The Old Priory - Bed and Breakfast

The Old Priory Bed and Breakfast is in a Grade B listed building, which was built in 1796 by Henry Swan who was a writer (solicitor), as either an office or as his home next to his office. The Old Priory Bed and Breakfast is a classic Georgian Town sitting in two worlds, the frontage is on Woodmarket while the rear overlooks the Old Parish Church in Abbey Row, the Abbey and Abbey grounds are just at the end of Abbey Row. Sir Walter Scott's Great Grandfather was born in the building next door, and Sir Walter Scott stayed with his Aunt in a house just round the corner whilst going to school in Kelso. Our Bed and Breakfasts walled Garden provides off road parking and a haven in the town for our guests. Kelso is a vibrant town with events such as the Jim Clark Rally, Border Union Show, Civic Week, Regular Horse Race Meetings, British Motorcycle Federation Show and many more events throughout the year.

We have a very flexible layout and can accommodate most parties. We have twin beds, doubles and the Family Suite. We find that this is particularly useful for fishing, walking and golfing parties. Our newly opened Sitting Room provides a huge space to talk about the one that got away or the shot that should have hit the flag. The Sitting Room overlooks the garden and the church.
Kelso is situated just over 20 miles from the coast, making it easy to get to wonderful sandy beaches in Northumberland. Kelso is also a good base for exploring the Borders, Northumberland, Edinburgh and the North East of England. Edinburgh is only an hour by car. We are also on the Coast and Castles cycle route.

Within easy reach of Kelso is also some outstanding historical sites such as Floors Castle, Smailholm Tower, The 4 Border Abbeys, Lindisfarne, Norham Castle, Mellerstain House and numerous other visitor attractions.