Just went around the grounds & into tea room as shop closed for stocktake.Tea Room trying to be table service, escorted to table pointed out the specials, cakes & will come back for order.10 minutes passed, no approach even after getting attention of staff clearing tables so we left without purchasing anything.If unable to do table service then make it canteen type queue up to order
John Fox
My visit to Abbotsford was a happy coincidence as I was driving from Edinburgh to Carlisle, spotted a brown sign for the property and remembered the Walter Scott ownership. My principal motivation to visit was knowledge of Queen Victoria’s love for the highlands that was inspired by Scott’s Waverley novels. I was keen to learn a bit about the man and his literary works. I was delighted to discover that my dog could accompany me into the garden, and later discover that she could be off the lead except in specifically signed locations, eg children’s playground. She was even welcome in the restaurant! What an enlightened dogs policy, and I made a point of complimenting several staff members about it. Visiting in December, and after a recent snowfall, there wasn’t a great deal to see in the garden but I had a lovely walk around it, imagining how splendid it must look in the spring or summer. I didn’t go in the house (I shall leave that pleasure for a future visit) but I did have lunch in the restaurant, accompanied by my four-legged companion. I ordered a haggis roll and was delighted by its quality and flavour - easily the best haggis I encountered on my holiday. Of the Abbotsford that I was able to experience under a blanket of snow, I loved it and will definitely return at some juncture.
Elspeth Smellie
Spent an excellent 2 hrs or so with my 9yr old Granddaughter on the Witch Trail at Abbotsford. Reasonably priced too. Well planned, booklet with clues done beautifully & fantastically carved wooden sculptures/figures all the way along the route. Amazing Witch house too.
Tiffany Ailing
Really interesting house, Chapel and grounds.The stone, set in the wall, was taken from the Atonine Wall , might have been from my land. The second photo testifies to that statement.They also had a woman's cricket match in August 1901 - very advanced.
M&M-29
wow!!!!5 stars with no hesitation. The hole staff are sooooooooo nice and helpful. what a place!!!
Sonya Ross
Lovely walk around witches corner
Chris Hoult
Lovely coffee shop but unfortunately gets full of people you could only describe as yuppies. Very dog friendly but again spoilt for those people because of unruly kids with no manners or sense, who kept trying to interfere with dogs laying quietly under tables. Even saw one child step on a dogs tail with no reaction from the parents whatsoever. As a result we decided against paying to look around the house for the same reason. The shop has beautiful things too but again totally spoiled by being overrun with unruly kids.
It's a nice place but you only see the ground floor of the house. The audio guide was quite extensive though. Gardens were really pretty. But may bit a bit pricey for what you actually see.Walk alongside the river Tweed is free and amazing though!!
Richard Torr
Lovely place, full of character.
Stephanie Harris
Such a wonderful home and gardens. We loved the dramatized audio tour. Very clever to have you beep the light on, in each room you want to see. The gardens are lovely, So many beautiful flowers. I know lovely wooded walk as well.Recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. This is a popular place.We spent about 2 hours here. But you could spend much more
Nikola W
My partner and I visited the Abbotsford House on a sunny day and had a wonderful time! The Gardens rivaled some of the botanic gardens I have been to, with very well taken care of plants. The indoor guided audio tour was also so much fun! I had picked the actor version and found it so engaging, I definitely learnt so much! The witches trail they have on looked very cool too, but more aimed at younger children. There's lots there for everyone!
Sheila Joynes
Fascinating place. It would have been helpful to know you need to get tickets at the building at the top of the hill beforehand. The cafe and toilets are all in there as well. Tricky if you are disabled at all. Yet the rooms available to the public in the house are all on one level.The self-guided tour on ear- phones is excellent.Splendid gardens with a rich variety of plants.
Sir Walter Scott House beautiful gardens
Just went around the grounds & into tea room as shop closed for stocktake.Tea Room trying to be table service, escorted to table pointed out the specials, cakes & will come back for order.10 minutes passed, no approach even after getting attention of staff clearing tables so we left without purchasing anything.If unable to do table service then make it canteen type queue up to order
My visit to Abbotsford was a happy coincidence as I was driving from Edinburgh to Carlisle, spotted a brown sign for the property and remembered the Walter Scott ownership. My principal motivation to visit was knowledge of Queen Victoria’s love for the highlands that was inspired by Scott’s Waverley novels. I was keen to learn a bit about the man and his literary works. I was delighted to discover that my dog could accompany me into the garden, and later discover that she could be off the lead except in specifically signed locations, eg children’s playground. She was even welcome in the restaurant! What an enlightened dogs policy, and I made a point of complimenting several staff members about it. Visiting in December, and after a recent snowfall, there wasn’t a great deal to see in the garden but I had a lovely walk around it, imagining how splendid it must look in the spring or summer. I didn’t go in the house (I shall leave that pleasure for a future visit) but I did have lunch in the restaurant, accompanied by my four-legged companion. I ordered a haggis roll and was delighted by its quality and flavour - easily the best haggis I encountered on my holiday. Of the Abbotsford that I was able to experience under a blanket of snow, I loved it and will definitely return at some juncture.
Spent an excellent 2 hrs or so with my 9yr old Granddaughter on the Witch Trail at Abbotsford. Reasonably priced too. Well planned, booklet with clues done beautifully & fantastically carved wooden sculptures/figures all the way along the route. Amazing Witch house too.
Really interesting house, Chapel and grounds.The stone, set in the wall, was taken from the Atonine Wall , might have been from my land. The second photo testifies to that statement.They also had a woman's cricket match in August 1901 - very advanced.
wow!!!!5 stars with no hesitation. The hole staff are sooooooooo nice and helpful. what a place!!!
Lovely walk around witches corner
Lovely coffee shop but unfortunately gets full of people you could only describe as yuppies. Very dog friendly but again spoilt for those people because of unruly kids with no manners or sense, who kept trying to interfere with dogs laying quietly under tables. Even saw one child step on a dogs tail with no reaction from the parents whatsoever. As a result we decided against paying to look around the house for the same reason. The shop has beautiful things too but again totally spoiled by being overrun with unruly kids.
terrible and uncomfortable
Very impressive castle
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It's a nice place but you only see the ground floor of the house. The audio guide was quite extensive though. Gardens were really pretty. But may bit a bit pricey for what you actually see.Walk alongside the river Tweed is free and amazing though!!
Lovely place, full of character.
Such a wonderful home and gardens. We loved the dramatized audio tour. Very clever to have you beep the light on, in each room you want to see. The gardens are lovely, So many beautiful flowers. I know lovely wooded walk as well.Recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. This is a popular place.We spent about 2 hours here. But you could spend much more
My partner and I visited the Abbotsford House on a sunny day and had a wonderful time! The Gardens rivaled some of the botanic gardens I have been to, with very well taken care of plants. The indoor guided audio tour was also so much fun! I had picked the actor version and found it so engaging, I definitely learnt so much! The witches trail they have on looked very cool too, but more aimed at younger children. There's lots there for everyone!
Fascinating place. It would have been helpful to know you need to get tickets at the building at the top of the hill beforehand. The cafe and toilets are all in there as well. Tricky if you are disabled at all. Yet the rooms available to the public in the house are all on one level.The self-guided tour on ear- phones is excellent.Splendid gardens with a rich variety of plants.