The Central Guest House - Kelso

Fiona C

The apartment had pristine bedlinen and towels. It also had an excellent town centre location. The pictures on the website didn't really do our apartment justice. It would have benefited from blackout curtains, though as it was light very early.

David Clayton

Lovely room with clean fresh bedding. Could.do with new stairs carpets

Beverley S

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!

Deborah A

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

Andrew Skinner

What a great place!!

Cannot beat the location, right in the centre, free parking after 6pm and ignore the photos, the rooms have since been updated and WOW, they look incredible!

Amazing huge room, all brand new, ultra modern, new kitchen, new bathroom and spotlessly clean. I want to go back again!!

Margaret B

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.

Coraddo55

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.

ROSS T

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.