The Glen Guesthouse - Selkirk

Family-run Victorian guesthouse overlooking the River Ettrick in Selkirk

Amenities & Atmosphere

The Glen Guesthouse Selkirk is a Victorian property with original features such as a balustraded staircase and gallery landing overlooking the Ettrick Valley. Guests receive a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast with options including kippers, vegetarian sausages, and a full Scottish. The hotel provides free high-speed WiFi throughout, free on-site parking, and accessible parking along with wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Accommodation

Rooms at The Glen Hotel Selkirk include Deluxe Double or Twin rooms and Deluxe Family rooms, many offering four-poster beds and stunning garden or river views. All en-suite bathrooms have complimentary toiletries, and some rooms are specifically designated pet-friendly with spacious layouts. The triple family room provides a double and two single beds, and a disability-access room is available without pet-friendly status.

Location

The Glen Guesthouse overlooks the River Ettrick and is quietly situated in the Scottish Borders, with walking paths and fishing spots along the river. Nearby attractions include 21 golf courses within a 30-minute drive, such as Galashiels Golf Club, plus historic Melrose Abbey. Edinburgh is 1 hour's drive away, and Selkirk's town center with restaurants and shops is a 10-minute walk downhill.

Dining

Glen Hotel Selkirk Scotland offers a limited evening meal service from Monday to Thursday, with a single home-cooked dish (e.g., cottage pie) that must be pre-ordered. Breakfast is cooked to order the night before, with a selection including hot items like perfectly poached eggs and veggie sausages, plus French press coffee. For other evenings, Selkirk has Indian and Chinese takeaways and a chip shop, plus a local baker for packed lunches.

Pet-Friendly Stays

The Glen Guesthouse is dog-friendly, offering pet-friendly rooms at a low additional cost (e.g., £20 extra per dog reported), though dogs must not be left unattended in rooms. Guests with dogs benefit from nearby walking paths along the River Ettrick and a park round the corner for morning walks. The hotel also accommodates families traveling with pets, providing spacious family rooms suitable for dogs.

• Dog-friendly: Pet-friendly rooms with no additional restrictions beyond no unattended dogs
• Breakfast: Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast with pre-order menu including vegetarian options
• Evening Meals: Limited evening meal service Monday to Thursday with pre-ordered home-cooked dish
• Location: Overlooking River Ettrick, 10-min walk to Selkirk, 21 golf courses within 30-min drive
• Fishing: River fishing in neighboring River Ettrick and within 20-min drive to River Tweed