Dog Days AwayGOOD DAYS. TOGETHER.Scottish Borders · Scotland · Town · Countryside
Kelso offers a Tweed-side break with town walking and the option of a separate estate visit at Floors. Ednam House is in Kelso; SCHLOSS Roxburghe is at Heiton outside the town. The two hotels take different approaches to dog rooms and shared spaces, so agree the room and meals before choosing. A short riverside outing can fill arrival day, leaving an on-lead estate walk for suitable weather and current opening hours.
Policies researched 27 September 2026 · Check directly before booking
A BASE FOR YOUR BREAK
Dog access can depend on the room or accommodation you choose. Confirm the exact dog arrangements before you pay.
Ednam House offers twelve dog-friendly bedrooms, with up to two small dogs or one larger dog at £20 per dog nightly. Dogs can join the bar and lounge; restaurant visits require its specific on-site supervision arrangement. SCHLOSS welcomes dogs in all guest rooms and designated public areas, with the current charge and permitted dining area to confirm.
Bridge Street · Kelso
A hotel in Kelso with twelve designated dog-friendly bedrooms. Arrange the room and housekeeping around your dog.
The dog detailsUp to two small dogs or one larger dog; £20 per dog/night. Bar/lounge on lead, restaurant excluded. May remain in room while you dine on site, but not for long periods or while you leave the hotel.
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Confirm your dog, exact accommodation, minimum stay and total charge before paying.
Heiton by Kelso
A resort at Heiton outside Kelso, providing a separate country setting rather than a town-centre base.
The dog detailsDogs welcomed in all guest rooms and designated areas on leads. Charge applies; confirm amount, dog limits, dining space and supervision.
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Confirm your dog, exact accommodation, minimum stay and total charge before paying.
GOOD DAYS OUT, TOGETHER
Choose a comfortable public-street and riverside section from the council’s walking information, without committing to a full circuit.
Keep dogs controlled near traffic, water and other users; follow current path notices.
Official visitor information ↗Choose a manageable woodland or riverside estate walk during opening hours. Check admission for the grounds rather than assuming a castle ticket is needed.
Dogs on leads are welcome in grounds, gardens and giftshops, but not inside the castle. The Courtyard Café currently welcomes dogs.
Official visitor information ↗AN UNHURRIED COUPLE OF DAYS
Arrive at your agreed hotel room and choose a short Kelso outing, allowing travel time from Heiton if staying at SCHLOSS.
Visit Floors grounds in suitable conditions, keeping the walk manageable and the dog on a lead. A town day remains a good alternative.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SCHLOSS is at Heiton, so allow for transport into Kelso.
It permits leaving a dog while dining on site, not leaving the hotel without the dog.
Ednam House has 12 designated dog-friendly bedrooms and allows up to two small dogs or one larger dog in a room. Tell the hotel at booking so it can allocate a suitable room; the fee is £20 per dog per night.
Sources: Dog Friendly Stays at Ednam House - Ednam House Hotel
Dogs on leads are welcome in the bar and lounge and in the riverside gardens, but not in the restaurant. The hotel says a dog may be left in its room briefly while guests dine, but not for long periods or when guests leave the hotel.
Sources: Dog Friendly Stays at Ednam House - Ednam House Hotel
Hyatt says dogs may stay in all guest rooms and designated public areas; leads are required in pet-friendly public areas and dogs must be housebroken. The official property page lists a £30 nightly pet fee but does not state whether it is per dog or room, so confirm the total.
Sources: Hotel Policies - SCHLOSS Roxburghe, Hyatt · SCHLOSS Roxburghe - Hyatt
No. Floors Castle welcomes dogs on leads in its grounds and gardens, but not inside the castle. The Courtyard Café welcomes dogs indoors and outdoors; the Terrace Café has outdoor seating and water.
Sources: Plan Your Day - Floors Castle
The Woodland Walk is about 2.6 km and 50 minutes; the Riverside Walk is about 4 km and 90 minutes, with moderate walking and stiles. Dogs are welcome on leads on both. Sheep and cattle graze beside the riverside route, so keep your dog close.
Sources: Walks and Cycle Trails - Floors Castle · Floors Castle Visitor Map 2024 - official map
Researched from accommodation operators, property listings and visitor information linked above on 27 September 2026. Prices and policies can change; a stated dog fee is not a room quote or a promise of availability. We have not personally inspected these places. Our day plans are editorial suggestions.
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