The Old School House B&B - Kelso
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Converted schoolhouse B&B in Kelso with private suites and homemade breakfast
Private Suite Accommodation
The Old School House B&B offers guests a private suite that includes a separate sitting room, bedroom, and ensuite bathroom. Each suite has a private entrance, carpeted floors, and a seating area with an electric fireplace. The bedroom provides a comfortable bed with a snuggly duvet, and the bathroom features a walk-in shower.
Homemade Breakfast
Breakfast is served directly in the guest suite at a chosen time, featuring homemade granola, oatcakes, marmalade, and jam. Options include scrambled eggs, croissants, fresh fruit, yogurt, and muesli. The breakfast is prepared by hosts Annie and Hugh, and guests consistently rate it as exceptional.
Outdoor Spaces and Pet Policy
The property includes a garden and terrace with views of the surrounding countryside, plus an enclosed garden for dogs. Pets are welcome at no extra cost, and the hotel provides a separate enclosed garden area for them. The quiet rural location, 8 km from Kelso, ensures a peaceful stay away from city noise.
Historical Character
This bed and breakfast occupies a converted schoolhouse built in 1800, preserving historic charm through original architecture. The accommodation style is described as shabby chic with old world distressed furnishings, adding character. The building was originally a seat of learning in classic Border Reiver country.
Nearby Attractions
The Old School House B&B is within driving distance of Lindisfarne Castle, Etal Castle (28 km), Melrose Abbey (32 km), and Chillingham Castle (40 km). St Cuthbert's Way hiking trail passes near the property, and Edinburgh Airport is 88 km away. Guests can also walk to a local community-owned pub for evening meals.
- Accommodation: Private suite with separate sitting room, bedroom, and ensuite
- Breakfast: Homemade granola, oatcakes, marmalade, and jam served in-suite
- Pet Policy: Dogs welcome at no extra cost, enclosed garden available
- Location: 8 km from Kelso, near Lindisfarne Castle and St Cuthbert's Way
- History: Converted schoolhouse built in 1800 with original character
- Services: Electric fireplace, private entrance, walk-in shower in each suite
Licence number: F,SB-01106F
Rooms and availability

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Room size:
45 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cots
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Old School House B&B
| 💵 Lowest room price | 92 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 8.4 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 92.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Edinburgh, EDI |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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