The best 4 Day Itinerary to visit the Scottish Borders
This November blog features a shortened version of a splendid Lonely Planet article by Kay Gillespie, published 15/11/2022 . (To see the...
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Uta Varty
- Nov 7
- 2 min
Autumn Update from your favourite B&B in Melrose :-)
A warm welcome to Fishermen, Workmen and Business Travellers After a long and wonderful summer, autumn is definitely here. Days are...
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Uta Varty
- Sep 29
- 2 min
The Life of a Bed and Breakfast Host in Melrose
No wonder that Melrose hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses are in high demand and everybody is very eager to please their guests.
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Uta Varty
- Aug 19
- 2 min
A Traveler's Guide to the Best Hotels in Melrose, Scotland
From nature to food, the Scottish Borders have so much to offer. Pick your home base with this guide to the best hotels in Melrose, Scotland
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Uta Varty
- Jul 28
- 2 min
Walks in the Scottish Borders - St. Cuthbert’s Way – stages worthwhile exploring for a day’s hike
Exploring the beautiful landscape of the Scottish Borders and Northumberland does not get any better.
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Uta Varty
- May 25
- 3 min
Best Melrose Walks: The Eildon Hills Circular
Starting from Bowden Common I am often asked about the best walks in the Melrose area and some of my favourites are the many paths over the
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Uta Varty
- May 1
- 2 min
Melrose Walks: Lace your boots....and discover the hidden walking gems of the ‘Scottish Borders’
Melrose Walks - plenty to choose from in the Scottish borders, and here's one of my spring favourites.
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Uta Varty
- Apr 15
- 3 min
A Fabulous Easter Hunt and the Battle for the Invincible Egg (“Egg pecking”)
Prepare for this weekend’s Easter activities in the Scottish Borders.
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Uta Varty
- Apr 6
- 3 min
Spring 2022 Update & Special Offer from your favourite Bed & Breakfast in Melrose :-)
As a valued guest, we would like to tempt you back to visit our B&B again with a special offer for a break in the Scottish Borders.
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Uta Varty
- Apr 24, 2021
- 1 min
Your 2021 break starts here and now
Dear all, After a very long year with lots of periods where we were not allowed to welcome guests, we are absolutely over the moon to...
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Uta Varty
- Apr 5, 2021
- 1 min
Welcome to the new Mahogany Bedroom
Our new, wonderfully refurbished twin bedroom welcomes visitors to Bowden House Boutique B&B.
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Uta Varty
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min
Christmas Thoughts
It is that time of the year again- the weather gets colder but somehow the hearts get warmer and the longing to spend time with good...
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Uta Varty
- Sep 28, 2020
- 1 min
Happy Days
In the midst of a rather curtailed and difficult season due to the Covid 19 pandemic, we were very pleasantly surprised when this...
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Uta Varty
- May 22, 2020
- 2 min
Light on the horizon
It seems that after almost 2 months of lockdown, we will be able to open our doors again for more lovely guests, come July! The past...
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Uta Varty
- Aug 7, 2019
- 1 min
Celebrating our Awards
Bowden House Boutique B&B has just been awarded the "Certificate of Excellence "by TripAdvisor with 85 reviews to date and 83 of them...
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Uta Varty
- Apr 6, 2019
- 1 min
Welcome to the new Mahogany Bedroom
Sorry for the delay but the weather was a bit iffy to take good pictures of our new, wonderfully refurbished twin bedroom. Pictures say...
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Uta Varty
- Mar 15, 2019
- 2 min
Exciting Wild Garlic Spring Recipes from Bowden House B&B
Decided to make the most of the magnificent Spring weather today by foraging along the banks of the River Tweed with my lovely friend,...
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Uta Varty
- Feb 14, 2019
- 1 min
Happy Valentine's Day
Again the 14th of February and the flower shops, jewellers and chocolatiers are congratulating themselves for successfully transforming...
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Uta Varty
- Feb 10, 2019
- 1 min
What is behind this door?
Dear friends, After a lot of planning and even more work....we are almost there. This is the door hiding the latest news of #Bowden#House...
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Uta Varty
- May 29, 2018
- 2 min
Don't miss the equine spectacle of the year - Common Ridings 2018 in the Scottish Borders
Every summer the towns of the Scottish Borders stage the Common Ridings, one of the oldest equestrian festivals in the world. The ridings...
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