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Abbotsford House


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 attractions in Melrose
Traveler Description: Home of Sir Walter Scott, built in 1822.
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Attraction type: Historic home, Architectural building
Activities: Walking
Address: Abbotsford Melrose TD6 9BQ
Scotland
Tel: 01896 752043
Fax: 01896 752916

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3 of 5 stars
travel_fan022   51 contributions
Kelso, Scotland
Jun 20, 2009

Entry allows access to one floor of rooms, which to be fair are all interesting, but no bedrooms or kitchen etc survive from the period so don't expect to see any of these. Gardens are small but there is a nice little walk down to the Tweed river. All in all it takes about 3/4hr to do the lot and... more

Beautiful!
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5 of 5 stars
Rooindie   107 contributions
Farmington, Connecticut
Oct 28, 2006
1
person found this review helpful

We both really enjoyed our stop here. The house was beautiful both inside and out. The grounds were lovely - we did maybe a two mile circular walk, and it was pleasant and easy, with lovely views over the river. Also beautiful landscaping around the house and in the gardens The house itself was lovingly kept, with fact sheets in... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Växjö, Sweden
Oct 6, 2003
1
person found this review helpful

Hello, It is always a pleasure to bring a group of people to a wonderful place like Abbotsford. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the property ( that's open to visitors) is very well kept. Everything in this most interesting place is nice and clean, that goes for the ladies rooms as well. You don't get the feeling that... more

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Abbotsford House Address

Abbotsford, Melrose TD6 9BQ , Scotland
Tel: 01896 752043 Fax: 01896 752916