Overlooking the river, Ednam House Hotel offers a serene escape with Regional cuisine at Riverside Restaurant, and a free breakfast buffet. Unwind in the garden or warm up by the fireplace in the lobby while staying connected with WiFi.
Enjoy your visit to Kelso with a stay at Ednam House Hotel. The gastropub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Riverside Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.
At a glance
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Hotel size
33 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children aged 8 and younger eat free breakfast
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
3 meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bike storage
Facilities
Built in 1758
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
Bicycle parking
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Georgian architecture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
6 stairs to reach property
Thin carpet in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Meal delivery service
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Riverside Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Bar - Overlooking the garden, this gastropub specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Dickson's of Ednam - This theme restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14 per person
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ednam House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ednam House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ednam House Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Ednam House Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ednam House Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Ednam House Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Ednam House Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ednam House Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Regional cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Ednam House Hotel like?
Ednam House Hotel is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Kelso Abbey and 5 minutes' walk from Kelso Old Parish Church.
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Reviews
Ednam House Hotel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Eco-friendliness
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently great with excellent choices and service. (30 reviews)
Food was lovely with great breakfast options and excellent dinner served in a lovely spacious dining room. (8 reviews)
The property offers safe and convenient parking with plenty of options nearby. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
Another fabulous stay
Not the first time we have stayed here, as we love it. Friendly, welcoming staff, lovely comfortable rooms with rustic charm. Great location and safe parking.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2025
Lovely old style hotel in Kelso
Lovely hotel and great freshly cooked breakfast , some of the decor is slightly tired and our room was in the sun and got quite hot , but windows open to cool it down a little , the gardens are very relaxing and there are plenty of places to sit and relax around the property
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 28, 2025
Ednam House Hotel
This hotel is in a good location and food quality is good. Service on the whole was good. It is a 'squeaky floorboard and worn carpet' type of establishment and could benefit from some simple enhancements to standards to lift it up.
Iain
Iain, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Wonderful!
Wonderful overnight stay with the family. Very charming hotel room with lovely river view. Delicious breakfast. All the staff were so polite and friendly. We will stay again and recommend. Thank you!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Nice old school hotel in Kelso
Lovely old hotel in Kelso. Comfortable room with good facilities. A little tired in places, but perfectly acceptable for us. Great staff team, friendly and helpful, and a wonderful breakfast to set you up for the day
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2025
Would return!
Nice welcoming hotel. Family room was lovely, main areas bit tired but character and period style to some extent. Breakfast good, views lovely on the river side. Unfortunate for anyone on the courtyard side still asleep that the recycle lorry emptied all the glass bins at 07:50. But would return. Kelso itself lovely place too.
Gareth
Gareth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
Lovely hotel, quiet lots of places to sit outside and enjoy the views across the tweed.
Staff very friendly and helpful, food excellent, just a nice place to chill out, no noisy children to spoil the tranquility.
Norma
Norma, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 8, 2025
Do not stay here.
Food awful-fish and chips we didn’t pay for see photo as chips not cooked,fish overcooked.
One really good member of staff(Katie) the rest largely passive aggressive especially Margaret who claimed both the bar and restaurant fully booked -when they were empty.Breakfast diabolical.Do not stay here it’s a lovely setting and could be perfect but needs to be dragged kicking and screaming into at least the 1980s.Ghastly.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Great play to stay. Staff was super friendly and helpful and breakfast was great
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Exceptional beautiful room, so spacious decorated to perfection. Wonderful large bathroom with extra large bath tube. Breakfast was the most delish we have had in the UK. Location in walking distance of all shops and the Kelso Abbey just across the road. Exceptional stay.
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 28, 2025
Hotel very tired and in need of renovation, however, breakfast was good.
Louisa
Louisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
traditional & delightful
Stunning property , steeped in history . Delightful views , welcoming & lovely staff . A real pleasure to stay here.
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Beautiful property right on the river!
Robbin
Robbin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Excellent location staff great very helpful and room was immaculate
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The rooms are a little dated but the friendliness of the staff, the hotel’s charm and the location definitely make up for that. I absolutely loved the lounges and their decor, a long with the views. Breakfast was delicious.
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 11, 2025
Fantastic location , very good hotel
Delightful hotel. Lovely staff. Superb location.
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2025
Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel Staff very friendly and helpful. Delicious food. Beautiful location
Mrs R M
Mrs R M, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Charming hotel
Lovely hotel with lots of character and history. Lots of shops on the doorstep. Beautiful location, we had a walk along the river. Staff very friendly. Would recommend.
Jade
Jade, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Very spacious room, a little dated but the bathroom had been modernised and was very nice, good bath and shower
Lovely breakfast, great choices. Staff all friendly and helpful. Will definitely be visiting again
william
william, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Racing stay
Very comfortable stay with excellent service. However hotel is looking a little tired and could do with a spruce up
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
Lovely short break in Kelso, the hotel was in a great location, staff very friendly and helpful. Had dinner in the hotel on our first night which was excellent. Loved the river view from our room, very tranquil.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Felt like a mini stately home
Felt life staying in a mini stately home rather than an hotel. Very friendly staff and excellent restaurant. Very relaxing and pleasant 2 day stay
Mr M
Mr M, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2025
The hotel looks good from the outside and is in an excellent location.
The inside while good is in need of some tlc.
Food very good.
Raymond
Raymond, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 25, 2025
Hotel required work to make it more comfortable as decor and furnishings were quite shabby.