loose)
- in January 11
