Opening Times



The Grounds and Garden are now open all week, all year round!


From April 7 until September 30, the House will be open for guided tours, and cafe open for refreshments on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.


Guided tours: 11.30am & 2pm


Grounds and Garden open from 11am to 5pm





Admission



Tickets are available from our Courtyard Café, offering fresh baking and beverages.


We welcome children under 16 free of charge.


£15.00 House & Garden - adult

£12.50 House & Garden - concession


£6.00 Garden - adult

£20.00 Garden Season Ticket



Please note: we are accepting card payments only.





Accessibility


Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
Accessible parking and/ or drop-off point at the Main Reception.
Wheelchair access to the main floor of the house (no lifts within the house) and access to the gardens via gravel pathways and grass.
Accessible WC facility located in the Courtyard.


Woodland Walk has a mixed path of bark in some areas and stones in others. The path has an incline of between approximately 10 and 20 degrees with some small sections of approximately 30 degrees. The circular route involves old stone steps or visitors can return via the grass slope in front of the house or back along the woodland walk.


Please don’t hesitate to contact us in advance of your visit if you feel it would be useful to discuss specific access requirements. Email enquiries@mellerstain.com for our accessibility statement.

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Location


The house is signposted on the A6089 Kelso-Gordon road. The approach from the A68 Jedburgh-Edinburgh road is through Earlston on the A6105, then via the B6397 towards Smailholm. Approx 15 mins from Melrose & Kelso/ 1 hour from Edinburgh & Berwick-upon-Tweed.

DOG WALKERS

Dogs are welcome in the gardens at Mellerstain. All dogs must be kept on the lead and any dog mess cleaned up



Group Visits



Group visits and guided tours for 2024 onwards can be arranged during & outwith normal opening hours by prior reservation. With 4 floors of the house to visit a tour with one of our experienced guides will last 1½ - 2 hours. We suggest group organisers allow 3 hours if wishing to visit the gardens and café (catering options available upon request).


Discounted group entry for 20+ Free onsite parking for cars and coaches Free entry for coach driver and group organiser. Wheelchair access is available to the main floor via the main entrance.


During closed season: contact us for further information


To find out more about Group Visits please email us at enquiries@mellerstain.com.



Self-Catering Holiday Cottages



For those after more than a day out, Mellerstain is the perfect holiday spot to soak up the many famous attractions of the Scottish Borders, Edinburgh and Northumberland. Our 2 self-catering cottages are located within the grounds.


The Clock House Cottage (2 bedroom)

The Courtyard Cottage (3 bedroom)


For all cottage enquiries please contact ​ Hoseasons.



BORDERS MUSIC & ARTS SOCIETY


Each concert is an intimate occasion, with seating for up to 80 guests. The room’s acoustics are excellent – in all respects perfect for concerts of classical chamber music performed by soloists and small ensembles.


Please visit the Borders Music & Arts Society Website for more information and booking information.



BIG HOUSES IN THE BORDERS


Mellerstain is one of eleven of the finest historic houses and castles in the Scottish Borders that have joined forces to produce an online guide for heritage enthusiasts visiting and living in the area.



Dog WALKERS



Dogs are welcome in the gardens at Mellerstain.

All dogs must be kept on the lead and any dog mess cleaned up.




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