Nisbet House

Four-star B&B near Kelso. Just 10 minutes drive.

Nisbet House B&B, near Kelso, with 18th century charm and 21st century facilities.

A warm welcome awaits you in this charming Four-star B&B with its spacious, tastefully furnished rooms and comforting log fires near Kelso. There are two luxurious ensuite rooms available, one double and one twin. See 2009 Prices and our Winter/Spring breaks offer.

Photo of window boxes at Nisbet House B&B, Leitholm, Scottish Borders.Photo of home made scones and jam at Nisbet House B&B, Leitholm, Scottish Borders.Photo of garden view at Nisbet House B&B, Leitholm, Scottish Borders.

A sustaining Scottish breakfast is offered, using local produce as far as possible:

  • Fresh free range organic eggs
  • Home cured bacon and home-made sausages from the local butcher
  • Fresh fish from Eyemouth
  • Home made bread and cereal using organic ingredients
  • Home made preserves with local fruit
  • Local porridge oats and oatcakes
  • Scottish butter and yogurts
  • Scottish delicacies such as kippers and smoked haddock, when available.

Photo of lovely flowers by window at Nisbet House Bed and Breakfast.Photo of view from Nisbet House B&BPhoto of flowers on garden bench

Guests are encouraged to feel relaxed and cosseted with everything delivered to the highest standard:

  • Pure cotton sheets and towels.
  • Tea and home baked scones or shortbread offered on arrival.
  • Soaps hand made in the Scottish Borders.
  • Fresh flowers and up to date magazines.

Kelso B&B

Nisbet House bed and breakfast is just 10 minutes drive from the popular town of Kelso and provides a wonderful setting from which to explore the Scottish Borders and has a four-star rating awarded by the Scottish Tourist Board. It has also been selected by and included within "Scotlands Best B&Bs".

Logo four star Scottish Tourist Board B&B ratingPeggy Nisbet the doll maker.

This Borders B&B also has an interesting history as the former holiday home of famous doll maker Peggy Nisbet. See some of the original antique Peggy Nisbet dolls for sale at Hers & Mine Antiques Inc.

This is what our visitors have to say:

Thanks for having us. Your care was touching. We’ve enjoyed it 200% .    
June 2008 - guests from Holland

The arriving was like a home coming! Excellent!
June 2008 - guests from Belgium

A warm Scots welcome. Delightful stay!
June 2008 - guests from UK

Thank you for a wonderful stay. Sheila is an excellent and thoughtful hostess giving genuine and traditional hospitality in her lovely home.
May 2008 - guests from UK

What a lovely relaxing 3 day stay and what breakfasts to set us up for our daily programme!!
February 2008 - guests from UK

The best laid breakfast table I have ever come across. Delightful!
October 2007 - guests from UK

Superb down to the last detail - surely 5 star!!
July 2008 - guest from UK

Best scrambled eggs and smoked salmon ever! Thank you for such a friendly and comfortable stay.
August 2008 - guests from UK

Exquisite - superior ambience, quality food and warm hospitality - a B & B package which could not be bettered.
August 2008 - guest from UK

A wonderful relaxing stay. Everything is first class - food, bedroom, hospitality. We couldn’t have asked for more. Would love to return soon.
October 2008 - guests from UK

This is the best B & B we have ever stayed in – highly recommended.
August 2007 - guests from UK

The best B & B in Scotland - 1st class!!
August 2007 - guests from Switzerland

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Pricing

Up to 31st March 2009: £70 per room, per night for double occupancy and £50 per room, per night for single occupancy.
From 1st April 2009: £75 per room, per night for double occupancy and £50 per room, per night single occupancy.

Book now on 01890 840 279

Winter/Spring Breaks Offer

Two nights: dinner, bed and breakfast £210 (for two, sharing a room)
Third night: bed and breakfast only £60 (for two, sharing a room)

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