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Abbotsford House

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This was the home of Sir Walter Scott. He tore down a farmhouse on the site and built the house in 1822 in the medieval style. A wing was added during the 1850's after his death. In the house is an important collection of armour, a library of books and a collection of curiosities, including a glass of Robert Burns, Rob Roy souvenirs and a desk from George IV. The entrance hall is decorated with richly carved wooden panelling from Dunfermline Abbey Church.
Melrose, Borders, Scotland, TD6 9BQ

About Abbotsford House
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 m SE Galashiels, near Melrose, off A72/A6091 on B6360 by the River Tweed
Email: sirwalterscottabbotsford@btinternet.com
Phone: 01896 752 043
Fax: 01896 752 916
Historic Houses Association
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OS NT508342
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Towns and Villages Wark-on-Tweed - 20.2 miles away Norham - 25.9 miles away Etal - 26.8 miles away Ford - 27.4 miles away Wooler - 30.7 miles away Tweedmouth - 32.2 miles away Spittal - 32.8 miles away Berwick-upon-Tweed - 33.7 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Jock's Cottage - 9.7 miles from Abbotsford House Smailholm, Borders Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £275

Craggs Cottage - 9.7 miles from Abbotsford House Smailholm, Borders Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £300

Edmonston House - 14.6 miles from Abbotsford House Ednam, Borders Sleeps: 10 Stay from: £300

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George & Abbotsford Hotel - 2.4 miles from Abbotsford House Melrose, Borders Stay from: £55.00

Clovenfords Hotel - 3.9 miles from Abbotsford House Galashiels, Borders Stay from: £45.00

County Hotel - 4.3 miles from Abbotsford House Selkirk, Borders Stay from: £39.00

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Black Bull Hotel - 8.4 miles from Abbotsford House Lauder, Borders From: £115.00

Huntlywood Granary - 8.7 miles from Abbotsford House Bassendean, Borders From: £35.00

Bank House, Coldstream - 21 miles from Abbotsford House Coldstream, Borders From: £50.00

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