The Kingsknowes Hotel is an imposing Scottish baronial mansion, built in 1869 for the local textile mill owner, Adam Lees Cochrane. It was sympathetically converted into an Hotel in the 1960s, managing to retain much of the delicate elegance and charm of the original features, and furnished comfortably with its heritage in mind. The Hotel has twelve individually furnished en suite guest bedrooms, including a family room, the Scott Suite and various other standard and superior double/twin rooms. Located off the A7, between Galashiels, Melrose and Selkirk, the Kingsknowes Hotel is situated in five acres of carefully tended gardens above the banks of the river Tweed.
Services
The Kingsknowes Hotel has 12 en suite, individually furnished Double bedrooms. Many of these can be made up with Twin beds and two of the rooms can be used as family rooms. Due to the nature and character of the building, each room is unique in size and shape, all of which have views over the countryside with en suite bath/shower rooms which again vary in shape and size.
The Scott Suite, popular with wedding parties, group bookings and for romantic breaks. It has views of the beautiful Eildon Hills and Abbotsford House, home of Sir Walter Scott. This large suite with high ceilings is individually themed and designed with antiques. The room is fitted with very high standard King size or Twin beds and a comfortable sitting area including comfy armchairs. The room can also accommodate a family with a separate Twin bedroom. Perfect for families, bridal parties and group bookings.
This room is fitted with very high standard King size or Twin beds and a comfortable sitting area including comfy armchairs. The room is equipped with a telephone system; flat screen TV; large wardrobes; tea and coffee facilities. En suite bathroom with chrome heated towel rails, shower in the bath, toiletries and large bath towels.
Reviews (16)
Graham Cooper
Jun 21, 2022
We were a group of 7 attending Borders Book festival and all of us were delighted by the hospitality, charm and great humour of the all the staff. Rooms are comfortable and spacious, food is excellent and the overall ambience makes for an exceptional experience. We have booked to stay again next year. Thank you to all who made our visit so enjoyable.
Bob Forsyth
Jun 13, 2022
Smjak
Jun 02, 2022
Claire Bunce
Jun 01, 2022
Brian
Feb 17, 2022
Graham Neil
Feb 13, 2022
Ash Dunleviewood
Feb 12, 2022
Mwabie
Jan 22, 2022
Got married there in October! Due to COVID my orginal plans got cancelled but kingsknowes accomodated me on short notice. Absolutely beautiful place on scenic grounds, wonderful meals, amazing value for money! Staff were amazing and attentive, Robert and Lene went the extra mile to make sure our special day was perfect! Lots of compliments from our guests on how smoothly the day went!
Kingly Morris
Dec 23, 2021
There is not one thing that's not simply stunning about the he Kingsknowes Hotel. Location is easy to get to set against the beautiful Scottish countryside. The rustic aesthetic perfectly pairs with the regality and charm of the inside of the hotel. The large, warm and well priced rooms are finished to a high standard. All the staff are very helpful and happy with masks all round to make the guests feel safe and welcome.
The morning breakfast brings more pleasure as tucking into the classic Kingsknowes Scottish breakfast makes for a cracking start to the day. I look forward to my next stay at the Kingsknowes and happy give it a 10/10!
The morning breakfast brings more pleasure as tucking into the classic Kingsknowes Scottish breakfast makes for a cracking start to the day. I look forward to my next stay at the Kingsknowes and happy give it a 10/10!
Keith M.
Dec 03, 2021
Had the venison stew. But if you know hospitality you can tell it was bought in bulk from brakes 3663 food supply. The pickled onions in the stew were a dead give away. But it was presented well. Could not fault the front of house team they were 5 stars and above. Hats off to them all. And sorry for the 2 star only because meals not made in house and bought in pre made ping.
Christina Turner
Nov 14, 2021
Cheryl Deaville
Oct 21, 2021
Shona McCreadie
Aug 26, 2021
An excellent lunch, and reasonably priced. I had the steak sandwich, and the steak was still pink in the middle and so tasty. However, when I saw the chicken Caesar salad at the next table my tongue was hanging out! Have been before in the evening, and the beef cheeks on that occasion, were superb. Will definitely be back.
Deborah Dargavel
Jun 03, 2021
Laura T.
Jun 21, 2018
Qype User Tabith
Dec 01, 2008
Large red sandstone Victorian gothic hotel on the outskirts of Galashiels. The hotel is a very popular place for weddings, and they have a beautiful conservatory at the back of the hotel much used for wedding receptions. There are 2 different eating styles, either bar food in the Courtyard Bar, or a la carte in the restaurant. The bar food is good, although the setting is a bit 'ordinary' compared to the rest of the hotel. Usual bar meals - fish and chips, steak pie, roast dinners, salmon etc, all freshly cooked and served by friendly and helpful bar staff. They have a good selection of malts.
