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    The Old Priory Bed and Breakfast

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    The Old Priory 33/35 Woodmarket, Kelso TD5 7AT, Scotland
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    US$118
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    437 reviews
    #1 of 17 B&Bs / Inns in Kelso
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    • Excellent93%
    • Very good5%
    • Average1%
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    “family suite”(18 reviews)
    “smoked salmon and scrambled eggs”(8 reviews)
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    What's included
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Family Rooms
    Breakfast included
    Pool
    Restaurant
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    Rooftop Bar
    Fitness centre
    Kitchenette
    Pets Allowed
    3 Star Hotel
    The Old Priory is a gem of a house half in 1796, when it was built, and half in the modern world. We straddle the gap between Woodmarket and the old world of Abbey Row which houses Kelso Abbey. The aim is for us to provide comfort at a reasonable price, atmosphere and charm as befits...
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    The Old Priory 33/35 Woodmarket, Kelso TD5 7AT, Scotland
    43.5 miles to Edinburgh Airport
    28 restaurants are within a 0.25 mile radius
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    All reviewsfamily suitesmoked salmon and scrambled eggsrobin suelibrary roomcooked breakfastoff street parkingwarm welcomeexcellent breakfastsense of humourlovely gardenby chanceb and blocal areabiscuitsfirst classa lovely place to stayantique furniture
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Lovely stay and great gossip

    We had a couple of nights here and very much enjoyed it. The rooms are amazing with great facilities. The breakfasts were lovely and our hosts welcomed us very kindly to their home (and unlike many b&bs it did feel like a home). And we...More

    Thank Peter H
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Now this is a truly lovely place to stay

    We are walking the St Cuthbert's Way and have stayed in a wide variety of places, but nothing has compared to the Old Priory. We were warmly welcomed and offered tea immediately. Our room was beautiful. Breakfast was delicious. Our host was as welcoming as...More

    Thank HH16
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    A Surprise Gem.

    We decided to stop off for the night in Kelso but had not booked anywhere to stay, by chance we parked opposite this B&B so decided to see if there were any vacancies. We were greeted by Robin with a friendly yes to our enquiry...More

    Thank DerbyshireWanderlust
    Response from KelsoGemini49, Owner at The Old Priory Bed and BreakfastResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for your review, glad that you enjoyed your stay, we enjoyed having you. Please do come again. Best wishes Sue and Robin

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Still a great experience

    We visited The Old Priory after a six year gap and again found it to be a great place to stay. It is spotlessly clean and Robin and Sue are welcoming and obliging hosts in the friendly market town of Kelso.

    Thank A TripAdvisor Member
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Re visit

    Once again I was overwhelmed by the friendliness of robin and sue . I usually come every other year and as usual I am NEVER disappointed. I stay in the amazing room named the library it is like an apartment and I feel throughly spoiled...More

    Thank Raven B
    Response from KelsoGemini49, Owner at The Old Priory Bed and BreakfastResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Raven Not quite sure who you are but glad that you enjoyed our hospitality, we are just a family home offering a slice of our life, though you must have been here on a day that my, by now rather tall daughters, were baking...More

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    The Old Priory is a gem of a house half in 1796, when it was built, and half in the modern world. We straddle the gap between Woodmarket and the old world of Abbey Row which houses Kelso Abbey. The aim is for ...More us to provide comfort at a reasonable price, atmosphere and charm as befits the age of our home. Our Sitting Room overlooks the Old Parish Church and garden, our Family Suite is two rooms and can be used in a varity of ways. Less
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    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Room Service
    Restaurant
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    Breakfast included
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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    Room types
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    Angela W
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    "We stayed in the Family Suite, even though it was just the two of us. Very spacious, and actually two rooms..."
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    "the library room is superb"
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    "Book the library if it's available. It's a bit more expensive than other rooms, but very large and..."
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    "The family suite was actually 2 very large, adjoining rooms and was well appointed."
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