In the charming little town of Melrose lays the Waverley Castle Hotel. If you like value for your money, then you'll like this gem of a hotel. It has a great location from which you can explore Scotland (including Edinburgh and Glasgow), functional but qualitative bedrooms, and good food. Everything to recharge yourself after a long day. In this review, I'll show the different amenities that Waverley Castle Hotel has to offer. I will also give a final verdict on how Waverley Castle scored. Let's begin our hotel review.
Waverley Castle in the Scottish Borders
The Waverley Castle hotel is situated in the Scottish Borders. This is a large area of 32 council areas that separate Southern Scotland and Northern England (Cumbria and Northumberland). It’s also a very charming area with small charismatic villages like Melrose. Waverley Castle Hotel is one of the bigger hotels in the Scottish Borders. Yet, it’s also quite affordable which makes it a popular hotel.
What has Waverley Castle hotel to offer?
Waverley Castle hotel is a large hotel with various types of bedrooms, a restaurant, and a bar, and it's suitable as a venue for special occasions like weddings. Its interior is a mixture of modern design with classy accents. Because of its complete offer of amenities, Waverley Castle Hotel is perfectly suitable for long stays.
Waverley Castle hotel room
Bedrooms
There are multiple bedroom options for you to choose from:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
- Superior Double
Single: is a small bedroom with one bed which makes it ideal for one person. It’s the most affordable option and it provides all the essentials you need for a comfortable stay.
Double: is a slightly larger bedroom with a bed for two. It’s more comfortable and the room also offers a small sitting area, closet, and more space. This bedroom is suitable for couples or if you like to have a little bit more room than the single bedroom.
Twin: if you are on a holiday with a companion, then you probably don’t feel the need to sleep together in one bed. The twin bedrooms are perfect for friends or children that want separate beds.
Superior Double: this is the premium option. You get to enjoy more luxurious beds, a premium interior, and more space than the standard rooms. You can choose from either one double bed or two single beds.
Waverley Castle hotel pricing
You can get a room starting at 59 euros per night. However, prices fluctuate and are highly seasonal. Therefore, check the latest pricing and availability via the button below.
Restaurant & bar
Nothing is worse than having to look for a place to eat after a long day. You just want to go to your hotel, get something to eat, and go back to your room. Luckily, Waverley Castle has a restaurant and bar. No need to get out of the hotel. There is a wide range to choose from. Whether you like salads, pizza, traditional dishes, child-friendly food, or a simple breakfast; Waverley Castle can provide you with it. If you have an allergy, make sure to consult the staff and they will handle it accordingly. Previous guests are highly satisfied with the food because of its wide range and good quality. And it's also good to note that it's quite affordable.
Waverley Castle hotel bar
Venue in Melrose for special occasions
Whether it’s a wedding or if you want to celebrate Christmas together with your family, Waverley Castle will help you to make it a magical time. There is a special and large wing that is dedicated to these occasions. Furthermore, the hotel's chef can help you prepare delicious bites and food for your guests. And let's not forget about the hotel bar. It's stocked and ready for your party.
Wedding venue in Melrose, Scottish Borders
Pet-friendly hotel in Melrose Scotland
And yes, your four-legged friend can also come along for your trip as Waverley Castle hotel is a pet-friendly hotel in Melrose, Scotland. It sometimes can be a little bit of a search before you find a pet-friendly hotel, however, not in this case! You can bring your companion along and the staff can help you with water bowls and tell you about good spots to take your pet for a walk. Waverley Castle hotel is one of the largest pet-friendly hotels in southern Scotland.
About Melrose, Scottish Borders
So, what about Melrose in the Scottish Borders? Is there anything special about this place? Quite frankly, a lot! It’s a small town in the Scottish Borders, however, it’s rich in history. Originally, Melrose was largely known because of its 6th-century monastery associated with St Cuthbert. It was later abandoned for a new monastery. Furthermore, you can find a roman fort near Melrose, legend says the hill next to Melrose is the place where King Arthur is buried, and Melrose Festival is quite a fun spectacle.
Melrose Abbey
Melrose Abbey
After the first monastery was abandoned, Cistercian monks decided to build a new one further in the west. This monastery is known as Melrose Abbey. To this day, you can enjoy the majestic architecture of the place. Even though it's partly in ruins, Scotland History makes sure that the ruins stay intact and history is preserved. Melrose Abbey is a must-visit destination if you stay in Melrose. It shows a lot about the history of Scotland that is closely related to faith, division, and war.
Roman fort of Trimontium
A Roman fort in Scotland is extraordinary because the Romans feared the high north. They saw Scotland as unlivable with only rocks and harsh weather. Additionally, there lived fearsome barbarians and all of that combined wasn’t worth the trouble. Therefore, it’s extra special that a fort as large as Trimontium was constructed. It wasn’t for lack of trying to conquer the north. However, internal struggles in the senate and enemies all over the Roman empire made things difficult. The first use of Trimontium was a base of operations to conquer, but that quickly transformed into a fort for defensive purposes.
Melrose Festival
Every year in June, there is a festival organized named Melrose Festival. A local tradition and festival that lasts for a week to celebrate the town. There is music and every year a Melrosian and Queen are chosen. This includes a photo session at Melrose Abbey where the Melrosian and Queen are being photographed. The entire town is decorated and most people are wearing special badges shaped like flowers.
Final verdict
Waverley Castle Hotel is a great hotel if you are looking for affordability, amenities that you truly need, and a very good staff. The place is mostly modern, however, some parts of the hotel are a bit outdated and could use a makeover. But that doesn't take anything away from the experience because this hotel offers a very good quality-price ratio. I don't care about a little bit of outdated design as I'm not paying for that. I'm paying for a good bed, delicious food, and friendly staff. And that's exactly what you get.
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