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The Central Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kelso

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Stunning historic town hall with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by traditional buildings in a charming cobblestone square.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable sofa, and kitchen area.
Enjoy meals in this kitchen with a dishwasher, dining table, and window above the sink.
Restful retreat with a neatly made bed and comfortable seating area.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, sofa, and kitchen area.
At The Central Guest House, unwind with free in-room WiFi and enjoy the convenience of self parking. Guests have praised the warm atmosphere.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Premium bedding
$99 nightly
The total price is $118
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees

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Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
51 The Square, Kelso, Scotland, TD5 7HF

What's nearby

  • Kelso Old Parish Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kelso Abbey - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Borders Abbeys Way - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kelso Racecourse - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Floors Castle - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 60 min drive
  • Tweedbank Station - 19 min drive
  • Galashiels Station - 23 min drive
  • Stow Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Waggon Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caroline's Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CafeU - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hoot n Cat - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Central Guest House

Enjoy your visit to Kelso with a stay at The Central Guest House. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property for check-in information
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Central Guest House Guesthouse Kelso
Central Guest House Kelso
The Central Guest House Kelso
The Central Guest House Guesthouse
The Central Guest House Guesthouse Kelso

Frequently asked questions

Does The Central Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Central Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Central Guest House?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at The Central Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Central Guest House?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Central Guest House and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking.

What's the area around The Central Guest House like?

The Central Guest House is a short 3-minute walk from Kelso Abbey and 3 minutes' walk from Borders Abbeys Way.

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The Central Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Ratings
Apartment

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Awful experience

Not a pleasant experience. No access on arrival, tried to ring the number but not in use. 50 mins later a guest came out and I gained access. Apartment was very tired; no curtains on the windows; dirty crockery; dog hair all over the sofa and on the bedding. Bathroom and toilet were dirty. Very disappointing. Avoid this property.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was okay the room but needing some upgrades to the lock on our bedroom and the main door as both were faulty. Also the room was tired and worn needing some refreshment in decor. The town is excellent and the location is great for the guesthouse. Also we prefer face to face welcome, don’t like just turning up and getting self-service.
Crystal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

thanks for a great stay
Adam, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Would know never received pin to get entry was sent message before 15..00 pm and for the next 2hours just sent messages to agent but they got the wrong guest house also sent details
Gerald, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The host needs to read guest review and action!

It needs to be made clearer when booking that there are no staff on site and to gain entry you have to contact the management. This is almost impossible to do as phone number is incorrect and just gives an incorrect number message. We eventually stumbled across a mobile number by googling, no one would answer the call but did thankfully text back and we were then able to gain entry. All this whilst standing outside in the pouring rain. This happened also to other travellers after we had arrived so we were able to advise them. The family room was big but decor tired and carpets stained. The microwave was on a high shelf that needed to be lifted down and placed partially balancing over the sink to reach a socket. There was 1 champagne glass and 1 whiskey tumbler to service a room for 4. The guest in the room next to us and the guest above us both returned drunk and noisy late at night, whilst the hosts cannot control this I would suggest if you are looking for a family room, no that the walls are thin and you will hear all the noise! The location is brilliant for the town centre and if the host would address the issues we and other reviewers have raised then it would be a good spot to stay in.
Paul, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

AVOID AVOID AVOID

Premises was closed on arrival, no one around to help, locked and no access - tried ringing but the number didn’t work - had to book alternative hotel 10 miles away
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Situated in the very centre of Kelso, convenient place to stay when exploring the area. Checkin was done very easily, with clear instructions sent beforehand. There is a Greggs just in front of the hotel, and also several restaurants and takeaways in close vicinity. There was double glazing in the room, and hence better insulation.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent dog friendly accommodation

Excellent dog friendly accommodation. Suited our needs. Clean and comfortable. Could do with a new stair carpet but I think the owners are in the process of upgrading. Would highly recommend
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Adam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice x clean but needs updating very handy for shops
Diane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient, inexpensive getaway.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Central Guest House. Instructions for entry were provided beforehand via text message. The front door sticks but luckily another guest arrived who knew how to get in and showed us the trick. It's in a great spot in the town, prefect for all the restaurants, takeaways and pubs. The interior of the building is tidy if a little shabby. We weren't entirely certain which room was ours but we eventually realised we could just pick whichever room we wanted from the keys available on the table, so we stayed in room 1. The only real problem we had was that the laminated sheet with the wifi password was nowhere to be found. However, my husband contacted the owner on the second day, and that was resolved without issue. Don't expect luxury. The beds are not the most comfortable but they're clean and do the job. The rooms are all a decent size. Sofa's are very comfy. The kitchen has all the basics you need although given it's self catering and we had takeaways too, we could have done with extra bin bags and a proper dish towel. The fire in the sitting room was needed as the draughts from the windows were pretty bad, but the heaters were quick and effective. Bathroom is lovely. Plenty of storage and a TV if you want it though we didn't use it. Two bakeries, one either side of the entrance door, and both fabulous. Gregg's across the road. Breakfast times were a joy! Loved doing the Kelso Town Trail and watching the Kelsae Laddie being announced.
Louise M., 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, clean and comfortable room, but only after booking room did I find out that the hotel is not staffed and I would have to call to get an entry code, which required borrowing a bartender's phone to make the call, since I didn't have phone service in Scotland. All this happened very late in the day on a Sunday, where a missed call could have meant nowhere to stay in a small town. They need to change the procedure or give fair warning through Expedia before booking.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

My stay

Lovely room clean and tidy. Put the heating on when i arrived as room was cold but soon warmed up.comfy bed only thing to suggest is changing the stair carpet as was not in the best condition.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Andre, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Poor night sleep

If you going to be staying on a Saturday just be prepared that in the early hours of Sunday it gets noisy with people. There was people talking loudly and shouting. Not a great night sleep
Chris, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Posizione perfetta. Stanza ampia e pulita. Mancavano indicazioni precise per la camera (ho capito quale era solo leggendo la fattura ed aprendo casualmente un cassetto che conteneva tutte le chiavi rimaste libere)
Federico, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

J S, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dawn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really good apartment but could be better!

Really nice apartment in a great location to the square. Close by to the bars, cafes, restaurants and also not far from the Castle and main roads to get into Kelso. Check in was easy as the owner sent us details of how to get in and everything was very straight forward. Rooms were comfy, well decorated and it was a fantastic space overall. Genuinely felt really cosy and at home as soon as we entered, and it was especially great to have so much storage space including a walk in wardrobe. However, we were disappointed that when we arrived we noticed straight away there were no toiletries in the room, not even any toilet paper. We booked via Hotels.com and it definitely stated these items would be provided so we didn't think to bring any. Thankfully there is a local Boots and Coop nearby so we grabbed some basics but would have been helpful to know this upfront. The other things that brought down our rating was the cleanliness of the place including dust and animal hair. Not sure the carpets and floors had been recently hoovered or mopped as there was animal fur everywhere. It completely covered our socks and trousers. On the other hand, sheets and towels were clean and ready to use. We also had one night when the ceiling started leaking. This wasn't heavy but something that needs looked at. The fridge also leaked which meant some of our food got ruined too. Overall, definitely recommend this place but I think there's a few things that need to be looked at!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to park in front of the door, nice decoration and helpful staff.
Sum, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alysia, 2-night trip