Name: The Central Guest House
Address: 51 The Square, Kelso, Kelso, Kelso, TD5 7HF, United Kingdom
Rating: 7

Smoke-free property

Heating

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

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Non-smoking rooms

Family room

Rooms

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Hiking

Recreation

Free parking

Free parking nearby

Free Parking on Premises

Parking

Family/Kid Friendly

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Kelso Old Parish Church

Kelso Racecourse

Holyrood Park

Arthur's Seat

Our Dynamic Earth

Palace of Holyroodhouse

National Museum of Scotland

Calton Hill

St. Giles' Cathedral

Edinburgh Dungeon

Museum on the Mound

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre

National Gallery of Scotland

Edinburgh Castle

Scott Monument

Princes Street Gardens

Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Royal Yacht Britannia

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

Royal Botanic Garden

Edinburgh Zoo

The Central Guest House

Kelso

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limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

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water-view

with-view

annex

basement

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1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

The first thing I noticed was the terrible carpets which were shabby and threadbare. Our room was 52 steps and no fire escape or extinguisher on that floor. I then walked into the room and checked the bathroom stunk fustily and had mouldy black wallpaper hanging off the ceiling and old fittings still on the wall with dirt around them. The skirting board was falling off too.
The blind in the main room didn't work it had no pulley and no weight bar at the bottom so once down wouldn't go back up - previous feedback said this would be replaced (from months ago) The kitchenette was too small to prepare any food safely and the kitchen bin was next to the clothes. You could not fill the kettle under the tap and the sink was too small to wash up in There were cobwebs on the window and wall.
The room was not like the photos on Booking.com. This was £79 a night and not worth it at all. We looked for new accommodation for the second night as couldn't bare to stay there

Dont be fooled by the photos - It shouldn't be allowed!!!

I was in room 5 which is in the attic as mentioned in other reviews. The room was very clean and the bed very comfortable. It was good to have a kettle and microwave in the room (toaster too) for the morning. The guesthouse is in the centre of the town so I guess it could be noisy at the weekends but no problem mid week - I slept very well. Self checkin/out was straightforward 

Good value for money

We booked this and thought we had a mega deal for the money, we thought we booked a room with a kitchenette area which we could eat in but it wasn't to be. Firstly can I say the room was spotless and the bedclothes and towels were so clean that they looked brand new. The bathroom was clean and spacious enough and there were plenty coat hangers in the wardrobe space. The downsides were that we had room 5 which is at the attic of the house and the spiral staircase is steep and does not have good lights. The bed seemed comfortable enough but unfortunately is placed right under the window and the blinds do not work so we would have been awake since 6.30 when the sun came up. We were however awake from 5.30am because the water tank is in a cupboard in this room so every time someone has a shower or flushes their toilet the noise is horrendous. I was the 'lucky one" that slept right next to it! We didn't end up eating a takeaway in the room because it would have meant sitting on the bed eating and having to wash our dishes in the bathroom sink. The kitchenette has a microwave, toaster and kettle, as well as a fridge which is good if you are just looking for somewhere to lay your head for a night and have some snacks in the room. I dislike nasty trip advisor reviews and although I probably wouldn't stay here again it's ok for an overnight stay, although they could fix the blind. Would be great for people to rest their head after a hard days cycling for example. Great location too and Gregg's over the road for breakfast is fantastic. Also ate in the Cobbles over the road and that was out of this world. Can't be any more central than this (hence the name probably!) I wonder if our review would be different had we not had room 5 but we will never know! 

Getting to Room 5 is like climbing a Munro

We stayed in room 2 which was very shabby to say the least. Good points bed comfortable and the linens clean towels the same,great location. But this room should not be let until a major reverb is completed. Didn't see any of the other rooms so can't comment,advice ask NOT TO stay in room. 2 at time of booking.

A little dated

Excellent central location. Self check-in process easy and convenient. Rooms and bathrooms a bit dated but for us not a problem. Clean and warm. Beds and pillows very comfortable. Would definitely use again.

Great Accomodation

The Central Guesthouse is in a fabulous location on Kelso's Market Square. The room we booked only had a bath and no shower and I didn't feel that was made clear at the time of booking. Arrangements to pick up keys etc were a little clunky and the rooms at the very top of the building required several staircases to be climbed with suitcases etc as there is no lift. 
If you are looking for a clean and comfortable premises in a central location with no frills then this would fit the bill.

Convenient stay in a central location

Stayed in Room 2.  Clean room, comfy beds, clean/good bathroom & shower, tv, tea/coffee making facilities, fridge, free parking outside and FREE WI-FI.  Not very keen on making small talk at breakfast so having just a room was fine with us.

Yes, as previous posters have said, the guest house is a little dated but the new owners, Jamie & Mandy, have great things in mind for the property.  Having seen two rooms they have recently refurbished I am sure future residents will not be disappointed - baby steps!

Kelso is a bustling little town with lovely shops and eateries and great views of Floors Castle and the Tweed from one of the bridges.  Can’t wait to return.

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