At a glance
A mid-19th-century baronial country-house hotel in 11 acres of private grounds on the banks of the River Tweed, close to St Boswells and Melrose and immediately beside Dryburgh Abbey. It combines 38 ensuite bedrooms with river-view dining, a bistro, lounges and complimentary parking.
- LocationSt Boswells, River Tweed
- Stay formatRiverside country-house hotel
- Published capacity38 ensuite bedrooms
- Best forMiddle Tweed fishing and sporting groups
Why it may suit a fishing party
Dryburgh is unusually well set up for visiting anglers, publishing dedicated rod and drying rooms, flexible meal times and tailored packed lunches. Hotel guests can also fish for trout and grayling on the stretch of Tweed within the grounds, subject to the hotel's current rules.
How it fits the fishing
The hotel stands between the Dryburgh Upper and Lower beats and is within practical reach of middle and lower Tweed fishing. Its own guidance places Kelso about 15 minutes downstream and Coldstream about 25 minutes away, with Tweedswood and Pavilion closer upstream. Salmon fishing and named-beat permits should be arranged separately; Best Fishing Scotland can match the hotel to the right water, guide and daily transfers.
Share dates, target species, party size and the needs of non-angling guests before either element is committed.
Questions to settle before booking
- Exact bedrooms, bed configuration and single occupancy.
- Meal times against early guide departures.
- Storage and drying space for boots, outerwear and waders.
- Accessibility, dietary, child and pet requirements.
- Deposit, cancellation and minimum-stay terms.
- Which fishing, if any, is included—never assume permits or a named beat.
Research sources
Checked against current property information in September 2026. Facilities and terms can change.
